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The Union government said the scheme will help boost the availability of doctors in the country

Cabinet okays Rs 1,866-cr productivity-linked bonus as early Diwali gift for railway employees

The development comes just a few days ahead of Diwali and elections in Bihar likely to take place in November

Extremely glad that classical status given to several languages, says PM Modi

The government said classical languages serve as a custodian of Bharat's profound and ancient cultural heritage, embodying the essence of each community's historical and cultural milestone.

Key Cabinet decisions: 12 new smart cities, 3 railway infra projects, expansion of Agri Infra Fund

These cities will be set up at an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. The projects will span across 10 states and have been strategically planned across six major corridors, Vaishnaw said at the Cabinet briefing.

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Cabinet approves 8 new railway projects worth Rs 24,600 crore, says Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Out of these 8 projects, three will be developed in Odisha's southern and western parts, the minister said.

Union Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif crops including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton

Vaishnaw said that the Cabinet's decision regarding MSP for Kharif season crops will result in farmers receiving approximately Rs 2 lakh crore. This figure, he said, is an increase of Rs 35,000 crore compared to the previous season.

Cabinet approves Rs 24,420-crore subsidy for P&K fertilisers for 2024 Kharif season

Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2024-25 (April 1 to September 30) on P&K fertilisers

Cabinet approves creation of three posts for 16th Finance Commission

The newly created posts are required to assist the Commission in carrying out its functions

Cabinet approves seven railway projects worth Rs 20,000 crore

As many as 16 stations in Haryana to be modernised at a cost of Rs 608 crore

Cabinet approves CITIIS 2.0

Version 2 will have an enhanced outlay and run for four years till 2027

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Cabinet decisions | Govt vows to strengthen Doordarshan, approves Himachal hydroelectric project. Check details

The Cabinet approves a Rs 2,614 crore investment for the Sunni Dam Hydro Electric project in Himachal Pradesh

Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission with initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore

Of the Rs 19,744 crore outlay for the mission, the government has earmarked Rs 17,490 crore (88.6 percent) solely for incentives on the production of green hydrogen and manufacturing of electrolysers

CCEA approves states to buy chana at discounted rates for welfare schemes

Under the scheme, states can lift 15 lakh tonnes of chana at the discount of Rs 8 per kg over issue price of the sourcing state on first come first serve basis

Indian cabinet approves new railway line in Rajasthan, Gujarat

While Abu Road is a tourism destination in Rajasthan, Ambaji and Taranga Hill, in Gujarat, are places of religious interest.

Cabinet approves free booster COVID-19 vaccine dose for adults

Free booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be available at public healthcare facilities for 75 days starting July 15.

IAF to install modern search and rescue equipment in planes, helicopters

The Israeli tech search search-and-rescue systems will be brought in following the AN-32 crash on June 3rd, in Arunachal Pradesh.