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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

PM Modi-led Cabinet gives nod to construction of 2 crore more houses under PM Awaas Yojana

The Cabinet approved continuation of the scheme from April 2024 to March 2029. The two crore houses proposed are expected to benefit nearly 10 crore individuals.

Karnataka Cabinet approves bill to mandate 100 per cent reservation for Kannadigas in private firms

This bill aims to ensure that Kannadigas have a substantial representation in the workforce across different job categories, furthering the state's objective of supporting and prioritising its local population in employment.

Central govt constitutes key Cabinet committees to oversee critical governance areas. See full list

The Modi government has constituted key cabinet committees on security, economic, and political affairs, including members from the BJP and NDA allies. These committees will oversee vital governance areas, focusing on comprehensive development strategies across various sectors.

Israel-Hamas conflict: How Netanyahu's decision to dissolve War Cabinet will impact ceasefire talks?

Netanyahu's rival Benny Gantz left the Cabinet earlier this month, leaving him more dependent on his far-right allies. His decision to dissolve the War Cabinet can impact monthslong efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu dissolves War Cabinet amid Gaza conflict after key partner Benny Gantz's departure

Benny Gantz, Netanyahu's longtime rival, had joined the government after the October 7 attack and demanded the establishment of a small cabinet to sideline far-right members of the government. He left the government in early June, citing frustration with Netanyahu's handling of the war.

Centre makes key appointments in different departments in bureaucratic reshuffle

A number of key appointments have been made in various departments including Department of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH, Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare among others.

Cabinet gives nod for creation of three officer-level posts for 16th Finance Commission

The new positions are necessary to support the commission for its functions, while all other posts in the commission have already been created as per the delegated powers, according to an official statement.

Kailash Vijayvargiya resigns as BJP general secretary after joining Madhya Pradesh cabinet

Madhya Pradesh news: Vijayvargiya returned to electoral politics after a long gap of 10 years, contesting the assembly elections from Indore-1 seat. He defeated sitting Congress MLA Sanjay Shukla by 57,939 votes.

Modi Cabinet hikes MSP for copra, announces new road projects in Bihar, Tripura in CCEA meet

Chhattisgarh Cabinet Expansion: Nine BJP MLAs take oath as ministers in Vishnu Sai's govt

The BJP came back to power in the state by ousting the Congress in the Assembly polls held on November 7 and 17. Results were declared on December 3. The BJP won 54 seats in the 90-member Assembly, while the Congress emerged victorious on 35 seats, down from the 68 it won in the 2018 edition.

ZPM leader Lalduhoma takes oath as Mizoram chief minister

Mizoram CM oath-taking ceremony: Lalduhoma-led Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) wrested power from the Mizo National Front (MNF) winning 27 seats in the assembly elections.

PM Modi to hold two key Union Cabinet meetings at his residence tomorrow: Sources

The meetings are scheduled on a day when a campaign for the Telangana Assembly election is ending. The timing hinted that PM Modi wanted to focus on the upcoming Lok Sabha election and he may ask his Cabinet colleagues to amp up work on all mega projects.

David Cameron becomes 15th former UK PM to assume Cabinet role in later government

Cameron served as the UK Prime Minister from 2010 to 2016 and his surprise appointment came after a controversy resulting in the sacking of Suella Braverman as home secretary. His appointment is seen as a gamble by Sunak to snatch victory in the upcoming general polls amid poor ratings.

UP govt's next cabinet meeting likely to take place in Ayodhya, date to be announced soon

Earlier, the Uttar Pradesh government held its cabinet meetings in Prayagraj and Varanasi districts. The upcoming cabinet meeting is being planned ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple.