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Cabinet approves key projects, including 'National Mission on Natural Farming', PAN 2.0 | Details
India | Nov 25, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTThe Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded today with key decisions on railway projects, farmers' benefits, Permanent Account Number (PAN) and innovation among others.
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CCEA approves distribution of fortified rice through govt schemes to tackle malnutrition
India | Apr 08, 2022, 09:15 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi in his address on the 75th Independence Day had announced that fortified rice will be provided through all central government schemes by 2024.
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Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank
Business | May 05, 2021, 06:48 PM ISTThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Ltd.
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PMO focuses on 'construction sector', creating jobs
India | Dec 05, 2019, 09:18 AM IST"The CCEA has considered proposal of NITI Aayog (on November 20) and has approved that 75 per cent of such payments will be paid by the government entities to contractors against a bank guarantee and not for its interest component," says the confidential letter addressed to Cabinet Secretary, Law Ministry and other departments concerned.
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CCEA approves six rail projects worth over Rs 11,000 cr
India | Feb 20, 2018, 08:55 PM ISTThe projects would cover 881 km of lines in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.
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Amid heightened tensions, CCEA raises objections to Chinese firm's plan to buy Gland Pharma
Aug 01, 2017, 09:55 PM ISTCCEA has raised objections to the Rs 8,800 crore proposal of Chinese pharma firm Shanghai Fosun to acquire majority stake in Gland Pharma.
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CCEA approves Rs.3,000 crore scheme for fisheries
India | Dec 23, 2015, 08:27 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minster Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved a Rs.3,000 crore umbrella scheme for integrated development and management of fisheries."The central sector scheme covers development
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FICCI hails govt's move to auction oil, gas fields
Sep 04, 2015, 08:21 AM ISTNew Delhi: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to auction 69 small and marginal oil and gas fields to private firms, saying it will incentivise domestic exploration and
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Govt extends ban on hoarding onion beyond ceiling by 1 year
Jul 01, 2015, 02:12 PM ISTNew Delhi: To curb the rise in onion prices, government today extended by one year the ban on hoarding the kitchen staple beyond the prescribed limit.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet
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Amarnath Yatra begins today;7 other news events of the day
India | Jul 01, 2015, 10:00 AM IST1. Amarnath Yatra begins todayJammu: Amid tight security arrangements, annual Amarnath yatra will begin from Jammu today, as the first batch of over 5,000 pilgrims will leave for 3,888-metre high cave shrine in south Kashmir
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CCEA approve production in 3 naphtha-based plants
Jun 11, 2015, 11:13 AM ISTNew Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved continuing production from three plants that use naphtha as feedstock, till gas is made available through pipelines or other means."The CCEA today (Wednesday)
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CBI records Chidambaram's statement in Aircel-Maxis case
National | Dec 16, 2014, 07:48 PM ISTNew Delhi: CBI has recorded the statement of former Finance Minister P Chidamabaram in connection with the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) clearance given to Rs 3500-crore Aircel-Maxis deal in 2006. CBI sources said Chidambaram
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Gas pricing will ensure profit, not windfall profit: Arun Jaitley
Oct 20, 2014, 09:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: Days after approving lower than demanded gas price increase, finance minister Arun Jaitley has said the $5.61 per mmBtu rate will ensure explorers make profit but not windfall gain.The increase in rate, approved
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BHEL stock surges 16% on stake sale buzz
May 13, 2014, 04:15 PM ISTNew Delhi: Shares of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) today surged as much as 16 per cent to touch its 52-week high level in morning trade following reports that the Cabinet is likely to ratify
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CCEA gives nod for converting 7,200 km of state roads into national highways
India | Feb 20, 2014, 11:54 AM ISTNew Delhi : The Government today decided to convert 7,200 km of state highways into national highways.“The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given nod for declaring 7,200 km of state highways as national
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Chidambaram: All post offices to start working on new technology by 2015
Feb 17, 2014, 04:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: All 1.55 lakh post offices will starting working using modern technology by next year, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said today.“The IT modernisation project of the Department of Posts with outlay of Rs. 4,909
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Jet-Etihad deal gets CCI nod
Nov 12, 2013, 11:40 PM ISTNew Delhi: Paving the way for closure of long- pending Jet-Etihad deal, fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI), on Tuesday, approved the proposed acquisition of 24 per cent stake in the Naresh Goyal-led
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Govt cuts wheat MEP to USD260 a tonne
Oct 30, 2013, 10:46 PM ISTNew Delhi: The government on Wednesday reduced the minimum export price of wheat by USD 40 per tonne to USD 260 per tonne as it found no buyer at the higher floor price of USD
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CCEA likely to take up Power Grid FPO this week
Oct 27, 2013, 07:50 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs may this week take up Power Ministry's proposal of follow-on public offer of state-run Power Grid Corporation, which is expected to mop up close to Rs 8,000
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CCEA may consider Rs 2,500 cr road projects in Maharashtra tomorrow
Sep 23, 2013, 09:13 PM ISTNew Delhi: The CCEA is likely to consider tomorrow two highways proposals in Maharashtra, entailing an expenditure of about Rs 2,500 crore."The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in its meeting tomorrow is likely to