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Cabinet nod to extension of rural housing scheme for another 3 years

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the scheme has been extended beyond March 2021, and till March 31, 2024

Cabinet gives nod to extension of PMAY-G for another three years

Anurag Thakur told a media briefing on Cabinet decisions that the extension has been granted beyond March 2021, and till March 2024.

'Cabinet nod to repeal of agri laws a formality, other demands unresolved'

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a joint body of farmer unions leading the current protests, on Sunday wrote to the prime minister urging him to immediately resume talks on the farmers' six demands

Top headlines: Indian investors flee crypto trading; intl flight ops 'soon'

Business Standard brings you the top stories on Wednesday

Market wrap: Anti-climactic end to firm trading day as Sensex sheds 323 pts

Nifty holds 17,400; India to consider allowing crypto trading for some investors; Cabinet approves repeal of farm laws

Cabinet okays 32,000-km roads, telecom towers in tribal areas

The Union cabinet approved putting up telecom towers in 7,287 villages in such areas

Cabinet clears proposal for mobile services in 7,287 uncovered villages

The estimated cost of implementation of Rs 6,466 cr includes operational expenses for five years.

Market wrap: Sensex falls for a second day; Nifty ends below 17,900

Cabinet approves Rs 6,466-crore fund for telecom infra; LIC IPO expected by Q4, says DIPAM secretary; Go Fashion IPO sails through on first day

Cabinet okays Rs 1.47 a litre ethanol price hike for blending in petrol

The price hike was approved for 2021-22 marketing year starting December as part of the government's target to achieve 20 per cent doping by 2025

Cabinet okays Birsa Munda birth anniversary as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to declare November 15 as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' to mark the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda and honour the contributions of STs to Indian history and culture

Union Cabinet decides to restore MPLAD Scheme after Covid-induced pause

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the scheme has been restored for the remaining part of financial year 2021-22. The scheme will continue till 2025-26

Govt approves ethanol price hike by up to Rs 1.47/ltr for mixing in petrol

The government on Wednesday hiked the price of ethanol extracted from sugarcane for blending in petrol by up to Rs 1.47 per litre for 2021-22 marketing year starting December

Union Cabinet approves PM GatiShakti National Master Plan

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, including implementation, monitoring and support mechanism, for providing multi-modal connectivity.

Centre approves 3% Dearness Allowance hike for central govt employees

After this hike, the DA will increase to 31%; the move will benefit 4.7 mn employees and 6.8 mn pensioners

Union Cabinet approves phase-2 of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, AMRUT

The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Cabinet clears Rs 26,000-cr PLI scheme for auto sector to boost production

Over a period of five years, the PLI scheme for the auto sector will lead to fresh investments of over Rs 42,500 crore and incremental production of over Rs 2.3 trillion

Union Cabinet clears decks for National Asset Reconstruction Company

Approves government guarantee on security receipts that will be used to buy bad loans of lenders

Union Cabinet clears PLI scheme to make India a drone hub by 2030

The PLI scheme will provide up to 20% incentive to manufacturers of drones and drone components

Cabinet allows 100% FDI in telecom sector via automatic route: Vaishnaw

Vaishnav said nine structural reforms for the telecom sector were approved

Cabinet may approve revised PLI scheme for auto sector on Wednesday

The government is believed to have slashed the outlay for this PLI scheme to about Rs 26,000 crore: report