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Railways Ministry Celebrates 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Nationwide Events
New Delhi, November 7 The Ministry of Railways celebrated the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, Vande Mataram, with events across the country on Friday. The main ceremony took place at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, led by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and senior Railway Board officials. The celebration began with a collective singing of Vande Mataram, which was held simultaneously across all railway zones and divisions. The event was connected live with the Ministry of Culture’s...
Indian Railways Manages Festive Rush with 1.6 Crore Passengers on Special Trains
Over 1.6 crore passengers have travelled through special trains arranged by Indian Railways during the festive season, with a similar number expected to return after Chhath Puja. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said more than 12,000 special trains were added to handle the rush, supported by holding areas, CCTV monitoring, and better passenger flow systems. Travellers across India praised the Railways for improved cleanliness, efficiency, and comfort. The ministry’s well-planned measures ensured...
Next-Gen GST Reforms Boost Consumer Savings and Drive Growth in Auto and Electronics
New Delhi, October 19, 2025 The government’s next-generation GST reforms are showing clear benefits for consumers and industries, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Speaking at a GST Bachat Utsav event alongside Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Electronics Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, she highlighted that revised GST rates on 54 key products are fully reaching end users, with monitoring confirming compliance and lower prices. The reforms, implemented from September 22 during...
Over 5 Lakh Loans Worth ₹10,907 Crore Sanctioned Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
New Delhi | October 8, 2025 The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached a major milestone in helping Indian households shift toward clean and affordable solar energy. As of September 2025, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications amounting to ₹10,907 crore. This achievement reflects the government’s strong commitment to promoting self-sufficient and sustainable power for every home. The scheme, which aims to encourage rooftop solar installations, is...
Cabinet Approves Rs 24,634 Crore Multitracking Rail Projects Across Four States
New Delhi, October 7, 2025 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major railway multitracking projects worth a total of ₹24,634 crore. The projects will cover 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, adding approximately 894 kilometres to the existing railway network and improving connectivity and efficiency for passengers and freight. The projects include the Wardha-Bhusawal third and...
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