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Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov calls on PM Modi
On 11 November 2024, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
High-Level Committee under Amit Shah approves ₹725.62 crore for fire services in three states
On 11 November 2024, the Home Ministry said a High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved three projects worth ₹725.62 crore under 'Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States' for Chhattisgarh, Odisha and West Bengal.
Nirmala Sitharaman meets AIIB Board of Directors in New Delhi
On 11 November 2024 in New Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met a delegation of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Indian and Sri Lankan Coast Guards hold 7th Annual High Level Meeting in Colombo
On 11 November 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lanka Coast Guard held their 7th Annual High Level Meeting.
NITI Aayog holds 'Green Transition in States' symposium, launches ASSET platform
On 11 November 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, NITI Aayog held a symposium on 'Green Transition in States' and, with the Power and MNRE ministries, launched the ASSET platform.
PM joins 200th year celebrations of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal
On 11 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated through video conferencing in the 200th anniversary celebrations of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat.
Sun, 10 Nov 2024
Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud's term as Chief Justice of India ends
On 10 November 2024, Dr Justice D Y Chandrachud's term as Chief Justice of India, which began on 9 November 2022, came to an end, according to the Supreme Court of India.
Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 generates over 37 lakh certificates in first week
On 10 November 2024, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare said over 37 lakh Digital Life Certificates were generated in the first week of the nationwide DLC Campaign 3.0, running from 1 to 30 November 2024.
India Post releases commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan at Vadodara
On 10 November 2024 at Navlakhi Ground, Vadodara, Gujarat, the Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp on Dada Bhagwan (Ambalal Muljibhai Patel) during his 117th Janma Jayanti.
Kerala's first seaplane arrives in Kochi, lands at Bolgatty waterdrome ahead of trial
On 10 November 2024 in Kochi, Kerala, a De Havilland Canada seaplane arrived at Cochin International Airport and then landed at the Bolgatty waterdrome, ahead of the state's first seaplane trial run under RCS-UDAN.
Manohar Lal launches CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme to put 5,000 e-cars in government fleets
On 10 November 2024 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, Union Minister Manohar Lal launched CESL's 'EV as a Service' programme, which aims to deploy 5,000 e-cars in government departments over two years.
Former Chittorgarh MP Mahendra Singh Mewar of the Mewar royal family dies at 83
On 10 November 2024 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, former Chittorgarh MP and member of the erstwhile Mewar royal family Mahendra Singh Mewar died at 83; PM Modi condoled his passing.
PM lauds Special Campaign 4.0; scrap disposal has earned ₹2,364 crore since 2021
On 10 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Special Campaign 4.0, saying such campaigns have earned ₹2,364 crore for the exchequer since 2021 just by disposing of scrap.
IGNCA concludes 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium
On 10 November 2024 at IGNCA, the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium, held at IGNCA from 8 to 10 November with the Rays of Wisdom Society, concluded.
NHRC announces ITEC programme on human rights for NHRIs of eight Global South countries
On 10 November 2024, the National Human Rights Commission announced a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme, with the MEA, for senior officers of National Human Rights Institutions of eight countries from 11 to 16 November.
VP Dhankhar at MATES silver jubilee: tolerance is an inalienable facet of social harmony
On 10 November 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the culmination of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES).
Sat, 09 Nov 2024
Navika Sagar Parikrama II: INSV Tarini reaches Fremantle, Australia
On 9 November 2024, INSV Tarini, on the Navika Sagar Parikrama II circumnavigation with Lt Cdr Dilna K and Lt Cdr Roopa A, arrived at Fremantle, Australia, its first port after leaving Goa.
QS Asia Rankings 2025: IIT Delhi tops Indian list at 44th; India has most ranked institutions
On 9 November 2024, the Education Ministry said India has two institutions in the top 50 and seven in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, led by IIT Delhi at 44th.
India Post releases stamp on Vadtal Dham's 200th anniversary
On 9 November 2024 at Vadtal, Kheda district, Gujarat, the Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp on the Vadtal Dham Dwishatabdi Mahotsav, marking 200 years of the Vadtal temple.
NHPC and NTPC mark 50th Raising Day, enter Golden Jubilee year
On 9 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, NHPC and NTPC jointly celebrated their 50th Raising Day and entry into their Golden Jubilee year, with Power Minister Manohar Lal as chief guest.
FCI and state agencies procure 120.67 LMT paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25
On 9 November 2024, the Food Ministry said FCI and state agencies had procured 120.67 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in Punjab as of 8 November in Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25.
DBT's Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council marks first Foundation Day
On 9 November 2024, the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) of the Department of Biotechnology began its first Foundation Day celebrations at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology, held on 9–10 November.
CAQM reviews GRAP enforcement in Delhi ahead of winter, orders action on end-of-life vehicles
On 9 November 2024, the Commission for Air Quality Management chaired a meeting with Delhi's Chief Secretary and agencies to review actions under the Graded Response Action Plan, focusing on pollution hotspots in Delhi.
Coal output from captive and commercial mines crosses 100 MT, up 33%
On 9 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said production from captive and commercial coal mines crossed 100 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, reaching 100.08 MT by 8 November.
Sitharaman launches National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru; sets ₹1.54 lakh crore extra MSME credit target
On 9 November 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme and virtually inaugurated six new SIDBI branches in Karnataka.
Uttarakhand enters silver jubilee year on formation day; PM lists state's gains
On 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand's formation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state as it began the silver jubilee year of its formation.
Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh dies at 80
On 9 November 2024 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh died at the age of 80; PM Modi condoled his passing.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
Nadda launches ₹500 crore Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry
On 8 November 2024, Union Minister J P Nadda launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry, with a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 begins at Pune
On 8 November 2024 at the Foreign Training Node, Pune, Maharashtra, the 3rd edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND began; it runs until 21 November.
ICAR-NRC Equine, Hisar, designated WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis
On 8 November 2024, the Animal Husbandry Department said ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, Haryana, has been designated a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis.