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Union cabinet approves India's 2030 CWG bid, says Ahmedabad ideal host

The union cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved India's bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, naming Ahmedabad as the "ideal" venue because of its "world class stadiums, cutting-edge training facilities, and a passionate sporting culture". The decision comes days after the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) gave its nod to the proposal after a submission of the 'Expression of Interest' in March. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the proposal of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports for submission of bid for the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2030," stated a release from the Press Information Bureau. "It also gave its approval to sign the Host Collaboration Agreement (HCA) along with the required Guarantees from concerned Ministries, Departments and Authorities and sanction of required grant-in-aid to Gujarat Government, in case the bid gets accepted," the release added. August 31 is the last date to submit the ...

Cabinet approves ₹8,308 cr 6-lane Bhubaneswar Bypass to ease city traffic

The Cabinet approved a ₹8,308 crore, six-lane Bhubaneswar Bypass in Odisha; stretching 110.9 km, it connects major cities, highways, ports and will boost traffic flow and growth

Govt raises Maritime Development Fund to ₹70,000 cr to spur shipbuilding

Centre raises Maritime Development Fund to ₹70,000 crore to boost shipbuilding, repair, shipping tonnage, and port infrastructure; Cabinet approval awaited

Cabinet approves 4 new semiconductor projects with ₹4,600 crore investment

Four semiconductor units in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, plus Lucknow Metro's Phase-1B, aim to create jobs, expand connectivity, and boost India's manufacturing base

Cabinet raises PMKSY outlay to ₹6,520 cr to boost food processing

The Union Cabinet on Thursday increased the budgetary outlay for the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) by Rs 1,920 crore to Rs 6,520 crore to boost the food processing sector. The enhanced funds, to be provided this fiscal, will be utilised for 50 multi-product food irradiation units and 100 food testing labs. The decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The outlay of PMKSY has been increased to Rs 6,520 crore," I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters after cabinet decisions. PMKSY, launched in 2017, was extended for one more year till the end of the current 2025-26 fiscal with an allocation of Rs 4,600 crore. On Thursday, the Cabinet decided to enhance the allocation by Rs 1,920 crore to implement the 2024-25 budget announcement to set up 50 multi-product food irradiation units and 100 food testing labs. Out of which, about Rs 1000 crore will be used for setting up 50 ...

Cabinet approves ₹2,000-cr grant to NCDC for cooperative sector expansion

The ₹2,000 crore grant, disbursed at ₹500 crore per year from FY26 to FY29, will be funded through budgetary support from the central government

Govt seeks inputs from states, central ministries on 8th pay commission

The government has sought inputs from major stakeholders, including the Defence and Home ministries, the Department of Personnel and Training, as well as states, on setting up the 8th Central Pay Commission, Parliament was informed on Monday. In January, the Cabinet approved setting up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and allowances of about 65 lakh pensioners. To a question on the reasons for not setting up the Commission even after six months, Minister of Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said: "Inputs have been sought from major stakeholders, including Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Personnel & Training and from States". The Chairperson and members of the 8th CPC will be appointed once the 8th Central Pay Commission is notified by the government, Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Asked when the revised pay scales will be implemented for the employees and pensioners, Chaudhary said: ...

The art of meetings: Cabinet secretary offers progressive suggestions

By encouraging a structured approach to interactions with non-officials, the aim, no doubt, is to make the bureaucracy more proactive and responsive to the needs of the people

Cabinet congratulates Shubhanshu Shukla on historic ISS mission

The Cabinet hailed Shubhanshu Shukla for completing his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, stating that it marked the beginning of a new chapter in India's space programme

Cabinet approves ₹7,000 crore NLCIL investment in renewables push

Centre eases investment restrictions for NLCIL, enabling 10 GW renewable energy target by 2030 and transfer of existing assets to new clean energy subsidiary NIRL

SEZ amendment Bill may be taken up in monsoon session of Parliament

The Bill will allow 'reverse job work'. This means that SEZ units will be able to do a part of the manufacturing process on its behalf for DTA units

Govt unveils ₹2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

RDI scheme to provide 50-year interest-free loans via ANRF to fund managers; focus on AI, quantum, biotech, digital agriculture and critical strategic technologies

Cabinet approves ₹1 trillion employment-linked incentive scheme

The ELI scheme aims to generate over 35 million jobs by incentivising first-time workers and employers; EPFO-linked scheme covers jobs from August 2025 to July 2027

Cabinet passes resolution to mark June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas'

The Union Cabinet passed the resolution to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas' on the 50th anniversary of Emergency to expose the atrocities perpetrated on people, so that this 'Black Day' is not repeated, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiran Rijiju said here on Thursday. "India is the largest democracy in the world and it is the duty of every Indian to safeguard democracy," he said while addressing a press conference here. Rijiju took a jibe at the Congress, saying that those who "murdered" the Constitution are flaunting a copy of it. The Emergency was imposed on the night of June 25, 1975, and opposition leaders and media were throttled and curbs were placed on civil liberties, he added. Rijiju, who is on a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh, debunked the charge of 'undeclared emergency' and said that those making this charge curse Prime Minister Narendra Modi from early morning to late night. India is the only country where people have so much liberty, he ...

Bihar Cabinet decisions: 6 new airports, MSP for chana, pulses, and more

Airports in six districts, MSP for chana, masoor and mustard, hotel on Patliputra Ashok land, SAP contract renewal, and river replenishment study among key decisions

Asheesh Pandey, Kalyan Kumar recommended to head UBI, Central Bank

FSIB interviews 23 candidates and recommends Asheesh Pandey for UBI and Kalyan Kumar for Central Bank; final nod awaits approval by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

Datanomics: SC judges favour safe financial bets, ministers chase risks

SC judges disclose majority of financial assets in bank deposits and provident funds, contrasting sharply with ministers' high exposure to stocks and mutual funds

Caste census will be incorporated into the national census: Union Cabinet

India's last national census was scheduled to take place in 2021 but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Cabinet okays ₹1,600 cr sub-scheme under PMKSY for piped water to farms

The sub-scheme will run on a pilot basis across 78 sites covering almost 80,000 farmers

Cabinet approves four rail projects in three states worth Rs 18,658 crore

Projects will give rail connectivity for 4.7 million people, 88 million tonnes goods