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Cabinet approves strategic sale of govt stake in BPCL, 4 other CPSEs

Govt's strategic divestment of BPCL will exclude Numaligarh Refinery; management control to be transferred to strategic buyer

Top headlines: BSNL, MTNL to merge, Infosys controversy so far and more

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about a whistleblower complaint

Cabinet clears new steel policy, envisages investments of Rs 10 lakh cr

Policy aims at increasing per capita steel consumption to 160 kg by 2030-31

Cabinet gives nod for 'e-marketplace' for govt procurement

The Cabinet today decided to set up 'Government e-Marketplace' as a national portal for buying goods and services by central and state government entities. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, decided to set up a special purpose vehicle to be called 'Government e-Marketplace (GeM SPV) as the National Public Procurement Portion registered under the Companies Act, for providing services required by central and state government organisations. The GeM SPV shall provide an end to end online marketplace for central and state government ministries/departments, central and state PSUs, autonomous bodies and local bodies for procurement of common use goods and services in a transparent and efficient manner. It further said that Directorate General of Supplies & Disposal (DGS&D) would be wound up and cease its functions by October 31, 2017. "In case it is not possible to wind up DGS&D by October 31, 2017, the department may extend the date ..

Cabinet clears sale of India's first pharma firm

The strategic sale approval of Bengal Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals is the second in over 12 years

Cabinet approves Rs 2,000 cr package for refugees from PoK

Each of these families will get around Rs 5.5 lakh as aid, a senior official said

Cabinet to take up divestment proposals today

Meeting today likely to also consider DA for govt staff and pensioners, advancing the Budget presentation date and a horticulture package for J&K

Cabinet likely to discuss proposal for establishing NAD

Under the plan school boards, colleges and universities, would digitise the certificates of their students which would be preserved

Cabinet approves redevelopment of AIIMS colonies

The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs 4,441 cr to be collected through the sale of commercial space on free-hold

Cabinet approves pact between EXIM Bank, NDB

There is no financial implication involved with signing of the MoU

Cabinet approves MoU aimed at replenishing water resources

Under the MoU, joint activities will be conducted by both countries for developing and managing its water resources

Cabinet gives nod for MoU with AARDO on rural development

Approval for signing of the MoU was given by the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi,

Cabinet approves setting up of country's first medical park

The proposed Medipark would contribute to development of medical devices and technology sector and allied disciplines in the country

Cabinet approves amendment to HIV/AIDS bill

The bill lists various grounds on which discrimination against HIV positive persons and those living with them is prohibited

Cabinet clears strategic sale in Bharat Pumps

Bharat Pumps is the first PSU to be put for strategic sale by the Narendra Modi government

Cabinet clears IOC, OIL, BPCL's Russian stake buy for $3.14 billion

CCEAapproved the consortium buying 29.9% stake in Taas-Yuryakh Neftegazodobycha LLC

Govt approves signing of tax evasion agreement with Samoa

Agreement would enter into force on the date of notification of completion of the procedures required by the respective laws of the two countries

Cabinet clears conversion of R&C loan into equity

Cabinet approved the conversion into equity of Govt of India loan of Rs 101.78 crore given to the company

Cabinet approves enactment of Admiralty Bill

Bill consolidates the existing laws relating to admiralty jurisdiction of courts, admiralty proceedings on maritime claims, arrest of vessels and related issues

Govt extends stock limits on pulses, edible oils by 1 year

This step will ensure smooth supply of commodities and will enable the states to act against hoarding, said Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan