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Fri, 13 Dec 2024
Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
DARPG holds first preparatory meeting for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' 2024
On 10 December 2024, in India, DARPG held the first preparatory meeting with state AR Secretaries and all District Collectors for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore', the nationwide grievance redressal campaign to be held from 19 to 24 December 2024.
XV Finance Commission grants released for rural local bodies of Himachal Pradesh and Goa
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Union Government announced the release of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Himachal Pradesh and Goa for 2024-25.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission
On 10 December 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission on the theme 'Contribution of RTI in journey towards Viksit Bharat'.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
Rajya Sabha marks anniversary of the Constituent Assembly's first sitting
On 9 December 2024, in New Delhi, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar marked the anniversary of the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly of India, held on 9 December 1946.
Jitendra Singh launches 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' portal for governance training
On 9 December 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 'Amrit Gyaan Kosh' portal to strengthen governance training.
NCGG begins 6th capacity building programme for Sri Lankan civil servants in Mussoorie
On 9 December 2024, at Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, the National Centre for Good Governance began its 6th Capacity Building Program for 40 mid-career civil servants of Sri Lanka.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Vice-President addresses International Gita Mahotsav 2024 in Kurukshetra
On 8 December 2024, in Kurukshetra, Haryana, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 and called for a 'Panchamrit' model of governance inspired by the Gita.
Jitendra Singh chairs DISHA meeting in Udhampur
On 8 December 2024, in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a DISHA meeting to review centrally sponsored schemes and backed promotion of the local milk product 'Kalahari'.
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
Fri, 06 Dec 2024
Thu, 05 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers.
President inaugurates new Judicial Court Complex at Bhubaneswar
On 5 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new Judicial Court Complex and said delayed justice is equivalent to not getting justice.
MEA and Department of Posts renew Post Office Passport Seva Kendra MoU
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts renewed their MoU on Post Office Passport Seva Kendras for five years.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024
DRI marks 67th Foundation Day; Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 released
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, where the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 was released.
Rajya Sabha passes the Boilers Bill, 2024
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to replace the pre-constitution Boilers Act, 1923.
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.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Amit Shah inaugurates 59th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Bhubaneswar
On 29 November 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 59th All India Conference of DGsP/IGsP and released the MHA book 'Ranking of Police Stations 2024'.
NCGG concludes first capacity building programme for civil servants of Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean Region
On 29 November 2024, the National Centre for Good Governance concluded its first two-week capacity building programme for 30 senior civil servants from nine Southeast Asian and Indian Ocean Region countries, held in Mussoorie and New Delhi.
48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concludes at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
On 29 November 2024, the two-day 48th meeting of the National Committee of Archivists concluded at Ekta Nagar (Kevadiya), Gujarat — only the second NCA meeting held in Gujarat.
Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th Chief Minister for a fourth term
On 28 November 2024 at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar — his fourth term as CM.
Amit Shah addresses valedictory of 99th Common Foundation Course at LBSNAA, Mussoorie
On 28 November 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the valedictory function of the 99th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.