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Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Rajasthan cabinet redraws map to 41 districts and 7 divisions; nine new districts and three divisions not retained
The Rajasthan cabinet chaired by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma decided on 28 December 2024 not to retain nine districts and three divisions created in 2023.
Tripura to get FCI regional office at Agartala: Pralhad Joshi gives in-principle approval
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi visited the FCI office and godown in Agartala on 28 December 2024 and approved, in principle, an FCI regional office for Tripura.
Thu, 26 Dec 2024
PM chairs 45th PRAGATI: eight projects worth over ₹1 lakh crore reviewed, six of them metro projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th PRAGATI interaction on 26 December 2024 and reviewed eight projects worth more than ₹1 lakh crore, including six metro projects.
Post Office Rules, 2024 and Post Office Regulations, 2024 in force; money order limit raised to ₹10,000
The Ministry of Communications announced on 26 December 2024 that the Post Office Rules, 2024 and Post Office Regulations, 2024, framed under the Post Office Act, 2023, came into force on 16 December 2024.
CCPA fines Vajirao & Reddy Institute and StudyIQ IAS ₹7 lakh each, Edge IAS ₹1 lakh for misleading UPSC result ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed penalties of ₹7 lakh each on Vajirao & Reddy Institute and StudyIQ IAS and ₹1 lakh on Edge IAS for misleading claims about UPSC CSE results, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said on 26 December 2024.
ECI releases 42 statistical reports on Lok Sabha 2024: Dhubri highest turnout, Srinagar lowest
The Election Commission of India released 42 statistical reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each for four simultaneous Assembly elections on 26 December 2024.
Wed, 25 Dec 2024
Rajasthan to open Atal Gyan Kendra in every gram panchayat, announces CM Bhajanlal Sharma
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024, that an Atal Gyan Kendra will be set up in every gram panchayat of the State.
Good Governance Day: Jitendra Singh launches 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' and iGOT's 1,600th course
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative for Panchayati Raj Institutions on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.
Defence Secretary launches Rashtraparv website and app for national events
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh launched the Rashtraparv website and mobile app for national events such as Republic Day on Good Governance Day, 25 December 2024.
Tue, 24 Dec 2024
President accepts Raghubar Das's resignation; Ajay Kumar Bhalla named Manipur Governor, Gen V.K. Singh Mizoram Governor
The President of India accepted the resignation of Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and reshuffled or appointed Governors of five States on 24 December 2024.
National Consumer Day 2024: theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'; Jagriti app, NCH 2.0 launched
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi led National Consumer Day 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 24 December 2024 with the theme 'Virtual Hearings & Digital Access to Consumer Justice'.
XV Finance Commission grants: Uttar Pradesh gets ₹1,598.80 crore, Andhra Pradesh ₹446.49 crore for rural local bodies
The Union Government released XV Finance Commission untied grants of ₹1,598.80 crore to Uttar Pradesh and ₹446.49 crore to Andhra Pradesh for rural local bodies, the Panchayati Raj Ministry said on 24 December 2024.
Mon, 23 Dec 2024
Centre amends RTE rules: students of Classes 5 and 8 who fail re-examination can be held back
The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (Amendment) Rules, 2024 introduce a revised detention policy for Grades 5 and 8 in Central Government schools.
Justice G.S. Sandhawalia appointed Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice G. Narendar of Uttarakhand High Court
The President of India, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed two High Court Chief Justices and made several Additional Judges permanent on 23 December 2024.
TRAI mandates separate voice and SMS vouchers, raises voucher validity cap to 365 days
The Telecom Consumers Protection (Twelfth Amendment) Regulations, 2024 and the Telecommunication Tariff (Seventieth Amendment) Order, 2024 were issued on 23 December 2024.
Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes more than 71,000 appointment letters to new central government recruits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over more than 71,000 appointment letters via video conferencing on 23 December 2024, with the Rozgar Mela held at 45 locations.
Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Sat, 21 Dec 2024
55th GST Council at Jaisalmer cuts GST on Fortified Rice Kernel to 5%, exempts gene therapy, raises rate on used vehicles to 18%
The GST Council chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on 21 December 2024 and recommended a series of rate changes and clarifications.
Amit Shah addresses 72nd NEC Plenary in Agartala; chairs 12th NESAC Society meeting the same day
The 72nd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council was held in Agartala, Tripura, on 21 December 2024, followed by the 12th meeting of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre Society.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Winter Session 2024 of Parliament adjourned sine die; Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak passed, Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill sent to JPC
The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on 25 November 2024, was adjourned sine die on 20 December 2024 after 20 sittings of the Lok Sabha and 19 of the Rajya Sabha.
Sashastra Seema Bal marks 61st Raising Day at Siliguri; Amit Shah e-inaugurates ICP Agartala
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 61st Raising Day of the Sashastra Seema Bal at Siliguri, West Bengal, on 20 December 2024 as Chief Guest.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
Tue, 17 Dec 2024
Bills for 'One Nation, One Election' introduced in Lok Sabha
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were introduced in the Lok Sabha on 17 December 2024.
CBIC launches four citizen-centric initiatives including revised Citizen's Charter and CBIC Archives
CBIC Chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal launched four initiatives to improve taxpayer services on 17 December 2024.
Central Zoo Authority begins consultations on a National Wildlife Health Policy
The Central Zoo Authority held a stakeholder consultation workshop on 17 December 2024 to develop a National Wildlife Health Policy.
Sun, 15 Dec 2024
39 ministers sworn in at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, in first expansion of Fadnavis-led Maharashtra ministry
Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to 39 ministers, 33 of Cabinet rank and 6 ministers of state, at Raj Bhavan, Nagpur, on 15 December 2024 in the first expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led ministry.
PM addresses fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries in Delhi on 15 December 2024.
Sat, 14 Dec 2024
PM Modi presents 11 resolutions in Lok Sabha's special discussion on 75 years of the Constitution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on 14 December 2024 during the special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and presented 11 resolutions for India's future.
IP&TAFS celebrates 50th Foundation Day
The Indian Posts & Telecommunications Accounts and Finance Service celebrated its 50th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 14 December 2024, with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar as chief guest.