Union Cabinet

"Outstanding Parliamentarian": Union Cabinet's Tribute To Sushma Swaraj

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 13, 2019

The cabinet adopted a resolution which said Sushma Swaraj will always be remembered for her exceptional oratorical skills and a compassionate approach and recalled that a US daily had declared her "India''s best-loved politician" in 2017.

Amit Shah Heads To Cabinet Meet At PM's Home, Met Law Minister Before

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Monday August 5, 2019

The Union cabinet will meet at the official residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today amid rising tensions in Jammu and Kashmir. One of the most important panels, the Cabinet Committee on Security, includes the Prime Minister, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and S Jaishankar, will also meet today.

Cabinet Approves Setting Up Of ISRO's Technical Liaison Unit In Moscow

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit in Moscow to enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with Russia and other neighbouring countries, a statement said.

Proposed Insolvency Law Amendments Credit Positive For Banks: Moody's

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday July 25, 2019

The Union cabinet had, on July 18, approved proposed amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)

Union Cabinet Meeting At Parliament Today Afternoon

India News | ANI | Wednesday July 17, 2019

A meeting of Union Cabinet is scheduled to take place at Parliament in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting is scheduled for 1 pm and will be held at the Annexe building of Parliament.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Tables Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill In Parliament

CarAndBike Team | Monday July 15, 2019

Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has introduced the Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha today. We give you a lowdown.

Centre Approves Bill To Empower Transgender Community

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved a bill which provides a mechanism for social, economic and educational empowerment of transgenders by defining their identity and rights to prohibit discrimination against them.

Centre Toughens Child Abuse Law. Death Penalty For Sex Assault On Minors

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The Union Cabinet Wednesday approved amendments in the POCSO Act, which deals with crime against children, and included death penalty for sexual assault on minors, officials said.

Cabinet Likely To Consider Transgender Bill Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The Union Cabinet is likely to consider on Wednesday a bill which seeks to define transgenders and prohibit discrimination against them.

Cabinet Nod For Leasing Out Three Major Airports To Adani Group

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The Union Cabinet gave its approval on Wednesday to the proposals for leasing out three major airports -- Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Mangaluru -- of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) through public-private partnership (PPP), an official spokesperson said.

Cabinet Approves Increase In Minimum Support Price For All Kharif Crops

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 3, 2019

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar made the announcement after a meeting of the Union Cabinet and the CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill Gets Union Cabinet Clearance; 5 Things To Know

CarAndBike Team | Wednesday June 26, 2019

The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill has been cleared by the Union Cabinet for the second time now and is due to be presented in Parliament. away. Here are five points on how it will help us drive differently.

Cabinet Approves Amendments To 2 Laws To Strengthen National Probe Agency

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday June 24, 2019

The Union Cabinet is learned to have approved a proposal to amend two laws to give more teeth to the NIA in probing terror cases in India and abroad, sources said Monday.

Centre To Introduce Bill To Allow Proxy Voting To NRIs Tomorrow: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 23, 2019

The Union cabinet will take a call Monday to introduce a fresh bill in Parliament to extend the facility of proxy voting to NRIs, government sources said.

"Will Take JDU On-Board When Cabinet Expands": Ram Vilas Paswan Party

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 12, 2019

The Lok Janshakti Party on Wednesday said it will try to persuade the JD(U) to join the Narendra Modi government on expansion of the Union cabinet, which is likely within six months.