Union Cabinet: News
Cabinet clears Bill to curb paper leaks, exam fraud
The Union Cabinet has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Centre had already notified anti-paper leak law in 2024
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill to impose stricter punishments for question paper leaks, just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter would be taken up at a Cabinet meeting.
Cabinet clears bill to punish paper leaks more strictly
The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks.
Government requested day to decide on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stood firm on its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
'No word of empathy...': Dia Mirza criticizes PM's midnight address
Actor Dia Mirza has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address to the nation regarding the NEET paper leak, saying his words showed no empathy for affected students and their families.
Union Cabinet meeting at 1:00pm today
The Union Cabinet will meet at 1:00pm on Friday in Parliament, with the draft anti-paper leak bill likely to be discussed.
BJP pushes for NCP factions' merger; Sunetra Pawar, son oppose
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly pushing for a merger between the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar). The move is aimed at strengthening the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Union Cabinet clears ₹25,000cr elevated road projects in Varanasi
The Union Cabinet has approved two major elevated road projects in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency.
Incentive scheme for mobile phone manufacturing, worth ₹62,500cr, approved
The Union Cabinet has approved a whopping ₹62,500 crore for the second phase of the mobile phone production-linked incentives scheme.
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 secures funding worth ₹1.25 lakh crore
The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has approved an allocation of ₹1.25 lakh crore for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0).
Modi government plans ₹12,000cr incentive scheme to promote electric buses
The Indian government is working on a major incentive scheme, possibly worth ₹12,000 crore, to promote the adoption of electric buses by private fleet operators, as per ET.
Ashok Leyland, Switch Mobility join ₹9,585cr bus replacement scheme
Ashok Leyland and its subsidiary Switch Mobility have become the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to join the Indian government's ₹9,585 crore scheme for replacing old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR.
Modi government readies $4B stimulus to boost economy
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹39,290 crore ($4 billion) package of projects and initiatives aimed at stabilizing aviation fuel prices, reforming urban transport, and developing national highway infrastructure.
Reliance, NLC explore new project to boost domestic gas supply
NLC India and Reliance Industries have teamed up to explore an underground lignite gasification project in Gujarat.
'Vande Mataram' sung at Vijay's swearing-in; Rahul Gandhi present
The full version of the national song Vande Mataram was sung before the national anthem at TVK chief C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony in Chennai.
Insulting 'Vande Mataram' could soon be punishable offense
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in West Bengal.
Coal gasification incentive scheme worth ₹37,500cr to be approved soon
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a massive ₹37,500 crore incentive scheme for coal gasification projects.
Dearness allowance for central government employees hiked by 2%
The Indian government has approved a 2% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees.
Semiconductor manufacturing gets a ₹1.2L crore boost in India
The Indian government is gearing up to give a major push to its semiconductor sector, with the Finance Ministry approving an allocation of ₹1.2 lakh crore for the second phase of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM 2.0).
PM to inaugurate ₹3,300cr chip facility in Gujarat next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kaynes Semicon's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat on March 31.
India to build its own space station by 2028
India is gearing up to launch the first module of its own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), by 2028.
8th Pay Commission extends questionnaire deadline to March 31
The 8th Pay Commission has extended the deadline for its 18-point questionnaire to March 31, 2026.
What will happen to 'Keralite' if Kerala renamed 'Keralam'? Tharoor
Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hilariously reacted to reports that Kerala could soon be renamed Keralam.
Union Cabinet may rename Kerala to its original 'Keralam'
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a proposal to rename the state of Kerala as "Keralam."
India's first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel to be built in Assam
The Union Cabinet has approved an ₹18,662 crore ($2.5 billion) project to build a four-lane access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur and Numaligarh in Assam.
Government mulls 20-year cooling-off period for ex-officials before publishing books
The Indian government is contemplating a 20-year cooling-off period for former senior officials, including military officers, before they can publish books after retirement.
8th Pay Commission: Employees, pensioners can now submit submissions
The Indian government has launched the official website for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a platform where central government employees and other stakeholders can provide their inputs on salary, pension, and allowances.
Census 2027: India goes fully digital for world's largest survey
India's next national census, the 16th overall and the eighth since Independence, will be conducted in 2027.
Budget 2026: Modi government may raise intern stipend
The Indian government is likely to increase the one-time stipend given to interns under the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme (PMIS), according to Moneycontrol.
Atal Pension Yojana extended till 2031: How it impacts you?
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Atal Pension Yojana (APY) until 2031.
8th Pay Commission effective from January 1: What to expect
The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission from January 1, 2026.
Lok Sabha: Bill proposing 100% FDI in insurance sector introduced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
Census 2027 in 2 phases; Union Cabinet approves ₹11,718cr budget
The Union Cabinet has approved a budget of ₹11,718.24 crore for the Census of India 2027.
Centre approves ₹7,280cr scheme to make rare earth magnets domestically
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,280 crore scheme to set up a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPMs).
Modi cabinet approves terms of reference for 8th Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission.
'Income has stopped': Minister Suresh Gopi wants to resume acting
Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi has expressed his desire to return to acting, citing a sharp decline in his income since assuming the ministerial role.
DA hiked by 3% to 58% for central employees, pensioners
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% hike in the Dearness Allowance (DA), taking it to 58% for central government employees and pensioners.
Cabinet approves ₹1,866cr Diwali bonus for 10.9 lakh railway employees
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,866 crore as a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for over 10.9 lakh railway employees.
Kedarnath-Sonprayag ropeway cuts travel from 9 hours to 36 minutes
Devotees traveling to Kedarnath will have a faster and more comfortable mode of transport in the future.
Modi government to approve ₹1,500cr incentive scheme for critical minerals
The Union Cabinet is likely to approve a five-year incentive scheme worth ₹1,500 crore.
Nazara Technologies' stock plunges 28%: Time to sell or buy?
Nazara Technologies' shares have witnessed a major slump, falling by 12% in today's session.
How India passed Online Gaming Law in just 4 days
India has swiftly enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, completing the legislative process in a record 96 hour.
Real-money gaming ban: Start-ups prepare legal fight against new law
India's online gaming start-ups are gearing up to challenge the central government's blanket ban on money-based games.
Union Cabinet has cleared Online Gaming Bill: Key takeaways
The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Online Gaming Bill.
Centre approves ₹30,000cr support for companies to cover LPG losses
The Union Cabinet has approved a budgetary support of ₹30,000 crore for public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) to cover their losses on cooking gas sales.
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.