Prakash Javadekar meets Smriti Irani, assures to build upon her education initiatives
Prakash Javadekar, who has been appointed the new Human Resource Development Minister following Tuesday's Union Cabinet reshuffle, on Wednesday called on his predecessor Smriti Irani at her house here.
Jul 06, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Prakash Javadekar, who replaced Smriti Irani at HRD Ministry, says Team Modi is of 'doers'
Prakash Javadekar, who was shifted to the Human Resource Development Ministry from Environment and Forests in Tuesday's reshuffle of the Union Cabinet, has described the Narendra Modi-led team as “crazy boys” and of “doers”.
Jul 06, 2016, 13:11 PM IST
Ministry expansion a drama before UP polls: Mayawati
Terming as a drama Tuesday's expansion of the Union Council of Ministers, BSP chief Mayawati said giving representation to a couple of leaders from the deprived sections will not ameliorate the lot of those communities.
Jul 05, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Narendra Modi informed Prakash Javadekar about his elevation in Cabinet
Prakash Javadekar was in Berlin for a Climate Change Conference when he was told by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reach Delhi "immediately".
Jul 05, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
RPI's Ramdas Athawale inducted in Modi's Cabinet, says 'will fulfill BR Ambedkar's dream of upliftment of Dalits, poor'
The much-awaited reshuffle and expansion of the Union Council of Ministers took place at 11 am today
Jul 05, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to rejig Cabinet on Tuesday - Here's list of MPs who may secure ministerial berth
A major Union Cabinet expansion is all set to take place on Tuesday, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi leave on four-nation tour on July 6, according to media reports.
Jul 04, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: No decision yet on increase in allowances; pay hike to be implemented from Jan 2016
The scrapping of the allowances was opposed by the Unions and so it has been referred to a Committee of Secretaries.
Jun 30, 2016, 12:48 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Know the latest updates
Know the latest news and updates on 7th Pay Commission.
Jun 28, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
7th Pay Commission: Centre may disburse increased allowances prospectively
Though the pay increases recommended in the 7th Pay Commission report will be effective from January 1, the government will disburse allowances only prospectively.
Jun 28, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
7th Pay Commission: Implementation soon! Cabinet to decide on final report tomorrow
The Union Cabinet is likely to accept on Wednesday (June 29) the report of the Committee of Secretaries headed by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha on the recommendations of the Seventh Pay Commission.
Jun 28, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana: Cabinet approves Rs 8,000-crore LPG scheme for rural women
The Cabinet on Thursday has approved a Rs 8,000-crore scheme to provide cooking gas (LPG) connections free-of-cost to women members of poor households.
Mar 10, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Centre clears new power tariff policy to boost investment, clean energy
The Centre on Wednesday unveiled a new power tariff policy which allows 100 percent expansion by existing power plants, passing on levies to consumers and purchase of 100 percent electricity produced from waste.
Jan 20, 2016, 20:01 PM IST
Cabinet approves India's stand on food security at WTO
The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared ex-post facto the stand taken by India on food security at the last meeting of the World Trade Organisation held in Nairobi.
Jan 20, 2016, 16:06 PM IST
Govt okays new crop insurance plan for farmers at low premium
Faced with two consecutive drought years, the Centre Wednesday cleared a crop insurance scheme under which farmers' premium has been kept at a maximum of 2 percent for foodgrains and oilseeds and up to 5 percent for horticulture/cotton crops.
Jan 13, 2016, 13:10 PM IST
Govt clears 'Stand up India' to fund SC,ST, women entrepreneurs
In a bid to create jobs and promote entrepreneurship, the Cabinet on Wednesday approved Rs 8,000-crore funds that will stand guarantee for loans to new ventures and also announced 'Stand up India' scheme for credit facilities to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs at lower rates.
Jan 06, 2016, 21:45 PM IST
When Sushma Swaraj was in charge of Modi government
As per protocol, between November 21 and 23, when both PM Modi and Rajnath were not in India, Sushma Swaraj looked after the affairs of the government.
Nov 25, 2015, 10:49 AM IST
Modi expands Cabinet to speed up economic reforms
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened his government on Sunday, appointing 21 new ministers in an attempt to speed up promised economic reforms after storming to power five months ago.
Nov 09, 2014, 21:15 PM IST
