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Ahead of assembly polls, Maharashtra cabinet attempts to appease SC, OBCs with key decisions

Oct 11, 2024, at 05:55 am

Mumbai/IBNS Eyening a repeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party's success in Haryana, the ruling BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP coalition in Maharashtra has reached out to two key groups - the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in an attempt to appease them ahead of the Assembly polls to be held later this year.

Centre clears deal to construct 2 nuclear submarines and purchase 31 Predator missile-firing drones

Oct 10, 2024, at 07:45 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved two major deals to construct two nuclear-powered conventional strike submarines (SSNs) and the acquisition of 31 Predator missile-firing drones from US-based General Atomics in a big boost to India's military capability.

Mumbai-Indore connectivity: Cabinet approves a 309 km long new railway line project

Sep 03, 2024, at 12:08 am

The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved new railway line project under Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 18,036 crore (approx.).

India Semiconductor Mission: Narendra Modi-chaired Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit

Sep 02, 2024, at 10:47 pm

With the objective to develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal of Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.

India to develop 12 new industrial smart cities

Aug 28, 2024, at 10:07 pm

India will soon wear a grand necklace of Industrial Smart Cities as in a landmark decision on Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore.

BJP to keep key posts in Modi 3.0; Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh likely to retain portfolios: Reports

Jun 09, 2024, at 07:06 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JDU are likely to get at least one cabinet berth and one Minister of State post each in the Narendra Modi 3.0 government as NDA leaders brainstormed in a meeting ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, media reports said.

Modi 3.0: LJP's Chirag Paswan has 'no demand' for cabinet ministry, says 'goal was to make...'

Jun 07, 2024, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the demands for plum posts by Telugu Desam Party and Janata Dal (United), Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP) national president Chirag Paswan has claimed he didn't demand any cabinet berth from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which leads the ruling coalition NDA.

Appointments Committee of Cabinet makes a rare move by extending Army Chief General Manoj Pande's tenure by one month

May 27, 2024, at 03:47 pm

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet, on May 26, 2024, approved the extension in service of Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, a rare move in India.

India-Bhutan ink pacts in hydrocarbon, energy efficiency & food safety

Mar 14, 2024, at 06:32 am

New Delhi: Intending to enhance economic cooperation with neighbouring country Bhutan, the government on Wednesday approved three MoUs in the areas of Hydro Carbon, extending cooperation in the field of Energy Efficiency and cooperation in the areas of Food Safety.

Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony

Jan 25, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

Indian Government approves opening of Consulate General in Auckland

Dec 27, 2023, at 10:49 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to open a Consulate General of India in Auckland, New Zealand.

Indian Cabinet approves 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh

Oct 19, 2023, at 03:45 pm

The Indian Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the project on Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II – Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh.

After price cut decision, Cabinet clears Rs. 1,650 crore for new LPG connections

Sep 14, 2023, at 03:44 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  Wednesday approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years with a total financial implication of Rs 1,650 crore.

PM Narendra Modi holds high-level meeting with Cabinet ministers

Jun 26, 2023, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Cabinet ministers and other seniors officials here on Monday.

Cabinet approves Centrally sponsored scheme for Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26

Feb 15, 2023, at 11:55 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.

Cabinet approves signing of the MoU between the India and South Africa for cooperation in Disability Sector

Feb 15, 2023, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India and the Government of Republic of South Africa for cooperation in Disability Sector.

Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Chile for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sectors

Feb 15, 2023, at 11:21 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Chile for cooperation in the field of Agriculture and Allied sectors.

Cabinet grants investment approval for 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh by SJVN Ltd

Jan 05, 2023, at 02:41 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCAE) Wednesday approved the investment for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh by SJVN Ltd.

Cabinet approves payment of Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 78 days to railway employees for the financial year 2021-22

Oct 12, 2022, at 10:37 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday has given its ex-post facto approval for payment of Productivity Linked Bonus to railway employees for the financial year 2021-22.

Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme - PM SHRI Schools

Sep 07, 2022, at 11:13 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a new centrally sponsored scheme - PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).

Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Nepal in the field of biodiversity conservation

Aug 31, 2022, at 07:47 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for signing an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation, with a view to strengthen and enhance the coordination and cooperation in the field of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change, including restoration of corridors and interlinking areas and share knowledge and best practices, between the two countries.

Cabinet approves interest subvention of 1.5 percent per annum on Short Term Agriculture Loan upto Rs. 3 lakhs

Aug 17, 2022, at 10:57 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi has approved to restore Interest Subvention on short term agriculture loans to 1.5 percent for all financial institutions.

Mamata Banerjee's crucial cabinet reshuffle today

Aug 03, 2022, at 05:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will announce a cabinet reshuffle, which will show a number of ministers the exit door, at 4 pm Wednesday.

Mamata Banerjee's cabinet rejig to lead 4-5 ministers lose portfolios

Aug 01, 2022, at 07:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In the backdrop of the massive embarrassment her government faced due to Partha Chatterjee's arrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday announced a cabinet rejig where she will discharge her four-five colleagues from their ministries.

Cabinet approves a project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages

Jul 27, 2022, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages across the country at a total cost of Rs. 26,316 Cr.

Cabinet approves revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore

Jul 27, 2022, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi: To make state-run BSNL financially viable, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the revival package of BSNL amounting to Rs 1.64 Lakh Cr.

Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Say Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva

Jun 14, 2022, at 10:38 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations,  United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).

Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018

May 18, 2022, at 07:45 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018.

Cabinet approves revised cost estimate on “Setting up of India Post Payments Bank”

Apr 27, 2022, at 11:45 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister  Narendra Modi has approved the revision of project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) from Rs.1435 crore to Rs.2255 crore as equity infusion to meet regulatory requirements.

Cabinet approves Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada

Apr 13, 2022, at 11:27 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister  Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Manitoba Securities Commission, Canada.