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Govt approves amendment to Essential Commodities Act, clears two ordinances

Amendment to deregulate food items, including cereals, pulses and onion

Centre raises MSP of 17 kharif crops; further revises MSME definition

Medium units' turnover limit hiked to Rs 250 crore

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Union Cabinet approves changes in definition of MSMEs

The government also approved an equity scheme for MSMEs worth Rs 50,000 crore

Modi chairs Cabinet meeting, reports say 'historic decisions' expected

It will be the first Cabinet meeting after the Central government entered into its second year of office

President, PM, MPs to take 30% salary cut as India fights coronavirus

MPs' salaries will be cut for this year and funds from the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) for 2020-21 and 2021-22 will be transferred to CFI

Coronavirus impact: PM Modi chairs Cabinet meeting via video-conferencing

This is perhaps the first time in the country's history that a meeting of the council of ministers or the cabinet is being held virtually

Cabinet approves reconstruction scheme for cash-strapped YES Bank

The moratorium imposed on the bank will be lifted within three days after the notification is issued

Govt hikes milling Copra MSP by Rs 439/qtl; ball Copra up by Rs 380/qtl

The government on Friday approved an increase in the minimum support price (MSP) of milling copra by Rs 439 per quintal and ball copra by Rs 380 per quintal as part of its effort to boost farmers income. The new MSP for milling copra for 2020 season will be Rs 9,960 per quintal and that of ball copra Rs 10,300 per quintal. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the MSP for copra for 2020 season. Information & Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said India is number one in production and productivity of copra in the World. The production of copra is around 15 million tonnes. It is grown by 30 lakh farmers in 20 lakh hectares area. The MSP for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of milling copra has been increased to Rs 9,960 per quintal for 2020 season from Rs 9,521 per quintal in 2019. The MSP for ball copra has been increased to Rs 10,300 per quintal for 2020 season from Rs 9,920 per quintal in 2019. This will ...

Cabinet Highlight: YES Bank moratorium to be lifted within 3 days, says FM

Cabinet has cleared a draft resolution scheme for cash-starved YES Bank. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced a draft scheme of reconstruction for the lender. Follow LIVE UPDATES

Top events of the day: Coronavirus quarantine, Cabinet meet, and more

From coronavirus damage control to Unnao rape case quantum of punishment, here are the top events for Friday

NRIs can now acquire up to 100% equity in Air India, says govt

Allowing 100 per cent investment by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the carrier would also not be in violation of SOEC norms. NRI investments would be treated as domestic investments

Cabinet likely to clear PSB merger, decriminalise sections of Companies Act

As many as 43 sections of Companies Act will be decriminalised through Cabinet approval

22nd Law Commission, Rs 4,558 cr for dairy farming: Key Cabinet decisions

The second phase of Swachh Bharat will start soon, Javadekar added

Top headlines: Trump on US-India trade deal, key cabinet decisions and more

From affect of coronavirus impact on Indian imports to SpiceJet launching new flights, here are the top 10 headlines for the day

Cabinet approves Rs 2,400 cr for developing tourism infrastructure

Under the scheme, launched in January 2015, 15 circuits have been identified for development

India-Swiss air service pact to be amended, Cabinet nod to signing protocol

The release added that under the amendments, multiple airlines would be allowed to conduct operations between the two countries. Till date, only two airlines were permitted

Ordinance to amend Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code gets Cabinet approval

Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said the Cabinet has cleared an ordinance to amend the Code

Proposal to launch Atal Bhujal Yojana to be discussed in Cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to launch the scheme on December 25, the birth anniversary of Vajpayee, the sources said

Cabinet apprised of Indo-German strategic collaboration on railway projects

It will facilitate exchange of information, expert meetings, seminars, technical visits and implementation of jointly agreed cooperation projects

Market Ahead, November 21: All you need to know before the Opening Bell

For the telecom sector, the Union Cabinet approved a two-year moratorium on payment of pending spectrum auction instalments