With UP in mind, PM Modi all set for a 'Big' overhaul in his team
After creating history by winning Assam in the recently concluded state Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no mood take rest. If reports are to be believed, after Assam, now conquering Uttar Pradesh tops the Prime Minister's priority list.
May 21, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
Wow! PM Modi tops the list of most social media savvy-ministers in Cabinet, Sushma second; full list here
However, according to the study, PM Modi has led from the front in the social media department.
May 15, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
Govt widens export funding to Iran to Rs 3,000 crore
The Cabinet on Wednesday more than tripled the funding for exports to Iran to Rs 3,000 crore through the Export Development Fund (EDF) of the Exim Bank with a view to improving bilateral trade and strategic ties.
Apr 06, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Telecom Ministry to approach Cabinet for reducing spectrum charges
Telecom Ministry is expected to approach the Cabinet for its nod to reduce spectrum usage charges from existing 5 percent to 3 percent of the revenue earned by companies from telecom services.
Apr 04, 2016, 12:26 PM IST
Cabinet reshuffle to be done within this month: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
As the clamour for the much awaited reshuffle of the state cabinet is growing louder, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said it will be done within this month.
Apr 02, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
Govt fixes subsidy of P&K fertlisers for FY17 at Rs 21,274 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for P&K fertlisers for 2016-17, due to decreasing trend in global prices of finished fertlisers and raw materials.
Mar 23, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
ONGC gets back Ratna & R-Series, Amguri oil fields
The Ratna and R-series oil fields, 130-km off the Mumbai coast, hold an estimated 87 million barrels of oil and 1.2 billion cubic metres of gas reserves.
Mar 10, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Govt clears proposal to amend MMDR Act
Government on Thursday cleared a proposal to amend the MMDR Act to include the provisions of allowing transfer of captive mines granted through procedures other than auction.
Mar 10, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Govt scraps surcharge, service charge, convenience fee on card payments
With an aim to discourage cash transactions, the Cabinet Wednesday approved withdrawal of surcharge, service charge and convenience fee on card and digital payments.
Feb 24, 2016, 21:16 PM IST
Jat quota row: Rajnath Singh chairs meeting over alarming situation in Haryana
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday called a meeting at his residence as large-scale violence by Jat community protestors left four people dead in firing by security forces.
Feb 20, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
PM Modi held two important meetings with cabinet on Wednesday
PM Modi on Wednesday took two important meetings with the cabinet and told them to take action against the officers who don't work.
Jan 28, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
Tuki expresses surprise over Cabinet move on Arunachal
This is really shocking as the Centre did not consult the state government before taking such a harsh decision, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki said.
Jan 24, 2016, 18:30 PM IST
PIB likely to approve India Post's payments bank proposal
The Public Investment Board (PIB) on Tuesday discussed the Rs 800-crore proposal from the India Post for setting up a payments bank and the final approval on the same is expected in the next meeting.
Jan 19, 2016, 20:19 PM IST
Cabinet briefed about Pathankot attack
The union cabinet was on Tuesday briefed about the Pathankot attack.
Jan 07, 2016, 00:50 AM IST
Narendra Modi took election losers in Cabinet: Shatrughan Sinha
Actor-turned politician Shatrughan Sinha has said that contesting elections against Bollywood star Rajesh Khanna was his biggest regret and he had apologised to him too.
Jan 05, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Real estate Bill: All you need to know
Know about the salient features of the real estate Bill:
Dec 09, 2015, 21:02 PM IST
Cabinet approves real estate Bill
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, 2015, as reported by the Select Committee of Rajya Sabha.
Dec 09, 2015, 20:56 PM IST
Cabinet gives ex-post-facto nod to FDI reforms in 15 sectors
The Cabinet, headed by Modi, approved the relaxation in FDI policy for 15 sectors including real estate, defence, civil aviation and news broadcasting, official sources said.
Dec 02, 2015, 21:24 PM IST
Govt doubles monthly bonus calculation ceiling to Rs 7,000
The Cabinet Wednesday decided to double the wage ceiling for calculating bonus to Rs 7,000 per month for factory workers and establishments with 20 or more workers.
Oct 21, 2015, 16:36 PM IST
Cabinet passes Reorganisation of Division of Assam proposals
The territorial area of Upper Assam Division remains unchanged, while the districts of Darrang and Udalguri are included in the North Assam Division.
Oct 09, 2015, 00:27 AM IST
