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cabinet committee news

Caste census to be part of next population survey: Centre's big move

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has made a big statement on the issue of caste census.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 08:18 pm IST

Centre approves 8 new rail projects; 14 districts across 7 states covered

The Narendra Modi government on Friday approved eight new railway projects
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 10:14 pm IST

States to issue zone-specific norms for extended lockdown

Kerala and Rajasthan welcomed the Centre’s decision to allow more industrial activity and opening of liquor vends in green and orange zones from May 4.
Updated on May 02, 2020 03:10 am IST

Breaking the impasse on strategic disinvestment and privatisation

Sale of one public sector enterprise to another cannot be called real strategic disinvestment. What is needed is an open and competitive process
Published on Nov 22, 2019 08:13 pm IST

Union Cabinet meets at PM Modi’s residence

Sources also added that issues pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be discussed during the high-profile engagements.
Updated on Aug 05, 2019 10:02 am IST

Cabinet clears sugar reserve proposal

Household consumption accounts for only 10%.
Updated on Jul 25, 2019 06:41 am IST

What makes the Cabinet committees so significant

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and others during the first cabinet meeting
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 10:12 am IST

Ministers meet on parliament strategy at Rajnath Singh’s home

While the main thrust of the meeting was the upcoming Parliament session, it was not restricted to that.
Updated on Jun 07, 2019 11:58 pm IST

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh on 6 Cabinet committees, Amit Shah on all 8

A day after announcing new Cabinet committees for employment and growth, the government on Thursday reconstituted six other panels. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 07, 2019 07:14 am IST

Govt tweaks cabinet panels, Rajnath Singh heads parliamentary affairs

Singh headed the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs in the last government. The panel takes all decisions pertaining to Parliament matters.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 10:32 pm IST

‘Please keep them coming’, Nirmala Sitharaman tells experts sharing ideas for Union Budget

The newly-elected Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday expressed gratitude towards scholars, economists and enthusiasts for sharing ideas and thoughts for the Union Budget 2019.
Published on Jun 06, 2019 12:51 pm IST

In Modi govt’s 8 key cabinet panels, Amit Shah the common factor

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.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 10:20 am IST

To focus on jobs and growth, PM Modi sets up 2 new cabinet committees

The government is fully aware that the economy is decelerating and requires additional policy push.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 08:20 am IST

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be new faces in strategic CCS

Jaishankar, who had briefed the CCS on many occasions during his stint as foreign secretary from January 2015 to 2018, will now be part of the body
Updated on May 19, 2020 03:12 pm IST

A surgical or air strike won’t change Pak attitude: DS Hooda

A surgical or air strike won’t change Pak attitude: DS Hooda
Updated on Apr 22, 2019 08:11 am IST

Government’s tribunal to review ban on JKLF, Jamaat-e-Islami

Government’s tribunal to review ban on JKLF, Jamaat-e-Islami
Published on Mar 31, 2019 05:08 am IST

13,000-crore soft loan for sugar mills approved

Sugarcane dues have crossed 20,000 crore until February of this marketing year (October-September).
Published on Mar 08, 2019 12:25 am IST

PM Narendra Modi makes indirect reference to air strikes at Gandhi Peace Prize event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Gandhi Peace Prize awards ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, Tuesday.
Updated on Feb 26, 2019 02:16 pm IST

IAF air strikes across LoC: Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meet at 5pm

Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders (L) shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj before the start of their meeting in New Delhi, India May 9, 2017. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Updated on Feb 26, 2019 01:42 pm IST

IAF hits main Jaish camp in Balakot, 200-300 killed: Sources

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing a meeting of te Cabinet Committee on Security in New Delhi on Tuesday
Updated on Apr 19, 2020 01:54 pm IST

India moves to mount global pressure on Pakistan

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to the martyred CRPF jawans, who lost their lives in Thursday's Pulwama terror attack, after their mortal remains were brought at AFS Palam in New Delhi, Friday, Feb 15, 2019. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist) (PTI2_15_2019_000232B)
Published on Feb 15, 2019 11:43 pm IST

Pulwama attack Coverage| PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CRPF jawans killed in Pulwama attack

Pulwama attack Updates| PM Modi pays tribute to slain CRPF soldiers
Updated on Feb 15, 2019 11:50 pm IST

Cabinet approves plan to list 7 state-owned firms on stock exchange

The government Friday said six public sector undertakings, including THDCIL, TCIL and RailTel, will come out with IPOs, while KIOCIL will issue follow on public offer (FPO).
Published on Dec 28, 2018 05:01 pm IST

Parliament’s winter session to begin from December 11

The Parliament’s winter session is scheduled to begin from December 11 this year and extend till January 8 next, Union minister Vijay Goel said on Friday.
Updated on Nov 14, 2018 07:03 pm IST

Centre’s affidavit on Rafale deal in Supreme Court shows more wrongdoings, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress president Rahul Gandhi Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has admitted to “theft” in the Rafale deal before the Supreme Court and to changes in the contract without asking the Indian Air Force.
Updated on Aug 19, 2019 02:16 pm IST

Government asks Integrated Defence Staff to set up new cyber, special forces division

The cyber agency will work closely with the National Cyber Security Coordinator and the Computer Emergency Team and protect Indian networks and systems.
Updated on Nov 06, 2018 10:35 am IST

More funds for higher education likely as capital base

The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal to expand the facility (HEFA) to all institutions, especially those set up after 2014.
Updated on Jul 04, 2018 11:18 pm IST

Cabinet okays Rs 5.5 per quintal subsidy to sugarcane farmers

Sugar mills claim they are unable to pay farmers due to a slump in sugar prices in the domestic market.
Updated on May 02, 2018 10:20 pm IST

Repatriation of CIC secretary is a setback to RTI, say activists

Activists say repatriation of CIC secretary is a setback to RTI.
Published on Apr 19, 2018 12:32 am IST