Cabinet
‘No woman in Cabinet as they are at home’, says Telangana Minister; faces criticism
Reddy, who was given the education portfolio, reportedly said that they are backing the TRS and are at home.
Govt clears Rs 30,274 cr Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System
'The Cabinet has approved construction of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) covering a distance of 82.15 kilometres,': FM Arun Jaitley.
India needs fewer and mega banks: Jaitley
The Union Cabinet last month approved the merger of the three banks to create the country's third-largest lender after SBI and ICICI Bank.
Govt may consider approval of Rs 5,500-cr FAME-II scheme this month
The scheme in its second phase will offer a bouquet of incentives, such as exemption from paying road tax, registration fee.
Cabinet to soon consider relaxing local sourcing norms for single brand retailers
During April-September 2018-19, FDI in India declined by 11 per cent to USD 22.66 billion.
Cabinet clears setting up of centralised GST appellate authority
The setting up of a centralised AAAR would require amendments to the GST Acts.
Cabinet nod to mechanism for sale of enemy shares
A total number of 6,50,75,877 shares in 996 companies of 20,323 shareholders are under the custody of Custodian of Enemy Property of India (CEPI).
Cabinet approves additional 2 pc hike in DA; to benefit 1.1 cr employees
The impact on the exchequer on account of both DA and DR would be Rs 6,112.20 crore per annum.
Cabinet clears amendments to GST laws
There are 46 amendments which will allow employers to claim input tax credit on facilities like food, transport and insurance.
Cabinet approves Rs 8,500 cr bailout package for sugar industry
Ethanol doping in petrol will also help the country cut its oil imports.