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TopicAshwini Vaishnaw

Topic: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Census 2027: Cabinet clears Rs 11,718 cr budget, caste to be recorded for the first time

It will also be first Census wherein data will be collected using mobile applications. About 30 lakh field functionaries will be deployed for the entire process of operations.

India sets 2032 aim for chipmaking parity with major producers

India has used a $10 billion fund to fuel its chip programme, helping to bring about assembly, packaging and testing ventures. But it still lags far behind industry leaders Taiwan, South Korea, US, China and Japan.

Under China BRI shadow, India announces 2 Rly lines to Bhutan in push for regional connectivity

The two countries will lay 89 km of tracks, costing roughly Rs. 4,033 crores, connecting Banarhat in West Bengal with Samtse in Bhutan, and Kokrajhar in Assam with Gelephu in Bhutan.

ThePrint photos of the week: Leh protests, World Para Athletics in Delhi & GST ‘bachat’ kicks in

New Delhi: From tense scenes in Leh amid violent protests, to a grand opening ceremony of World Para Athletics Championship in the national capital,...

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.

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.

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.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.