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Kottayam (Kerala), March 29 Archbishop Thomas Tharayil of the Changanassery Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church raised concerns over the proposed amendments to the FCRA on Sunday and said the Church has approached the Centre seeking a reconsideration of the Bill.The Bill to amend the...

March 26, New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme—UDAN 2.0 for a period of ten years, from fiscal year 2026-27 to 2035-36, with a total budget of ₹28,840 crore.The UDAN scheme aims to improve regional connectivity by...

New Delhi, March 25 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revised regional air connectivity scheme, UDAN, for a ten-year period until 2035-36, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.The government will provide budgetary support for the revised scheme.Briefing media persons after the Cabinet...

Bangalore, March 23 – The Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by the Bangalore Hotel Association, seeking an increase in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, observing that the Centre had already taken necessary steps and no further directions were required.A...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 23 Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, the Central government has stepped up monitoring of its potential impact on India. Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated this on Monday, adding that Prime Minister Narendra...

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids for establishing integrated manufacturing facilities for sintered NdFeB rare earth permanent magnets, with a total capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes per annum, under the Scheme to Promote the Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent...

March 18, New Delhi — In a significant step towards accelerating industrial growth, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA), allocating ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the...

New Delhi, March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's approval of the Bharat Industrial Development Scheme (BHAVYA) and the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, among other decisions, and said these will attract investments and create employment in rural and...

Itanagar, March 18 Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday praised the Union Cabinet's decision to approve the small hydropower development scheme for 2026-31, saying the move would significantly boost clean energy generation and rural economic development in the northeastern...

New Delhi, March 18 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a small hydropower development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore to boost the development of 1,500 MW of renewable energy capacity."The Cabinet-approved small hydropower development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore,"...

New Delhi, March 16 Aiming to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the delimitation exercise is completed, the government is likely to introduce a bill to amend the law, most probably during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.Government sources said that feelers have been sent to...

Thane, March 15 The proposal to name the Navi Mumbai International Airport after the late farmer leader D B Patil will soon be presented to the Union Cabinet, Bhiwandi MP Suresh Mhatre said on Sunday.Addressing a press conference, Mhatre claimed Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan...

March 11, Kochi, Kerala – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister congratulated the people of the state following the Union Cabinet's approval to rename the state "Kerala," describing it as the rightful name according to...

New Delhi, March 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the Union Cabinet's decisions to improve rail and road connectivity, saying the move will enhance logistics while supporting economic growth, particularly in tribal regions.Modi also commended the Cabinet's approval of...

New Delhi, March 10 The Congress on Tuesday attacked the Centre for easing foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China, saying it is a part of the Modi government's "calculated capitulation" to that country.The government on Tuesday eased FDI norms for China and other countries sharing...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Union Cabinet has given its approval for amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, potentially paving the way for the introduction of the IBC Amendment Bill in the ongoing parliamentary session, according to sources.The proposed legislative updates are based...

New Delhi, March 10 The government on Tuesday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for China and other countries sharing land borders with India, allowing overseas firms with up to 10% ownership from these nations to invest in the country without mandatory approval.Previously, overseas...

Chennai, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport, a move expected to significantly enhance connectivity and economic prospects in the southern parts of the state...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved on Tuesday the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport.Located in the Temple City, the Madurai airport is one of the oldest in the state.According to a Cabinet note...

New Delhi, March 10 The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028, with an enhanced budget of Rs 8.7 lakh crore, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The project, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019, aims to provide safe and...