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Merger of 10 public sector banks: Cloud hangs over April 1 deadline

PM wants to review outcome of BoB amalgamation before taking a final call

Govt looking at final bill after cabinet okays funds for 3 insurance firms

The companies would soon announce the formation of joint Lok Adalats as well as take the help of the insurance Ombudsman

Cabinet likely to approve mergers of 10 public sector banks into 4 today

This will be the biggest merger exercise of PSBs, which was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in August 2019

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2020-21, FM's speech shortly

Before coming to Parliament for presenting her second budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team met President Ram Nath Kovind

Cabinet approves raising upper limit for permitting abortions to 24 weeks

The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament

Cabinet approves allocation of 30% funds of NE Council for new projects

The move will benefit marginalized and vulnerable groups of people in backward and neglected areas of north-eastern States.

Govt breaks 150-year tradition, gives nod to restructuring of Railway board

Moving in corporate lines, the chairman will now be called as chief executive officer

Top events today: Modi meets Cabinet, Chhattisgarh civic polls results

From Union Cabinet meet to Chattisgarh urban bodies elections results, Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Tuesday

PMLA vs IBC: Experts explain why battle for primacy is far from over

Experts are sceptical about how it will play out

Govt clears IBC amendments to ring-fence successful bidders from risks

It assumes significance against the backdrop of instances of enforcement agencies taking action in case of companies where the resolution process has already been completed.

Plans to privatise BPCL suicidal for nation, says PSU officers' union

The officers union was not opposed to private competition but they should not be handed on a platter assets set up over years.

Union cabinet clears Citizenship Bill; to be tabled in Parliament soon

The Bill seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there, sources said

Residents of Delhi colonies laud Centre's move to grant ownership rights

In a move that will benefit 40 lakh people, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to grant ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi

Cabinet approves extension to 15th Finance Commission for one year

The cabinet decision means the Commission will recommend its award to six fiscal years, instead of the usual five

Citizenship Bill against Assam's interest; withdraw it: AIUDF requests Shah

The AIUDF has opposed the bill as it will have "severe impact on the socio-economic and political aspects of the country", the letter said.

Citizenship Amendment Bill cleared by Cabinet today: All you need to know

The Union Cabinet today gave its nod to the Citizenship Amendment Bill, which will now be tabled in Parliament soon

Data Protection Bill gets cabinet nod; to be tabled in Parliament

The Bill is likely to contain broad guidelines on collection, storage and processing of personal data, consent of individuals, penalties and compensation, code of conduct and an enforcement model

Cabinet approves SC, ST reservation in LS, assemblies for another 10 years

The reservation for these categories in the LS and the assemblies was to expire on January 25, 2020

Citizenship Bill on Cabinet agenda, Amit Shah meets Northeast CMs

A large section of people and organisations in the northeast have opposed the Citizenship Bill

Cabinet approves India's stand at 2019 UN climate change conference

India will stress upon the need for fulfilling pre-2020 commitments by developed countries.