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Cong killed democracy with Emergency but questioning govt today: Javadekar

Javadekar's attack came on the 45th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency by the then Indira Gandhi-led government.

Cooperative banks to be supervised by RBI; govt to bring an ordinance

All govt banks, including urban and multi-state cooperative banks will be brought under the supervisory powers of the RBI

World Environment Day: Govt plans to increase forest cover in urban areas

Also present at the celebration was Minister of State for Environment Babul Supriyo, who said that the government has set a target of planting 145 crore trees this year

Covid-19 crisis: Cabinet forms group of secys to attract foreign investment

The two bodies also aim to make Indian products go global, help develop investible pipelines

Key decisions announced in the Cabinet briefing today

Mr Javadekar said MSMEs are the backbone of India's economy and therefore the Cabinet has made a road map for implementation of decisions for the MSME sector

Javadekar takes suggestions from auto industry leaders to reboot sector

He said that the industry has a significant contribution to the GDP of the country

Up to Rs 5 lakh fine, 7-yr jail term for attacking Covid-19 health workers

The move comes in the wake of reports of assaults on healthcare workers at some places in the country, including in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

Govt 'no tolerance' for attacks on coronavirus medics, proposes tough law

There will be absolutely no tolerance to attacks on doctors and healthcare professionals, said Javadekar

Letter to BS: Lockdown should be withdrawn in a phased manner

India is monitoring the world situation to be able to fight the highly contagious virus effectively

Virus outbreak: I&B Minister Javadekar, too, did not get newspapers at home

He said some housing societies have not allowed newspaper vendors to enter

Food, medicine shops will remain open throughout 21-day lockdown: Govt

He also said there were sufficient legal provisions available to deal with black marketeers and hoarders

Coronavirus: Expeditious drug clearances to be given at state level

Last week, the environment ministry, through a notification, had announced that clearances to bulk drug projects will be expedited by considering them 'out of turn'

No blasts in last 6 years, says Javadekar but numbers debunk the claim

As many as 1,071 explosion incidents have been reported between January 2014, and March 8, 2020, in India, according to the data from SAT

Cabinet clears 4% DA hike for central government employees

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved 4 per cent hike in dearness allowance (DA) to 21 per cent for central government employees, costing the exchequer an additional Rs 14,595 crore. Briefing the media I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar said the Cabinet had approved 4 per cent hike in DA to 21 pc for 48 lakh govt employees, 65 lakh pensioners. He further said the government will incur Rs 14,595 crore additional expense on account of this hike.

Cabinet Highlight: YES Bank moratorium to be lifted within 3 days, says FM

Cabinet has cleared a draft resolution scheme for cash-starved YES Bank. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced a draft scheme of reconstruction for the lender. Follow LIVE UPDATES

Love, peace and harmony: PM Modi, President and others wish 'Happy Holi'

Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, besides a host of other political heavyweights, also sent out their good wishes to people through Twitter and urged everyone to strengthen the bonds of friendship

Not a single bomb blast in last 6 years, thanks to Modi govt: Javadekar

In his speech, Javadekar cited various schemes related to healthcare and said that providing affordable healthcare facilities for the poor is the 'mantra' adopted by the PM

Modi govt for press freedom: Javadekar on lifting ban on 2 Kerala channels

Speaking to reporters in Pune in Maharashtra, Javadekar said that he would look into the matter and issue orders if necessary.

Govt allows NRIs to now acquire up to 100% equity in Air India

This has been termed a landmark decision by Union minister Prakash Javadekar

22nd Law Commission, Rs 4,558 cr for dairy farming: Key Cabinet decisions

The second phase of Swachh Bharat will start soon, Javadekar added