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April 8, 2026 4:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 13,037 crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project to boost urban connectivity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming urban mobility in Rajasthan’s capital. The project entails the development of a 41-kilometre-long North–South metro corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations, at an estimated cost of ₹13,037.66 crore. Expanding Jaipur’s Metro Network The new corridor will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation ...

March 18, 2026 4:51 PM

Cabinet clears Rs 6,969-crore 4-lane highway project in Uttar Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled National Highway-927 from Barabanki to Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of ₹6,969.04 crore. The 101.5-km project, to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), is part of the Lucknow-Rupaidiha corridor and aims to significantly enhance regional connectivity and economic activity. Improved connectivity and safety The project will add...

March 18, 2026 4:49 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. The scheme is aimed at boosting manufacturing, attracting investments and generating large-scale employment, forming a key pillar of India’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and Atmanirbhar Bharat. World-class industrial infrastructure BHAVYA will focus on developing modern, ready...

March 10, 2026 9:38 PM

Cabinet approves changes in FDI rules for investments from countries sharing land border with India

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved amendments to India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries that share a land border with India, aiming to streamline approvals and encourage investments in key manufacturing sectors. The changes introduce clearer rules on beneficial ownership and faster approval timelines for investments in critical sectors such as electronic components, capital goods and solar manufacturing....

March 10, 2026 6:43 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 3,630 crore revised cost for connectivity corridor to Jewar International Airport

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the revised capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the construction of a Greenfield connectivity corridor linking the Noida International Airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The 31.42 km-long project, to be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM), will connect the airport with the Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna spur of the expressway. The project will be implemented across ...

March 10, 2026 6:34 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 3,839 crore four-lane highway project in Madhya Pradesh to link with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the construction of a four-lane highway corridor between Badnawar, Petlawad, Thandla and Timarwani in Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹3,839.42 crore. The project involves the development of an 80.45 km stretch of National Highway 752D, which will connect Ujjain to the Timarwani interchange of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The highway will be developed under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)....

March 10, 2026 5:15 PM

Cabinet approves international status for Madurai Airport

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu as an international airport. Madurai Airport, one of the oldest airports in the state, serves as a key gateway to southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The government said granting international status to the airport would strengthen regional connectivity while supporting tourism, pilgrimage travel and trade. Madurai, widely known as the Temple City, is home to the ...

February 24, 2026 3:42 PM

Union Cabinet approves proposal to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to alter the name of the State of Kerala to “Keralam,” setting in motion the constitutional process required for the change. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the Cabinet’s approval, the President of India will refer the proposed legislation - the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 - to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for its views, as mandated under Article 3 of the Constitution. Un...

February 24, 2026 3:18 PM

‘Every decision to be guided by a spirit of service’: Union Cabinet pledges at first meeting at Seva Teerth

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday held its first meeting at the newly inaugurated Prime Minister’s Office complex, 'Seva Teerth', under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the occasion as a symbolic milestone in India’s development journey. The meeting was presented as a reflection of what the government termed the “reconstruction of New India.” 'Seva Teerth', built at the site of temporary British-era barracks, has been positioned as a symbol of transformation - rep...

February 14, 2026 3:08 PM

Cabinet approves transition of North, South Blocks into ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to convert the historic North and South Blocks into part of the proposed “Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum”, marking a major shift in the administrative and symbolic landscape of the national capital. The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Prime Minister’s Office - now named ‘Seva Teerth’ - to the nation on February 13, 2026. With the transition, Cabinet meetings will no longer be held in South Bl...