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Fri, 01 Nov 2024
9th India–Indonesia Special Forces exercise Garud Shakti 24 begins
An Indian Army Special Forces contingent left for Cijantung, Jakarta, for the 9th India–Indonesia joint exercise Garud Shakti 24, held from 1 to 12 November 2024.
Army contingent departs for 15th India–US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar
On 1 November 2024, an Indian Army contingent departed for the 15th edition of the India–US joint Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled for 2–22 November at the Orchard Combat Training Centre, Idaho.
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2024 awarded to 463 personnel
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' for 2024 for 463 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs.
Ministry of Steel holds day-long Chintan Shivir for Steel CPSEs at Vigyan Bhawan
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Steel held a day-long Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where Steel CPSEs discussed technology upgradation, AI/ML, faster project execution and overseas asset acquisition.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024
India releases updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan at CBD COP16 in Cali
On 30 October 2024, in Cali, Colombia, MoS Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh released India's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at COP16 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, setting 23 national biodiversity targets aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Eight core industries grow 2.0% in September 2024
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said the combined Index of Eight Core Industries rose 2.0% (provisional) in September 2024 over September 2023.
DoPPW notifies 3% additional DA/DR, taking central pensioners' Dearness Relief to 53%
On 30 October 2024, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare issued an OM raising Dearness Relief for central government pensioners and family pensioners from 50% to 53% with effect from 1 July 2024.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Algeria as Guest of Honour at revolution anniversary parade
On 30 October 2024, the Ministry of Defence said CDS Gen Anil Chauhan would visit Algeria from 31 October to 4 November 2024, attending as Guest of Honour the military parade for the 70th anniversary of Algeria's revolution of 1 November 1954.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024
NPPA directs MRP cut on three anti-cancer drugs after customs exemption and GST cut
On 29 October 2024, the Department of Pharmaceuticals said NPPA, by an OM dated 28 October 2024, had directed manufacturers to reduce the MRP of three anti-cancer drugs — Trastuzumab, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.
9th Ayurveda Day: PM launches health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at AIIA, New Delhi
On 29 October 2024, Dhanvantari Jayanti, Dhanteras and the 9th Ayurveda Day, PM Narendra Modi launched, inaugurated and laid foundation stones for health projects worth about ₹12,850 crore at the All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, and said every elderly person above 70 will get free hospital treatment through the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card.
Rajnath Singh reviews DPSUs, receives dividend cheques of ₹1,620 crore
On 29 October 2024, at South Block, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the performance of Defence PSUs and received dividend cheques totalling ₹1,620 crore from seven DPSUs.
PM lays foundation of four NIPER Centres of Excellence, opens PLI units and India's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of four Centres of Excellence at NIPERs in Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Mohali, inaugurated five PLI-scheme units for medical devices and bulk drugs, and opened the country's biggest Jan Aushadhi Kendra at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Swavlamban 3.0: Rajnath Singh unveils ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13, flags off 'Sagarmala Parikrama'
On 29 October 2024, at the NIIO seminar 'Swavlamban' at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled ADITI 3.0 and DISC 13; the event also flagged off 'Sagarmala Parikrama', an autonomous passage of about 1,500 km from Mumbai to Tuticorin.
Indian Railways renews technical cooperation MoU with Switzerland's DETEC
On 29 October 2024, Indian Railways signed, via videoconference, a renewed MoU with Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport and Communications (DETEC) on technical cooperation, track maintenance and infrastructure modernisation.
At CBD COP16 in Cali, India's national statement highlights Ramsar growth, IBCA and Namami Gange
On 29 October 2024, in Cali, Colombia, MoS Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh delivered India's national statement in the High Level Segment of COP16 to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Rozgar Mela: PM distributes over 51,000 appointment letters
On 29 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela by videoconference and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to youth newly appointed in government departments and organisations.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024
India-Spain: 2026 to be Year of Culture, Tourism and AI; consulates in Bengaluru and Barcelona
On 28 October 2024, during Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's visit to India (28–29 October), the two sides announced 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI and a Spanish Consulate in Bengaluru.
NDMA's 20th Formation Day: Home Secretary launches Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme
On 28 October 2024 (Monday), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan addressed NDMA's 20th Formation Day in New Delhi and launched the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
Piyush Goyal to visit Saudi Arabia for the 8th Future Investment Initiative
On 28 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said Piyush Goyal would visit Saudi Arabia on 29–30 October 2024 to take part in the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Mann Ki Baat 115th episode: digital arrest fraud, animation, Sardar and Birsa Munda 150
On 27 October 2024, in the 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi warned about 'digital arrest' fraud, said Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year would begin on 15 November, and announced that this year's Run for Unity would be held on 29 October because of Deepawali.
Rural Development Ministry rebuts report on MGNREGS dip; cites 2,923 crore person-days since 2014-15
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports of a 16% dip in MGNREGS employment, saying 2,923 crore person-days were generated from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 against 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
Railways and WCD Ministry launch revised SOP to protect vulnerable children on railway premises
On 27 October 2024, the Railway Protection Force and the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a revised Standard Operating Procedure for protecting vulnerable children found on railway premises.
PM congratulates Arjun Erigaisi on crossing 2800 in live chess ratings
On 27 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on crossing the 2800 mark in live chess ratings.
INS Talwar arrives at La Réunion to strengthen India-France maritime partnership
On 27 October 2024, Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion (France) as part of her ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
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.
ISRO and DBT sign MoU; India to have 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' by 2035
On 26 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India would have its own space station, the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station', by 2035, as ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology signed an MoU to integrate biotechnology with space technology.
PM Modi condoles the passing of Gussadi dance icon Kanaka Raju
On 26 October 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Kanaka Raju, a prolific dancer and cultural icon known for preserving the Gussadi dance.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivers Akashvani's Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024
On 26 October 2024, at Rang Bhawan in New Delhi, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivered the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by Akashvani, on 'Indian Space Odyssey: In Search of New Frontiers'.
Telecom subscribers at 1,200.07 million and tele-density 85.43% as of 31 August 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data showing 1,200.07 million total telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 85.43% as of 31 August 2024.
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.