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Tue, 26 Nov 2024
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.
Eight startups selected for support under National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight startups for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty
On 26 November 2024, the Commerce Ministry said India had signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, adopted by WIPO member states after nearly two decades of talks.
3rd India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Goa
On 26 November 2024 in Goa, India and Tanzania held the third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting to expand defence ties.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription: ~₹6,000 crore for nationwide access to research journals
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme of about ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027 giving government institutions access to international research journals.
PM inaugurates ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024, launches UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025
On 25 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 — the first held in India in the International Cooperative Alliance's 130-year history.
Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481-crore outlay
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore till 2025-26.
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.
Indian Chemical Council wins the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
On 25 November 2024 in The Hague, the Indian Chemical Council received the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award during the 29th Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW — the first time the award recognised a chemical industry body.
Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign against gender-based violence launched; 227 Gender Resource Centres opened
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 3.0 – 'Pahal Badlaav Ki', a month-long national campaign against gender-based violence.
CCEA approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹7,927 crore in Maharashtra, MP and UP
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects costing about ₹7,927 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
CCEA approves Tato-I (186 MW) and Heo (240 MW) hydro projects in Arunachal's Shi Yomi district
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the CCEA approved investments of ₹1,750 crore for the 186 MW Tato-I and ₹1,939 crore for the 240 MW Heo hydroelectric projects in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Cabinet approves continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0) with ₹2,750 crore till March 2028
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore till 31 March 2028.
Sun, 24 Nov 2024
COP29 in Baku adopts $300-billion-a-year climate finance goal by 2035; India objects
On 24 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the COP29 UN climate conference adopted a new climate finance goal (NCQG) of $300 billion a year by 2035, and India's negotiator Chandni Raina objected, calling it an 'optical illusion'.
Sonowal leads 402nd birth anniversary tribute to Lachit Borphukan, hero of the Battle of Saraighat
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd birth anniversary.
Pune to host Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025; promo unveiled at IFFI
On 24 November 2024, the Indian Army's promotional video for Army Day Parade 2025 was showcased at the 55th IFFI in Goa; the parade will be held in Pune for the first time on 15 January 2025.
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.
PM highlights Lothal's National Maritime Heritage Complex in Mann Ki Baat; Phase 1A 57% complete
On 24 November 2024, in the 116th Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Lothal in Gujarat — known as the site of the world's first dockyard — where the National Maritime Heritage Complex is being built.
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.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi concludes Nepal visit; conferred Honorary General of the Nepali Army
On 24 November 2024, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi returned to India after a five-day official visit to Nepal, during which he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army.
PM attends 'Odisha Parba 2024' in New Delhi; recalls Hare Krishna Mehtab and Bali Jatra
On 24 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi took part in the 'Odisha Parba 2024' celebrations at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Navika Sagar Parikrama-II: INSV Tarini sails from Fremantle on second leg to Lyttelton
On 24 November 2024, INSV Tarini sailed out of Fremantle, Australia, on the second leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, bound for Lyttelton, New Zealand.
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.
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 announced; special award for North Eastern States added
On 23 November 2024, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 winners, to be given on National Milk Day, 26 November, in New Delhi, and added a special award for North Eastern Region States.
India at COP29 Baku: LeadIT Summit co-chaired with Sweden, first five-year report, ISA call for 20x solar
On 23 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on India's side events at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, including the LeadIT Summit co-chaired by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh and Sweden's Romina Pourmokhtari, where LeadIT's first five-year report was launched.
Manohar Lal flags off NTPC's green hydrogen buses at Leh — world's highest-altitude green hydrogen mobility project
On 23 November 2024 at Leh, Ladakh, Power Minister Manohar Lal flagged off NTPC's green hydrogen buses under a project with a 1.7 MW solar plant, an 80 kg/day hydrogen station and 5 buses at 3,650 m.
Amit Shah at NCDC's 91st General Council: five-year plan to raise sugar mill funding to ₹25,000 crore
On 23 November 2024 in New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and proposed a five-year plan to raise sugar mills' funding to ₹25,000 crore.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
PM Modi addresses News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart; 2024 marks 25 years of Indo-German Strategic Partnership
On 22 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, Germany, by video conference, noting that 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership.
Perth Test, Day 1: India all out for 150, Bumrah's 4-17 leaves Australia 67/7
On 22 November 2024 in Perth, on the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, India were bowled out for 150 and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah took 4 for 17 to reduce Australia to 67 for 7 at stumps.