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The Latest Breaking News from Ashwini Vaishnaw

A train project not on track

The South Coast Railway Zone project is nowhere close to seeing the light of day

The Hindu

PM inaugurates redeveloped Ayodhya railway station, flags off 8 trains

PM Modi inaugurates Ayodhya railway station, flags off 8 trains & lays foundation stones for development projects worth ₹15,700 crore.

The Hindu

New backroom managers make the cut in the BJP in 2023

BJP appoints new Chief Ministers and in-charges for 2023 elections; Union Ministers Pradhan, Yadav, Joshi, Mandaviya, Vaishnaw, Bansal and Tawde to coordinate campaigns.

The Hindu

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President signs Telecom Act, rulemaking to follow for implementation

President Draupadi Murmu signs Telecommunications Act, 2023, formalising spectrum bands, dispute resolution and permissions for telecom operators. Digital rights advocates worry about the Act's potential to regulate online services.

The Hindu

Parliament clears Telecommunications Bill, 2023 sans Opposition

Rajya Sabha passes Telecommunications Bill, 2023 amid empty Opposition benches; BJP MP Sushil Modi defends bill's clauses.

The Hindu

Railways overcome major tunnelling hurdle in Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project

A substantial hurdle, which was delaying work in the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, was overcome after the Indian Railways achieved a breakthrough in a three kilometre-long tunnel in the Jammu section of the project on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Indian Railways has set target to become net-zero carbon emitter by 2030, says Vaishnaw

The Indian Railways has set a target of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030 and is committed to taking steps for energy conservation, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said

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Delhi Police tracks down four suspects in deepfake case of Rashmika Mandanna

Out of the four suspects, three have been tracked based on the details provided by Meta, the company that owns and operates social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Post Office Bill 2023 | State surveillance and privacy concerns explained

With the passage of the Post Office Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha, the Hindu decodes the privacy and state surveillance concerns surrounding it

The Hindu

'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

The Hindu

Youths skilled under 'Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana' are not preferred for railway jobs: Vaishnaw

Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana launched in 2021 to empower 18-35 year olds with entry-level skill training & certificates to enhance employability & entrepreneurship.

The Hindu

Narayana Murthy warns about deepfake video of him endorsing trading apps

Infosys founder Narayana Murthy on Thursday flagged that there are deepfake pictures and videos of him circulating on social media, cautioning users “to not fall prey” to such information and to report such instances to the concerned authorities.

The Hindu

India Will Integrate AI Capabilities Into Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, PM Modi Says At GPAI Summit

While acknowledging AI's potential, PM Modi raised concerns about the technology's dual nature, which has been misused by malicious entities.

International Business Times UK

India Hosts Global Partnership On AI Summit, Seeks Consensus On Risk Mitigation, Opportunities

New Delhi will host the summit this year and see the participation of 29 members, including the U.S., the UK, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and the EU.

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Parliamentary proceedings | 361 railway workers died on duty over the past five years, Railway Ministry tells Rajya Sabha

361 railway workers have died in the past five years while on duty, due to train accidents during maintenance work on railway tracks, data tabled in Rajya Sabha by Ministry of Railways states.

The Hindu

Kothavalasa will be developed into a model station, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Kothavalasa will be developed into a model station, says Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Union Minister exhorts BJP cadre to give wide publicity to the welfare schemes of the Central government and strive to make the party a formidable force in Andhra Pradesh.

The Hindu

Centre committed to operationalisation of South Coast Railway zone: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the Centre is working with the State government to resolve the issues pertaining to the land, identified at Mudasarlova in the city, for construction of the South Coast Railway (S Co R) Zonal Headquarters.

The Hindu

After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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‘Kavach’ did not add a single kilometre of protection: Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of indulging in PR stunts by flagging off new trains and not paying attention to safety, convenience and relief of the common people.

The Hindu

Kavach deployment across 3,000 km progressing steadily: Minister of Railways

Union Minister Vaishnaw said Kavach anti-collision system is progressing steadily, with 1,500 km of route length covered. Intrusion Detection System to be deployed in 700 km of elephant-prone areas, with 99.5% accuracy.

The Hindu

287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

To curb traffic problems in the city, the Ministry of Railways has proposed to develop a circular rail network of around 287 km on the outskirts of Bengaluru

The Hindu

Rules coming soon on deepfakes, says Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Deepfake Issue: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a high-level meeting to address the challenges posed by deepfake content.

The Hindu

Social media platforms to be summoned over deepfake issue

Government to meet social media platforms on deepfake issue; safe harbour immunity won't apply if adequate steps not taken. PM Modi cautions deepfakes can lead to crisis, urges media to raise awareness & educate people. Government to hold meeting in 3-4 days, platforms like Meta and Google to be called.

Al Jazeera

‘State-sponsored’ attacks on phones of India opposition leaders, says Apple

Several parliamentarians and journalists warned their devices were likely compromised by ‘state-sponsored attackers’.

The Hindu

Centre has launched investigation into Apple’s alerts to Opposition MPs: Vaishnaw

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Government has launched an investigation into the alerts sent by Apple to several Opposition members of parliament

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