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August 18, 2023 1:16 PM

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates India’s first 3D printed post office building in Bengaluru

Union Minister of Railways, Communications and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today inaugurated India’s first 3D printed post office building in Bengaluru today. The post office building in Bengaluru used 3D printing technology with technical know-how from IIT Madras and L&T. The 3D printed concrete building is cost effective, reduces wastage of construction material, is environment friendly and speeds up construction with unique design possibilities. Speaking on the occasion, minister Ashwi...

July 26, 2023 2:00 PM

Estimated number of living Aadhaar number holders is over 130.20 crore across country, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre has said the estimated number of living Aadhaar number holders is over 130.20 crore across the country till last month. This is after adjusting for the estimated number of deaths. This information was given by Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha. In a written reply, he said over 63 thousand Aadhaar centres are operational across the country. The facility of enrolment of children below the age of five years is available through aro...

July 14, 2023 7:54 PM

G20 Conference on Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs, AI & Metaverse held in Gurugram successfully concludes

The G20 Conference on Crime and Security in the Age of NFTs, AI and Metaverse held in Gurugram successfully concluded with the release of the Chair's Summary today. The conference aimed to address the challenges posed by cybercrime and security in the era of new technologies like NFTs, AI, and Metaverse. Addressing the valedictory session, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, cyber-attacks are posing serious and complex challenges at every level. Exho...

July 7, 2023 6:21 PM

BJP appoints elections in-charges for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana

BJP has appointed elections in-charges for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana where assembly polls are scheduled to be held later this year. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the party's in charge for poll affairs in Rajasthan with former Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Nitin Patel as co-incharge. Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav has been given the charge of Madhya Pradesh. He will be assisted by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Party leader Om M...