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The Union Council of Ministers exercises executive authority in the Republic of India. It consists of senior ministers, called 'cabinet ministers', junior ministers, called 'ministers of state' and, rarely, deputy ministers. The council is led by the Prime Minister of India.

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Punjab horror: BJP slams Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi over 6-yr-old's rape-murder case A political war of words broke out over the alleged rape and murder of the 6-year-old child of a migrant labourer in Punjab. The Bharatiya Janata Party cited the reaction of Congress leaders to a.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:54Published 2 days ago

Centre announces Rs 3,737 cr bonus for 30 lakh employees amid festive season The government on Wednesday decided to give Rs 3,737 crore bonus to 30.67 lakh central government employees to encourage spending during the festival season and add to demand in the economy. The.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:50Published 5 days ago

Cabinet approves adoption of J-K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Union Cabinet has approved adaptation of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989. "This move will help establish.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:49Published 5 days ago

Cabinet approves productivity and non-productivity linked bonuses for 2019-20 Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that Union Cabinet approves productivity linked bonus and non-productivity linked bonus for 2019-2020. "More than 30 lakh.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:13Published 5 days ago

'Staying in denial won't help': Kejriwal on Javadekar's Delhi pollution claim Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar flagged off 50 CPCB inspection teams for field visits in Delhi-NCR on Thursday. The CPCB teams will keep a watch on pollution hot spots during the winter.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:12Published 2 weeks ago

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and other politicos pay tribute to Ram Vilas Paswan Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Ram Vilas Paswan at his residence in Delhi. Communist Party of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:10Published 2 weeks ago

Ram Vilas Paswan passes away: President, PM Modi, others pay tribute Tributes pour in for Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan who passed away on Thursday. President Ram Nath Kovind said 'nation lost a visionary leader'. Calling it a 'personal loss' PM Modi said he is.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:41Published 2 weeks ago

Bihar polls twist: LJP won't contest in alliance with BJP-JDU over seat tussle In a twist weeks ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Lok Janshakti Party decided to contest the polls alone, instead of being part of the National Democratic Alliance. The announcement was made.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:01Published 3 weeks ago

Hathras case: ‘Politics tourism’ says BJP, Congress hits back Political war escalates amid outrage over alleged gang-rape in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras. Union Minister Naqvi said those who are guilty will be punished by the state government. The Union Minister.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:54Published on October 1, 2020

Watch: Sukhbir Badal begins ‘Kisan March’ after praying at Golden Temple The Shiromani Akali Dal has launched three ‘kisan marches’ against the farm laws framed by the government. SAD Chief Sukhbir Badal paid obeisance at the Golden Temple before launching one of the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:31Published on October 1, 2020

Agri reform bills: SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia joins nation-wide protest Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), General Secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia participated in the nation-wide 'Bharat Bandh' protest in Amritsar against new farm bills. "If there is any misunderstanding between.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:43Published on September 25, 2020

Watch: Narendra Tomar explains how farmers benefit from new agri bills Amid a massive row over the farm bills that were passed, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the bills will benefit farmers. He said that laws had to be changed to achieve.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 07:17Published on September 24, 2020

CPI (M) workers wear vegetables to protest against farm bills in Tamil Nadu Communist Party of India (Marxist) workers held a unique protest at Thangachimadam Island in Rameshwaram on September 19. Protest was against the passage of agriculture reform bills in the Lok Sabha... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:22Published on September 19, 2020

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Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a government spokesperson said. Briefing the press after a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Athawale sole representative of NDA allies in Modi govt after Paswan's demise Following the death of LJP leader and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, the Union Cabinet is left with no representation from NDA allies, while Ramdas Athawale of Republican Party of India (RPI) is the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies days after heart surgery His son Chirag Paswan tweeted about the Union Minister's demise. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago

Meetings of Union Cabinet, CCEA to take place today The meetings of Union Cabinet and Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will be held on Wednesday through video conferencing, officials said. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Farm Bills: Railways cancels 28 special trains as Punjab farmers begin 3-day 'rail roko' agitation Farmer bodies in Punjab today began their 3-day 'rail roko' agitation to lodge their protest against the three farm bills passed by the Union Cabinet. Due to the stir, the Ferozepur Railway division.. DNA - Published on September 24, 2020
MoS Railways Suresh Angadi dies of Coronavirus at AIIMS Suresh Angadi is the first member of the Union Cabinet to succumb to coronavirus. Member of Lok Sabha from Belagavi constituency in Karnataka. DNA - Published on September 23, 2020

'Saddened' my voice in support of farmers was not heard: Harsimrat Kaur Badal A day after resigning from Union Cabinet in protest against farm bills, senior SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said she feels "saddened" that her voice in support of farmers was not heard and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
Punjab: Farmers' body announces rail roko agitation from Sept 24 against Centre's farm bills A farmers' body on Thursday announced to hold 'rail roko' agitation from September 24 to September 26 to lodge their protest against the three agriculture ordinances passed by the Union Cabinet. DNA - Published on September 18, 2020
President Kovind accepts Harsimrat Badal's resignation from Union council of ministers President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from the Union Council of Ministers last evening. Furthermore, the Prez.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
President Kovind accepts Harsimrat Kaur's resignation; BJP alleges she resigned under pressure President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday accepted the resignation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who resigned from the Union Council of Ministers last evening. DNA - Published on September 18, 2020

SAD ready to make any sacrifice for farmers, will decide on continuing in NDA later: Sukhbir The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will decide on whether to remain in the ruling NDA or not in a meeting of the party later, its chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday after party leader Harsimrat Kaur.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020
'Proud to stand with farmers': Harsimrat Kaur Badal quits Union Cabinet in protest against farm Bills IndiaTimes - Published on September 17, 2020
India has been able to limit Covid-19 deaths to 55 per million population: Dr Harsh Vardhan Owing to the nationwide efforts the Covid-19 related deaths have been limited to 55 per million population, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday.Speaking in the Lok Sabha, the Union.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 14, 2020	DNA Exclusive: Teacher's Day Special - Education Minister tells why they should be hopeful from NEP The much-awaited National Education Policy was recently cleared by the Union Cabinet after long consultations and claiming to have taken inputs from all quarters. Union Education Minister Dr. Ramesh.. DNA - Published on September 4, 2020
BJP chief Nadda hails 'Mission Karmayogi' as far-sighted reform BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday hailed the 'Mission Karmayogi' programme, which was approved at a Union Cabinet meeting, saying it will enhance the capacity of civil servants, with improved.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2020	Union Cabinet approves J&K Official Languages Bill, 2020 IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2020
Union Cabinet meet: Key decisions IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2020	Country lost a distinguished leader, outstanding parliamentarian: Union Cabinet on Pranab Mukherjee IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2020
Kerala govt did not qualify in Thiruvananthapuram airport's bidding process: Hardeep Singh Puri The Kerala government did not qualify in Thiruvananthapuram airport's bidding process that was carried out in a transparent manner, civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 20, 2020	National agency to hold common eligibility test for govt jobs Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to set up a National Recruitment Agency for conducting the proposed Common Eligibility Test for recruitment to all non-gazetted posts in the Central government and.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 19, 2020Also reported by •DNA
Union Cabinet approves proposal to lease out 3 AAI airports through Public-Private Partnership Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal for leasing out three airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) through Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The three airports approved are Jaipur,.. DNA - Published on August 19, 2020	Union cabinet approves introduction of Common Eligibility Test for recruitment to non-gazetted posts in govt jobs The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of 'National Recruitment Agency' to conduct Common Eligibility Test for recruitment to non-gazetted posts in govt jobs, public sector banks . DNA - Published on August 19, 2020
Here's Lord Ram's photo from original copy of Constitution He said, "Original document of the Constitution of India has a beautiful sketch of Lord Ram, Mata Sita and Laxman returning to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan. This is available at the beginning of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 5, 2020	National Education Policy 2020 announced, aims to increase spending to 6% of GDP Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the National Education Policy 2020. The new policy aims to pave way for transformational reforms in school and higher.. DNA - Published on July 29, 2020
Union Cabinet renames Ministry of Human Resource and Development, MHRD, as 'Ministry of Education' A formal announcement in this regard will be made later in the day by the ministry DNA - Published on July 29, 2020	Amit Shah congratulates PM Modi for Union Cabinet's 'landmark decisions' Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Union Cabinet's several "landmark decisions" which he said were "yet another manifestation" of the Central.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2020
IN-SPACe to be ISRO's extended arm to encourage private participation in space sector To enable the opening up of space sector for private players and synergize the efforts, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization.. DNA - Published on June 24, 2020	Union Cabinet approves setting up of In-Space, a new space board IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2020
PM Narendra Modi chairs Union Cabinet meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of Union Cabinet at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. IndiaTimes - Published on June 3, 2020	Cabinet decisions will bring positive changes in lives of farmers, labourers, workers: PM The decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Monday will bring about positive changes in the lives of farmers, labourers and workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as his government enters.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 1, 2020
Govt finalising draft bill to set up all-India judicial service Before the draft is taken to the Union Cabinet, the broad features of the proposed all-India service will be shared with the higher judiciary to seek its views, sources in the government said. IndiaTimes - Published on May 26, 2020	Cabinet decisions will help several citizens: PM Modi The decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday were focused on welfare of migrant workers, senior citizens, easier availability of credit and harnessing opportunities in the fisheries sector,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2020
Govt extends 'Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana' by 3 years till March 2023 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday extended the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), a social security scheme for senior citizens, for three years till March, 2023. PMVVY scheme, implemented through.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 20, 2020	68th anniversary of first sitting of Parliament: Vice President, Lok Sabha Speaker, Union ministers visit Central Hall, Parliament Chambers On the occasion of the 68th year of the first sittings of Parliament of India, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Union Ministers visited the historic Central Hall.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Ordinance to punish those attacking healthcare workers gets President's nod Earlier on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet held a meeting and approved promulgation of an ordinance to amend the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. DNA - Published on April 23, 2020	'Will ensure their safety': PM on ordinance to prevent violence against health workers Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the ordinance on healthcare personnel passed by the Union Cabinet will "ensure safety of our professionals" and that there can be "no compromise" on.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2020
Covid-19: Cabinet nod to ordinance to protect healthcare personnel from attacks Against the backdrop of attacks on healthcare personnel fighting coronavirus, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence against them as cognizable and non-bailable.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 22, 2020	Union Cabinet meeting to be held today The Prime Minister, in his address to the nation, announced on Tuesday that the country will remain under lockdown till May 3 to contain COVID-19 cases. IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2020
Union Ministers, senior government officials resume their duties in respective offices amid COVID-19 lockdown Following necessary safety protocols, all the ministers and their officials who resumed their duties today were screened with temperature guns before being allowed entry into their respective offices. DNA - Published on April 13, 2020	Coronavirus Outbreak: Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi with five suggestions to deal with fund crunch The Congress president also conveyed her support for the decision taken by the Union Cabinet to reduce salaries for Members of Parliament by 30%. DNA - Published on April 7, 2020
COVID-19: Rajnath Singh chairs meeting of Group of Ministers Home Minister Amit Shah, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development Smriti Z Irani, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2020	30% pay cut for MPs; MPLADS suspended The Union Cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to cut salaries of the Prime Minister, all ministers and sitting MPs by 30% for one year in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis and decided to suspend the.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2020
President, PM, MPs to take a pay cut to fund govt's efforts to fight Covid-19 The Union Cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to reduce the salaries, allowances and pensions of Members of Parliament by 30% for one year and the amount will be utilised in the fight against.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2020	'Social distancing' at Union Cabinet meeting The large oval table was gone and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues sat in chairs kept at a distance from each other as they practised "social distancing" to combat.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2020
Coronavirus: Union Cabinet meeting underway, social distancing seen The Cabinet ministers were seen seated maintaining a distance from each other in the Cabinet meeting which is underway at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital. IndiaTimes - Published on March 25, 2020	Union Cabinet approves Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill IndiaTimes - Published on February 21, 2020
Govt to give Election Commission legal power to link Aadhaar and voter ID The law ministry is working on a note to be put up before the Union Cabinet for the decision which, apart from sanitising the electoral roll, will save migrants from what amounts to.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 18, 2020	Incorrect to link Ram temple trust decision to Delhi polls: Prakash Javadekar Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said it would be incorrect to link the decision of the Union Cabinet to form an independent trust to oversee the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 5, 2020
'People will decide if they want 'Jinnah wali Azaadi' or 'Bharat Maata Ki Jai'': Prakash Javadekar hits out at AAP over Shaheen Bagh protests "People need to decide what they want," the Union Minister stressed DNA - Published on January 24, 2020	Army chief General Bipin Rawat named as India's first CDS The Union Cabinet last week approved setting up of Department of Military Affairs within the Ministry of Defence to be headed by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) having the rank of a 4-Star General. DNA - Published on December 30, 2019

Union Council of Ministers

Executive authority in India

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