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Sun, 15 Dec 2024
India defend Women's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beat China in final
India beat China 3-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2024 final at Muscat on 15 December 2024.
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.
Amit Shah attends Bastar Olympics 2024 closing ceremony in Jagdalpur, reaffirms March 2026 deadline to end Naxalism
Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the closing ceremony of the Bastar Olympics 2024 in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, on 15 December 2024 as chief guest and reaffirmed the goal of eradicating Naxalism by 31 March 2026.
Vice-President inaugurates GSI Geoscience Museum in Gwalior
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the Geological Survey of India's Geoscience Museum at the Victoria Market Building in Gwalior on 15 December 2024.
Sat, 14 Dec 2024
RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to ₹2 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India raised the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans, including loans for allied activities, from ₹1.6 lakh to ₹2 lakh per borrower, effective 1 January 2025.
National Energy Conservation Day 2024 observed; NEC Awards presented
National Energy Conservation Day was observed on 14 December 2024, with Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar felicitating National Painting Competition winners and the National Energy Conservation Awards presented at Vigyan Bhawan.
First Weapon Systems branch officers commissioned at Air Force Academy parade
The Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on 14 December 2024 saw 204 cadets commissioned, including the IAF's first batch of Weapon Systems branch officers.
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.
Nation marks Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary; PM calls him the 'eternal showman'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor on his 100th birth anniversary on 14 December 2024, calling him a cultural ambassador who took Indian cinema to the global stage.
CAQM revises GRAP schedule for Delhi-NCR, moves some actions to earlier stages
The Commission for Air Quality Management revised the Graded Response Action Plan for the entire NCR on 14 December 2024, moving certain actions earlier under Stages III and IV into Stages II and III.
Fri, 13 Dec 2024
District-level Climate Risk Assessment maps flood and drought risk in 698 districts
A report mapping flood and drought risks across 698 Indian districts using the IPCC framework, prepared by IIT Mandi, IIT Guwahati and CSTEP Bengaluru with DST support, was released at IIT Delhi on 13 December 2024.
PM launches ₹5,500 crore projects in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025, unveils Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched development projects worth around ₹5,500 crore in Prayagraj on 13 December 2024 and launched the Kumbh Sah'AI'yak chatbot for Mahakumbh 2025.
Kolkata airport marks 100 years; centenary logo unveiled
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, which completes 100 years of service, on 13 December 2024.
RSSDI study finds daily yoga cuts diabetes risk by about 40%
Union Minister Jitendra Singh released the RSSDI's Indian Prevention of Diabetes Study on 13 December 2024, which found that a 40-minute daily yoga routine can cut the risk of developing diabetes by about 40%.
NHAI introduces 'Rajmarg Saathi' route patrolling vehicles
NHAI announced on 13 December 2024 upgraded route patrolling vehicles named 'Rajmarg Saathi', with closed cabinets and AI-enabled dashboard cameras, to strengthen highway patrolling.
CCPA issues notices to 17 direct selling entities for rule violations
The Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notices to 17 direct selling entities for violating the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, it announced on 13 December 2024.
STRIVE project raised women's share in ITI training to 20%
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said on 13 December 2024 that its World Bank-supported STRIVE project raised female participation in vocational training from 12% to 20% over its seven-year run.
Thu, 12 Dec 2024
MoD signs ₹13,500 crore contract with HAL for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with HAL on 12 December 2024 to procure 12 Su-30MKI aircraft with associated equipment for about ₹13,500 crore.
India releases Green Steel Taxonomy, first country to do so
Steel Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy released India's Green Steel Taxonomy at Vigyan Bhavan on 12 December 2024, making India the first nation to define green steel.
India's gross FDI inflows cross $1 trillion since April 2000
India's gross foreign direct investment inflows have reached $1 trillion since April 2000, the Commerce Ministry said on 12 December 2024, with H1 FY2024-25 inflows up nearly 26% to $42.1 billion.
D. Gukesh becomes youngest World Chess Champion, beats Ding Liren
India's D. Gukesh, 18, won the FIDE World Championship in Singapore on 12 December 2024 by beating China's Ding Liren 7.5-6.5, becoming the youngest world champion in history.
Indian Light Tank fires accurately at over 4,200 m altitude
DRDO's Indian Light Tank fired a number of rounds accurately at an altitude of more than 4,200 m during high-altitude trials, the Defence Ministry said on 12 December 2024.
Coal Ministry issues awards under ₹8,500 crore coal gasification scheme
The Ministry of Coal issued Letters of Award to selected applicants under Categories I and III of the ₹8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme on 12 December 2024.
Nepali Army chief conferred Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 December 2024.
WADA approves NDTL New Delhi as Athlete Passport Management Unit
The World Anti-Doping Agency approved the National Dope Testing Laboratory, New Delhi, as an Athlete Passport Management Unit on 6 December 2024; the Sports Ministry announced the approval on 12 December 2024.
10th World Ayurveda Congress opens in Dehradun
The 10th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo, themed 'Digital Health: An Ayurveda Perspective', were inaugurated in Dehradun on 12 December 2024.
Industrial output grows 3.5% in October 2024
India's Index of Industrial Production grew 3.5% in October 2024, up from 3.1% in September, according to quick estimates released on 12 December 2024.
Third India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue held at GIFT City
The third India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue was held at GIFT City, Gujarat, on 12 December 2024, hosted by the Department of Economic Affairs with HM Treasury.
Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November 2024
All-India CPI inflation eased to 5.48% in November 2024 from 6.21% in October, with food inflation at 9.04%, according to data released on 12 December 2024.