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Speculation over Donald Trump’s US treasury pick reveals divergent views in transition

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Speculation over Donald Trump’s US treasury pick reveals divergent views in transition

Divisions among US president-elect Donald Trump’s advisers over who will get key economic roles in the new administration dominated coverage of the transition on Monday, highlighting concern over tariffs, a central issue in US-China relations. The leading contenders for US treasury secretary include billionaire Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent. However, … Read more

Ruling NC to shun Kashmir admin’s Union Territory Day function

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Ruling NC to shun Kashmir admin’s Union Territory Day function

Srinagar: Kashmir administration will celebrate Union Territory Day on October 31, when the J&K Reorganisation Act came into effect in 2019. The erstwhile state of J&K was divided into two Union territories of J&K and Ladakh. Kashmir’s divisional commissioner has sent invitations for the celebration scheduled at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of … Read more

Rs 2,000 crore plan for weather forecast system gets Cabinet approval | India News

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Rs 2,000 crore plan for weather forecast system gets Cabinet approval | India News

NEW DELHI: Cabinet on Wednesday approved ‘Mission Mausam‘ with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over two years to create a more robust forecasting system for extreme weather events and tackling impact of climate change. This will also be used for issuing air pollution alerts across the country.Critical elements of the Mission will include deployment … Read more

Hydro Electric Projects: Indian government allocates Rs 12,461 crore for hydel projects | India News

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Hydro Electric Projects: Indian government allocates Rs 12,461 crore for hydel projects | India News

NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday approved an outlay of Rs 12,461 crore to support construction of hydel projects totalling 31,350 MW over the next eight years.The scheme will be implemented from 2024-25, with budgetary support towards the cost of enabling infrastructure rationalised to Rs 1 crore per MW for projects up to 200 MW. … Read more

Nando’s reacts to new Government of National Unity cabinet

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Nando’s reacts to new Government of National Unity cabinet

Chicken fast food chain Nando’s has reacted to the new National Executive announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday evening. Ramaphosa named a 77-member cabinet at the Union Buildings in Tshwane after calling a ‘family meeting’. It was the second time in a matter of days that Nando’s had taken to social media after it posted … Read more

Here are all the Ministers and their deputies

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Here are all the Ministers and their deputies

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen also made it as a Minister in the cabinet comprising of Government of National Unity (GNU) signatories. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the National Executive at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Sunday, 30 June. GNU CABINET: WHO ARE THE MINISTERS? During his address, Ramaphosa confirmed that the African National … Read more

Political clashes, living pressures crash Taiwanese leader Lai’s ratings

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Political clashes, living pressures crash Taiwanese leader Lai’s ratings

Cabinet spokesman Chen Shih-kai said the timing of the request “will depend on the president’s promulgation of the laws”. Observers warned that the confrontation would not only significantly affect the administration of the new Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te, but also his popularity. Anticipating defeat, DPP lawmakers had already vowed to take the case to … Read more

Cabinet approves Rs 2,870 cr funding for expansion of Varanasi Airport – The Economic Times Video

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Cabinet approves Rs 2,870 cr funding for expansion of Varanasi Airport – The Economic Times Video

On Cabinet decisions, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says, ” The Cabinet has approved the expansion of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi at a cost of Rs 2,870 crores. The proposal includes extending the runway and building a new terminal building. It will be made a green airport for minimum energy consumption.” … Read more

SA Medical Association calls on Ramaphosa to downsize cabinet

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SA Medical Association calls on Ramaphosa to downsize cabinet

The SA Medical Association of South Africa (SAMA) calls for President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa to downsize his cabinet and prioritise the health budget.  The call comes as Ramaphosa was duly elected during the first sitting of the National Assembly at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday, 14 June.  SA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR CABINET … Read more

Modi Cabinet 3.0: Complete list of minister’s portfolio and their tasks ahead – Diversified assets in Modi portfolio

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Modi Cabinet 3.0: Complete list of minister’s portfolio and their tasks ahead – Diversified assets in Modi portfolio

Jun 11, 2024, 12:52:20 PM IST 1/27 Diversified assets in Modi portfolio In Modi cabinet 3.0, the BJP retained control over numerous important ministries, with its allies also obtaining crucial positions. Keeping key members from the previous cabinet indicates a dedication to maintaining consistency at the highest level, while also introducing new faces.​In Pics: Narendra … Read more