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  Cabinet approves 11,828.79 crore to expand infra, academic capacity of five IITs | Details here

  Education | May 07, 2025 19:18 IST

  The Union Cabinet has today approved the proposal for the expansion of the academic and infrastructure capacity of five new Indian Institutes of Technology (IlTs), which were set up in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Karnataka. Read on to know more.

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  Big move coming? PM Modi to chair key cabinet panel meets after Pahalgam attack, Pak remains on edge

  India | April 30, 2025 9:52 IST

  The Cabinet committees on security, political affairs and economic affairs will convene on Wednesday under the leadership of PM Modi ahead of likely big decision in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

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  Assam govt lifts pending cases against Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals

  Assam | April 04, 2025 15:50 IST

  The Assam Cabinet has lifted all pending cases against the Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals and announced bilingual government communication, sparking both relief and opposition.

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  Jharkhand Cabinet approves joint recruitment rules, relaxes parameters for physical test

  March 12, 2025 18:16 IST

  The Jharkhand government has relaxed the parameters for appearing in physical tests in any joint recruitment exam. Check details here.

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  Punjab govt fiasco: Mann Cabinet scraps 'non-existent' portfolio after allocation to minister

  India | February 22, 2025 14:27 IST

  The Mann Cabinet has made the shuffle to take away the charge of the Department of Administrative Reforms, a non-existent portfolio, from Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.

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  Karnataka caste census report likely to be placed before cabinet tomorrow

  Karnataka | January 15, 2025 14:52 IST

  Karnataka caste census: Karnataka's two dominant communities- 'Vokkaliags' and 'Lingayats'- have expressed reservations about the survey done, calling it unscientific, and have demanded that it be rejected and a fresh survey be conducted.

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  Maharashtra cabinet expansion: THESE leaders from Mahayuti receive calls for oath | Check LISTS

  Maharashtra | December 15, 2024 13:57 IST

  The sources said the two BJP allies -- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) -- will retain the portfolios they had in the previous Mahayuti government except for one additional ministry to the Shiv Sena.

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  Centre clears Rs 20,000 crore projects for Su-30 fighter jets, 100 K-9 howitzers

  India | December 12, 2024 22:38 IST

  The two projects were cleared on Thursday by the Cabinet Committee on Security and the contract for the Su-30-MKI jets has already been inked.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati

  Assam | December 07, 2024 15:48 IST

  The Assam cabinet was expanded with the induction of four new ministers, aiming to enhance regional representation and community inclusivity.

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  Cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas

  High Schools | December 07, 2024 6:10 IST

  The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas, benefiting over 82,000 students and enhancing educational access across India.

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  PAN 2.0: What's there in the Cabinet decision for existing holders?

  Explainers | November 30, 2024 14:32 IST

  To modernise India’s tax administration, the Union Cabinet has approved PAN 2.0, the upgrade of PAN services. The new upgrade will feature streamlining of registration and verification processes using cutting-edge technology.

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  Trump picks another TV personality, nominates doctor Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general

  World | November 23, 2024 11:01 IST

  Many Americans will know her as a Fox News contributor who has discussed issues such as the mpox strain, the effects of alcohol and drug use, or natural disaster relief. As of Trump's announcement, she was no longer a Fox News contributor, a spokesperson for the cable network said.

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  Assam renames Karimganj district | Check its new name

  Assam | November 19, 2024 20:31 IST

  The Assam government renamed Karimganj district as ‘Sri Bhoomi’ honoring Tagore’s century-old reference. The Cabinet also finalised panchayat election dates and announced a Global Investment Summit for February 2025.

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  PM Modi lauds former President Kovind’s efforts after Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election'

  India | September 18, 2024 18:56 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised former President Ram Nath Kovind for leading the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections after the Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election' recommendations. "This move is a significant step toward strengthening India’s democratic process," said PM.

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  Cabinet approves construction of 62,500 km roads under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV | DETAILS

  India | September 12, 2024 7:58 IST

  Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV: The all-weather roads will play the role of catalysts for the required socio-economic development and transformation of the remote rural areas.

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  West Bengal cabinet approves proposal to introduce new Bill aimed at preventing rape

  August 29, 2024 6:24 IST

  The introduction of this Bill comes in response to the recent rape-murder of a woman medic at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, which has intensified calls for tougher measures against sexual violence.

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  'Unified Pension Scheme' approved by Centre | Here are key features of UPS

  Business | August 25, 2024 15:29 IST

  Unified Pension Scheme: The Assured Family Pension would be calculated at the rate of 60 per cent of pension of the employee immediately before her or his demise.

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  PM Modi-led Cabinet approves Unified Pension Scheme for govt employees in significant move | DETAILS

  India | August 25, 2024 6:12 IST

  PM Modi-led Cabinet approved Unified Pension Scheme for government employees. The decision was made on the recommendation by a committee which consulted several top organisations including the RBI and World Bank.

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  Iran's hardline parliament approves reformist President Pezeshkian's Cabinet, first time since 2001

  World | August 21, 2024 18:04 IST

  Abbas Araghchi, 61, a career diplomat who oversaw the Iranian negotiations with the US over the now scrapped nuclear deal, will be Iran’s new foreign minister. Farzaneh Sadegh, the newly-appointed Housing and Road Minister, is the first female Iranian minister in a decade.

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  Rahul Navin appointed as new director of Enforcement Directorate for two years

  India | August 14, 2024 20:49 IST

  Navin, 57, joined the ED in November, 2019 as a Special Director. He was appointed as the acting Director of the ED after the tenure of his predecessor Sanjay Kumar Mishra came to an end on September 15 last year.