Despite facing tough times for a while now, a May 2014 press release of Prakash Industries said it had added capacities in its steel melting and ferro alloys divisions.

When criticism mounted about projects coming to a standstill last year, the Manmohan Singh government sacked one of its Cabinet ministers. The buzz was that the minister had been sitting on clearances and refusing to approve the projects.

Instead of only government departments and state-owned undertakings, the CAG can now audit private companies, too.

Amid a spate of government proposals at its door, the Election Commission has asked all Union government departments to route their proposals through the Cabinet Secretariat.

To proceed with a Cabinet proposal to grant the relaxations to RIL, the Election Commission's approval will be sought.

Will get Rs 830 cr, Rs 329 cr respectively to offset higher coal costs

One crucial revenue source that can help the government achieve its fiscal-deficit target is the proceeds from the sale of its stakes in public sector companies.