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The Union Cabinet has approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced funding for national sports federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore over five years to strengthen grassroots sports, athlete development and India's international sporting ambitions

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment and a ₹10 crore fine for organised rackets. The legislation also mandates time-bound investigations and fast-track trials to curb examination malpractices

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming legislation. The move follows nationwide protests demanding accountability for exam irregularities, education reforms, and justice for families affected by the NEET-UG paper leak

The Union Cabinet has cleared the ₹1,27,500 crore "Semicon 2.0" scheme to expand India's semiconductor design, machinery, and packaging ecosystems. The five-year initiative targets advanced R&D, commercial fabs, and high-value materials manufacturing

The government said ECLGS 5.0 has issued over 4.11 lakh guarantees worth ₹1.55 lakh crore since its launch, with MSMEs receiving 98 per cent of guarantees by number. The scheme aims to boost liquidity for businesses affected by West Asia-related disruptions

The Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Finance Committee has cleared an outlay of Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, a major expansion from ISM 1.0’s Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal aims to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and meet up to 75 pc of domestic chip demand by 2030.

Union Cabinet of India approved the ₹12,980 crore “Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool” to provide domestic marine insurance cover for Indian trade. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign insurers, strengthen sovereignty, and ensure continuity amid global geopolitical risks

The Union Cabinet has approved draft bills to implement the Women's Reservation Act before the 2029 parliamentary elections. The proposals include raising Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816, with 273 reserved for women, and extending the law to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry.

The Union Cabinet’s approval to rename Kerala as Keralam reflects the State’s linguistic and historical identity. Rooted in Dravidian tradition and ancient records, the move aligns the official name with local usage and long-standing constitutional demands

The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government’s proposal to rename the State as Keralam. The decision, taken ahead of Assembly elections, will now move through constitutional procedures under Article 3 before the Bill is introduced in Parliament

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission, chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. The panel’s recommendations are likely to benefit over 1.19 crore central employees and pensioners from January 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas across 17 states and UTs, benefiting over 86,000 students. These KVs, costing Rs 5,862 crore, include Balvatikas and will create over 4,600 jobs, focusing on underserved and strategic regions

The Union Cabinet approved India’s bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing Ahmedabad as host city, highlighting its world-class infrastructure, with expectations of boosting jobs, tourism, and opportunities across sectors

The move will help mobilise ₹20,000 crore in additional lending, benefiting over 8.25 lakh cooperatives and 29 crore members

The Union Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy 2025, aimed at transforming India into a global sports powerhouse through grassroots reform, private investment, inclusivity, infrastructure development, and Olympic-level ambition

Modi will also chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS), which will take stock of the evolving situation

The ammonia-urea complex will come up on the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited at Namrup

The new Bill seeks to make direct tax law simple to understand and not to impose any new tax burden. It will not have provisos and explanations or long sentences

The Centre has stressed that the concept of 'One Nation, One Election'envisions to synchronise the electoral cycles of the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies, allowing voters to cast their ballots for both polls simultaneously.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of the 256 km Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga and Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur rail sections in Bihar, along with the construction of a new 57 km line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati.