Google may be moving toward a major investment in West Bengal after Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held discussions with state officials. Reports say he proposed building a technology hub aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s digital and industrial expansion agenda. If it materialises, the plan could reshape Bengal’s tech ecosystem and create significant job opportunities.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb fuel consumption and avoid unnecessary imports like diesel and petrol, arguing India should conserve foreign exchange amid global uncertainty and the ongoing energy crisis. He also echoed Modi’s message about postponing gold purchases for a year, framing it as a practical step to reduce avoidable spending.
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched the first direct Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar. The 20-coach train links the two capitals of Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to reduce travel time and give a tourism boost. Prime Minister Narendra Modi previously inaugurated the Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat in June 2025, and the new direct service is set to begin on May 2.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw arrived in Visakhapatnam to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony for Google’s AI Data Centre at Tarluvada in Anandapuram mandal. The event marks another step in the push to expand AI infrastructure in the region, bringing national attention to local capacity building and future tech-linked growth.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said he held a “good conversation” with former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak, who appreciated India’s progress in semiconductors and electronics. Vaishnaw then extended an invitation for Sunak to attend India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting growing UK-India interest in advanced tech leadership.
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