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Union Cabinet approves extension of free grain scheme till November

The scheme was initially rolled out for three months till June to ensure no poor goes hungry during the Covid-19 crisis

Here are all the schemes announced in the Cabinet briefing today

Govt will invest Rs 12,750 crore in recapitalising the three state-owned insurance companies- Oriental Insurance, National Insurance and United India Insurance

Covid-19: Cabinet okays extension of PF contributions by govt till August

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the extension of the benefit in May this year under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana

Govt approves Rs 12,450-cr capital infusion in 3 state-run general insurers

The National Insurance Company, Oriental Insurance Company and United Insurance Company will get the additional capital

Cabinet approves participation of private sector in space activities

The newly-created Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) will provide a level playing field for private companies

Preserve the IBC

Suspension should not result in unintended consequences

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

Cabinet decisions on agrarian reforms will transform the sector: PM Modi

Tweeting in Hindi and English, he said these decisions will have a very positive impact on rural India, especially industrious farmers

Cabinet likely to discuss proposals under Atma Nirbhar Bharat on Wednesday

These could include the much-talked-about proposal allowing commercial coal mining and may also include an ordinance on freeing up inter-state trade in agricultural commodities.

Govt to use RBI money to support struggling NBFCs for just three months

NBFCs cry foul as they were expecting a two-three year support

Coronavirus impact: MPs to take cuts in constituency and office allowance

Instead of Rs 70,000 a month constituency allowance they will get Rs 49,000 from April 1 this year, according to notifications issued by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha secretariats.

Govt approves scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of medical devices

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also approved another promotion of medical device parks scheme worth Rs 400 crore for financing common infrastructure facilities

Cabinet nod to production-related incentives for electronics manufacturers

Incentives will be linked to incremental sales and capital investment of the companies

End of uncertainty

More than consolidation, PSBs need real reforms

Best of BS Opinion: Banks merger, coronavirus outbreak, and more

Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day talk about bank merger and coronavirus among other issues.

Cabinet nod for foreign listing of firms, decriminalising offences

In ease of doing business push, 72 changes to companies law okayed

Merger of 10 public sector banks into 4 to come into effect from Apr 1: FM

The Union Cabinet, she said, has given a go-ahead for the merger proposal and the government has been in regular touch with these banks

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt to fast-track manufacturing of tech goods

Cabinet likely to take up new scheme for consideration soon

Limiting Centre's share might push up state's burden for high-risk crops

The difference between the actuarial premium rate and the premium paid by farmers was the subsidy shared equally between the Centre and states

Cabinet okays bill seeking punishment for sex selection, human embryo sale

It proposes establishment of a national registry and registration authority for all clinics and medical professionals serving in the field