Union Cabinet: News
Modi government waives ₹6L crore spectrum dues for defense, railways
The Indian government's Union Cabinet has approved a major one-time waiver of over ₹6 lakh crore in spectrum dues for certain government departments, including Defense, Railways, and Space.
Modi government approves India's sixth semiconductor plant in UP's Jewar
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹3,706 crore semiconductor plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.
Waqf Bill tabled in Lok Sabha; debate begins
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to amend existing laws on the administration of Waqf properties, has been tabled in Lok Sabha by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
DA for central government employees raised by 2% to 55%
The Union Cabinet has approved a 2% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) of central government employees, increasing it from 53% to 55%.
Union Cabinet greelights ₹25,000cr plan for electronic component production
The Union Cabinet of India has approved a ₹25,000 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the electronics sector.
8th Pay Commission to go live in India next month
The Indian government is moving closer to setting up the Eighth Pay Commission, with its terms of reference likely to be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval by early next month.
Central government employees may get DA hike ahead of Holi
The Indian government is planning a dearness allowance (DA) and dearness relief (DR) increase, which could benefit over 12 million central government employees and pensioners.
MTNL surges 10% as BSNL gets ₹6,000cr for 4G expansion
Shares of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) surged by a whopping 10.3% in early trading today.
Union Cabinet likely to approve new Income Tax bill tomorrow
The new Income Tax bill is likely to be approved in a Union Cabinet meeting tomorrow, India Today reported citing anonymous sources.
8th Pay Commission approved! Government employees set for salary increase
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of Central government employees.
Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Election' bill: Reports
The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation One Election" bill, which seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, according to multiple reports.
Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election' bill
The Indian government is preparing to introduce the "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) Bill in Parliament.
Why Vi, MTNL, other telecom stocks surged by 19% today
Telecom stocks in India soared during today's trading session, with some rising as much as 19%.
Central government hikes MSP for 6 rabi crops
The central government has announced a hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season.
Explained: What is 'One Nation, One Election', how'll it work
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the "One Nation, One Election" plan, a key poll promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
'Cheap stunt': Opposition's reaction to 'One nation, one election' push
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized the "one nation, one election" initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.
Union Cabinet approves ISRO's Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission, Indian space station
The Union Cabinet has given the green light to several ambitious projects by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Union Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election'
The Union Cabinet has approved the "One Nation, One Election," days after reports suggested that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) may table the bill within Modi 3.0.
What is 'Mission Mausam,' ₹2,000cr initiative for accurate weather predictions?
The Indian government has launched an ambitious initiative, "Mission Mausam," with the goal of improving the country's ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events.
Centre approves ₹14,000 crore for 7 major agricultural schemes
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an expenditure of approximately ₹14,000 crore for seven significant agricultural programs.
₹3,300cr semiconductor unit approved in Gujarat, can produce 60L chips/day
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the establishment of a Kaynes ATMP semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat.
Centre approves 'Union Pension Scheme' for government employees
The central government has approved the Union Pension Scheme (UPS), a new initiative set to benefit approximately 23 lakh central government employees.
India will lead world in AI capabilities: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that India is set to become a global frontrunner in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Women's Reservation Bill cleared in key Union Cabinet meeting: Report
The Union Cabinet cleared the Women's Reservation Bill at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening, reported ANI.
PM Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting amid Parliament's special session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key Union Cabinet meeting on Monday to discuss the agenda for the ongoing special Parliament session.
How election commissioners appointment bill will change ECI
The Centre tabled the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Lok Sabha passes Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, with a voice vote, amid strong protests from the opposition.
Why Editors Guild is opposing Data Protection Bill's certain provisions
The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has raised serious concerns regarding certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
Data Protection Bill may expand the scope of data deletion
The Union Cabinet recently approved the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022. The government is yet to publish the Cabinet-approved draft.
Centre approves Digital Personal Data Protection Bill: Reports
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the much-awaited Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, thus clearing the way for it to be tabled before Parliament in the upcoming Monsoon Session, reports said.
Union Cabinet approves Personal Data Protection Bill: What it entails
India is being ushered into a new era of digital privacy. Today, the Union Cabinet approved the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022.
India's National Quantum Mission: What it is and its significance
Quantum technology has the potential to revolutionize the world we live in. India's Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved the National Quantum Mission (NQM).
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended till September, says Modi
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) to offer free ration to the poor has been extended till September 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday.
Union Cabinet clears bill to repeal three farm laws
The Union Cabinet Wednesday cleared The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021, to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement last week.
Union Cabinet meet on Wednesday on farm law repeal: Reports
The Union Cabinet is likely to meet on Wednesday (November 24) to discuss the repeal of three contentious farm laws as announced by Prime Minister Modi on Friday.
Ahead of elections, new ministers to embark on three-day yatra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for its upcoming three-day-long Jan Ashirwad Yatra, which will see newly-inducted ministers being paraded across states to introduce them to the public.
Modi reshuffles Cabinet Committees; Irani, Sonowal among new faces
After reshuffling the Union Cabinet last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday rejigged Cabinet Committees, introducing several new faces.
Four new faces from Karnataka inducted into PM Modi's cabinet
With PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday inducting four new faces from Karnataka into his Ministry, and Chemicals & Fertilizers Minister DV Sadanda Gowda resigning ahead of the Cabinet reshuffle, the state's representation in the Union Council of Ministers now stands at six.
Modi Cabinet: Amit Shah made Co-operation Minister; Aviation for Scindia
Shortly after 43 new ministers were sworn into Prime Minister Narendra Modi's expanded Union Cabinet on Wednesday, ministries were allocated to each member.
Cabinet Expansion 2021: Sonowal, Scindia, others sworn-in as Modi's ministers
The swearing-in ceremony for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union Cabinet Ministers took place on Wednesday.
Modi's new Cabinet to be more diverse; India's 'youngest ever'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to reshuffle his Union Cabinet on Wednesday evening.
PM Modi's meet with Ministers amid Cabinet expansion buzz canceled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with top Union Ministers and the chief of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scheduled for today has been canceled, News18 and NDTV reported.
Modi's Cabinet expansion expected soon. Who are the frontrunners?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to announce the expansion of his Cabinet soon for the first time in his second term.
Cabinet approves amendments to give more power to Delhi's L-G
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved proposed amendments to the Government of NCT of Delhi Act, that will give more power to the Lieutenant Governor.
Union Budget 2021-2022 to be presented on February 1: Report
The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 will be presented on February 1, sources were quoted as saying by PTI on Tuesday.
Cabinet clears crisis-hit Lakshmi Vilas Bank's merger with DBS Bank
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the amalgamation of the crisis-hit Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) with DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL), the Indian arm of Singapore's DBS Bank.
Cabinet approves bonus for government employees; 30 lakh to benefit
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a bonus pertaining to the year 2019-2020 for 30.67 lakh central government employees, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said.
Government announces MSP hike amid protests over farm bills
Amid intense protests over the controversial farm bills, the Union Cabinet has approved an increase in Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops for the 2021-22 season, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said in the Lok Sabha, today.