Union Cabinet: News
16 Oct 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentral 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.
19 Sep 2024
Ashwini VaishnawExplained: 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).
18 Sep 2024
Lok Sabha'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.
18 Sep 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)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).
18 Sep 2024
Narendra ModiUnion 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.
13 Sep 2024
Climate ChangeWhat 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.
02 Sep 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentre 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.
02 Sep 2024
Gujarat₹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.
24 Aug 2024
Ashwini VaishnawCentre 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.
20 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiIndia 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).
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiWomen'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.
18 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiPM 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.
11 Aug 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)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.
07 Aug 2023
Ashwini VaishnawLok 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.
07 Aug 2023
Om BirlaWhy 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.
18 Jul 2023
Data privacyData 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.
05 Jul 2023
Digital Personal Data Protection BillCentre 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.
05 Jul 2023
Data privacyUnion 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.
20 Apr 2023
IndiaIndia'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).
26 Mar 2022
Narendra ModiPM 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.
24 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiUnion 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.
21 Nov 2021
Narendra ModiUnion 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.
31 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiAhead 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.
13 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiModi 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.
08 Jul 2021
KarnatakaFour 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.
07 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiModi 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.
07 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiCabinet 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.
07 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiModi'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.
06 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiPM 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.
02 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiModi'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.
04 Feb 2021
Lieutenant GovernorCabinet 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.
05 Jan 2021
Lok SabhaUnion 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.
25 Nov 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)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.
21 Oct 2020
Narendra ModiCabinet 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.
21 Sep 2020
FarmersGovernment 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.
20 Sep 2020
FarmersFarm bills reach Rajya Sabha; Centre, Opposition scramble for support
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday moved the controversial farm bills in the Rajya Sabha.
19 Sep 2020
Lok SabhaWill the contentious farm bills clear Rajya Sabha tomorrow?
The Rajya Sabha will take up the passage of the three contentious farm bills on Sunday, amid massive protests in Punjab and Haryana.
19 Sep 2020
PunjabFlagged concerns, says ex-Minister Harsimrat Badal; SAD is rethinking alliance
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from the Union Cabinet on Thursday over a disagreement with the Centre on three farm Bills, said on Friday that her party — the Shiromani Akali Dal — repeatedly flagged concerns in the Cabinet, but to no avail.
02 Sep 2020
Narendra ModiCabinet approves Mission Karmayogi for major reforms in civil service
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Mission Karmayogi, a scheme designed to bring post-recruitment reforms in civil services.
19 Aug 2020
Narendra ModiCabinet approves National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the establishment of a National Recruitment Agency (NRA) to conduct a Common Eligibility Test (CET). This process will help streamline the recruitment process for central government jobs.
29 Jul 2020
Prakash JavadekarIndia gets new education policy: Here are the highlights
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the new National Education Policy (NEP). The Ministry of Human Resource Development has also been renamed the Ministry of Education.
18 Jun 2020
Narendra ModiDecades of lockdown ends: PM launches auction of coal mines
Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a two-stage electronic auction of coal blocks for commercial mining, saying this will make India self-reliant energy-wise, and help all sectors.
20 May 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCabinet gives ex-post facto nod to domicile law in J&K
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval to the Jammu and Kashmir (Adaptation of State Laws) Second Order, 2020.
23 Apr 2020
Dearness AllowanceCoronavirus: Installments of Dearness Allowance for government-employees put on hold
With coronavirus pandemic hurting the economy, the government said on Thursday it was holding installments of Dearness Allowance meant for Central government employees and pensioners.
23 Apr 2020
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: 682 dead in India; over 21,300 cases reported
On Wednesday, the number of coronavirus infections in India crossed 21,000, according to data compiled from official state and union territory statistics.
22 Apr 2020
Prakash Javadekar7-year jail for attacking health workers, says government
Addressing a press conference after the Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced stricter laws for the protection of doctors and healthcare staff against violence.
06 Apr 2020
Narendra Modi30% cut in salaries of MPs, including PM, for one-year
In the wake of coronavirus pandemic and its economic repercussions, the Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance to reduce the salaries of all Members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by 30% for a year, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar said on Monday. Pensions will be reduced too.
14 Mar 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Yes Bank rescue plan unveiled, withdrawals restrictions to be lifted
Crisis-hit Yes Bank got a lifeline after the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, notified a reconstruction plan backed by the State Bank of India (SBI).
09 Feb 2020
Nitin GadkariVehicle scrappage policy in last lap for Cabinet nod
Months after it was first proposed, the much-delayed vehicle scrappage policy is finally in its last lap of clearance.
29 Jan 2020
Prakash JavadekarUnion Cabinet approves Bill allowing abortion at 24 weeks
In a move that will bring a sigh of relief for women, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Bill that will allow abortion at 24 weeks, as opposed to the earlier upper limit of 20 weeks.
24 Dec 2019
IndiaNPR green-lit by Modi Cabinet; Rs. 3,941 cr budget approved
As nationwide protests over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) continue, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday green-lit the National Population Register (NPR).
09 Dec 2019
Shashi TharoorAmit Shah to table Citizenship (Amendment) Bill today: Details here
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will table the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
04 Dec 2019
Lok SabhaCleared by Cabinet, Citizenship Bill exempts Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram
On Wednesday morning, the Union Cabinet cleared the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh had earlier said the Bill is a top priority for the government, deeming it as significant as revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
09 Oct 2019
DiwaliDiwali gift for government employees, Dearness Allowance increased by 5%
Diwali has come early for lakhs of central government employees as the Centre on Wednesday announced that their Dearness Allowance will be increased by 5%.
18 Sep 2019
IndiaGovernment has banned e-cigarettes in India, announces Nirmala Sitharaman
The Centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday banned e-cigarettes with immediate effect, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithararam announced.
10 Jul 2019
Narendra ModiExplained: How Modi government plans to change lives of workers
In his second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing for labor reforms, which will affect the workforce in both organized and unorganized sectors.
23 Jun 2019
iPhoneAndroid or iPhone: Wondering which phone Amit Shah uses?
Political connotations aside, the current Modi 2.0 government is quite tech savvy and know their social media game well.
02 Jun 2019
BiharBihar CM Nitish Kumar expands Cabinet, ignores ally BJP
On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expanded his Cabinet by inducting eight new members.
31 May 2019
Narendra Modi#Modi2.0: Understanding who will sit where in Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet took oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
30 May 2019
IndiaBefore Modi takes oath, understanding how Union Cabinets are formed
Who will be a part of Narendra Modi's Cabinet, is a question which has kept political analysts busy since BJP got a thumping victory in 2019 general elections.
30 Mar 2019
NITI AayogNITI Aayog offering internship opportunity: All you need to know
NITI Internship Scheme is an opportunity for all students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate and post graduate courses in any recognized institute or university.
21 Feb 2019
West BengalBengal: Class 10 student, appearing for board exams, rapes 6-year-old
In a harrowing incident, a Class 10 student of West Bengal's Durgapur was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 1 girl, police said.
09 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiRS passes bill to give 10% reservation to economically-weaker sections
After hours of debate, the Rajya Sabha passed the reservation bill on Wednesday.
07 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiModi government's 'reservation for economically-weaker sections' move draws brickbats
In a surprise move, the Narendra Modi government on Monday approved 10% reservation for economically challenged sections of the society.
02 Jan 2019
IndiaCabinet approves Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank, Bank of Baroda merger
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the merger of state-run Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with the larger Bank of Baroda (BoB).
28 Dec 2018
IndiaCabinet approves Rs. 10,000cr for sending 3 Indians to space
On Friday, the Union Cabinet approved Rs. 10,000cr for the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission to send three Indian astronauts to space in 2022.
26 Nov 2018
PunjabChief Minister Amarinder flays Pakistan over terror attacks in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh today hit out at Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, blaming him for terror activities in the state and killings of Indian soldiers at the border.
24 Nov 2018
IndiaPM Modi on Kartarpur corridor: 'Even Berlin Wall fell'
A day after the Union Cabinet cleared the development of the Kartarpur corridor to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he hoped it would serve as a bridge between India and Pakistan.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaGovt to build Kartarpur corridor, Pakistan urged to follow suit
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to the international border shared with Pakistan.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaGovernment to build corridor from Gurdaspur to International Border
India will build a corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district (Punjab) to the International Border for Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur on the banks of Pakistan's Ravi river, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.
12 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiPrime Minister likely to hold condolence meeting for Ananth Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a special meeting of the Union Cabinet today to condole the demise of senior minister Ananth Kumar, official sources said.
08 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiAshok Chavan calls demonetization biggest mistake of Modi government
Speaking on the second anniversary of demonetization, senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan today described it as the "biggest mistake of Modi government" and claimed that it resulted in the slowdown of the economy.
01 Nov 2018
OdishaOdisha: Jharsuguda Airport is now 'Veer Surendra Sai Airport'
The Cabinet today approved renaming the Jharsuguda aerodrome in Odisha as 'Veer Surendra Sai Airport'.
08 Oct 2018
IndiaSC to hear plea challenging Rafale deal on October 10
The Supreme Court will hear a fresh PIL against the Rafale deal on October 10.
22 Sep 2018
Odisha#ModiInOdisha: For stalling triple-talaq bill, PM criticizes Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a one-day visit to Odisha, laid the foundation stone of Talcher Fertiliser Plant and said this would boost the industry.
