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The state cabinet also approved eight new Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) under Karnataka Startup Policy 2022-27 with a total allocation of Rs 80 crore.

Beyond Bengaluru: Karnataka cabinet approves tech park in Mangaluru on PPP model

Karnataka Cabinet on October 9 approved the development of 3.285 acres on Blueberry Hills Road, Derebail, Mangaluru, for a commercial office tech park under the PPP model.

 Karnataka: Women employees to get one paid day off every month as state cabinet approves Menstrual Leave Policy

The earlier proposal offered six days of paid menstrual leave annually, but the labour department later decided to increase it to one day per month.

French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigns amid political turmoil

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, hours after forming a new cabinet, citing political pressures. The move deepens France’s ongoing crisis amid a fragmented parliament and partisan disputes.

Cabinet approves Rs 2,277-crore CSIR scheme for capacity building

The scheme, implemented by CSIR, will cover all research and development institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and universities across the country

Govt’s draft online gaming bill seeks regulator to promote e-sports, online social games: Sources

The draft bill "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025' is aimed at promoting competitive gaming as a legitimate sport

Karnataka cabinet gives in-principle nod to set up nuclear power plant

Karnataka cabinet also approved the formation of five new corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

Cabinet relaxes investment norms for NLC India Ltd in a push for renewable energy

The exemptions aim to support NLCIL’s target of developing 10.11 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and taking it to 32 GW by 2047

Union Cabinet approves revamped coal allocation policy as India plans to expand its thermal power capacity

The revised policy will offer an opportunity to a number of private companies who have won commercial and captive coal mines in the government's auctions to set up thermal power plants in the future.

Karnataka cabinet clears gig workers welfare bill, proposes 1-5% welfare fee on Amazon, Uber, other platforms

Karnataka Platform based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill proposes 1–2% cess on aggregator platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Ola and Uber to fund welfare initiatives for gig workers

Centre to build four-lane, 120 km greenfield and brownfield corridor in Bihar for over Rs 3,700 crore

Government said that the 120 km-long 'Patna - Arrah - Sasaram' corridor will improve the connectivity between Lucknow, Patna, Ranchi and Varanasi after completion.

Centre raises Dearness Allowance by 2% for government employees, pensioners

Increase to benefit over 1.15 crore individuals; effective from January 1, 2025

Karnataka removes cap on green power tariff reimbursement to attract data centres

Cabinet also approves revised placement criteria and funding model under 'Nipuna Karnataka' to enhance youth employability

Centre to finalise 8th Pay Commission terms; cabinet approval likely soon

The finance ministry is waiting for final inputs from key departments before sending the terms of reference for cabinet approval, paving the way for the commission’s formation.

To decongest Bengaluru, Karnataka cabinet approves Integrated Satellite Township between Bidadi and Harohalli

The state government plans five satellite townships—Devanahalli, Nelamangala, Hoskote, Bidadi, and Doddaballapur—with multi-modal connectivity.

FCI’s Rs 10,700 crore equity boost to aid inflation control, cut food subsidy bill, say experts

India’s food management body, FCI’s dependence on short-term loans and interest costs would reduce with this capital infusion.

Cabinet approves Rs 1,000-crore VC fund for space startups

Private investors may also be allowed to co-invest. The fund is expected to support around 40 startups in total

India pushing for more robust rules of origin norms as it prepares SOP for FTAs

In May, Moneycontrol reported that India was also planning to upskill negotiators and add to the workforce as it decides on SOP norms. The new standard operating procedure for negotiations of FTAs is also expected to include new and emerging issues like gender and environment

Unified Securities Markets Code to decriminalise 7 provisions in Sebi, SCRA, Depositories Acts

The SMC will also seek to streamline the legal framework by reducing the number of sections across the four Acts, simplifying compliance for businesses and financial institutions

Union Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees in Diwali bonanza

The hike will be effective from July 1, which means that employees as well as pensioners will also receive arrears for the months of July, August and September.

Centre may announce 3% DA hike ahead of Diwali, 1 crore employees, pensioners to benefit

The hike will likely be effective from July 1, which means that employees and pensioners will receive arrears for the months of July, August and September

Cabinet approves Rs 4,406-crore for roads in border areas of Rajasthan, Punjab

The nod to 2,280 km of roads in the two states reflects a change in policy, viewing border villages as essential to national integration and development, Ashwini Vaishnaw has said

Cabinet gives consent for India to join International Energy Efficiency Hub

The decision would help India gain access to an exclusive 16 nation group sharing strategic energy practices and innovative solutions, the government said.

Cabinet approves bio-manufacturing, biofoundry scheme with outlay of Rs 9,197 cr

The proposed outlay of Rs 9,197 crore will be implemented during the 15th Finance Commission period from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

Another moonshot: Cabinet approves Chandrayaan-4, Venus mission and a space station

India’s space vision has been extended with the approval for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), which will serve as the country’s first space station by 2035.