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Nitin Gadkari says give ‘next gen’ a chance. Then, a clarification

August 25, 2026 4:50 pm

Gadkari’s remarks came amid speculation over a Union Cabinet reshuffle and days after the BJP revamped its national office-bearer team.

Ladakh to get a bench of J&K High Court

August 20, 2026 7:19 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision, saying it will "significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of the Union Territory".

Cabinet clears rail projects to decongest Howrah-Chennai route, Bihar highway

August 19, 2026 7:32 pm

The Howrah-Chennai railway projects will decongest the high-density route, while the Bihar highway project is expected to cut travel time between Muzaffarpur and Sonbarsa.

Fadnavis meets PM Modi, scotches speculation of Delhi shift

August 18, 2026 10:23 am

Fadnavis said he would remain in Maharashtra amid speculation over a Union Cabinet role.

Cabinet approves two new railway lines connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

July 24, 2026 4:50 pm

The Union Cabinet has approved two new railway line projects to improve train connectivity between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Check routes and project details.

Cabinet clears new Rs 62,500 crore mobile manufacturing scheme, Indian-brand phones to get fresh push

July 15, 2026 6:38 pm

The new scheme focuses on local sourcing to help domestic value addition, design and R&D by Indian brands.

'Hope I get justice now': Shinde Sena's Shrirang Barne asserts claim to Union Cabinet berth

July 15, 2026 11:48 pm

Shiv Sena MP Shrirang Barne said his seniority entitles him to a berth in the Union Cabinet, as party chief Eknath Shinde presses Amit Shah for two more ministerial positions.

Amid fatigue in government and party, can PM Modi execute a ‘Kamaraj Plan’ in the BJP?

June 25, 2026 1:43 pm

The prime minister must undertake a major operation to bring in some fresh blood into the government and move some heavyweights from the government to the party apparatus

Cabinet clears two chip plants worth Rs 3,936 crore under ISM; one could be India’s first commercial display facility

May 06, 2026 12:31 am

Crystal Matrix will set up a Rs 3,068 crore GaN-based semiconductor facility in Dholera, while Suchi Semicon will establish a Rs 868 crore OSAT unit in Surat, taking total India Semiconductor Mission approvals to 12 with investments of about Rs 1.64 lakh crore

Exclusive: Union Cabinet clears Rs 1.51 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan with digital mapping

March 11, 2026 5:23 am

Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that the scheme will have an overall outlay of Rs 8.70 lakh crore till 2028. Of this amount, the Centre’s outlay will now be Rs 3.59 lakh crore, including Rs 2.08 lakh crore allocated in 2019.

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Modi govt 3.0: Ministers who took charge today

June 11, 2024 9:56 pm

The Central Council of Ministers is led by the Prime Minister and plays a vital role in government policy-making.

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Instant triple talaq a crime now: here are five things to know about ordinance approved by cabinet

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

The Union Cabinet approved an ordinance making instant triple talaq a punishable offence with a three-year jail term on Wednesday. Here are five things to know about the government's ordinance.

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