Union Cabinet: News
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.
