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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicAshwini Vaishnaw

Topic: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Govt announces 8th Pay Commission for central government employees, pensioners

The 7th Pay Commission was set up in 2016, and its term will end in 2026.

India commits to democratizing AI, Vaishnaw outlines plans for inclusive growth and innovation

Further demonstrating the government's commitment to decentralizing technological advancements, Vaishnaw announced the expansion of AI Data Labs, 5G Labs, startups, and Semiconductor training facilities to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Sidhu’s cancer cures & Ashwini Vaishnaw’s CPR signal one thing. Science is eroding

Transformation of fringe theories into institutional policy was so gradual that many missed it. First, scientific institutions were demolished. Now, there's faulty CPR & fake cancer cures.

I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says stricter laws needed to curb ‘vulgar’ content on social media

The minister said editorial checks on online platforms were scarce, which proliferated ‘uncontrolled expression, which often includes vulgar content’.

Ashwini Vaishnaw slams Opposition over stand against lateral entry, says first proposed by UPA

UPSC recently announced a notification for recruiting joint, deputy secretaries & directors through lateral entry. Opposition parties claim it undermines reservation rights.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Ashwini Vaishnaw, stresses on enhancing state’s rail network

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures CM Sai of prioritising the swift implementation of four key railway lines in Chhattisgarh.

Boost for maritime sector as Rs 76,220-cr Vadhavan port planned in Maharashtra gets cabinet nod

Vadhavan will be 3rd major port in Maharashtra after Jawaharlal Nehru Port & Mumbai port. Shipping ministry officials say it will boost trade due to proximity to international trade route.

Bengal yet to get ‘Kavach’, says Railway Board after Kanchenjunga Express collision claims 8 lives

Railway Board chief says ‘prima facie human error seems likely cause’ of accident. Ruling TMC questions slow rollout of 'Kavach' system.

Pronab Sen to Ashwini Vaishnaw — experts & leaders to speak at SRCC’s Shri Ram Economics Summit

Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi to hold undergraduate festival from 19 to 21 March. Leading figures from fields of economics, business, policy & academia to speak.

BJD backs Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as Odisha RS candidate, in ‘larger interest’ of state

BJD’s decision comes days after PM Narendra Modi, at an event in Odisha, called CM Naveen Patnaik a 'friend'. BJP is the principal Opposition party in Odisha, which is headed for polls this year.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.