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Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependence

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to gasify around 75 million tonnes of coal and attract investments of up to Rs 3 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said during a Cabinet briefing.

The Economic Times

Cabinet raises Minimum Support Prices for 14 kharif crops

The Union Cabinet has approved significant hikes in Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season. Sunflower Seed sees the largest absolute increase. Cotton and other oilseeds also receive substantial boosts. MSPs for all notified Kharif crops are set at least 50% above production costs. Common…

The Economic Times

SC likely to hear petitions challenging sections of India’s first privacy law this month

The petitioners are the Reporters' Collective, the Editors Guild of India, the National Campaign for People's Right to Information, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan, human rights and transparency activist Venkatesh Nayak and journalist Geeta Seshu. Among other aspects, they have questioned provisions which amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act and…

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'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twist

India's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring global trends. This strategic shift prioritises high-speed rail for premium intercity travel, potentially reshaping India's transport landscape and economic integration by compressing travel times and fostering regional growth.

The Economic Times

AI jobs growing almost by 15-20%: Ashwini Vaishnaw

As the demand for technology rises, India's IT industry is enjoying a remarkable boom in AI job openings, with projections showing a growth rate of 15-20%. This is accompanied by noteworthy investments in data centers, thanks to attractive tax benefits. The expansion of digital connectivity through innovative subsea cable constructions…

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Railway utilised 98 pc capex by Feb-end; trains to dominate flights in new corridors: Vaishnaw

Indian Railways achieved 98 percent budget utilization for FY26. New high-speed corridors will significantly cut travel times, making trains the preferred mode over flights. Mumbai to Pune will take 28 minutes, and Delhi to Varanasi just 3 hours and 50 minutes. The railway network has seen extensive electrification and new…

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Jio revamps mega IPO; DailyObjects lines up fresh capital

Reliance Industries is revamping Jio Platforms’ IPO plans amid investor disagreements over valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Why PM Modi Wants Indians to Avoid Buying Gold for a Year

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to refrain from buying gold for a year in the national interest, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) extended its support to the appeal, warning that rising gold imports are putting severe pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and widening the…

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India's 3rd semiconductor plant to start in July, 4th facility to be up by Nov-Dec: Vaishnaw

India's semiconductor mission is gaining momentum. Two plants are operational, with two more set to begin production this July and later this year. The nation is also boosting data centers and AI manufacturing. This progress positions India to navigate global economic challenges and achieve sustained growth.

The Economic Times

Google seriously considering manufacturing AI servers in India: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Google is seriously considering manufacturing AI servers in India, according to IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who noted HP has already begun production. This move aligns with Google's broader strategy of diversifying its global supply chain and follows its significant $15 billion investment in an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The Economic Times

Bullet trains will wipe out short-haul flights, Ashwini Vaishnaw warns airline investors

India's new high-speed rail network will significantly impact short-haul flights. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that routes like Mumbai-Pune and Hyderabad-Bengaluru will be dominated by trains. Travel times will drastically reduce, making air travel uncompetitive. Investors in aviation should consider this shift. The government plans substantial investment in these bullet…

The Economic Times

Nora Fatehi's 'Sarke Chunariya' banned, Vaishnaw: 'Free speech cannot be absolute'

The Union government has officially banned the song “Sarke Chunariya” following widespread outrage over its lyrics and visuals, marking a significant move in the ongoing debate around content regulation in India’s entertainment industry.

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India joins America-led Pax Silica supply chain effort to build semiconductor talent and reduce reliance on China — agreement spans from rare earths to chipmaking tools

With new fabs under development and a growing focus on skilled talent, India’s inclusion in Pax Silica points to a long-term effort by the U.S. and its partners to accelerate capacity building.

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India Joins Pax Silica, Ashwini Vaishnaw Takes ‘Potato Chips’ Swipe at Opposition

At the ongoing AI Impact Summit, India formally joined the United States’ flagship technology initiative, Pax Silica, marking what leaders described as a significant step in strengthening the India-US strategic technology partnership.

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India eyes $200B in data center investments as it ramps up its AI hub ambitions

India is trying to pull in up to $200 billion in investments for data centers as it pushes to become a global AI hub

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Is it the end of the line for one of India’s most distinctive garments?

The bandhgala jacket will no longer be part of the formal uniform for Indian Railways staff, following claims it symbolises a ‘colonial mindset’

Newslaundry

The Rs 444 question: Why India banned online money games

Hungama hai kyun barpaa thodi si jo pee li haiDaakaa to nahi maara chori to nahi ki hai– Akbar Allahabadi On August 21, Parliament slammed the brakes on online money games by passing the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The government’s press release made its intent clear:…

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Vaishnaw: Blocked over 1,400 URLs on digital media during Op Sindoor

The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had blocked over 1,400 URLs on digital media during Operation Sindoor, union minister for railways, IB, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.

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Exempt journalists from DPDP Act: Media bodies to govt

The Press Club of India and 21 media bodies have submitted a joint memorandum to the Union Minister for Electronics and Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the government to exclude the professional work of journalists from the ambit of the contentious Digital Personal Data Protection Act.

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‘Why no action against fake media industry?’: Behind the ‘blocks’ of media accounts in India

In India, most visitors attempting to access the website of news portal The Wire are met with a blank page and a notice that says, “The website has been blocked as per the order of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the IT Act, 2000.”

The Independent UK

What is India’s long-awaited caste census and why has it sparked outcry from Modi’s followers?

More than two-thirds of country’s 1.4 billion people estimated to be on lower rungs of archaic social hierarchy that grades Hindus by birth

Dynamite News

Cabinet approves 2% increase in DA for Govt employees

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed that the government raised the DA by 2 percentage points for central government employees, raising it from 53% to 55%. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttarakhand: Cabinet approves 2 ropeway projects for Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib

The first ropeway is planned to be developed in public-private partnership and will be based on the most advanced Tri-cable Detachable Gondola (3S) technology. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Should discuss how media can get fair compensation: I&B minister

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has urged the media industry and stakeholders to discuss challenges linked to the transition to new media and said the government was “fully prepared” to provide any “necessary support”.

International Business Times

18 Dead In India Stampede To Catch Trains To Hindu Mega-festival

At least 18 people died during a stampede at a railway station in India's capital late Saturday when surging crowds scrambled to catch trains to the world's largest religious gathering, officials and reports said.

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