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
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Pakistan elections likely to be delayed as cabinet endorses census results
Pakistan’s general elections could be delayed, albeit briefly, following the unanimous endorsement of the latest census results by a top constitutional body on Saturday. The Ministry of Planning in a briefing to the meeting of the Council of Common Interest (CCI), chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and attended by Cabinet ministers, provincial… Continue reading Pakistan elections likely to be delayed as cabinet endorses census results
Cabinet approved Rs 1.3 trillion Bharatnet package: Top DoT official
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved Rs. 1.3 trillion ($17 billion) worth of investments to drive the next stage of the government’s ambitious Bharatnet project which aims to provide every Indian village with fixed-line broadband connectivity a top official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Saturday. The Cabinet meeting also saw… Continue reading Cabinet approved Rs 1.3 trillion Bharatnet package: Top DoT official
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
Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21
Amid the Opposition’s demand for imposition of President’s Rule in light of ethnic strife and violence that has ripped Manipur apart for the better part of three months now, the state Cabinet on Friday recommended that Governor Anusuiya Uikey summon a session of the Assembly on August 21. The Northeast state has been… Continue reading Manipur cabinet asks Governor Uikey to summon Assembly on August 21
Cabinet clears Telecommunication Bill, may not be tabled in current session
“Cabinet has cleared Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023 but the government is not in a hurry to table it in the current session,” a source, who did not wish to be identified, said. (Photo: PIB) The Union Cabinet is learnt to have cleared the Indian Telecommunication Bill 2023, but the government may not table it… Continue reading Cabinet clears Telecommunication Bill, may not be tabled in current session
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
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