Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has officially assumed charge of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The appointment comes after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolios of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, in addition to the Education Ministry. Speaking after taking charge, he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for placing his trust in him and pledged to discharge his new responsibilities with dedication, humility and honesty.

Pralhad Joshi takes charge of Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns | NEET Protest 

The draft bill will increase punishments and ensure swifter trials, as the government steps up efforts to restore confidence in the examination system after several paper leak cases. According to sources, the draft bill has provisions for 10 years‘ imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 crore.

Union Cabinet approves draft bill for stricter punishments, faster trials for paper leaks

The Union Cabinet recorded its appreciation for the statements of solidarity and support from several governments around the world and appreciated the timely and coordinated response of the authorities, security agencies, and citizens who acted with courage and compassion.

Union Cabinet condemns Delhi terror attack, reiterates policy of zero tolerance against terrorism

The Indian Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the proposal for 'One Nation One Election'. The bill is likely to be introduced in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Watch in for more details!

Indian Cabinet approves proposal for 'One Nation, One Election' bill

India: One Nation One Election Cleared by Union Cabinet

India: Union Cabinet Approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ Plan

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, approved a major project to build 12 new industrial smart cities across 10 states, with a budget of Rs 28,602 crore to boost domestic manufacturing in India to revolutionise the industrial landscape, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

12 new industrial smart cities to be built in India, will create a million jobs: Union minister

In her first interview after taking charge as minister of state in the ministry of external affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi has highlighted India's policy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam calling for more cooperation amid the Covid pandemic and also hit out at China without taking names.

Some have expertise in making virus, some in making vaccines: MOS MEA Meenakshi Lekhi

After the Union Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday by the Modi government, several new faces were inducted to head various ministries. Also Read: PM Modi reshuffles cabinet; Jyotiraditya Scindia among others take oath Anurag Singh Thakur, Kiren Rijiju, Parshottam Rupala, Raj Kumar Singh, Hardeep Puri, Mansukh Mandaviya, G Kishan Reddy were elevated as cabinet ministers during the reshuffle.

Modi government cabinet reshuffle: Ministers and their portfolios

India's external affairs ministry has seen a major expansion in the cabinet reshuffle which took place on Wednesday. The ministry led by cabinet minister Dr. S Jaishankar now has three ministers of state.

India's foreign ministry sees major expansion in cabinet reshuffle

PM Modi on Wednesday reshuffled the Union Cabinet as high profile ministers handed over their resignation ahead of the oath-taking ceremony. It is the first cabinet expansion of PM Modi's second term in office.

PM Modi reshuffles cabinet; Jyotiraditya Scindia among others take oath

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved National Education Policy 2020 bringing major reforms in higher education. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said a 21st century National Education Policy (NEP) has been approved by the cabinet today.

Union Cabinet approves National Education Policy 2020

The Union Cabinet on December 24 approved over Rs 3,941.35 crore for updating the National Population Register. The updating exercise is to commence from April till September next year. The NPR is a list of "usual residents" of the country. A "usual resident" is defined as a person who has resided in a local area for the past six months or more or a person who intends to reside in that area for the next six months or more. #NPR #UnionCabinet #BJP

Fineprint: Cabinet nod to exercise NPR, To commence from Apr-Sep 2020

The Central government on Tuesday approved to allocate funds for updating the National Population Register in the cabinet meeting. The Union Cabinet approved an amount of Rs 3941.

Union Cabinet approves funds for updating National Population Register: Officials

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved an agreement signed between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of combating transnational organised crime and international terrorism.

Union Cabinet approves India-Uzbekistan agreement to combat terrorism

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which will now be tabled in Parliament next week. The bill seeks to provide Indian nationality to Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains and Buddhists fleeing persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, said sources.

Union Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment Bill 2019

Union Cabinet of India clears the citizenship amendment bill in the parliament. Citizenship for persecuted minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan even if they don't possess proper document.

India: Union Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment Bill

Union Cabinet of India clears the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the parliament. Citizenship Amendment Bill grants citizenship for persecuted minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan even if they don't possess proper document.

India: Union Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment Bill :WION dispatch

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Myanmar on enhancing bilateral cooperation between each other for prevention of trafficking in persons.

Union Cabinet approves India-Myanmar agreement to prevent human trafficking

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Finland for strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector. The MoU seeks to establish the basis for a cooperative relationship to encourage and promote successful bilateral cooperation in the field of tourism, sharing data, knowledge, expertise in the field of tourism.

Union Cabinet approves MoU with Finland in tourism

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal to introduce the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Bill, 2019 during the Winter Session of Parliament which would benefit about 40 lakh people.

Union Cabinet approves bill for ownership rights in 1,731 unauthorised colonies of Delhi

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval for the proposal of mitigating financial stress being faced by the telecom services sector in the country.

COAI welcomes Union Cabinet's move to ease stress on telecom services sector

Seeking to give more teeth to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the government plans to amend two laws to allow it to probe terrorist acts against Indians and Indian interests abroad.

Cabinet to consider bill to give more teeth to NIA

Home Minister Amit Shah and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have been inducted into the Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has reconstituted it after his massive victory in the recent elections.

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar enter Cabinet Committee on Security

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