Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Paper Leak Bill on July 24; Up to 10 Years in Jail, ₹10 Crore Fine
The Union Cabinet has approved a tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill proposing up to 10 years' imprisonment, a ₹10 crore fine, and fast-track courts to crack down on exam paper leaks and organized cheating in public examinations across India.
Union Cabinet approves ‘one nation, one election’ proposal
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has officially approved the recommendations of a High Level Committee on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative, which seeks to implement simultaneous elections across India. During a media briefing in New…
Government Greenlights Eight Major Railway Projects of Rs 24,657 Crore
JNS : In a landmark decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight significant railway projects with a combined investment of approximately Rs 24,657 crore. Railways Minister Ashwini…
Jharkhand Cabinet Approves 30 Key Proposals
Ranchi: In a significant cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday, the Jharkhand government approved 30 major proposals aimed at enhancing various sectors. Key decisions include: Appointment Rules: The cabinet approved new…
WHO approves world’s 2nd malaria vaccine; cheaper & easier to produce
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has given its endorsement to a cost-effective and highly efficient malaria vaccine developed through collaboration between the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) and the University of Oxford in the…
Govt. approves welfare measures for LIC agents, employees
# Significant Enhancements to Gratuity, Renewal Commission, Term Insurance, and Family Pension JNS: In a landmark decision, the Union Finance Ministry has given the green light to several welfare measures designed to benefit Life Insurance Corporation…
Cabinet approves Indian Space Policy 2023
# Agrees to open sector to private players JNS: Aiming to enhance the role of the Department of Space, boost activities of ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) missions, and give more significant participation of research, academia, start-ups and…
DCGI approves radiological and nuclear emergency drugs developed by DRDO
JNS: Drugs Controller General of India has issued permits to Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd in Himachal Pradesh and Skanttr Lifescience in Gujarat to produce and sell Prussian blue insoluble formulations. The WHO lists it as a radiological and nuclear…
Govt approves procurement of 70 HTT- 40 Basic Trainer Aircraft for IAF
JNS: Purchase of 70 HTT-40 Basic Training Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force at a cost of more than 6,000 828 crore rupees has been authorised by the government. The delivery of the aircraft will take place over a…
Govt. approves revision of One Rank One Pension scheme
JNS: Union Cabinet approved the revision of the pension of Defence Forces Personnel and family pensioners under One Rank One Pension. Addressing the media, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur said that after the revision, the…