Cabinet
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Lokpal Bill with amendments cleared by Cabinet
National | Jan 31, 2013, 04:06 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 31: The amended Lokpal Bill, which delinks the central government from creation of state Lokayuktas, was today approved by the Union Cabinet, paving the way for its consideration by Parliament. The revised
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Cabinet may hike DA of Central Govt employees
National | Sep 24, 2012, 12:53 PM ISTNew Delhi, Sep 24: Hike in Dearness allowance of central government employees tops the agenda of the cabinet meeting slated to take place this evening. The move will result in direct benefit for over 52
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Portfolio reshuffle in Delhi cabinet
National | Sep 23, 2012, 05:32 PM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 28: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday reshuffled the portfolios of her ministers, sources in the government said.Health Minister A.K. Walia, who held several portfolios, has been divested of the revenue
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Portfolio reshuffle in Delhi cabinet
India | Aug 28, 2012, 07:55 AM ISTNew Delhi, Aug 28: Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Monday reshuffled the portfolios of her ministers, sources in the government said.Health Minister A.K. Walia, who held several portfolios, has been divested of the revenue
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Cabinet reshuffle pathetic: BJP
National | Jul 31, 2012, 10:33 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 31: BJP today described the minor Cabinet reshuffle as “pathetic” and questioned the credibility and competence of new Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and Finance Minister P Chidambaram.“This change is pathetic. It
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Cabinet clears Bill to amend forward markets Act
Jul 12, 2012, 01:14 PM ISTNew Delhi, July 12 : The Cabinet today approved the much awaited Forward Contract Regulation Act (Amendment) Bill that aims to give more powers to commodity markets regulator FMC.Sources said the Cabinet headed by Prime
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Pak PM retains most members of Gilani's cabinet in his govt
World | Jun 23, 2012, 06:50 PM ISTIslamabad, Jun 23: Pakistan's new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf retained most key members of former premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's cabinet in the same positions as he allocated portfolios among his council of ministers. Hina
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Roaming charges to be abolished, Cabinet approves new telecom policy
May 31, 2012, 06:05 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 31: The government today cleared National Telecom Policy 2012 that aims to abolish roaming charges thus allowing mobile phone subscribers to use same number across country without having to pay extra charges.
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Cabinet Approves Bill For Registration Of Inter-Religion Marriages
India | Apr 12, 2012, 11:08 PM ISTNew Delhi, Apr 12: In a measure that will give relief to couples having inter-religion wedlock, the Government today approved a proposal to enable registration of religion-neutral marriages to meet the demands of minorities.The proposal,
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Cabinet Passes Bill Granting Wife Right In Husband's Property
India | Mar 23, 2012, 08:50 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 23: A Bill seeking to give a woman a share in her husband's property was approved by the Union Cabinet today.Apart from giving women the right to their husband's property, the Marriage
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Badal To Take Oath Heading An 18-Member Cabinet In Punjab
India | Mar 13, 2012, 08:26 PM ISTChandigarh, Mar 13: Parkash Singh Badal will take oath as Chief Minister of Punjab tomorrow for a record fifth time at the head of an 18-member cabinet, including his son Sukhbir who will continue as
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Cabinet Defers Decision On 2G Presidential Reference
Mar 10, 2012, 08:02 PM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 10: The Union Cabinet today deferred a decision on a proposal to make a Presidential reference on the Supreme Court's order on 2G licences regarding auction of natural resources.Sources said it was
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UP Cabinet Secretary Shashank Shekhar Takes Premature Retirement
India | Mar 07, 2012, 07:19 AM ISTLucknow, Mar 7: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Secretary Shashank Shekhar Singh, considered close to outgoing Chief Minister Mayawati, on Tuesday took premature retirement from service with effect from March 9, official sources said here.“The Cabinet Secretary,
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Cabinet Allows UIDAI To Enrol 40 Crore More
India | Jan 27, 2012, 09:11 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 27: The ongoing conflict between the Planning Commission and the Home Ministry over issuance of chip-based smart cards to all residents was put to rest on Friday as the government cleared the
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Cabinet Gives Final Nod To Vedanta Acquisition Of Cairn Stake
Jan 24, 2012, 09:14 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jan 24: The Union Cabinet today gave final approval to London-based mining group Vedanta Resources Plc's acquisition of a majority stake in Cairn India Ltd for USD 8.48 billion.The Cabinet Committee on Economic
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Cabinet To Take Up Lokpal Bill On Sunday
India | Dec 17, 2011, 10:39 PM ISTPM's Special Aircraft, Dec 17: Promising all efforts to get the Lokpal Bill passed in the current session of Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today expressed confidence that it will be brought to the Cabinet
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Cabinet Passes 3 Key Bills
India | Dec 13, 2011, 10:22 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 13: Three key Bills relating to judicial accountability, protection of whistleblowers and Citizens Charter, which Anna Hazare wanted to be brought under the Lokpal, were passed by the union cabinet today. The
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Mubarak-Era Premier Picked To Lead Egypt's Cabinet
World | Nov 25, 2011, 08:21 PM ISTCairo, Nov 25: Egypt's military rulers picked a prime minister from ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's era to head the next government, according to state television, a choice that will almost certainly intensify criticism by tens
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Cabinet Clears FDI In Multi-Brand Retail
Nov 24, 2011, 10:12 PM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 24: In a major decision, the government today approved 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail paving the way for global giants like WalMart to open mega stores in cities with population
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Cabinet Clears Companies Bill
Nov 24, 2011, 09:38 PM ISTNew Delhi, Nov 24: The Cabinet today approved the Companies Bill 2011 which, once approved by Parliament, will replace half-a-century-old Act.“The Cabinet has cleared Companies Bill, 2011. It is likely to be tabled (for consideration