Union Cabinet — current affairs timeline
15 news articles14 Dec 2025 to 22 Aug 2026
Every DailyConnects briefing covering Union Cabinet, in order, with exam-focused key numbers. Grouped purely by entity identity — never mixed with similar-but-unrelated news.
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- 22 Aug 2026Union Cabinet Approves Railway and Highway Projects Worth Rs 13,041 Crore Across Five States
The Union Cabinet approved four railway multi-tracking projects and one highway project with a total outlay of around Rs 13,041 crore. The railway projects are …
- 06 Aug 2026Union Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Get One-Year Extension
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year extension for Union Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. T.V. S…
- 03 Aug 2026Cabinet Approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with ₹84,084 Crore Outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore. The scheme will be implemented by the Min…
₹84,084 cr - 03 Aug 2026Union Cabinet Approves Continuation of PM-KISAN Scheme Till 2030-31 with ₹3.15 Lakh Crore Outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The scheme has a financial outla…
₹3.15 L - 03 Aug 2026Union Cabinet Approves Rs 36,441 Crore for Khelo India Scheme and National Sports Federations
The Union Cabinet approved a revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced assistance to National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 20…
- 26 Jul 2026Union Cabinet approves Anti-Paper Leak Bill with up to 10-year jail and Rs 10 crore fine
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Prevention of Paper Leak law, proposing a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore. The propos…
- 21 Jul 2026Union Cabinet Approves Semicon 2.0 (₹1.275 Lakh Crore), MPMS (₹62,500 Crore), NIPU-2026, and Railway Projects (₹3,907 Crore)
On 16 July 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a total outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore to develop a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Semicon 2.0…
₹1.275 L - 20 Jul 2026Union Cabinet approves Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme with ₹62,500 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for five years. The scheme is implemented by the Ministr…
₹62,500 cr - 18 Jul 2026Union Cabinet Approves Varanasi Elevated Highway Corridors Worth Rs 25,446 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved two elevated highway corridors in Varanasi at a total cost of Rs 25,446 crore. The Varuna river corridor (43 km) will connect NH-31 t…
- 03 Jul 2026Union Cabinet approves Dwarka Tunnel and Kanpur-Kabrai Highway worth ₹14,115 crore
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two highway projects with a combined investment of ₹14,114.81 crore. A six-lane road tunnel on NH-148A…
₹14,114.81 cr - 01 Jul 2026Union Cabinet approves ₹30,000 crore additional investment in National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
The Union Cabinet approved an additional investment commitment of ₹30,000 crore to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), doubling the Centre's…
₹30,000 cr - 13 Jun 2026Union Cabinet clears Office and Housing Projects in Amaravati worth Rs 2,534 Crore
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation (CGGPOA) complex and a General Pool Residential Accommodat…
- 11 Jun 2026Union Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A corridor
The Union Cabinet approved Phase 2A of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project at a total cost of ₹2,169.04 crore, including interest during construction (IDC). The ap…
₹2,169.04 cr - 06 May 2026Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS 5.0) Approved with ₹2.55 Lakh Crore Credit Flow
- 14 Dec 2025Union Cabinet Clears Bill Allowing 100 Per Cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Insurance Sector
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