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February 14, 2026 2:22 PM

Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects worth Rs 18,509 crore across four states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major multitracking railway projects worth approximately ₹18,509 crore to enhance capacity and improve operational efficiency across key routes. The projects - Kasara-Manmad (third and fourth lines), Delhi-Ambala (third and fourth lines), and Ballari-Hosapete (third and fourth lines) - will add about 389 km to the existing network of Indian Railways. The works are targeted for complet...

February 14, 2026 2:01 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 to boost venture capital ecosystem

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for the country’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem. The new fund aims to accelerate the next phase of India’s startup journey by mobilising long-term domestic capital, strengthening the venture capital landscape and supporting innovation-led entrepreneurship across sectors. Launched under ...

February 14, 2026 3:18 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) aimed at catalysing market-led and reform-driven urban infrastructure development across the country. The Fund, which will be operational from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31 with a possible extension till FY 2033-34, marks a significant shift in India’s urban development strategy - from grant-based financing to a market-linked, outcome-oriented model. Under the sc...

February 14, 2026 1:47 PM

Cabinet approves 11.56-km Noida Metro extension from Sector 142 to Botanical Garden

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension corridor of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation network from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden, covering a length of 11.56 km with eight elevated stations. With the operationalisation of this corridor, Noida and Greater Noida will have a total active metro rail network of 61.62 km, significantly strengthening urban mobility in the region. The new corridor will improve public transport connectivity in key are...

December 12, 2025 5:38 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 11,718 crore budget for Census 2027

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the scheme for conducting the Census of India 2027, allocating ₹11,718.24 crore for the country’s largest administrative and statistical exercise. According to the government, Census 2027 will be the first fully digital Census, featuring mobile-based data collection, real-time monitoring through a centralised portal, and self-enumeration options for the public. The exercise will be conducted in two phases - the Hou...

November 26, 2025 4:41 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a ₹7,280-crore scheme to promote the manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM), a critical component used across electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, aerospace, defence and electronics. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet cleared the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets,” marking the first major government initiative to develop an integrated REPM ecosystem in India. T...

November 12, 2025 10:19 PM

Cabinet approves rationalisation of royalty rates for key minerals critical to green energy transition

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the rationalisation of royalty rates for Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium — minerals that play a vital role in high-tech applications and India’s green energy transition. As per the decision, the royalty rate for Caesium and Rubidium has been fixed at 2 percent of the average sale price (ASP) of the metal contained in the ore produced. For Zirconium, the rate will be 1 percent of ASP, while for Graphit...

October 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Cabinet approves Terms of Reference for 8th Central Pay Commission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission. The 8th Central Pay Commission will be a temporary body comprising one Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and one Member-Secretary. The Commission has been mandated to submit its recommendations within 18 months from the date of its constitution. It may also submit interim reports on specific matters as and when its recommendations are finalised. Whil...

October 7, 2025 3:43 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 24,634 crore multitracking projects across four states to boost rail connectivity

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved four major multitracking projects of the Railways Ministry with a total estimated cost of ₹24,634 crore, covering 18 districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh. The projects will add approximately 894 kilometres to the existing railway network, significantly enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency. The approved projects include the Wardha-Bhusaw...

October 1, 2025 5:42 PM

Cabinet approves hike in MSP for Rabi crops for marketing season 2026-27

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, ensuring remunerative prices for farmers and incentivising crop diversification. The sharpest hike has been announced for safflower, with an increase of ₹600 per quintal, followed by lentil (masur) at ₹300 per quintal. The MSP of rapeseed and mustard has been raised by �...