UP CABINET EXPANSION
Long road trip? India may free up 700 hectares of surplus land for resting facilities
The road transport ministry plans to de-notify around 700 hectares of surplus land for wayside amenities and resting facilities for drivers. The proposal aims to allow landowners to reclaim their property and utilize excess land from completed highway projects efficiently. The ministry is finalizing the policy, aligning with PM Narendra Modi's mobility expo promise.
Jharkhand govt set for cabinet expansion; Kalpana Soren likely to be one of the inductees
Five months ahead of the assembly polls in Jharkhand, the Champai Soren-led coalition government is considering a Cabinet expansion in July. This move aims to fill two vacancies and possibly include Kalpana Soren, wife of jailed former CM Hemant Soren, who won the Gandey assembly by-election in May. While sources suggest Kalpana could be a key face for the upcoming polls, there is speculation about her reluctance to join the Cabinet for less than six months.
Narela to benefit from new metro extension linking Delhi, UP, Haryana
The Union Finance Ministry has approved the 26-km Rithala-Narela-Kundli Delhi Metro corridor, awaiting final Cabinet approval. This Rs 6,231 crore project will enhance connectivity among Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana, transforming the Narela sub-city. Funding is shared between the central and state governments, with significant contributions from the DDA and loans. The corridor, with 21 stations, will be a boon for Narela and Rohini sub-cities, improving access to key institutions and promoting regional development. Completion is expected in four years, with daily ridership projected to grow significantly by 2055.
Polls over, govt draws final sketch of 100-day action plan
Proposals that are likely to figure in the immediate agenda include widening support for electric mobility, facilitation measures for startups, steps to broaden power transmission and distribution capacity, finalisation of hydropower policy, addressing digital privacy concerns and execution of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which is replacing the Indian Penal Code.
ET Graphics: What do the Ministers have in hand as they form new Cabinet under PM Modi
By retaining key members from his previous council of ministers, the PM has signaled continuity at the top while also introducing fresh faces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken on additional responsibilities, including the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Department of Atomic Energy, and the Department of Space.
Nirmala Sitharaman: Feisty defender of Modi govt to filling big shoes
As a staunch defender of the Modi government's economic policies and executor, Nirmala Sitharaman created a record when she was appointed as the first female Raksha Mantri, or Defence Minister, in 2017. Prior to that, she was industry and commerce minister.
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Amazon in talks with Italy to invest billions in cloud plan
Amazon's AWS in talks with Italy to invest billions in expanding data centre business, boosting cloud offer in Europe.
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UP CM allocates portfolios to 4 newly inducted ministers
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath allocates portfolios to four newly inducted ministers, including SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar and RLD's Anil Kumar. BJP leaders Dara Singh Chauhan and Sunil Kumar Sharma also get portfolios. Details shared by Shishir. Rajbhar represents Zahoorabad, Kumar represents Purkazi, Sharma represents Sahibabad, and Chauhan is a member of the UP Legislative Council.
Japan Q4 GDP revised up to slight expansion, economy avoids recession
Revised government GDP data showed Japan's economy avoided a technical recession. The upward revision highlighted concerns about sluggish economic recovery and domestic demand.
Cabinet gives nod to North East industrial package
The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,037-crore Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization (UNNATI) scheme for northeast states, aiming to generate employment and socio-economic development. The scheme provides incentives for investors to set up new units or expand existing ones.
Free trade pact with EFTA likely to be signed on March 10
The agreement has several chapters, including trade in goods, rules of origin, intellectual property rights, trade in services, investment promotion and cooperation, trade and sustainable development, and trade facilitation. New Delhi has sought $100 billion of committed investments from the grouping and is considering giving quota-based duty concessions on gold imports from Switzerland.
Yogi Adityanath government inducts four new ministers
The four legislators who took oath at the Raj Bhawan include OP Rajbhar, SBSP chief and MLA from Zahoorabad in Ghazipur; Dara Singh Chauhan, an SP turncoat who was made an MLC; Anil Kumar, RLD MLA from Purqazi in Muzaffarnagar; and Sunil Sharma, BJP MLA from Sahibabad in Ghaziabad.
UP cabinet expansion: BJP's Sunil Kumar Sharma, Dara Singh Chauhan; RLD's Anil Kumar; SBSP chief OP Rajbhar take oath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expanded his cabinet, adding two BJP members, one from the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), and another from the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP). Notable additions include Dara Singh Chauhan and Sunil Kumar Sharma from the BJP, Anil Kumar from RLD, and OP Rajbhar from SBSP.
UP cabinet expansion likely today; 2 new BJP ministers, 1 from RLD, SBSP each: CMO sources
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is likely to expand his cabinet on Tuesday with the induction of two new faces from the BJP, one from RLD and another from Om Prakash Rajbhar's party SBSP, sources in the Chief Minister's Office said. This will be the first cabinet expansion in Adityanath's second term as chief minister.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infrastructure projects at Indian Navy's Karwar Base
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate infrastructure projects at the Indian Navy's Karwar base under Project 'Seabird.' These projects, including piers and residential towers, aim to strengthen India's maritime security interests. The expansion of the naval base, approved for berthing 32 ships and submarines, includes an iconic dry berth and townships. The projects, executed with industry collaboration, are expected to boost the local economy and provide government employment opportunities.
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Cabinet meet: Nod given for upgrading Khowai-Harina road, new bridge over Ganga in Bihar, ups MSP for copra
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi's leadership, approved various decisions, including a Copra MSP increase and the construction of a new Ganga bridge in Bihar. The bridge, linking Digha and Sonepur, will connect north and south Bihar, facilitating inland water transport. The Copra MSP for 2024 sees a hike of Rs 250-300 per quintal. The Cabinet also sanctioned the widening of the Khowai-Harina road in Tripura
First Cabinet expansion in Rajasthan expected in couple of days: BJP sources
Rajasthan's upcoming Cabinet expansion anticipates 15 new ministers, balancing experience and youth. Chief Minister Sharma's discussions in Delhi hinted at the move. The expansion aims for diversity, representing various regions and castes while focusing on individuals aged 40 to 55. The BJP government's priorities include Mahila police stations, anti-romeo squads, heritage centers, free education for girls, and tourism investment. Directives to delay tenders hint at imminent changes. The SIT formation aligns with the chief minister's initiatives.
BJP ally Ajit Pawar complains of 'fund discrimination, cab expansion delay'
Pawar, along with state party chief Sunil Tatkare and senior leader Praful Patel, met Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday in New Delhi where these issues were raised, according to NCP leaders. ET has learnt that Pawar pointed out that MLAs belonging to the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and even BJP got more funds while NCP MLAs received comparatively less.
Madhya Pradesh CM expands cabinet, inducts three new members just months ahead of assembly polls
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expanded his cabinet by inducting three BJP MLAs as ministers ahead of the state assembly polls. The new ministers include former minister Rajendra Shukla, Gaurishankar Bisen, and Rahul Lodhi.
Cabinet expansion on the cards in poll-bound MP; 3 to 4 new members likely to get in
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is set to expand his cabinet ahead of assembly polls. Three to four new members are expected to be inducted, including ex-ministers Rajendra Shukla and Gaurishankar Bisen. Currently, the state ministry has 31 members, including the CM.
Telangana Cabinet approves Rs 60,000 crore plan for expansion of metro rail in Hyderabad
In another key decision, the cabinet meeting, presided over by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, decided to recognise the over-43,000 employees of the state-run Road Transport Corporation (RTC) as government staff. Briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting, State Municipal Administration Minister K T Rama Rao said it has been decided to expand metro rail on a large scale to strengthen public transport in Hyderabad.
Maharashtra cabinet expansion: Ajit Pawar gets Finance, Dhananjay Munde gets Agriculture
Pawar and eight other MLAs were sworn in last Sunday, but the portfolios were still not allotted as there was anger in the Shiv Sena camp over the NCP's induction into the government.
Maharashtra Cabinet expansion in July, says Deputy CM Fadnavis
The long-awaited cabinet expansion of the Maharashtra government is set to occur in July, according to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Chief Minister will make the final decision on the expansion, which has been delayed for a year since the formation of the Shinde government. Currently, the cabinet consists of only 20 ministers, but up to 43 can be inducted. The delay was initially due to the BJP waiting for the Supreme Court's decision on the disqualification of rebel Shiv Sena MLAs.
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: 24 legislators to take oath as ministers today
MLAs H K Patil, Krishna Byregowda, N Cheluvarayaswamy, K Venkatesh, H C Mahadevappa, Congress working president Eshwar Khandre and former state Congress president Dinesh Gundu Rao are among those who will take oath on Saturday noon.
Karnataka cabinet expansion by Saturday afternoon, portfolios also to be allotted: State minister K H Muniyappa
Karnataka State Minister K H Muniyappa announced that the cabinet expansion will take place on Saturday afternoon, with portfolios being allotted by evening. He added that the majority of the posts would be filled, aside from four or five ministerial positions. Muniyappa stated that the cabinet would consist of a range of both senior and younger leaders.
Cabinet expansion soon in Maharashtra, most of new entrants will be MoS: Devendra Fadnavis
The state Council of Ministers at present has 18 cabinet ministers including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. There are nine ministers each from the Shinde-led faction of the Shiv Sena and his ally Bharatiya Janata Party. The present government took over on June 30 this year after the Uddhav Thackeray-led coalition government of the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress collapsed following Shinde's rebellion.
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