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Cabinet approves amendment in MMDR Act to fix royalty of certain minerals

'The approval would ensure auction of mineral blocks in respect of glauconite, potash, emerald, platinum group of metals, andalusite and molybdenum thereby reducing imports of these minerals'

Union Cabinet approves offering of coal via common e-auction window

The approval was given during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Cabinet allows up to 20% FDI in IPO-bound LIC under automatic route

The existing FDI policy did not prescribe any specific provision for foreign investment in LIC, which is a statutory corporation established under LIC Act, 1956

Cabinet allows up to 20% FDI in IPO-bound LIC under automatic route: Report

The initial public offering of over 316 million shares or 5% government stake is likely to hit D-street in March

Cabinet approves setting up of G20 Secretariat ahead of India's Presidency

India will hold the G20 Presidency for the first time from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, culminating with the G20 Summit in India in 2023

Rs 1,711 cr earmarked for union cabinet, ministers salaries, travel, others

The Union Budget allocated Rs 1,711.04 crore for a host of expenditure of the Union Cabinet that includes salaries, sumptuary and travel by central ministers among others.

State Bank of India to get Rs 974 cr for 'interest on interest' payment

The cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) has also approved an equity infusion of Rs 1,500 crore in IREDA

Cabinet sanctions Rs 973 cr to SBI for ex-gratia payment to borrowers

Cabinet approves scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts

Economic Affairs committee, Union Cabinet to meet virtually today

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) and Union Cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday via video conferencing.

Govt's Rs 76,000-cr plan to woo chip makers, create semiconductor ecosystem

Domestic fabless players to get support via design-linked incentive

Union Cabinet learnt to have cleared bill on electoral reforms

The reforms include the one to link electoral roll with Aadhaar on a voluntary basis to root out multiple enrolments

Top headlines: Rs 76k-cr scheme for semiconductors; RBI penalty on 2 banks

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Govt approves implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26 to benefit 2.2 mn farmers

The scheme has a provision to fund 90% of water component for Renukaji and Lahkwar dams, which would eventually improve water supply to Delhi

Union Cabinet likely to discuss Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill today

The Union Cabinet is likely to discuss "The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021" at today's meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 pm, sources said.

Union Cabinet approves funding of Ken-Betwa rivers interlinking project

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the funding and implementation of the project for interlinking of rivers Ken and Betwa at a cost of Rs 44,605 crore

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

Cabinet gives nod to extension of PMAY-G for another three years

Anurag Thakur told a media briefing on Cabinet decisions that the extension has been granted beyond March 2021, and till March 2024.

'Cabinet nod to repeal of agri laws a formality, other demands unresolved'

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a joint body of farmer unions leading the current protests, on Sunday wrote to the prime minister urging him to immediately resume talks on the farmers' six demands

Top headlines: Indian investors flee crypto trading; intl flight ops 'soon'

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Market wrap: Anti-climactic end to firm trading day as Sensex sheds 323 pts

Nifty holds 17,400; India to consider allowing crypto trading for some investors; Cabinet approves repeal of farm laws