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Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Former ICG ADG V D Chafekar appointed Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC
On 5 November 2024, it was announced that ADG (Retd) V D Chafekar, formerly of the Indian Coast Guard, has been appointed the seventh Executive Director of the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre in Singapore for April 2025 to March 2028.
President releases three Supreme Court publications, including 'Justice for Nation'
On 5 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu released three Supreme Court publications on its 75 years, prison manuals and legal aid cells in law schools.
IREL and Kazakhstan's UKTMP agree to form IREUK Titanium JV for Ti slag in India
On 5 November 2024, IREL (India) Limited and Kazakhstan's Ust-Kamenogorsk Titanium and Magnesium Plant JSC signed an agreement to set up IREUK Titanium Limited, an Indo-Kazakh joint venture to produce titanium slag in India.
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath songs, dies at 72
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs and Chhath songs, died at AIIMS-Delhi aged 72.
Phase II retail sale of Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice launched
On 5 November 2024, Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched Phase II of the retail sale of Bharat Atta at ₹30 per kg and Bharat Rice at ₹34 per kg by flagging off mobile vans of NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar.
XV Finance Commission grants released to rural local bodies of Haryana, Tripura and Mizoram
On 5 November 2024, the Union Government said it had released Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies of Haryana (₹194.87 crore), Tripura (₹78.5 crore) and Mizoram (₹35.5 crore).
Fourth phase of mandatory gold hallmarking begins; 18 districts added
From 5 November 2024, the Bureau of Indian Standards began the fourth phase of mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery, adding 18 districts and taking the total to 361.
Coast Guard lays foundation stone for Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard
On 5 November 2024 at Mahipalpur, New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard laid the foundation stone for the Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
ISA Assembly's 7th session: India and France retain Presidency and Co-Presidency
On 4 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the seventh session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly re-elected India as President and France as Co-President for 2024–26.
India's Ashish Khanna selected as third Director General of the International Solar Alliance
On 4 November 2024, at its seventh Assembly in New Delhi, the International Solar Alliance selected Ashish Khanna of India as its third Director General.
PM Modi strongly condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada
On 4 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the deliberate attack on a Hindu temple in Canada and the attempts to intimidate Indian diplomats.
Abdul Rahim Rather elected first Speaker of J&K UT Legislative Assembly
On 4 November 2024 in Srinagar, National Conference MLA Abdul Rahim Rather was unanimously elected the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
President Murmu interacts with women achievers in Indian aviation
On 4 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu interacted with women achievers in the Indian aviation sector under 'The President with the People' initiative.
Indian Railways carries over 3 crore passengers in a single day
On 4 November 2024, Indian Railways set a new record by carrying over 3 crore passengers in a single day during the festive rush.
GeM launches 170 seed categories on its portal
On 4 November 2024, Government e Marketplace (GeM) announced 170 revamped seed categories on its portal, covering nearly 8,000 seed varieties.
MNRE invites proposals for Green Hydrogen Centres of Excellence
On 4 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued a call for proposals to set up Centres of Excellence for R&D on Green Hydrogen under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Amit Shah chairs 32nd meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti
On 4 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti, the highest body guiding the promotion of Hindi.
Sonowal inaugurates ₹187.33-crore projects at Chennai and Kamarajar ports
On 4 November 2024 in Chennai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹187.33 crore at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited.
PM condoles loss of lives in Almora road accident; ex-gratia announced
On 4 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, and announced ex-gratia from the PMNRF.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
PM lauds WHO-recognised 17.7% decline in India's TB incidence
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi lauded India's progress against tuberculosis after the WHO recognised a 17.7% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes Algeria visit; India and Algeria sign defence cooperation memorandum
On 3 November 2024, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concluded a four-day visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November), during which India and Algeria signed a memorandum on defence cooperation.
PM extends wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah after Assamese gets classical status
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a week-long celebration marking Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals close for winter on Bhai Dooj
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter on Bhai Dooj.
Punjab paddy procurement reaches 85.41 LMT in KMS 2024-25
On 3 November 2024, the Centre said FCI and state agencies had procured 85.41 LMT of paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November.
Coal India marks 50th Foundation Day; mascot 'Angara' unveiled
On 3 November 2024 at its headquarters in Kolkata, Coal India Limited marked its 50th Foundation Day, where Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
GRAP enforcement in Delhi-NCR for 15–31 October 2024 reported
On 3 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on actions taken in Delhi-NCR under Stages I and II of the revised GRAP from 15 to 31 October 2024.
PM Modi congratulates Duma Boko on election as President of Botswana
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Sonowal attends 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh
On 3 November 2024 in Dibrugarh, Assam, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital and the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College as chief guest.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival continues at Kartavya Path under Amrit Parampara
On 3 November 2024 in Delhi, the Ministry of Culture's 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival, the first in its Amrit Parampara series, held its second day at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka.