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…
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…
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…
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…
IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that WhatsApp and its parent company Meta have not informed the government of any plans to shut down its services in India. He was replying to a question raised in the Rajya Sabha recently.“[The] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has shared that WhatsApp or Meta has not…
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…
NEW DELHI: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for marketing season 2024-25. The highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for oilseeds and pulses.On Cabinet decisions, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) on 14…
New Delhi: Indian Railways operated 19,837 extra train trips to carry more than four crore passengers in April, May and June to clear the summer rush, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Stating that railways focus will be on running more trains for passengers, he said that the sleeper version of Vande Bharat will…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has achieved a remarkable feat by entering the Limca Book of Records for organizing an event with the highest attendance at multiple locations simultaneously. The event, held on February 26, 2024, saw a staggering 40,19,516 people participating across 2,140 venues. The occasion marked the inauguration of road over/under bridges and…
Railway stocks: Ashwini Vaishnaw‘s continuation as the Railway Minister in the Modi 3.0 government is expected to bring renewed attention to stocks in the railway sector, many of which have delivered impressive returns over the past year.An analysis of the performance of railway sector stocks during the tenures of the four railway ministers in the…
