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Govt's Rs 76,000-cr plan to woo chip makers, create semiconductor ecosystem

Domestic fabless players to get support via design-linked incentive

Union Cabinet learnt to have cleared bill on electoral reforms

The reforms include the one to link electoral roll with Aadhaar on a voluntary basis to root out multiple enrolments

Top headlines: Rs 76k-cr scheme for semiconductors; RBI penalty on 2 banks

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Govt approves implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26 to benefit 2.2 mn farmers

The scheme has a provision to fund 90% of water component for Renukaji and Lahkwar dams, which would eventually improve water supply to Delhi

Union Cabinet likely to discuss Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill today

The Union Cabinet is likely to discuss "The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021" at today's meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 1 pm, sources said.

Union Cabinet approves funding of Ken-Betwa rivers interlinking project

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the funding and implementation of the project for interlinking of rivers Ken and Betwa at a cost of Rs 44,605 crore

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'

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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