Union Cabinet
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Cabinet approves setting up of Rail Development Authority
India | Apr 06, 2017, 09:44 AM ISTThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of a Rail Development Authority to determine tariffs.
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Govt approves bill granting complete autonomy to prestigious IIMs
India | Jan 24, 2017, 07:48 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the IIM Bill, 2017, granting complete autonomy to prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
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Cabinet clears ordinance to legalise note ban, four-year jail for holding scrapped currency
National | Dec 28, 2016, 01:25 PM ISTThe central government today approved an ordinance to legalise the government’s November 8 decision to ban Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from economy.
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Cabinet approves Rs 2k cr package for refugees from PoK, 15 new castes included in Central OBC list
National | Nov 30, 2016, 10:32 PM ISTThe government on Wednesday approved a Rs 2,000-crore development package for displaced people of PoK living in the country.
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Demonetisation: PM Modi calls Cabinet meet, may take up penalty on high deposits
National | Nov 24, 2016, 07:16 PM ISTNarendra Modi has called a meeting of the Union Cabinet tonight, possibly to discuss the 200 per cent penalty.
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Zakir Naik's NGO banned for five years after Cabinet nod
India | Nov 15, 2016, 09:12 PM ISTThe government on Tuesday bannned controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's organisation IRF for five years with immediate effect.
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More rights, employment opportunities on anvil for HIV and AIDS patients, Union Cabinet approves amendments to key bill
India | Oct 05, 2016, 04:17 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to 'The HIV and AIDS Bill, 2014' (Prevention and Control) Bill to bring legal accountability, to create a formal system and to investigate complaints against those who discriminate
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Early festive cheer for over 12 lakh Railways employees, cabinet approves productivity-linked bonus
Sep 28, 2016, 07:13 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a productivity-linked bonus (PLB) amounting to Rs 2,090.96 crore to more than 12.25 lakh non-gazetted railway employees. The Indian Railways will pay out
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Cabinet to consider ‘merged’ railway-general budget presentation on February 1
National | Sep 20, 2016, 09:33 PM ISTThe union government is considering a proposal to present the general budget on February 1 instead of the last day of the month
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Union Cabinet may take up Budget overhaul next week
National | Sep 15, 2016, 06:46 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet may next week take up the proposal for merging Railway Budget with the General Budget.
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PM Modi approves simplification of FDI policy for various sectors
Aug 31, 2016, 08:20 PM ISTThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) amendments announced by his government on June 20. The policy was meant to liberalise and simplify
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Easier financing and quicker resolutions in offing as Cabinet approves new norms for construction sector
Aug 31, 2016, 02:25 PM ISTIn a bid to revive the stuck construction and real estate projects, the government today approved new norms that will help in quicker resolution of disputes to kick-start stalled projects and make access to financing easier.
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PM Modi refreshes Cabinet: Javadekar replaces Irani as HRD Minister
National | Jul 05, 2016, 11:11 PM ISTSoon after the long-awaited expansion of the Union Cabinet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made major changes in the portfolios of Union Council of Ministers.
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Cabinet expansion: Meet the 19 new ‘doers and achievers’ of Modi govt
National | Jul 05, 2016, 08:00 PM ISTThe new ministers have been chosen after an exhaustive vetting process based on a selection framework from the Prime Minister.
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24x7 flexibility for shops and cinemas may boost retail jobs by 50 per cent
Jun 30, 2016, 02:09 PM ISTNew Delhi: The clearance of the Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 2015 by the Union Cabinet that could make eating out and shopping 24/7 a reality soon, may
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Ahead of likely cabinet reshuffle, PM Modi to meet his council of ministers
National | Jun 30, 2016, 12:29 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a major revamp of his Union Cabinet ahead of his four African nations tour, starting July 7.
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7th Pay Commission to drive domestic demand, says economists
Jun 29, 2016, 05:31 PM ISTNew Delhi: The recommendation of the 7th pay commission approved by Union Cabinet on Wednesday, to increase the salaries of over 1 crore government employees and pensioners by at least 23.5 per cent, will have
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5 things to know about the proposed Model Shop & Establishment Act
Jun 29, 2016, 05:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: The clearance of the Model Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Services) Act 2015 by the Union Cabinet could make eating out and shopping 24/7 a reality soon. Aimed at
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Govt clears decks for malls and restaurants to stay open round the clock
Jun 29, 2016, 04:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: In a move aimed at providing flexibility to shops and malls on issues including the timings of opening and closing throughout the year, the Union Cabinet today cleared the Model Shop and Establishment
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7th Pay Comm: Cabinet clears 23.5 pc salary hike for central govt employees
Jun 29, 2016, 04:23 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the recommendations made by the 7th pay commission that would increase the salaries of over 1 crore government employees and pensioners by at least 23.5 per cent.