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Coronavirus: Expeditious drug clearances to be given at state level

Last week, the environment ministry, through a notification, had announced that clearances to bulk drug projects will be expedited by considering them 'out of turn'

No blasts in last 6 years, says Javadekar but numbers debunk the claim

As many as 1,071 explosion incidents have been reported between January 2014, and March 8, 2020, in India, according to the data from SAT

Cabinet clears 4% DA hike for central government employees

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 21 per cent for central government employees, costing the exchequer an additional Rs 14,595 crore. Briefing the media I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Cabinet had approved 4 per cent hike in DA to 21 pc for 48 lakh govt employees, 65 lakh pensioners. He further said the government will incur Rs 14,595 crore additional expense on account of this hike.

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

Love, peace and harmony: PM Modi, President and others wish 'Happy Holi'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, besides a host of other political heavyweights, also sent out their good wishes to people through Twitter and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship

Not a single bomb blast in last 6 years, thanks to Modi govt: Javadekar

In his speech, Javadekar cited various schemes related to healthcare and said that providing affordable healthcare facilities for the poor is the 'mantra' adopted by the PM

Modi govt for press freedom: Javadekar on lifting ban on 2 Kerala channels

Speaking to reporters in Pune in Maharashtra, Javadekar said that he would look into the matter and issue orders if necessary.

Govt allows NRIs to now acquire up to 100% equity in Air India

This has been termed a landmark decision by Union minister Prakash Javadekar

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

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

Cabinet okays bill seeking punishment for sex selection, human embryo sale

It proposes establishment of a national registry and registration authority for all clinics and medical professionals serving in the field

India takes over presidency of COP 13 to Convention of Migratory Species

The minister was handed over the Presidency of the COP by the Philippines, which was presiding over the convention from 2017 till now

Pesticides Management Bill gets Cabinet nod, to be tabled in Parliament

"In 2008 the bill was presented. It was discussed thoroughly in Standing Committee. After taking cue from standing committee recommendations, this new bill has been drafted," Javadekar said.

Govt to scrap registration fees for buying electric vehicles: Javadekar

Around Rs 500 crore will be used to set up 2,636 charging stations in 62 cities across cities, minister tells Parliament.

Budget 2020: Prakash Javadekar hints at 'action plan' for economic revival

Markets to open for regular trading on February 1

Budget 2020 will have plan of action on economy: Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar also slammed critics of the National Popular Register exercise, saying that it was done during the Congress-led govt as well

Give us Delhi police for 2 days, we will hang Nirbhaya convicts: Sisodia

The four rapists were to be hanged on January 22 at 7 am in Tihar jail. A Delhi court had issued their death warrants on January 7

Everyone can express their opinion anywhere: Govt on Padukone's JNU visit

Nobody objected to such expression of opinions, Union minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters when asked at a Cabinet briefing about Padukone's visit to the Jawaharlal Nehru University

Kejriwal's time is up, Delhi polls will be fought on performance: Javadekar

Voting in the 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi will be held on February 8. Counting of votes will take place on February 11

Govt has approved 2,636 new EV charging stations in 62 cities: Javadekar

The Department of Heavy Industry had invited the expressions of interest from entities for availing incentives under the FAME India Scheme Phase II for deploying charging stations within cities

Cabinet approves Rs 3,941 crore for NPR, Rs 8,754 crore for Census 2021

Briefing reporters about the decisions of cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said no document is being sought and the information will be self-declared