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TopicAshwini Vaishnaw

Topic: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bill to regulate online gaming introduced in Lok Sabha amid uproar by Opposition

The bill seeks to prohibit offering, operation, facilitation, advertisement, promotion & participation in online money games, particularly where such activities operate across state borders or from foreign jurisdiction.

ThePrint photos of the week: 27 July-2 August, 2025

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you five pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists and reporters this past week.

‘Moment of pride’, Ashwini Vaishnaw lauds Shubhanshu Shukla’s return from space, shares resolution

During a cabinet briefing, Union Minister Vaishnaw said the recent Axiom-4 mission elevates India's global standing in space exploration & offers a glimpse into future space missions.

Modi govt clears scheme to give job market entrants one month’s wage of up to Rs 15k as incentive

Presenting Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier announced the scheme, a part of the PM’s package of five schemes to facilitate employment.

Delhi Junction to Maharaja Agrasen: Rekha Gupta requests name change for Old Delhi railway station

Delhi CM wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saying the name change would honour Maharaja Agrasen's profound impact on socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi.

Railways suspends 4 staffers, initiates probe after BSF train fiasco

An officer from the Alipurduar Division Coaching Depot and three other employees have been suspended for providing an 'unsuitable/old train' to BSF jawans, Rly ministry announced.

Who holds the power baton in Odisha, and Nayab Saini govt’s clampdown on ‘anti-social’ music

Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Delivering DP Kohli lecture, Vaishnaw asks investigating agencies to collaborate more with startups

Vaishnaw made the suggestion in presence of officers from security establishment during DP Kohli Memorial Lecture, organised by CBI each year to mark its foundation day.

Oppn slams ‘sarkarikaran’ of Railway Board as Railway (Amendment) Bill clears Rajya Sabha

Following heated debate during which Oppn demanded minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation, The Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 was cleared in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote.

Oppn parties demand Vaishnaw’s sacking over NDLS stampede, allege ‘cover-up’

Congress, AAP and TMC demand that PM Modi sack Ashwini Vaishnaw or that the railways minister own up responsibility for NDLS stampede and resign.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.