Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw vows strict action against train ‘sabotage’ bid, ropes in NIA to probe incidents | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the government has roped in National Investigation Agency and DGPs and home secretaries of various states to track frequent train sabotage bids across the country and prevent any untoward incident.“There is dialogue going on with state governments, DGPs and home secretaries. The NIA is…

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Govt approves Chandrayaan 4 expansion with Rs 2,104 crore allocation to bring lunar rocks and soil to Earth | India News – Times of India

The Union cabinet has approved significant expansions to India’s space exploration initiatives, including the Chandrayaan-4 mission, Gaganyaan follow-up missions, and the Venus Orbiter Mission. Speaking on the decisions, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today announced, “Chandrayaan-4 has been expanded with additional elements, and the next step is a manned mission to the Moon.Preparatory steps have been…

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At semicon meet, PM Modi sets target of $500 billion for electronics production in next 6 years – Times of India

GREATER NOIDA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday set an ambitious target of more than trebling electronics manufacturing in India to $500 billion in six years and suggested the entire manufacturing will be in the country, arguing India will not only make their semiconductor chips but also finished products.“In the 21st-century Bharat, the chips are…

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Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme expanded to cover elderly above 70 | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday approved health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), regardless of their socio-economic status.Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while announcing the Cabinet’s decision while addressing the media said that this will…

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‘iPhone 16 launched globally from India…’: IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on new iPhone launch – Times of India

Apple has launched the latest iPhone 16 series, including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. On the launch, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is driving the creation of iconic products for the world.“Apple’s latest iPhone 16 being produced and launched globally from Indian…

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‘Bio-revolution is coming’: What is Centre’s new BioE3 policy? – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) policy stating that “a bio revolution is coming soon.”Addressing a recent Cabinet briefing the minister of information and broadcasting said: “One of the biggest…

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“Excited to announce that the first of our Made in India Google Pixel 8 devices have started …” | – Times of India

Google announced on August 12 that it has started production of its first ‘Made in India‘ Pixel 8 smartphones, marking a significant milestone in the company’s manufacturing strategy in India. “Excited to announce that the first of our Made in India Google #Pixel8 devices have started rolling off the production lines,” Google India posted on…

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‘Sarpanch Sahab’: PM Modi’s call evokes laughter in Team India’s dressing room after Olympic bronze. Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Indian men’s hockey team to extend his heartfelt congratulations on their remarkable bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics. This win marked the team’s second consecutive Olympic bronze, a feat not achieved since 1972, underscoring their resilience and determination.Modi’s message, conveyed via a phone…

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Cabinet approves Rs 7453 crore funding for offshore wind projects off Gujarat, Tamil Nadu coast | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects, with a total outlay of Rs7453 crore.“The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for offshore wind energy projects at a total…

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