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Union Cabinet approves liberalization of FDI norms for NBFCs

August 11, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved liberalization of foreign investment norms for the non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to improve the ease of doing business. Decision in this regard, Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Cabinet ..

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CCEA gives nod to development of AUSC technology for thermal power plants

August 11, 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CEEA) has given its approval for the development of Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) technology for thermal power plants. In this regard, CCEA has approved a one-time grant of 900 crore rupees spread over ..

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Union Cabinet approves Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016

August 11, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for introducing the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Parliament The Bill seeks to amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961. The law protects the employment of women during the time of ..

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between India and South Africa in the field of Tourism

August 11, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Africa for cooperation in the field of Tourism. Decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by ..

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Union Cabinet approves The Lokpal and Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016

August 10, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval Lokayuktas (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill seeks to amend Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 which provides for establishment of the Lokpal at the centre and Lokayuktas in the states for inquiring ..

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Union Cabinet approves Agreement between the India and Croatia on Economic Cooperation

August 10, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing and ratification of an Agreement between India and Croatia on Economic Cooperation. Decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ..

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Union Cabinet approves Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016

August 4, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016 to improve road safety scenario in the country. The bill seeks to amend Motor Vehicles Act (MVA), 1988 and proposes to hefty penalties against violations of road safety rules ..

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Union Cabinet approves Spectrum Usage Charge for the spectrum in various bands

August 4, 2016

The Union Cabinet has approved the rates for Spectrum Usage Charge (SUC) for various bands of spectrum for which auction are going to be conducted shortly. With this approval the path is clear for issuance of the Notice Inviting Application ..

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Union Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Lao

August 3, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of new Air Services Agreement (ASA) between India and Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Decision in this regard was taken in the union cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister ..

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Union Cabinet increases limit for foreign investment in Stock Exchanges from 5% to 15%

July 28, 2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for raising foreign shareholding limit from current 5% to 15% in Indian Stock Exchanges. The decision brings the investment limit of foreign entities at par with that of domestic institutions. This enhanced limit ..

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