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Cabinet approves BPCL unit's $1.6-bn investment plan in Brazil

The CCEA, chaired by PM Modi, has approved additional investment by Bharat PetroResources Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BPCL, for the development of the BM-SEAL-11 Concession Project in Brazil

Smriti Irani takes additional charge of Ministry of Minority Affairs

Union minister Smriti Irani on Thursday took charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, a day after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigned from the Cabinet. Naqvi, who held the portfolio of Minority Affairs, extended his wishes to Irani on taking the additional charge of the ministry. "Your energetic & dynamic leadership will further strengthen PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's commitment to 'Development with Dignity' of all sections," Naqvi said in a tweet and posted pictures with Irani taking charge at the ministry. President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Naqvi, who Rajya Sabha term ends on Thursday. Irani was assigned the charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, in addition to her existing portfolio of Minister for Women and Child Development. She had thanked Modi and said that she will fulfil the given responsibility with full devotion and will continue with her resolve to serve the country through the welfare of minorities.

Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan announces resignation from his cabinet posts

Amid Opposition calls for his sacking, Cheriyan said it was his independent decision to quit as minister.

Draft cabinet note issued for listing of 25% shares of CIL arm: Report

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd was incorporated in January, 1972 to operate coking coal mines operating in the Jharia and Raniganj Coalfields

Dedicated freight corridors cost revision: Railways to move Cabinet soon

Eastern, western freight corridors have seen 54% cost escalation

Pak PM to unveil Cabinet, Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani to administer oath

The Cabinet was scheduled to take oath tonight at 8:30 pm on Monday; however, when the prime minister's office contacted the president's office, Alvi refused to administer oaths, Geo TV report

Cabinet nod to SPV for monetisation of surplus land of CPSEs

Cabinet approves a National Land Monetisation Corp with an initial authorised share capital of Rs 5,000 cr

Cabinet decision on semiconductors will boost innovation, manufacturing: PM

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 76,000-crore policy boost for semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem

Union Cabinet approves Rs 44,605-cr Ken-Betwa river inter-linking project

Rural housing scheme extended by 3 years till March 2024

Cabinet nod for funding of Ken-Betwa river inter-linking project

The Ken-Betwa project involves the transfer of water from the Ken river to the Betwa river through the construction of the Daudhan dam and a canal linking the two rivers

Cabinet nod to extension of rural housing scheme for another 3 years

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the scheme has been extended beyond March 2021, and till March 31, 2024

Prime Minister Modi holds meeting with senior cabinet ministers

It is learnt that the Prime Minister discussed ongoing protest by the opposition parties over suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha members and other issues in both houses of Parliament

Cabinet okays Rs 3,054 crore for continuing Apprenticeship Training Scheme

NATS is a well-established scheme of the Union government which has demonstrated to enhance the employability of students

Cabinet approves continuation of ocean research scheme O-SMART for 5 years

The scheme encompasses seven sub-schemes

Cabinet's 77 ministers divided into 8 groups to expedite work of ministries

All the 77 ministers in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet have been divided into eight different groups

Cabinet nod for seven new textile parks with Rs 4,445 crore outlay

The parks will be set up at greenfield or brownfield sites. States with contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcels of over 1,000 acres, along with other textiles ecosystems can apply

Cabinet approves Rs 4,445-cr PM MITRA Yojana to set up 7 mega textile parks

The PM MITRA will be developed by a special purpose vehicle owned by state governments and the central government in PPP mode

Cabinet nod to 'PM Poshan' scheme for providing cooked meals to school kids

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by PM Modi

Cabinet approves listing of ECGC, capital infusion of Rs 4,400 cr: Goyal

Cabinet approves Rs 4,400 crore capital infusion into Export Credit Guarantee Corp in 5 years, says Commerce Minister

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba's term gets extension of one year by govt

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba has been given one-year extension by the government, according to a Ministry of Personnel order