Union Cabinet: News
21 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshChouhan announces SC/ST Act won't be misused, but protesters unhappy
In what can be seen as a move to placate protesting upper caste members, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, on Thursday, he would ensure the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act isn't misused in the state.
19 Sep 2018
IndiaOrdinance making triple talaq punishable offense passed by Modi government
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet cleared Triple Talaq ordinance after it wasn't passed through both the Houses of Parliament in the monsoon session.
29 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiCabinet approves 2% hike in DA; to benefit 1.1cr employees
The Cabinet today approved additional 2% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), a move that will benefit about 1.1cr Central Government employees and pensioners, an official release said.
26 Aug 2018
Narendra ModiPM to launch FAME India II for electric vehicle adoption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch in New Delhi the second phase of the FAME India scheme offering incentives for mass adoption of electric vehicles with an outlay of Rs. 5,500 crore, on September 7.
10 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaTriple Talaq Bill deferred in Rajya Sabha as "no unity"
The much-awaited triple talaq bill, which was expected to be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today, has been deferred.
01 Aug 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaCabinet reverses SC order, takes SC/ST Act to original form
Right before the 2019 elections and a week ahead of planned Dalit protests, the Union Cabinet has introduced a bill in parliament restoring the original provisions of the SC/ST Act.
06 Jul 2018
IndiaIndian higher education to get Rs. 1 lakh crore boost
The Union Cabinet has recently approved a proposal permitting the Higher Education Finance Agency (HEFA) to mobilize Rs. 1 lakh crore to fund infrastructure and revitalize research in higher education institutes by 2022.
07 Jun 2018
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)Govt. likely to set up separate board for ITIs soon
A separate board is likely to be established to carry out assessment and certification of around 23 lakh students passing out from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the country.
07 Jun 2018
IndiaGovernment approves Rs. 11,000cr for ISRO's PSLV, GSLV programmes
In a huge boost to India's space programme, the Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, on Wednesday committed Rs. 10,911cr to ISRO for building and launching 30 PSLV, and 10 GSLV Mk-III rockets between 2019 and 2024.
23 May 2018
JharkhandGovernment to set up 4,072 towers in Naxal-hit states
Around 4,072 mobile towers will be set up by the government in 10 Naxal-affected states to improve the telecom network in such places.
20 May 2018
Delhi Commission For WomenExperts stress for a rehabilitation policy for child rape victims
With the accelerating number of brutal child rape cases in Delhi, experts stress for a rehabilitation policy for victims.
13 May 2018
IndiaGovernment to set up DNA databanks at national, state level
DNA databanks will be set up at national and state levels to store DNA profiles, and those who leak the information stored in such facilities will be punished with an upto three years' jail term or upto Rs. 1L fine, according to a draft bill on DNA technology being finalized by Law Ministry.
22 Apr 2018
HyderabadBrinda Karat opposes death-penalty ordinance; demands action against rapist 'rakshaks'
CPI(M) Leader Brinda Karat said her party is in-principle against the death penalty and the actual issue is that those in the government are "defending the rapists".
21 Apr 2018
Vijay MallyaGovt. can confiscate absconding economic offenders' assets without conviction
In a bid to put pressure on economic fugitives and confiscate their properties, the Union Cabinet today approved a proposal to promulgate the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance 2018.
21 Apr 2018
Crime Against WomenCentral government to maintain national database of sex offenders
In a bid to curb growing sex crimes in the country, the Narendra Modi government is planning to maintain a national database of sex offenders, so that data can be easily shared among authorities for tracking, monitoring, and investigation.
07 Mar 2018
Dearness AllowanceDearness Allowance hiked by 2% for central government employees
The Union Cabinet today increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its 11 million employees and pensioners to 7 per cent, from 5 per cent, from January 1, 2018.
01 Mar 2018
Nirav ModiCabinet clears Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill for confiscating fugitives' assets
The Union Cabinet has approved a stringent Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill that provides for confiscating assets without conviction in cases where economic offenders flee the country.
22 Feb 2018
CryptocurrencyDeposit schemes, return-offers from jewelers, realtors may soon be banned
The Union Cabinet has cleared the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 to be introduced in Parliament; it seeks to ban dubious schemes and punish those running such scams.
02 Jan 2018
Aadhaar CardGood news! No fees for debit-card-transactions up to Rs. 2000
Payments through debit cards, BHIM UPI, and Aadhaar-enabled payment systems (AePS) will now cost lower as customers need not pay any fees for transactions up to Rs. 2,000.
19 Nov 2017
IndiaHow much does President of India earn?
India's President and Vice-President continue to get lower salaries than service chiefs and top bureaucrats, owing to an anomaly in the 7th Pay Commission's recommendations nearly two years ago.
12 Oct 2017
IndiaJapan to provide on-the-job training to three lakh Indian youths
India has said it will send three lakh youths to Japan for on-the-job training of three-five years as part of the government's skill development program.
11 Oct 2017
India7th Pay Commission: Pay hike announced for 7.5lakh college teachers
In a move that would benefit 7.5 lakh teachers of central and state universities, Union Cabinet has given its nod for extending the benefits of the 7th Pay Commission to them.
29 Sep 2017
IndiaModi's Housing for All Scheme needs Rs.1 lakh crore
Sources said the housing ministry would require around Rs. 1 lakh crore over the next two-three years to meet the targets set under the PM Awas Yojana or Housing for All scheme.
27 Sep 2017
IndiaCentre to increase retirement-age of govt. doctors to 65 years
To address the shortage of doctors in India and boost public healthcare services, the Centre has decided to extend the retirement age of central government doctors to 65 years from 60.
01 Sep 2017
IndiaAir India stake sale soon, hints Jaitley
Now that two parties have formally expressed interest in buying the national carrier Air India, FinMin Jaitley has hinted that an expeditious decision will soon be taken on its disinvestment.
30 Aug 2017
IndiaNITI Aayog backs proposed law for heavy penalties on polluters
Thousands of polluting industries, including sugar producers, distilleries, pharmaceutical units, mining units, etc. have been issued closure orders by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for violating pollution norms.
24 Aug 2017
IndiaPSB Consolidation: Cabinet gives nod to merge state-owned banks
Taking another step towards consolidation of public sector banks (PSBs), the Union Cabinet approved an "Alternative Mechanism" for constituting an inter-ministerial panel for overseeing the mergers of 21 state-run banks.
25 May 2017
West Bengal50 years fighting Naxalism: How much has the government spent?
It has been 50 years since the Naxalite movement took shape in Naxalbari in West Bengal. Starting off as an armed peasant's uprising, the movement has morphed into a full-fledged guerrilla army and has been termed India's largest internal threat.
12 May 2017
IndiaZakir Naik's religious conversion factory
Republic TV has exposed how the controversial televangelist Zakir Naik converts poor Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs to Wahabi Islam.
04 May 2017
TelanganaVijayawada airport gets cabinet nod for getting International status
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the granting of the International status to Vijayawada airport.
06 Apr 2017
IndiaRailways: Massive changes imminent as Centre approves regulatory body
The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of an independent regulatory body for railways which will oversee fares and recommend necessary changes.
30 Mar 2017
Lok SabhaLok Sabha approves GST: Moves one step closer to implementation
The four GST Bills were approved in the Lok Sabha bringing GST one step closer to a roll out on July 1st. "We seem to be on time... (we are) reasonably optimistic about meeting the deadline", said Arun Jaitley.
16 Mar 2017
GoaCabinet reshuffle likely after April 12
Sources have stated that the Prime Minister may be considering a Cabinet reshuffle after April 12.
04 Aug 2016
BusinessGreen signal for mega spectrum auction
The Union Cabinet has approved spectrum usage charges (SUC) to be calculated at a minimum of 3% of adjusted gross revenues.
