Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology, Government of Bharat | Former IAS | Alumnus @IITKanpur @Wharton
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Ashwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnaw9 New Amrit Bharat Express trains to be flagged off soon! Routes 🧵👇
SummaryIndia is launching 9 new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting various states, with multiple routes linking West Bengal to southern and western states, as well as connections between northeastern and northern India.Jan 13, 202610 tweets♥ 6.8KAshwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnawNext-gen reforms in GST 🟡 5% for essentials 🟠 18% for standard goods 🔴 40% for super luxury & sin items 🧵See what all gets cheaper👇
SummaryIndia's new GST reform introduces a tiered tax structure with 5% rates on essentials (food, medicines, hygiene products), 18% on standard goods, and 40% on luxury and sin items. The changes aim to reduce costs for middle and low-income families while supporting agriculture, healthcare, textiles, and other key sectors.Sep 4, 202513 tweets♥ 17.1KAshwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnaw13 major announcements at SEMICON India 2025. India’s semiconductor journey is moving ahead with speed & scale! 🧵👇
SummarySEMICON India 2025 showcased 13 major announcements advancing India's semiconductor ecosystem, including partnerships between Tata Electronics and Merck for fab support, development of India's first indigenous automotive AI vision solutions and microphones, establishment of a National Innovation Hub for semiconductors and quantum tech, and a $1 billion deep-tech investment alliance to strengthen domestic chip design, manufacturing, and talent development.Sep 3, 202515 tweets♥ 24.5KAshwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnawThe Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 passed by the Parliament. The Bill takes a balanced approach – promoting what’s good, prohibiting what’s harmful for middle-class and youth....
SummaryIndia's Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025, which promotes e-sports and online social games while prohibiting online money games due to addiction and fraud concerns. The bill protects players while penalizing service providers and advertisers, prioritizing middle-class family welfare over government revenue.Aug 21, 20258 tweets♥ 22.1KAshwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnawKnow why Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project is remarkable feat of engineering. 🧵Explore various landmarks achieved👇
SummaryThe Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link is a remarkable engineering achievement featuring India's three longest transportation tunnels totaling 119.6 km, the world's highest railway arch bridge (Chenab Bridge at 359m), and India's first cable-stayed railway bridge (Anji Bridge), all adapted to Himalayan seismic conditions using advanced tunneling methods.Jun 5, 20259 tweets♥ 42.2KAshwini Vaishnaw@AshwiniVaishnaw