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Two steps to boost broadband usage

The first, fixing technology gaps, should be easy. The second warrants consideration for better services and to avoid undue disruption

Cabinet may discuss fresh extension to panel for sub-categorisation of OBCs

The Union Cabinet is likely to discuss the issue of a fresh extension to the panel for sub-categorisation of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), sources said on Tuesday

Cabinet approves Rs 22,810 cr EPF subsidy scheme for job creation

The proposal, Atmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana, announced earlier by SM Sitharman, aims to generate 5-6 million jobs by June next year

Govt okays MoU between India, Suriname for cooperation in health, medicine

The main areas of cooperation between the two governments include exchange and training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts

Govt approves Rs 22,810 crore outlay for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana'

The scheme would entail an outgo of Rs 22,810 crore till 2023 and would benefit around 58.5 lakh employees

Madhya Pradesh govt to have 'cow cabinet'; first meeting today: CM Chouhan

Necessary orders for the constitution of the cow cabinet have been issued

Cabinet expands viability gap funding by Rs 2,100 cr for social sector

VGF is given to PPP projects and has been limited to economic infra so far; some Rs 6,000 cr would be given for such initiatives as VGF till 2024-25

Farm laws: Punjab farmers' union, state GoM meeting remains inconclusive

The ministerial panel that met farmers comprised Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa

Cabinet panel approves restructuring of Steel Authority of India board

The four positions of chief executive officers of integrated steel plants of the company are to be elevated as functional directors

Cabinet eases procedure of selection for Railways, PSU bank jobs

National Recruitment Agency to be used for conducting common eligibility test

Govt to set up National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Three airports of Jaipur, Thiruvanthapuram and Guwahati to be leased out for development, operation and maintenance under PPP for 50 years

Centre reshuffles 23 officers in different ministries and offices

1992 batch IAS officer Rajendra Kumar has been appointed as Additional Secretary in Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Cabinet approves proposal for overseas listing of Indian companies

Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas said the Act would have an enabling provision for listed as well as unlisted companies in India to list their shares abroad.

Govt approves 72 amendments to Companies Act to decriminalise offences: FM

As many as 23 offences would be recategorised out of 66 compoundable offences under the Act

Inadequate legislation

Pesticides Bill fails to address key issues

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

CM Arvind Kejriwal may not make major changes in Cabinet portfolios

Sisodia is also likely to continue to hold the education portfolio

AAP MLAs who will chair different Delhi govt depts for next 5 years

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautama were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal

Cabinet nod to setting up major port in Maharashtra at a cost of Rs 65k-cr

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi