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  Union Cabinet approves construction of new 4.5 km long bridge on Ganga river in Bihar | DETAILS

  India | December 27, 2023 17:01 IST

  The project is estimated to cost Rs 3,064.45 crore, including 2233.81 crore for civil construction. The bridge will facilitate easier and faster travel, which will advance the state's overall development, particularly in north Bihar.

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  Modi Cabinet approves 'Terms of Reference' of 16th Finance Commission | Check details

  Business | November 30, 2023 12:27 IST

  The commission will examine current arrangements for funding disaster management initiatives with reference to the funds established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. In addition, it will also review tax devolution and state revenue augmentation strategies.

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  PM Modi to hold two key Union Cabinet meetings at his residence tomorrow: Sources

  India | November 27, 2023 20:47 IST

  The meetings are scheduled on a day when a campaign for the Telangana Assembly election is ending. The timing hinted that PM Modi wanted to focus on the upcoming Lok Sabha election and he may ask his Cabinet colleagues to amp up work on all mega projects.

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  Modi government hikes MSP for rabi crops for season 2024-25: Check latest prices

  India | October 18, 2023 18:10 IST

  MSP is the minimum rate at which the grain is purchased by the government procurement agencies. India has three cropping seasons -- Summer, Kharif, and Rabi.

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  Union Cabinet gives nod to creation of 'Mera Yuva Bharat' autonomous body: Know all about it

  India | October 11, 2023 16:59 IST

  The prime objective of 'Mera Yuva Bharat' is to make it a complete government platform for youth development. The autonomous body would be dedicated to the nation on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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  'A crucial step': Union Cabinet approves Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill

  India | June 28, 2023 23:16 IST

  The supported Bill will prepare to lay out NRF that will seed, develop and Research and Development (R&D) and cultivate a culture of exploration and development all through India's colleges, schools, research organisations, and Research and development labs, the press release expressed.

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  Cabinet approves Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023

  India | April 19, 2023 19:47 IST

  The Bill will curb the transmission of pirated film content on the internet.

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  Centre approves Indian Space Policy 2023 to boost private participation

  India | April 07, 2023 8:14 IST

  The Indian Space Policy-2023 was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Union Cabinet approves disposal of 15 lakh ton chana at Rs 8/kg discount to states, UTs

  Business | August 31, 2022 13:34 IST

  Union Cabinet has also raised the procurement ceiling under the price support scheme from the existing 25 per cent to 40 per cent for pulses such as tur, urad, and masur.

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  5G in India coming soon: Modi govt clears proposal to auction spectrum

  Business | June 15, 2022 13:17 IST

  5G in India: As part of the process, a total of 72 gigahertz (GHz) of spectrum with a validity period of 20 years will be put to auction.

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  Union Cabinet approves bill to repeal farm laws; to be tabled in Winter Session

  India | November 24, 2021 15:24 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi had last week announced to repeal the three farm laws that have been at the centre of protests.

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  Union Cabinet likely to approve bills for withdrawal of farm laws on Wednesday, say Govt sources

  India | November 21, 2021 15:47 IST

  The withdrawal bills shall then be introduced in the forthcoming session of Parliament, government sources added.

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  Union Cabinet approves AMRUT 2.0 till 2025-26, aims to make cities 'self-sustainable'

  India | October 12, 2021 22:47 IST

  AMRUT 2.0 will adopt the principles of circular economy and promote conservation and rejuvenation of surface and groundwater bodies.

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  Cabinet approves bonus equal to 78 days' wage for over 11 lakh railway employees

  Business | October 06, 2021 16:03 IST

  The government has approved a productivity-linked bonus equivalent to 78 days' wage to eligible non-gazetted Railway employees.

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  Cabinet may approve revised PLI scheme for auto sector today

  Auto | September 15, 2021 8:21 IST

  SIAM said that the PLI scheme announced by the government will increase competitiveness and take the growth of the sector to the next level.

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  Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education till 2026. Full List

  India | August 04, 2021 16:09 IST

  ​The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education from April 1, 2021, till March 31, 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday.

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  Electricity (Amendment) Bill may come before Union Cabinet for approval in next few days

  India | July 25, 2021 11:17 IST

  The Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to enable power consumers to choose from multiple service providers as in the case of telecom services.

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  Union cabinet approves Rs 23,123-crore package for boosting health infra to fight Covid

  Hakikat Kya Hai | July 08, 2021 22:14 IST

  The Union cabinet Thursday approved a Rs 23,123-crore financial package for improving health infrastructure in the country to fight the Covid pandemic.

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  PM Modi cabinet expansion likely this week, Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal may be inducted as ministers

  Politics | July 06, 2021 20:13 IST

  Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sarbananda Sonowal, Sushil Kumar Modi, Dilip Ghosh, Anupriya Patel and several others may get a place in the Union Cabinet which is likely to be expanded on Wednesday, July 7.

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  'Post or no post, public service is priority': Jyotiraditya Scindia on portfolio in Union Cabinet

  News | June 09, 2021 21:08 IST

  On being asked about portfolio in Union Cabinet, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that his priority is public with post or without post.