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Cabinet approves pact between EXIM Bank, NDB

There is no financial implication involved with signing of the MoU

Cabinet approves MoU aimed at replenishing water resources

Under the MoU, joint activities will be conducted by both countries for developing and managing its water resources

Cabinet gives nod for MoU with AARDO on rural development

Approval for signing of the MoU was given by the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi,

Cabinet approves setting up of country's first medical park

The proposed Medipark would contribute to development of medical devices and technology sector and allied disciplines in the country

Cabinet approves amendment to HIV/AIDS bill

The bill lists various grounds on which discrimination against HIV positive persons and those living with them is prohibited

Cabinet clears strategic sale in Bharat Pumps

Bharat Pumps is the first PSU to be put for strategic sale by the Narendra Modi government

Cabinet clears IOC, OIL, BPCL's Russian stake buy for $3.14 billion

CCEAapproved the consortium buying 29.9% stake in Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha LLC

Govt approves signing of tax evasion agreement with Samoa

Agreement would enter into force on the date of notification of completion of the procedures required by the respective laws of the two countries

Cabinet clears conversion of R&C loan into equity

Cabinet approved the conversion into equity of Govt of India loan of Rs 101.78 crore given to the company

Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty Bill

Bill consolidates the existing laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction of courts, admiralty proceedings on maritime claims, arrest of vessels and related issues

Govt extends stock limits on pulses, edible oils by 1 year

This step will ensure smooth supply of commodities and will enable the states to act against hoarding, said Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan

Nod to greater tariff cuts to APTA nations

Govt expects trade gains from APTA to flow in soon to counter fall in merchandise exports

India, Switzerland agree on return of 'irregular' migrants

Conclusion of the Bilateral Technical Arrangement has been linked to the Visa Free Agreement for holders of Diplomatic passports as a package dea

Cabinet approves MoUs with Kenya, Mozambique

Cooperation between the two nations will focus on up scaling slum upgradation and prevention initiatives based on the experience and implementation process

Cabinet to meet today

All eyes on GST Council

Amendments to Maternity Benefits Act cleared

To raise maternity leave for women from 12 weeks to 26 weeks

Opposition forces RS adjournment protesting Aadhaar-linked benefits

While the documents accessed under RTI did not cover the entire UPA tenure, five such cases emerged from the UPA-II era

Ambuja proposal to buy 24% in Holcim gets nod

The proposal, cleared by the CCEA, allows Ambuja Cements to buy the stake from Holderind Investment Limited

Smriti Irani moved to Textiles, Javadekar new HRD minister

In a major rejig of the Modi govt following the expansion on Tuesday

Cabinet clears Rs 6,000-cr package for textiles, apparel

The government will subsidise employers' social welfare contributions for employees in the textile sector, said Rashmi Verma, textile secretary