Cabinet approves MoU between India and Switzerland on cooperation in environment

Amid rising tensions in the Garo Hills region, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday announced that the state cabinet will convene on Thursday to deliberate on the future course of action following the Government's decision to postpone the elections to the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the citizens of Kerala after the Union Cabinet approved renaming the state as 'Keralam,' saying that the state has now got the rightful name.

In a significant decision, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved changes in guidelines on investments from countries sharing land border with India (LBCs), including China.

The Cabinet also approved the creation of seven new posts, including one post of Junior Division Civil Judge, for the establishment of a Civil Court in Chitrangi, Singrauli district. The approval further includes six third- and fourth-class posts for the court's administrative staff.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved declaration of Madurai Airport as an International Airport, a move expected to enhance regional connectivity and boost economic development in southern parts of the state.