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Union Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission Extension with Reduced Allocation
Politicshinduhindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv5h ago4 sources

Union Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission Extension with Reduced Allocation

India's Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission until December 2028 with an enhanced outlay of ₹8.7 lakh crore, with a recent approval of ₹8.69 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focusing on last-mile delivery and transparency to provide tap water to rural households…

Cabinet approval to rename Kerala reflects will of people of state: PM Modi
PoliticsTimes of India14d ago

Cabinet approval to rename Kerala reflects will of people of state: PM Modi

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming Kerala as Keralam, fulfilling a long-standing popular demand. This decision aligns with the state assembly's resolutions and reflects the will of the people. The process will involve the President referring the matter to the state assembly for its views before parliamentary action.

‘Keralamite, Keralamian’? Shashi Tharoor quips after Centre renames Kerala as Keralam
PoliticsTimes of India15d ago

‘Keralamite, Keralamian’? Shashi Tharoor quips after Centre renames Kerala as Keralam

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved renaming Kerala to 'Keralam', following a state assembly resolution. This move, aimed at reflecting the name in Malayalam, has sparked a linguistic debate. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor humorously questioned the new terms for residents, asking how people from the state now would be referred to, and what happens to terms like “Keralite and Keralan”.

After Keralam, Bangla? Mamata renews demand for name change; attacks BJP
PoliticsTimes of India14d ago

After Keralam, Bangla? Mamata renews demand for name change; attacks BJP

The Union Cabinet approved Kerala's name change to Keralam. This sparked a political row. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned why her state's proposal to be renamed Bangla is pending. She accused the Centre of discrimination. The Centre's decision comes ahead of assembly elections in both states.