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Tue, 05 Nov 2024
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
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.
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.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
1 November: Kerala Piravi, Kannada Rajyotsava and MP Foundation Day mark the 1956 reorganisation
On 1 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi greeted Kerala on Kerala Piravi, Karnataka on Kannada Rajyotsava and Madhya Pradesh on its Foundation Day; these states were formed under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, whose appointed day was 1 November 1956.
1 November: Haryana and Chhattisgarh mark their foundation days
On 1 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi greeted Haryana and Chhattisgarh on their State Foundation Days; Haryana was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and Chhattisgarh on 1 November 2000.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Sat, 26 Oct 2024
MeitY advisory directs social media platforms to curb hoax bomb threats against airlines
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Electronics and IT issued an advisory directing intermediaries, including social media platforms, to curb hoax bomb threats against airlines, warning that non-compliance would revoke their protection under section 79 of the IT Act, 2000.
Department of Consumer Affairs launches special drive against substandard helmets
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Department of Consumer Affairs said it had written to District Collectors and District Magistrates to launch a nationwide drive against manufacturers and sellers of helmets that do not meet the BIS standard.
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Election Commission launches upgraded Suvidha 2.0 app for campaign permissions
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Election Commission launched the upgraded Suvidha 2.0 mobile app, letting candidates and parties apply for campaign-related permissions, track their status and download approvals on mobile.
GeM signs MoU with Sikkim, completing coverage of all States and UTs
On 24 October 2024, in Gangtok, Government e Marketplace (GeM) signed an MoU with the Government of Sikkim to increase adoption of GeM, and with it GeM has covered all States and UTs of India.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
NFRA and IICA sign MoU on capacity building for auditing and accounting professionals
On 22 October 2024, in Delhi, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed an MoU for capacity-building programmes, with a four-month course for the first batch to begin in the last week of December 2024.
DoPPW to hold Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 from 1 to 30 November 2024
On 22 October 2024, in India, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare announced the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 from 1 to 30 November 2024 in 800 districts/cities.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
Sat, 19 Oct 2024
PM launches 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week
On 19 October 2024, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi launched 'Karmayogi Saptah' - National Learning Week for civil servants.
CIC reports 100% RTI disposal rate in first six months of the financial year
On 19 October 2024, in India, Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya told Minister Dr Jitendra Singh that the Central Information Commission achieved a 100% disposal rate of RTIs in the first six months of the current financial year.
Fri, 18 Oct 2024
NHRC marks 31st Foundation Day with national conference on rights of older persons
On 18 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission celebrated its 31st Foundation Day with a national conference on the rights of older persons; Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was chief guest.
Department of Legal Affairs invites comments on draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Department of Legal Affairs invited public comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at boosting institutional arbitration and reducing court intervention.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana Chief Minister for the second time
On 17 October 2024, at Dussehra Ground, Panchkula (Haryana), Nayab Singh Saini took oath as Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time; Governor Bandaru Dattatraya administered the oath.
CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, it was reported that Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud had written to the Union Law Ministry recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
149th IPU Assembly concludes in Geneva; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led Indian delegation
On 17 October 2024, in Geneva, the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (13-17 October) concluded; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation.
Government and Meta launch 'Scam se Bacho' campaign against online scams
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Government and Meta launched 'Scam se Bacho', a national user awareness campaign to tackle rising online scams.
CBDT issues revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act
On 17 October 2024, in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes issued revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act, 1961, simplifying the procedure and lowering compounding charges.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Omar Abdullah sworn in as first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
On 16 October 2024, at SKICC, Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Omar Abdullah took oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir; Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath.
Cabinet approves 3% additional DA and DR instalment for Central Government employees and pensioners
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of 3% over the existing 50% of basic pay/pension, with effect from 1 July 2024.
Tue, 15 Oct 2024
ECI announces Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election schedule, and bye-elections to 48 Assembly and 2 Lok Sabha seats
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Maharashtra (single phase, 20 November) and Jharkhand (two phases, 13 and 20 November) Assembly elections, along with bye-elections to 48 Assembly and 2 Parliamentary constituencies.
CCPA issues guidelines to prevent greenwashing and misleading environmental claims
On 15 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority issued the 'Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024'.
Manipur MLAs from Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities meet in New Delhi; appeal to shun violence
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, a group of elected members of the Manipur Assembly representing the Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities met to discuss the situation in the state and appealed to people to shun violence.