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Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Attack on Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple foiled
On 4 December 2024, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, Narain Singh Chaura fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal; a plainclothes police officer deflected the shot and Badal was unhurt.
India retain Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beating Pakistan 5-3
On 4 December 2024, in Muscat, Oman, India beat Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to retain the title.
Coast Guard rescues 12 crew of sunken dhow Al Piranpir with Pakistan's help
On 4 December 2024, in the North Arabian Sea off Gujarat, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 12 crew of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in coordination with Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency.
PM Modi receives Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.
President attends 75th anniversary of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri
On 4 December 2024, in Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu graced the 75th anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
President presents National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 33 individuals and institutions.
PM dedicates successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
16 initiatives for Divyangjan launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
DAC approves five capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crore
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 21,772 crore.
India delivers formal statement at UNCCD CoP16 in Riyadh
On 3 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's formal statement at CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
On 3 December 2024, in India, the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
South Korea's President Yoon declares martial law, lifts it hours later
On 3 December 2024, in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a late-night TV address and lifted it hours later after the National Assembly voted against it.
Vice-President attends ICAR-CIRCOT Centenary Foundation Day in Mumbai
On 3 December 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar spoke at the Centenary Foundation Day of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology.
Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary.
President unveils statue of Pandit Raghunath Murmu in Bhubaneswar
On 3 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Santali writer and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu at the start of her five-day Odisha visit.
Rajya Sabha passes amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, which the Prime Minister said would boost energy security.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024
India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 begins at Bentong
On 2 December 2024, in Malaysia, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti began at Bentong camp, Pahang district.
Ratapani notified as Madhya Pradesh's eighth tiger reserve
On 2 December 2024, in Madhya Pradesh, the state government notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as the state's eighth tiger reserve.
Coal Ministry announces selected applicants under coal gasification incentive scheme
On 2 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal announced the selected applicants under Categories I and III of the Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification.
India speaks at CoP16 Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience in Riyadh
On 2 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's statement at the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience at UNCCD CoP16.
Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, withdraws Parkash Singh Badal's Fakhr-e-Qaum title
On 2 December 2024, in Amritsar, Punjab, the Akal Takht pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and withdrew the Fakhr-e-Qaum title given to the late Parkash Singh Badal.
Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of CII Partnership Summit 2024
On 2 December 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the CII Partnership Summit 2024.
MEA calls breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
On 2 December 2024, in Agartala, Tripura, protesters breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, which India's Ministry of External Affairs called deeply regrettable.
PM lauds PRAGATI after Oxford Saïd Business School–Gates Foundation study
On 2 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the PRAGATI platform, welcoming its recognition in a study by Oxford Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation.
PSA chairs brainstorming on collaborations under National One Health Mission
On 2 December 2024, in India, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Sood chaired a brainstorming session on collaborations with multilateral organisations under the National One Health Mission.
Italian Minister Adolfo Urso calls on Jitendra Singh on science and space cooperation
On 2 December 2024, in India, Italian Minister Adolfo Urso called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss extending India–Italy cooperation in science, technology and space.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024
25th Hornbill Festival opens in Nagaland on Statehood Day
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama as the state marked its Statehood Day.
J P Nadda inaugurates national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore
On 1 December 2024, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
PM expands SMART policing mantra at 59th DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar
On 1 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police.
India and Cambodia begin first joint table-top exercise CINBAX in Pune
On 1 December 2024, in Pune, Maharashtra, the first edition of the India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX began at the Foreign Training Node.