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Cabinet approves pact between India, Finland for cooperation in geology

The MoU aims to provide a framework and a platform to promote and foster cooperation in the fields of geology, and mineral resources between for mutual economic, social and environmental benefit

Top headlines: DoT objects to RCom resolution plan, AGR case update, & more

Here are the top headlines on Thursday morning

Delhi Metro Phase IV: 0.678 mn tonnes of reinforcement steel to be used

The Union cabinet, in a meeting chaired by PM, had in March last year approved three out of the six corridors of the proposed Phase IV, which will further improve connectivity

Cabinet may take up proposal for Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corp soon

The Union Cabinet is expected to take up soon a proposal for setting up Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation to widen sources of capital for infrastructure financing, sources said.

New education policy proposes breakfast for children besides mid-day meals

In locations where hot meals are not possible, a simple but nutritious meal may be provided

New education policy 'unilateral' drive to destroy Indian education: CPI(M)

The party alleged that Parliament has been completely bypassed in the process of forming the policy

Centre likely to reduce AGR licence fee for wireless broadband to Re 1

Cabinet likely to take up the issue in its next meeting

Centre may disburse Rs 10,000 cr worth of loans in FY21 under agri fund

Loans up to Rs 2 crore will be provided to entrepreneurs at 3 per cent interest subvention for a period of seven years

Govt clears affordable housing scheme, extends LPG, free grain benefits

Free gas refill through direct benefit transfer for beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme was also extended till September

Union Cabinet approves extension of free grain scheme till November

The scheme was initially rolled out for three months till June to ensure no poor goes hungry during the Covid-19 crisis

Here are all the schemes announced in the Cabinet briefing today

Govt will invest Rs 12,750 crore in recapitalising the three state-owned insurance companies- Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance

Covid-19: Cabinet okays extension of PF contributions by govt till August

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the extension of the benefit in May this year under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

Govt approves Rs 12,450-cr capital infusion in 3 state-run general insurers

The National Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and United Insurance Company will get the additional capital

Cabinet approves participation of private sector in space activities

The newly-created Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will provide a level playing field for private companies

Preserve the IBC

Suspension should not result in unintended consequences

Covid-19 crisis: Cabinet forms group of secys to attract foreign investment

The two bodies also aim to make Indian products go global, help develop investible pipelines

Cabinet decisions on agrarian reforms will transform the sector: PM Modi

Tweeting in Hindi and English, he said these decisions will have a very positive impact on rural India, especially industrious farmers

Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday

These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.

Govt to use RBI money to support struggling NBFCs for just three months

NBFCs cry foul as they were expecting a two-three year support

Coronavirus impact: MPs to take cuts in constituency and office allowance

Instead of Rs 70,000 a month constituency allowance they will get Rs 49,000 from April 1 this year, according to notifications issued by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats.