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New train services provide boost for rail connectivity in North East and J&K

Union Railways Minister flags off two new trains, extends two more to remote parts of North East. Vistadome coach in Budgam-Banihal train in J&K also flagged off

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Railways approves first passenger train to President Murmu’s native place in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu’s native place Rairangpur and Badampahad in Mayurbhanj district will now get mail or express train, they said.

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Political storm over ‘cash for query’ allegation against TMC MP Mahua Moitra intensifies

The political storm over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s “cash-for-query” allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra intensified

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Bihar Train Accident: 4 dead, over 50 injured after Northeast Express derails near Buxar

At least four people have died and around 50 people were injured after 21 coaches of the North East Express train derailed near Raghunathpur station in Buxar district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express cleaned in just 14 minutes

The Chennai Central-Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express was cleaned and ready for the trip in just 14 minutes as part of the ‘14 Minutes Miracle’ challenge on October 1 (Sunday). In response to the call given by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the mechanical and cleaning staff (Swachh Vande Veers) of…

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High-speed train to ply between Ahmedabad, Sanand in next six months: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a high-speed train will start plying between Ahmedabad and Sanand in the next six months.

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Micron plant groundbreaking on September 23: MoS Chandrasekhar

Micron Technology, Inc. to build $2.75 billion semiconductor plant in Gujarat, with Union & State govt subsidies, says Ashwini Vaishnaw, He expects output by December 2024

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Matter of happiness Vishwakarma scheme is being launched on PM Modi’s birthday: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced PM Modi will launch 'PM Vishwakarma Yojana' on his 73rd birthday to provide support, skill and tools to artisans and craftsmen. On the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', PM Modi will launch the scheme to enhance skills of artisans and craftsmen and give recognition to things…

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India approves new privacy law, but is it really a win for citizens?

India approved its first ever privacy law amid surveillance concerns. Here are the good and bad of India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

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Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for the sale of SIM cards?

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently introduced revised norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards, as well as norms for registering the final point of sale by licensees. We explore the changes and why they were required.

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There is consensus to collaborate on DPI, cybersecurity, and skilling among G20 nations: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The four-day G20 Ministers and officers meeting on digital economy concluded here on Saturday with an “absolute consensus” between member countries to collaborate and focus on three areas: Digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, and skilling for digital technology, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

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Urgent need to collaborate on digital security to contain risks: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said global interconnectedness has created shared security risks, requiring urgent collaboration on digital security. India's G20 presidency has identified three priority areas: digital public infrastructure, security in the digital economy, and digital skilling. These priorities reflect PM Modi's vision of democratising technology, with UPI as a…

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East Coast Railway to install Intrusion Detection System to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks

In a bid to prevent elephants from being hit by speeding trains, East Coast Railway has decided to install an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to detect and deter wild elephants approaching railway tracks. The IDS will be installed in railway sections prone to elephant movements. As per direction by Union…

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Fundamental thinking of India changed: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's fundamental thinking has changed in last 10 yrs, leading to 1.1 lakh startups. Govt. has shifted from tech transfer to self-reliance. Vande Bharat Express is an example. Startups have raised $130B, current value $450B. Meity received 5000 applications for Global Digital Innovation Challenge, 30 chosen. #Startups #India #G20 #DigitalEconomy…

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Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in).

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Five cross-border projects at various stages of development: Vaishnaw

He said the five projects having a total length of 125 km will cost ₹2,722 core.

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Rajya Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Bill sets out norms for data processing digitally for firms, creates an adjudicatory mechanism for resolving disputes, and provides for the creation of a Data Protection Board of India.

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passes in Lok Sabha; govt. shrugs off exemptions

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 passed in Lok Sabha; sets out requirements for firms collecting data online, with exceptions for Govt & law enforcement. Bill amends RTI Act, 2005 to remove public interest exemptions on disclosing personal info. Govt dismissed concerns around surveillance & RTI. Bill harmonises RTI Act…

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Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 introduced in Lok Sabha

Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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‘No compensation for victims, surveillance state’: Opposition MPs on Data Protection Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishaw tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Lok Sabha today amid concerns by the opposition about the rights to privacy and information.

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MP asks Union Minister for more BSNL towers in Kodagu

Pratap Simha, Mysuru-Kodagu MP, has urged Union Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw to sanction new BSNL towers under 4G saturation project in Kodagu.

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Survey for new rail line to link Ladakh with rest of country is complete, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The survey for a new rail project connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of India has been completed, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on July 26. The 498-km proposed line is planned to start from Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh and via Manali will reach Leh.

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Parliament Proceedings | CERT-In has empanelled 150 audit bodies to support Information Security Best Practices

Taking cognisance of the cyber incident related to CoWIN data in June 2023, CERT-In coordinated incident response measures, and empanelled 150 security auditing organisations to support and audit the implementation of Information Security Best Practices

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Balasore train accident: 41 bodies await identification at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

As many as 41 bodies at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar are yet to be identified after the triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Over ₹1.08 lakh crore spent on railway safety, says Minister

Railways taking measures to ensure safety post Balasore tragedy: ₹1 lakh crore corpus for five years; Rolling Block introduced; double locking, data logging, SMS alerts for relay rooms & goomties; 254 deceased identified, 41 yet to be; 219 consequential train accidents in last 5 years

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