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Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian do not figure among the 11 Rajya Sabha candidates named by BJP for the June 18 polls, a development that adds to the buzz about a reshuffle in the council of ministers. Kurian, the only Christian minister in the PM Modi-led govt, and Bittu are outgoing MPs from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan respectively and did not find a place in the list from their state. The buzz over the reshuffle has now further grown as two other junior ministers,...
After PM Modi’s nudge, mantris carpool to reach cabinet meet at Seva Teerth
Several Union ministers on Wednesday carpooled to attend the cabinet meeting held at Seva Teerth as they chose to forgo separate vehicles and convoy to reach the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). This came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked why ministers can’t opt for carpooling while going for common meetings while stressing the need to reduce their vehicle fleet, which TOI had reported on Thursday. Among those who shared rides to reach the PMO were Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda...
Ahmedabad Metro expansion: Cabinet approves Rs 2,169-crore airport corridor
The Union cabinet on Tuesday approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project, a 6.032-km corridor connecting Koteshwar Road to Ahmedabad Airport. The project, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be built at a total cost of Rs 2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction (IDC). The new corridor will have five stations, including four elevated stations and one underground station.
Cabinet backs ordinance to ease tax rules for foreign investors in some securities
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday recommended an ordinance to ease tax rules for foreign investors in some categories of securities. The details of the proposal moved by the finance ministry were not immediately available. However, it is being seen as an effort to help strengthen the rupee, which has weakened 6% against the US dollar as foreign portfolio investors have pulled out a record Rs 2.6 lakh crore from equities since Jan.
Cabinet reshuffle soon? BJP's organisational rejig, Rajya Sabha nominations hint at changes
Speculation is rife over a possible reshuffle in Union Cabinet after a rejig in BJP's state units and Rajya Sabha ticket allotments. With the completion of 12 years of the BJP-led NDA government and the second year of its third term, Prime Minister Modi may effect a reshuffle in his ministry sometime soon, news agency PTI reported, citing sources. As a new team under party president Nitin Nabin is set to be announced within this month, some leaders holding positions in the government may...
Govt exempts capital gains tax on FIIs' govt bond investments
With an aim to attract foreign capital, the government on Friday promulgated an ordinance to exempt capital gains tax on investments made by Foreign Institutional Investors in government securities, according to a PTI report. The move is aimed at making Indian debt markets more attractive to overseas investors while helping shield the economy from the effects of the continuing Iran conflict. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an ordinance on Wednesday to...
US-Iran war: Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilization Fund approved for OMCs
Amid the prolonged Middle East conflict, the government has approved an Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund to safeguard problems being faced by airlines, oil marketing companies and fliers. This will be a self sustaining revolving fund. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the fund of Rs 10,000 crore support package to protect airlines from the sharp surge in aviation fuel prices triggered by the ongoing turmoil in West Asia.
NEET UG 2026 re-test: Pradhan reviews NTA readiness, tightens security and coordination
NEET UG 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG 2026 re-test preparations at NTA headquarters in Delhi ahead of June 21. As per ANI, he stressed strict confidentiality across all stages, from question paper setting to distribution. He highlighted coordination with departments, states and central agencies, including a Cabinet Secretary-led meeting and a planned review by the Union Home Secretary.
BJP counters Rahul's 'economic tsunami' warning amid Iran war: 'Stop selling panic'
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday put up a strong counter against Rahul Gandhi's warning of an "economic tsunami" for India, dismissing it as "classic fear-mongering." The Lok Sabha leader of opposition had raised concerns over the escalating situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on India. Responding sharply, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya rejected Rahul's claims and argued that India is well-positioned to withstand any economic fallout from the Iran war.
Tax cuts, easier bond rules on the cards: How India plans to attract more foreign investment
In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors' holdings in government securities. The move will be part of efforts to attract greater overseas investment. The government is looking to cushion the economy from the impact of the ongoing Iran conflict.