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Sun, 13 Oct 2024
President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir revoked ahead of new government
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MHA notified a Presidential Order revoking the Order of 31 October 2019 (President's Rule) in J&K, effective immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister.
CCPA directs Ola to let consumers choose refund mode and issue invoices for Auto rides
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had directed Ola to let consumers choose a bank-account refund or a coupon, and to issue invoices for all Auto rides.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024
Centre releases first instalment of XV Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
On 12 October 2024, in India, the Union Government released the first instalment of XV Finance Commission grants for 2024-25 to rural local bodies: over ₹1,267 crore for Rajasthan and over ₹988 crore for Andhra Pradesh.
PM announces PMNRF ex-gratia for victims of Kaithal road accident and Mehsana wall collapse
On 12 October 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi approved ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims of a road accident in Kaithal, Haryana, and a wall collapse in Mehsana district, Gujarat.
Thu, 10 Oct 2024
Centre releases ₹1,78,173 crore tax devolution to States, including an advance instalment
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Union Government released tax devolution of ₹1,78,173 crore to State Governments, including one advance instalment of ₹89,086.50 crore.
Sports Ministry puts Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 out for public comments
On 10 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports put the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024 in the public domain for comments as part of pre-legislative consultation.
Tue, 08 Oct 2024
Haryana Assembly election results 2024: BJP 48, Congress 37, INLD 2, Independents 3
On 8 October 2024, in Haryana, results for all 90 Assembly seats were declared; per ECI, the BJP won 48, the Congress 37, INLD 2 and Independents 3.
Jammu & Kashmir Assembly election results 2024: National Conference 42, BJP 29, Congress 6
On 8 October 2024, in Jammu and Kashmir, results for all 90 Assembly seats were declared; per ECI, the JKNC won 42, the BJP 29 and the Congress 6.
Three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court
On 8 October 2024, in India, the President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court under Article 217(1).
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Sat, 05 Oct 2024
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
DoT system blocking 45 lakh spoofed international calls daily; central system soon
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Telecommunications said its system with telecom operators is blocking about 45 lakh spoofed international calls with Indian numbers daily, and a central system will be commissioned shortly.
NCGG concludes 6th training programme for Cambodian civil servants
On 4 October 2024, in New Delhi, the National Centre for Good Governance concluded its 6th Training Programme on Public Policy and Governance for 39 civil servants of Cambodia.