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Reservation for Marathas, Muslims in Maharashtra Set to Increase Jobs and Education Quota up to 73%

By approving 16% reservation for Marathas and 5% for Muslims in the state, the Maharashtra government took its reservation quota in jobs and education to a staggering 73%, leaving only bits for the open category. The reservations for the two communities were announced by the government on Wednesday.

Jun 26, 2014

Cabinet defers decision on gas price hike by 3 months

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): Petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that the Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs has decided to defer the gas price hike by 3 months. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that the cabinet has decided that there is need for more consultation on gas price hike, said Pradhan.

Jun 25, 2014

Dalit community stages protest demanding Nihal Chand's resignation

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): A huge crowd of Dalits staged a protest in front of Home Minister Rajnath Singh's residence on Wednesday, against Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Nihal Chand, who has been accused in a rape case. BJP on Friday ruled out resignation of Chand after allegations of rape surfaced against him. The Dalit protesters tried to burn the effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but were stopped by the police, who arrested many of them. The protesters shouted slogans against the Modi-led NDA government, blocking the traffic, and demanded immediate resignation of Chand until the trial finishes and also demanded that the trial should be completed within the next three months. Dalit leader, Chatthar Singh said that Modi had promised good days but are keeping a rapist as a minister in his cabinet, who should be removed from his post immediately.

Jun 25, 2014

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Prepared to File Defamation Suit, Asks Congress to Prove Exam Scam Allegations

Madhya Pradesh chief minister on Monday declared that he would file a defamation suit against Congress for accusing him and his wife's involvement in the MPPEB scam.

Jun 24, 2014

Venkaiah Naidu Urges Officials to Utilize Full Capacity of Delhi Airport Metro Rail Line

Pointing out the under utilization of Delhi Airport Metro Rail line, Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday directed the officials concerned to immediately take all required measures to ensure the full capacity utilization of the line.

Jun 23, 2014

Gujarat 'Snoopgate' Probe Likely to be Withdrawn

The UPA government's order to set up an inquiry committee into the snooping case that allegedly involves Narendra Modi and his close aide Amit Shah, is likely to be scrapped.

Jun 23, 2014

Union Budget to be Presented on 10 July

The country will get its annual budget for 2014-15 on 10 July, Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs decided.

Jun 23, 2014

Egyptian President al-Sisi meets U.S. Secretary of State Kerry in Cairo

US to Support Egypt's al-Sisi Government Despite Country's Alleged Human Rights Abuses

The United States has hinted that it will support Egypt's new government and restore its aids irrespective of the alleged human rights violations in the country.

Jun 23, 2014

Bifurcation Left Deep Scars on Telugu People: Governor

Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan on Saturday stated that the unscientific way of bifurcation has left a deep scar on the psyche of Telugu people, and it would take some time to heal the wounds.

Jun 22, 2014

Advani Deserves to be President of India, Says Gadkari

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister for Road Transport and Shipping Nitin Gadkari has stated that BJP patriarch LK Advani deserves to become the President of India, a post that suits his stature.

Jun 22, 2014

Modi Rejigs Cabinet Committees: Reconstitutes Six, Takes Charge of Four

In yet another rejig, the Narendra Modi government on Thursday reconstituted six key cabinet committees, including the committees on Security, Economic Affairs, Political Affairs, Parliament Affairs, Accommodation and Appointments.

Jun 20, 2014

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as 15th Prime Minister of India

Top PMO Official's Appointment Withdrawn, Modi Appoints Officer from UPA Regime as Private Secretary

The central government cannot seem to make up its mind about appointments of officials. On Wednesday, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cancelled the appointment of a senior official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in less than a week after it had cleared his appointment.

Jun 19, 2014

Modi Postpones Japan Visit for Budget Session, May Keep his Date with BRICS Summit

Modi, who was scheduled to visit Japan early in July has now postponed the trip given that the Budget session is set to begin on 7 July.

Jun 19, 2014

Cabinet approved decision of abolishing GoMs: RS Prasad

New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): Minister of Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday highlighted a major decision taken by the Cabinet in its meeting under the Prime Minister. Prasad said that Cabinet has supported the decision of abolition of Group of Ministers and they have ceased to exist. He added that the Prime Minister will intervene when required.

Jun 18, 2014

Tough Competition Likely for Speaker's Post as First Session of AP Assembly to Begin on Thursday

Sivaprasada Rao, a senior TDP leader, appears to be the strongest contender for the post.

Jun 18, 2014

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Search Results for: Cabinet

Reservation for Marathas, Muslims in Maharashtra Set to Increase Jobs and Education Quota up to 73%

Cabinet defers decision on gas price hike by 3 months

Dalit community stages protest demanding Nihal Chand's resignation

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Prepared to File Defamation Suit, Asks Congress to Prove Exam Scam Allegations

Venkaiah Naidu Urges Officials to Utilize Full Capacity of Delhi Airport Metro Rail Line

Gujarat 'Snoopgate' Probe Likely to be Withdrawn

Union Budget to be Presented on 10 July

US to Support Egypt's al-Sisi Government Despite Country's Alleged Human Rights Abuses

Bifurcation Left Deep Scars on Telugu People: Governor

Advani Deserves to be President of India, Says Gadkari

Modi Rejigs Cabinet Committees: Reconstitutes Six, Takes Charge of Four

Top PMO Official's Appointment Withdrawn, Modi Appoints Officer from UPA Regime as Private Secretary

Modi Postpones Japan Visit for Budget Session, May Keep his Date with BRICS Summit

Cabinet approved decision of abolishing GoMs: RS Prasad

Tough Competition Likely for Speaker's Post as First Session of AP Assembly to Begin on Thursday

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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