Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls For Balance In AI Regulation

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2026

AI & Robotics Technology

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said India must maintain a balance between innovation and regulation while developing artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies. Vaishnaw On AI Regulation Policy Vaishnaw noted that regulatory frameworks should protect users without slowing

Op-Eds Opinion

Time for Ashwini Vaishnaw to Show the Door to MeitY’s Apathetic Bureaucrats

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2026

The ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam was supposed to be the crowning achievement of India’s technological sovereignty. With global titans like Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman in attendance, and the launch of the indigenous BharatGen Param2 model, the stage was set to prove that India is no longer just a consumer […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Universities Teach Plagiarism as Innovation: The Galgotias ‘Orion’ Debacle

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2026

The recent AI Impact Summit in New Delhi was meant to be a coronation of India’s arrival as a deep-tech superpower. The lights were bright, the jargon was heavy, and the stage was set for a display of “Sovereign AI” capabilities. Yet, amidst the talk of indigenous Large Language Models and self-reliance, the star of […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Apologises After AI Summit Issues

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologised for logistical issues faced by participants at the AI Impact Summit and announced the creation of a coordination “war room” to address complaints and streamline event management. Ashwini Vaishnaw Apology At AI Impact Summit The minister acknowledged inconvenience caused to attendees due to crowd management and access delays during

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India Builds Semiconductor Ecosystem: Ashwini Vaishnaw

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is building a full semiconductor ecosystem and highlighted growing collaboration with global technology firms to develop a skilled workforce. The remarks came as the government focuses on manufacturing capability and talent development to support chip production. India Semiconductor Ecosystem Development Vaishnaw said India is

Business Industry

India’s First 28-90nm Chip to Launch This Year

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that India’s first indigenous semiconductor chip, ranging between 28 to 90 nanometers, will be rolled out within this year. This development marks a pivotal moment in India’s ambition to become self-reliant in semiconductor technology, which is critical to the electronics and automotive industries.

National

India Aims to Boost Electronics Sector with Indigenous Software Design

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2025

India is taking a significant step toward completing its electronics manufacturing ecosystem by making indigenous software design the next national target. Following the successful rollout of incentive schemes for electronics hardware and component manufacturing, the government now aims to develop and integrate software solutions domestically, completing the value chain

Government Policies

India’s Kavach 4.0: Revolutionizing Rail Safety with Indigenous Technology

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2025

India’s rail safety landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Kavach 4.0, an advanced version of the indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. Developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with industry partners, Kavach aims to enhance train safety by preventing collisions,

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Indian Railways Allocates ₹1.14 Lakh Crore Annually for Safety Enhancements

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Indian Railways has significantly increased its investment in safety measures, allocating over ₹1.14 lakh crore annually to improve infrastructure and reduce accidents. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted this financial commitment during a recent session in the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing its role in modernizing the railway network and ensuring passenger safety.

AI & Robotics Technology

India Unveils AI Compute Portal, Surpassing Global Benchmarks​

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

In a significant advancement for India’s technological landscape, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated the AI Compute Portal in New Delhi. This state-of-the-art platform is designed to provide high-performance computing resources to a diverse range of users, including researchers, developers, and startups, thereby