Union Cabinet

Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay

Phase 5A to add 16 kilometres to capital's metro network, connect Kartavya Bhawan

Delhi Metro to add 13 stations, Cabinet okays ₹12,000 cr for expansion

The project will take the metro network beyond the 400-km mark, up from the current 395 km which serves over 6.5 million commuters across NCR

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

Once signed, this deal will mark India's seventh trade agreement since 2021 and a part of its diversification strategy at a time when global trade is up for a major reset

Cabinet clears SHANTI Bill to open civil nuclear energy to private sector

The Cabinet nod comes as a significant development for India's nuclear energy sector, as it aims to reach a 100 GW atomic energy target by 2047

Cabinet approves ₹11,718 cr budget for Census 2027, timeline announced

The Census will be carried out in two phases: the Houselisting and Housing Census between April and September 2026, followed by the Population Enumeration in February 2027

Explained: All about India's ₹7,280 crore push to build rare earth magnet industry

The Union Cabinet has approved a landmark ₹7,280 crore scheme to build India’s first integrated rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing ecosystem

Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore plan to build rare earth magnet capacity

The Cabinet has approved the scheme to develop 6,000 mtpa of integrated rare earth permanent magnet capacity, aiming to strengthen critical minerals supply chain and reduce import reliance

Cabinet clears ₹45,060 cr schemes to boost exporters amid US tariff blow

Cabinet approves export promotion mission, credit guarantee schemes

Cabinet approves ₹24,000 crore rail expansion projects in four states

The four projects covering 18 districts will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 894 kilometres and enhance connectivity to 3,633 villages, serving 8.6 million people

Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal

Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal

Maritime ambitions: New policy can increase capacity substantially

Straddling major global shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean, India can serve as a hub for trade, logistics, and vessel maintenance

Cabinet okays ₹6,014 cr highway, railways projects in poll-bound Bihar

Cabinet clears ₹6,014 cr highway and railway projects in Bihar to boost freight, tourism, and cross-border trade, cutting travel time and expanding rail capacity

Union Cabinet clears schemes to add 10,000 medical seats by 2028-29

The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 15,034 crore schemes to add 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats by 2028-29 through upgradation of government colleges

Union Cabinet likely to consider ₹70,000 cr maritime initiatives soon

Queries sent to the ministry of ports shipping and waterways remained unanswered at the time of going to press

Union cabinet clears Rs 7,616 cr rail and highway projects in Bihar

The Union cabinet approved a Rs 3,169 cr railway line doubling and a Rs 4,447 cr highway project to boost connectivity, freight movement and regional industry in Bihar

Cabinet clears ₹1,500 cr scheme to promote critical mineral recycling

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 1,500 crore scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to promote recycling of e-waste and batteries for mineral recovery

Cabinet extends PM SVANidhi scheme till 2030 with ₹7,332 crore outlay

Union Cabinet approves revamp of PM SVANidhi scheme with higher loan limits, RuPay credit cards, cashback incentives and wider coverage for 1.15 crore street vendors till 2030

All roads lead to first Business Standard Infrastructure Summit today

The day-long event will range from funding models for Viksit Bharat to the future of energy, aviation, and logistics

Cabinet clears over ₹18,500 crore chip, hydro power, Metro rail plans

The decisions include ₹4,600 crore for semiconductor units, ₹5,800 crore for the Lucknow Metro, and ₹8,146 crore for a hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh

Cabinet approves ₹300 LPG subsidy for PMUY beneficiaries in 2025-26

The ₹300 per cylinder subsidy will be provided for up to 9 refills in FY 2025-26, benefiting over 10 crore PMUY consumers and ensuring affordable access to clean cooking fuel