The Union Minister answered IANS questions very candidly and also gave a message to the people of the country that in the next five years, the government plans to ensure that every person travelling by train can get a confirmed ticket.
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India's 1st bullet train set to run in 2026: Railways Minister
The Bullet Train is a very complex project. The work on it started in 2017 and it took almost two-and-a-half years to complete the design.
IANS Interview: Confident of third term for PM Modi, Tripura CM not taking INDIA bloc lightly
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that it is more than 100 per cent confirmed that Narendra Modi would become Prime Minister for a third term. Also, the BJP would easily win the two Lok Sabha seats in the state but we are not taking the INDIA bloc lightly, he added.
IANS Interview: No anti-incumbency factor against BJP or Modi govt, says ex-Tripura CM Biplab Deb
Former Tripura Chief Minister and the BJP’s Rajya Sabha member Biplab Kumar Deb said that there is absolutely no anti-incumbency factor against the BJP or the Narendra Modi government in Tripura or the northeastern region.
‘History will be created’: 7 guarantees set narrative in Cong’s favour, says Gehlot
With just four days left for the crucial assembly election, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said that seven guarantees have set the narrative in favour of Congress and history will be created as there is no anti-incumbency which will break the tradition of alternate party government in the desert state.
I am not afraid of Sardarpura or any other seat: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has been on a face-off with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot ever since he defeated Vaibhav Gehlot, the CM's son, in the Lok Sabha polls in 2019 from Jodhpur, which has been Gehlot’s home turf for the last four decades.
Indo-B'desh relation very deep rooted, Dhaka will get good results from G20 Summit: HM Asaduzzaman Khan
As the high-profile G20 Summit began here on Saturday, Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told IANS that the relation between New Delhi and Dhaka is a "very deep rooted one" and "we believe that every time the two countries remain united in every cause".
Bills to replace IPC, CrPC a throwback to medieval times, give enormous power to govt: Sibal
Veteran leader and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has dubbed the three Bills to completely overhaul the British-era Indian laws as a throwback to "medieval times", and also said that the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita has absolutely no rationale for giving such enormous powers to the government.
PM Modi's vision for next 25 years to turn India into a developed nation: Anil Antony
Son of veteran Congress leader and former Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony, Anil, who is an engineer with a Masters from the prestigious Stanford University, spoke about the Congress and the prospects of the BJP in his home state, Kerala, in an interview with IANS.
India rising steadily in global electronics supply chains: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
This year, smartphones are the fifth highest exported product from India and has crossed Rs 1 lakh crore in our 'Techade' that will certainly see the country as a major player in global electronics in years to come, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT.
India-US partnership to turbocharge innovation in emerging tech: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
According to Chandrasekhar, the critical emerging technologies will shape the future of technology and economies in very deep and tectonic ways and will certainly impact lives of consumers and enterprises all over the world.
Will win 2024 polls under PM Modi's leadership: Gadkari
India is a rapidly progressing major economy. In the coming days, India will become a 'super economy' of $5 trillion. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will become 'Vishwaguru'. We are getting good results and will achieve success in the coming times as well.
Cong must rethink on fighting polls in 7-8 states for Oppn unity to work: Sushmita Dev
Since then, she has been on the ground to lead Trinamool's campaign in two states -- Goa and Tripura. However, election results were far from satisfactory for the party in both these states.
US ready for Indian-American president: Democrat Suhas Subramanyam
With Indian-Americans Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy tossing their hats in the ring for the 2024 US Presidential elections, Democrat Suhas Subramanyam says the US is ready for a president of an Indian descent.
We need an innovative India Cloud that caters to our people: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
"I believe the government incentives should be directed at creating an innovative India Cloud that caters to our people. We need diversity in the Cloud in the country," stressed Chandrasekhar, as the world observed the International Data Center Day on Wednesday.
We're building next-gen AI to become a global powerhouse: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The government, in the Union Budget for FY24, announced to open three centres of excellence for artificial intelligence (AI) at the top educational institutions, for realising the vision of "Make AI in India" and "Make AI Work for India".
'I eat beef and I am in BJP, I see no problem in it': Meghalaya BJP chief
Meghalaya has become the number one corrupt state in the country under NPP rule, according to Shah, despite that BJP has been a partner of the government led by the NPP for the last five years and still continuing in it.
Govt must not delay in bringing back Netaji's ashes: Chandra Bose
As the county is all to celebrate the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, his grand nephew Chandra Kumar Bose feels that it is high time that the Union government initiated action to bring back the ashes of India's great freedom fighter from the Renkoji Temple in Tokyo.
Fail to understand why G-23 leaders who wanted polls are now backing off: Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that he fails to understand as to why the G-23 leaders, who earlier talked about polls in the party, are now backing off and talking about general consensus.
Azad's exit to impact Cong in J&K: Karan Singh
"Azad is a very good friend of mine. We have been together since the time I contested the elections for the second time in 1971 and our relationship is more than 50-year old. As per my knowledge, many people are leaving the Congress to join him," he added.
BJP govt didn't discriminate on development, then why discrimination on votes, says Naqvi
Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi strongly supported the BJP's campaign to connect with the Muslims, especially the Pasmanda Muslims, saying that when the BJP government did not discriminate in the matter of development during the last eight years, then why should there be discrimination against his party over votes?
By constantly opposing Modi, Oppn attacking India: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and other opposition parties for opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said these parties are also attacking India.
India being a power, largest democracy and neighbour should support the Baloch: BNM chairman Dr Naseem Baloch
On April 29, 10th Council Session of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) was held which resulted in election of a new Cabinet and members of the Central Committee. Elections also resulted in appointment of Dr. Naseem Baloch as the new Chairman.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath slams turncoats, says BJP will win 300-plus seats
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Adityanath touched upon several issues, including his 80-20 remark, the Samajwadi Party's poll promises, Jinnah and Hijab rows, and forming the government in the state with 300-plus seats.
Cong is losing in Punjab, says Ashwani Kumar after quitting party
Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar, who resigned from the Congress on Tuesday, targeted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and claimed that the party's defeat in the state in the February 20 Assembly polls is certain.