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Cabinet approves 4 multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 24,634 crore: Check details
Business | Oct 07, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTThe four projects, covering 18 districts in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh, will expand the existing Indian Railways network by approximately 894 km.
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PM Modi's Diwali gift to farmers: Cabinet hikes MSP for 6 Rabi crops; Shivraj Chouhan hails move
India | Oct 01, 2025, 09:08 PM ISTChouhan expressed gratitude to PM Modi on behalf of the country’s farmers for approving the Agriculture Ministry's proposals.
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Cabinet approves construction of 4-lane Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur corridor
Business | Sep 11, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTThe section of the project that has been approved passes through or provides connectivity to important regional cities such as Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, Munger and connects to Bhagalpur.
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Centre approves six-lane ring road project for Bhubaneswar: Check cost, connectivity, other details
India | Aug 19, 2025, 04:31 PM ISTThe project alignment integrates with three major National Highways (NH-55, NH-57 and NH-655) and one State Highway (SH-65), providing seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Odisha. The bypass is also expected to play a key role in regional economic growth.
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Punjab Cabinet approves bill proposing life imprisonment for offences against religious scriptures
India | Jul 14, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTThe Punjab Cabinet has approved a stringent anti-sacrilege bill proposing life imprisonment for desecrating religious scriptures, along with new regulations to curb illegal mining through crusher unit oversight.
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Modi govt adopts resolution to honour sacrifices of victims of Emergency, observes 2-minute silence
India | Jun 25, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet reaffirmed that the people of India continue to repose unflinching faith in the Indian Constitution and the resilience of the country's democratic ethos.
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Cabinet approves 11,828.79 crore to expand infra, academic capacity of five IITs | Details here
Education | May 07, 2025, 07:18 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 30, 2025, 09:52 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 04, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTThe 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
Jobs | Mar 12, 2025, 06:16 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 22, 2025, 02:27 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 15, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTKarnataka 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 | Dec 15, 2024, 01:57 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 12, 2024, 10:38 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 07, 2024, 03:48 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 07, 2024, 06:10 AM ISTThe 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 | Nov 30, 2024, 02:32 PM ISTTo 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 | Nov 23, 2024, 11:01 AM ISTMany 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 | Nov 19, 2024, 08:31 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 18, 2024, 06:56 PM ISTPrime 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.