Cabinet

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Karnataka Congress leaders during the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, in Bengaluru, Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

K'taka Congress MLAs leave CM's choice to Kharge

Insiders claim former CM Siddaramaiah is the frontrunner for the CM’s post, but trouble for the high command won’t be over soon

15 May 2023 12:00 AM

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday made it clear that only those MLAs who won the recent bypolls will be made ministers and no one else. (Photo: File)

'K'taka cabinet expansion by month-end,' says Yediyurappa

The Karnataka government can have 34 ministers, including Chief Minister, of which 18 have been filled.

17 Dec 2019 4:59 PM

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced members of Cabinet, following swearing-in ceremony, which included four Indian-origin ministers. (Photo: File)

Canadian PM Trudeau includes 4 Indian-origin ministers in new cabinet

Another key portfolios reshuffle was Chrystia Freeland who has been moved from foreign affairs to become Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister.

21 Nov 2019 1:21 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday denied rumours of dissatisfaction amidst his ministers over the allocation of portfolios in his newly formed Cabinet. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa says, 'No difference of opinion at all on portfolio allocation in K'taka'

Earlier, BJP leader Basavaraj Ingin had said there was no dissent in the party over the allocation of portfolios in the Yediyurappa Cabinet.

27 Aug 2019 1:34 PM

Ministers on Tuesday took oath as Karnataka Cabinet Ministers in Bengaluru after three weeks o forming government in Karnataka. (Photo: File)

After 3 weeks, K'taka gets a cabinet as ministers take oath

The 76-year-old BJP veteran had run a 'one-man cabinet' for over 20 days, during which the state has battled a massive flood crisis.

20 Aug 2019 10:52 AM

Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy discussed and approved several pro-farmer and other bills to be introduced in the upcoming Assembly session in a Cabinet meeting here on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Jagan Reddy govt approves pro-farmers, other bills ahead of Assembly session

AP govt also hinted to crackdown on liquor sale in the state and approved draft bill handing over management of liquor shops to government.

18 Jul 2019 1:16 PM

Taking it to Twitter, Sidhu confirmed that his resignation has been sent and delivered to the Punjab Chief Minister's official residence. (Photo: File)

Have no issues with him: Punjab CM on Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation

Sidhu, who announced his departure from Punjab Cabinet on social media, said resignation has been sent to Capt Amarinder Singh.

15 Jul 2019 12:29 PM

Deputy Speaker of Goa Assembly Michael Lobo Saturday resigned from the post, paving the way for his induction into the Pramod Sawant-led cabinet. (Photo: File)

Ahead of Cabinet reshuffle, Goa Dy Speaker Michael Lobo resigns from post

Sawant would induct the new members into his cabinet by dropping three members of ally GFP and an Independent legislator as ministers.

13 Jul 2019 12:41 PM

He also added that party would like to see Bihar being given the 'special status' and will push forth the demand in the future too. (Photo: PTI)

Will not compromise with principles, alliance with BJP to continue: Nitish Kumar

‘Our focus is on developing Bihar. We are focused on helping the nation through developing our state,’ he said at a press conference.

10 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government has reconstituted eight key cabinet committees, including appointments committee, the cabinet committee on economic affairs, and security, among others. (Photo: File)

Centre reconstitutes eight cabinet committees

This committee will have Ministers of State (MoS) Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal and V Muraleedharan as special invitees.

06 Jun 2019 8:41 AM

Doval was widely credited along with the then Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar and Indian Ambassador to China Vijay Keshav Gokhale, for resolving Doklam Standoff through diplomatic channels and negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Ajit Doval to continue as NSA, gets Cabinet rank for 5 years

In 2014, Doval, was appointed as India's fifth NSA, was crucial in ensuring secure return of 46 Indian nurses trapped in Iraqi hospital.

03 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. (Photo: File)

Allies should have proportional representation in cabinet: Nitish Kumar

The Chief Minister added that his party do not have any problem or any kind of repentance on not being the part of the cabinet.

31 May 2019 6:13 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet. (Photo: File)

Modi sarkar 2.0: First-timers and their portfolios

Modi's Cabinet has six new Cabinet ministers and close to 15 new Ministers of State.

31 May 2019 5:10 PM

JD(S)-Congress Coordination Committee chief Siddaramaiah on cabinet reshuffle. (Photo: File)

‘No reshuffle, only filling up of 3 vacant posts’: Siddaramaiah

In an attempt to save his govt, Kumaraswamy has swung into action and is trying to pacify some disgruntled Congress legislators personally.

28 May 2019 3:18 PM

The BJP's massive win in Uttar Pradesh has paved the way for the first reshuffle of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's council of ministers as three ministers have won the Lok Sabha election creating vacancies in the state Cabinet. (Photo: File)

LS poll results create vacancies in UP Cabinet, first reshuffle likely soon

This would be the first cabinet reshuffle since Adityanath was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in March 2017.

27 May 2019 12:37 PM

So far this fiscal, the government has raised over Rs 56,064 crore by divesting stakes in state-owned companies. (Photo: File)

Niti Aayog to draw up list of non-core assets of CPSEs for possible monetisation

The approved framework shall be reviewed after two years for instituting any change including delegations on financial limits.

03 Mar 2019 12:26 PM

The secured creditors have a say on deals in the NCLT while views of unsecured creditors are not considered. (Photo: File)

NTPC eyes stressed assets under insolvency in NCLT to make deals sweeter

All those insolvency deals so far in the NCLT have got discounts of up to 70 per cent or even more from secured creditors.

03 Mar 2019 12:12 PM

FAME II to help accelerate EV launches: Mahindra

The company has set up an electric technology manufacturing hub in Bengaluru with an investment of Rs 100 crore.

03 Mar 2019 11:04 AM

The Lok Sabha passed the Bill to this effect on the last day of the budget session by a voice-vote, but the legislation could not get the approval of the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: AFP)

Prez promulgates Unregulated Deposit Scheme Ordinance

The Ordinance will help put a check on illicit deposit taking activities like Saradha scam and Rose Valley chit fund scam in the country.

22 Feb 2019 10:34 AM

The latest ordinance has been promulgated with effect from Thursday, according to the official gazette. (Photo: ANI)

Govt re-promulgates ordinance for companies law amendments

On Tuesday, the Cabinet cleared the proposal to promulgate the Companies (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2019.

22 Feb 2019 10:32 AM

A newspaper also quoted him as saying on Tuesday that there should be no special consideration on gender, caste, religion or region basis except for merit in picking up persons for ministerial positions. (Photo: File)

‘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.

20 Feb 2019 4:39 PM

The decision was taken during the Cabinet meeting here. (Photo: PTI)

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.

20 Feb 2019 1:09 PM

The amalgamation, the first-ever three-way consolidation of banks in India, would be effective from April 1, 2019. (Photo: ANI)

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.

18 Feb 2019 3:17 PM

However, the amount of incentives proposed in the scheme for buses may further be subject to competitive bidding among original equipment manufacturers. (Photo: ANI)

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.

17 Feb 2019 11:00 AM

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.

13 Feb 2019 2:06 PM

The centralised authority as an appellate body will only take up cases wherein the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) of two states have passed divergent orders.

Cabinet clears setting up of centralised GST appellate authority

The setting up of a centralised AAAR would require amendments to the GST Acts.

23 Jan 2019 1:36 PM

The decision was taken during the meeting of the Union Cabinet, which also approved a proposal to manage Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru airports under public private partnership (PPP).

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).

09 Nov 2018 7:00 AM

The hike will be effected from July 1, 2018

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.

29 Aug 2018 1:50 PM

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved GST laws amendments which included hiking threshold limit for availing composition scheme dealers to Rs 1.5 crore, among other things.

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.

01 Aug 2018 4:21 PM

The Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also approved a Rs 1,300 crore interest subversion on the loan to be provided for creating new ethanol production capacity.

Cabinet approves Rs 8,500 cr bailout package for sugar industry

Ethanol doping in petrol will also help the country cut its oil imports.

06 Jun 2018 2:03 PM

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved installation of 2G and 4G mobile towers in uncovered parts of Meghalaya for Rs Rs 3,911 crore.

Cabinet approves plan to install mobile towers in Meghalaya

The project will be funded by the Universal Service Obligation Fund.

23 May 2018 7:48 PM

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), incorporating changes suggested by a government appointed panel. (Photo: PTI)

Cabinet clears amendments to bankruptcy code

The panel had suggested that home buyers should be treated as financial creditors.

23 May 2018 5:03 PM

The MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The financial resources necessary to conduct research, training courses, conferences and meetings and deputations of experts will be met from the existing allocated budget and existing plan schemes of Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani and Siddha).

Cabinet approves MoU between India, Equatorial Guinea in medicine

The MoU on the same was signed on April 8 during President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Equatorial Guinea.

17 May 2018 8:57 AM

CCEA had approved the mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in jute material for the Jute Year 2017-18.

Cabinet approves MSP hike for raw jute

Increase in MSP is expected to ensure appropriate minimum prices to the farmers and step up investment in Jute cultivation.

26 Apr 2018 9:17 AM

Currently FDI up to 49 per cent is permitted under the automatic route but beyond that limit government nod is required.

Cabinet may review FDI policy in certain sectors tomorrow

FDI during April-September this fiscal grew by 17 per cent to USD 25.35 billion.

10 Jan 2018 10:24 AM

newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's new PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi sworn in

The new Cabinet largely retained old faces but some new leaders were included as ministers and ministers of state.

04 Aug 2017 11:45 AM

Air India is drawing up a proposal to offer voluntary buyouts to just over a third of its 40,000 employees.

Air India eyes proposal to offer voluntary buyouts to 1/3rd of its staff

India's flag carrier is on block after Modi's cabinet approved plans to privatise this loss-making airline.

18 Jul 2017 4:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Modi’s constituency gets rice research institute

It will be the first such international centre in eastern India and will play a major role in sustaining rice production in the region.

13 Jul 2017 1:23 AM

India is considering selling Air India in parts to make it attractive to potential buyers. (Representational Image)

Modi govt eyeing sale of Air India in parts to attract buyers

Once India's largest carrier, Air India's market share slumped to 13 percent with growing competition from private players.

09 Jul 2017 10:50 AM

Sensex finally makes its first gain in four days

Investors cheered the Cabinet's decision to okay disinvestment of Air India.

29 Jun 2017 6:59 PM

Swamy: Jayant Sinha should be kept out of Air India disinvestment

The Cabinet on Wednesday gave in-principle approval to disinvest government's stake in Air India.

29 Jun 2017 6:41 PM

Anand Mahindra says only the brave will take on Air India

After the Cabinet approved the disinvestment of Air India, there appeared to be little enthusiasm among potential buyers.

29 Jun 2017 1:34 PM

Disinvestment of Air India gets in-principle Cabinet approval

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said groups will be set up to finalise the privatisation of Air India.

28 Jun 2017 7:28 PM

Report on Kerala Bank gets approval of state cabinet

Government would initiate steps to get permission in principle from the Reserve Bank of India and the NABARD for the initiative.

28 Jun 2017 6:46 PM

New wages under 7th Pay Commission from July

The hiked payment is likely to firm up private consumption growth which had tanked a little in the final quarter of last fiscal.

09 Jun 2017 11:47 AM

Attorney-General Mukul Rohatgi. (Photo: PTI)

Centre extends Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's term

The extension order will be valid until further orders.

03 Jun 2017 7:10 PM

Patnaik said the revamp would help the ruling Biju Janata Dal serve the people better. (Photo: PTI)

7 ministers resign ahead of Odisha cabinet reshuffle

Sources said, 10 members of the Patnaik cabinet will tender resignation ahead of the reshuffle which is expected to take place tomorrow.

06 May 2017 4:49 PM

The United Provinces unit was renamed as Uttar Pradesh on on January 24, 1950. (Photo: PTI)

'UP Diwas' to be celebrated on January 24

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister here.

02 May 2017 3:45 PM

A file photo of Citizens for Bengaluru agitating against the steel flyover plan in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru steel flyover is history

Mega project junked over allegations of kickbacks; 800 trees saved.

03 Mar 2017 6:57 AM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Cabinet clears listing of PSU insurance cos

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says govt would take to OFS route and issue fresh shares for listing these companies on bourses.

18 Jan 2017 3:00 PM

Cabinet recommends Rohit Deo’s name for advocate general

After formal approval from the governor, Mr Deo will start working as the next AG of Maharashtra.

28 Dec 2016 2:53 AM

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat. (Photo: PTI)

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat seeks fresh CBI date

A preliminary enquiry is the first step during which the agency verifies the facts in the complaint received by it.

27 Dec 2016 12:06 AM

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Defence production policy today?

The DPP 2016 has already been made public except for the chapter on strategic partnerships.

23 Dec 2016 6:39 AM

President-elect Donald Trump. (Photo: File)

Donald Trump's new team made up of risk-takers, dealmakers

Trump's roster of agency heads conspicuously lack intellectuals, lawyers, and academics of the sort sought by some past presidents.

17 Dec 2016 10:52 AM

Din in Parliament hits disability bill

Four years later, the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2014, was tabled in the Rajya Sabha.

06 Dec 2016 4:16 AM

Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam government readies digital action plan, to go cashless soon

The minister said that his government has accepted the recommendation of the Pay Commission in principal and would implement it.

29 Nov 2016 2:41 AM

President-elect Donald Trump talks to media as he stands with retired Marine Gen. John Kelly. (Photo: AP)

US President-elect Donald Trump readies cabinet announcement soon

Trump heaped praise on retired Marine Corps general James ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis, signalling he is considering him as Pentagon chief.

21 Nov 2016 6:41 PM

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