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Tue, 26 Nov 2024
HLC under Amit Shah approves ₹1,115.67 crore, including ₹1,000-crore landslide mitigation project in 15 States
On 26 November 2024, the Home Ministry said a High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including a ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project in 15 States.
India marks 75 years of the Constitution's adoption at Samvidhan Sadan; coin, stamp and books released
On 26 November 2024 (Constitution Day), President Droupadi Murmu led the commemoration of 75 years of the Constitution's adoption in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
PM releases Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at Supreme Court's Constitution Day event
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi attended the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme and released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24.
Coal Ministry seeks public comments on draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
On 26 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal invited public comments on the draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, by 27 December 2024.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Cabinet approves ₹1,435-crore PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 Project at a cost of ₹1,435 crore.
NFRA recommends 40 Standards on Auditing for notification under the LLP Act
On 25 November 2024, the National Financial Reporting Authority at its 19th meeting decided to recommend 40 Standards on Auditing and related quality management standards to the Centre for notification under Section 34A of the LLP (Amendment) Act, 2021.
Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Mann Ki Baat 116th episode: NCC Day, girl cadets near 40%, Indore's 12 lakh trees, Chennai's sparrow nests
On 24 November 2024, in the 116th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi marked NCC Day, noted the rise of girl cadets to almost 40%, and praised Indore's tree-planting record and Chennai's sparrow campaign.
All-party meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh ahead of Winter Session 2024 (25 Nov–20 Dec)
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Government's meeting with floor leaders of political parties before the Winter Session of Parliament, which runs from 25 November to 20 December 2024.
National Consumer Helpline crosses 1,000 convergence partners; AI tools coming under NCH 2.0
On 24 November 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the National Consumer Helpline had partnered with 1,009 companies under its Convergence Programme to speed up grievance redressal.
Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Maharashtra Assembly results 2024: BJP wins 132 of 288 seats, Shiv Sena 57, NCP 41
On 23 November 2024, counting for the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly showed the BJP as the single largest party with 132 seats, with allies Shiv Sena (57) and NCP (41), while the Opposition's Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress and NCP (SP) won 20, 16 and 10.
Jharkhand Assembly results 2024: JMM-led INDIA bloc wins 56 of 81; JMM's best-ever 34
On 23 November 2024, results for the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly gave Chief Minister Hemant Soren's JMM-led INDIA bloc 56 seats, with the JMM winning 34 — its best performance — while the BJP-led NDA got 24.
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Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Jharkhand Phase I polling in 43 seats and by-polls in 31 assembly seats plus Wayanad conclude peacefully
On 13 November 2024 in Jharkhand, polling in 43 assembly constituencies in Phase I concluded peacefully, along with by-polls in 31 assembly constituencies across 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.
CCPA issues guidelines against misleading advertisements by coaching centres
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.
Tue, 12 Nov 2024
Mon, 11 Nov 2024
Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India
On 11 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, the 51st to hold the office.
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.
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.
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.
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
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
ECI agencies seize ₹558 crore in Maharashtra, Jharkhand polls and bypolls
On 6 November 2024, the Election Commission said its agencies had seized ₹558 crore worth of cash, freebies, liquor, drugs and precious metals in the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections and bypolls.
PM condoles Hardoi road accident deaths, announces ex-gratia
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, and announced ex-gratia from the PM's National Relief Fund.