Rajasthan cabinet approves creation of 19 new districts, three divisions

The Rajasthan cabinet gave its approval to a high-level committee’s proposal to establish 19 new districts and three additional divisions within the state. This decision aims to enhance the administrative framework and accessibility of public services, according to PTI. As a result, Rajasthan’s district count will go up from the existing 33 to 50.… Continue reading Rajasthan cabinet approves creation of 19 new districts, three divisions

Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 trn for connecting 640,000 villages with broadband

The Union Cabinet has approved a last-mile broadband connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh villages across the country under the BharatNet project with an outlay of Rs 1.39 lakh crore, according to sources. Around 1.94 lakh villages have been connected under the BharatNet project at present, and the balance is likely to be connected… Continue reading Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 trn for connecting 640,000 villages with broadband

DGCA approves 63 training centres, 25 manufactures

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which regulated civil aviation in India, has 63 authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) in the country as of July 25, 2023, according to a written statement provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, V K Singh, to the Lok Sabha on… Continue reading DGCA approves 63 training centres, 25 manufactures

Pakistan Cabinet approves signing of security pact with US: Report

Pakistan’s Cabinet has quietly approved the signing of a new security pact with the US, a move that indicates a fresh start in bilateral defence cooperation after years of wilderness in ties and may open avenues for Islamabad to get military hardware from Washington, a media report said on Thursday. The Cabinet, through… Continue reading Pakistan Cabinet approves signing of security pact with US: Report

Competition Comm approves Toshiba Corporation-TBJH deal

Fair trade regulator CCI has approved the proposed deal involving Toshiba Corporation and TBJH Inc, an indirect subsidiary of private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners. The deal has been cleared under the green channel route. The combination relates to TBJH Inc acquiring the complete shareholding of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba is a… Continue reading Competition Comm approves Toshiba Corporation-TBJH deal

UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved a policy that aims at making the state a water tourism and adventure sports destination. The Uttar Pradesh Water Tourism and Adventure Sports Policy, 2023, will be valid for 10 years from the date notified by the state government, an official release quoting Tourism Minister Jaiveer… Continue reading UP Cabinet approves policy for making state adventure sports destination

Telangana Cabinet approves Rs 60K cr plan for expansion of Hyderabad metro

The Telangana Cabinet on Monday decided to expand the metro rail network in Hyderabad with about Rs 60,000 crore in the next three-four years and, among other decisions, to provide ex-gratia to the kin of 40 people who died during the recent heavy rains in the state. In another key decision, the cabinet… Continue reading Telangana Cabinet approves Rs 60K cr plan for expansion of Hyderabad metro

Mets trade Max Scherzer to Rangers after 3-time Cy Young winner approves deal: reports

The New York Mets traded eight-time All-Star Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers Saturday night in exchange for top prospect Luisangel Acuña after Scherzer agreed to the deal, according to multiple reports. A tentative deal was struck earlier in the day, but it needed Scherzer’s approval because he had a no-trade clause. The Rangers are… Continue reading Mets trade Max Scherzer to Rangers after 3-time Cy Young winner approves deal: reports