ashwini Vaishnaw

“The government in West Bengal has changed. A double-engine government has come to power. The problem of Chingri Ghata, stuck for three years, has been resolved. Permission has also been obtained from the Kolkata Police. Now the work is starting,” Minister Vaishnaw wrote on X, in Bangla.

Government approvals include indigenous technology driven manufacturing, with focus on reducing import dependence, meeting 25% rare earth magnet demand and expanding India’s capabilities from components to core electronics production across sectors.

Indian Railways is transitioning to a continuous cleaning model for all coaches, including unreserved compartments. Starting in 2026, AI-monitored teams will clean toilets and interiors throughout the journey. This reform, alongside cargo terminal upgrades, aims to modernize passenger comfort and freight revenue.

India’s first semiconductor fabrication facility coming up in Gujarat’s Dholera will use advanced lithography systems from Dutch technology giant ASML, Union Electronics and IT...

India’s electronics exports hit a record $47 billion in 2025, driven by $30 billion in smartphone exports. Now the world's second-largest mobile manufacturer, the sector has created 25 lakh jobs and transitioned electronics into India’s third-largest export category under the PLI scheme.

The budget-friendly Amrit Bharat Express trains will cover the entire length and breadth of the country from West Bengal and Assam.