Cabinet

After Chilling In Their Toy Cabinet, Yash And Roohi Sit For Karan Johar's Screen Test

Entertainment | Tapatrisha Das | Friday May 29, 2020

"We had a screen test done today," wrote Karan Johar

Minister In Mamata Banerjee Cabinet Test Positive For COVID-19

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday May 29, 2020

A minister in West Bengal has tested positive for COVID-19, making it the first such case in the Mamata Banerjee-led state cabinet.

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Will Be Expanded Shortly: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 28, 2020

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said he would expand his five-member cabinet "shortly".

Punjab Ministers vs Chief Secretary Standoff Ends After Officer's Apology

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Wednesday May 27, 2020

The fortnight-long standoff between the cabinet ministers and Chief Secretary Karan Avtar Singh was resolved in today's meeting where the latter apologised for his behaviour during a meeting called to discuss the state's post-lockdown excise policy. The gesture was taken as a victory of legislators over executives.

Rahul Gandhi Socially Distances From Uddhav Thackeray. Sharad Pawar's Party Steps In

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Rahul Gandhi's comment today served to further complicate matters as his allies in Maharashtra's ruling coalition rubbished talk of a rift spurred by a series of meetings.

Nirmala Sitharaman Asks Public Sector Bank CEOs To Implement Economic Package

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 23, 2020

Since the Cabinet has already given approval to various schemes announced under the package, operational guidelines have been issued to banks.

BS Yediyurappa's Warning After Minister Tells Woman, "Shut Up, Rascal"

Karnataka News | Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Friday May 22, 2020

A day after Karnataka Law Minister JC Madhuswamy was seen abusing a local woman leader on video, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa reprimanded his senior cabinet colleague saying his behaviour was "unbecoming of a minister." Mr Madhuswamy, on his part, apologised but said he had reacted to her "bad behaviour".

"Unbecoming Of A Minister": BS Yediyurappa Rebukes Minister For Remarks On Woman

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 21, 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Thursday openly reprimanded his senior cabinet colleague J C Madhuswamy for allegedly verbally abusing a woman representing a farmers' organisation, saying the behaviour was "unbecoming of a minister."

Cabinet Decisions Will Help Strengthen Efforts For Self-Reliant India: PM

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 21, 2020

The decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday were focused on welfare of migrant workers, senior citizens, easier availability of credit and harnessing opportunities in the fisheries sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.

Cabinet Gives Retrospective Nod To Law For Domicile Criterion For Jobs In Jammu And Kashmir

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 20, 2020

The Union Cabinet has given an approval with retrospective effect to a law on specified domicile criterion for employment in the public sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nepal Clears "New Map" Featuring Parts Of Indian Territory: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 19, 2020

Nepal's Cabinet has endorsed a new political map showing Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura under its territory, amidst a border dispute with India.

Cabinet Secretary Seeks Cooperation Of States To Run More Special Trains

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 17, 2020

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Sunday sought cooperation of the state governments in running of more ''Shramik Special'' trains to facilitate the movement of migrant workers during the ongoing COVID-19-induced lockdown.

"Petty Politics": UP Minister Slams Priyanka Gandhi Over Migrants Issue

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 17, 2020

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is indulging in "petty politics" by allegedly trying to make a "political capital" out of the migrant crisis, Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Sidharth Nath Singh said today.

Ahead Of Lockdown 4.0, Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar Discuss Resumption Of Industries

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 15, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, some of his cabinet colleagues and NCP president Sharad Pawar on Friday discussed the coronavirus situation in the state and possible resumption of economic activities in some regions.

Punjab Cabinet Authorises Chief Minister To Tweak Excise Policy

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 11, 2020

The Punjab Cabinet has authorised Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to take decisions on amendments to the state's excise policy in light of the impact of COVID-19 and the prolonged lockdown.