India's Union cabinet has approved revised nationally determined contributions (NDC) as part of its updated Paris Agreement pledge, setting more ambitious climate targets for emissions and clean energy by 2035, including a 47% emissions cut and 60% clean energy by 2035.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the 'Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme' for the period FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with a total outlay of Rs 2,584.60 crore.

After a 16-year wait, Madurai Airport has officially been designated an international terminal, following approval by the Union Cabinet Committee on Tuesday.

The Union Cabinet, led by PM Modi, emphasizes service and nation-building in decisions made at the new "Seva Teerth" office, focusing on empowering citizens.

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The Union Cabinet has approved the Kerala government's resolution to rename the state from 'Kerala' to 'Keralam' under Article 3 of the Constitution of India.

The Union Cabinet will meet at 11 am today in the new office of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - its first meeting at Seva Tirtha. The last meeting was held on February 13 in Prime Minister's Office at South Block, hours before the office shifted.

India has rolled back some LPG restrictions and increased the allocation of gas to fertilizer plants, prioritizing supply for domestic consumers and automobiles.

India's Union cabinet has approved a five-year extension for the immigration and visa tracking scheme until March 2031, backed by an Rs 1,800 crore outlay, to enhance national security and streamline immigration processes.

The Union Cabinet has approved declaring Madurai airport an international airport, a move aimed at boosting global connectivity and strengthening the city's role as an educational and cultural hub ahead of Tamil Nadu polls.

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.

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the extension of the Metro Rail North-South Corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur.

Shashi Tharoor has raised questions about the implications for terms like 'Keralite' and 'Keralan' following the Union Cabinet's approval to change the name of Kerala to 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”.

The Indian Cabinet has approved Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro project, with an estimated cost of ₹13,038 crore. Details regarding the specific routes for the expansion have been released.

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹6,969.04 crore four-lane highway in Uttar Pradesh, connecting Barabanki and Bahraich, which will enhance connectivity to Nepal and significantly reduce travel time.

The Union Cabinet has approved international status for Madurai airport, a decision expected to facilitate more regular international routes and easier approvals for foreign airlines.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union Government of ignoring repeated proposals to rename West Bengal as ‘Bangla’, hours after the Union Cabinet approved Kerala’s renaming as ‘Keralam’.

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.

India's Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to rename the state of Kerala to 'Keralam', initiating a constitutional process involving the President and Parliament.

The Kerala Assembly on June 24, 2024, had unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to officially change the State’s name to Keralam

The Indian state of Kerala is reportedly considering a proposal to change its name to Keralam, with the Union Cabinet expected to approve the change soon.