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Sat, 26 Oct 2024
ESIC adds 20.74 lakh new workers and 28,917 establishments in August 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, provisional ESIC payroll data showed 20.74 lakh new employees and 28,917 new establishments added under the ESI Scheme in August 2024.
CBDT extends due date for certain income tax returns for AY 2024-25 to 15 November 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the due date for furnishing returns of income for Assessment Year 2024-25 for certain assessees from 31 October to 15 November 2024.
95% of rural land records digitised under DILRMP
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Rural Development said 95% of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016 under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
21st Livestock Census launched; to cover over 30 crore households
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, which will cover over 30 crore households and capture data on gender roles in the livestock sector.
PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz co-chair 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.
Mudra loan limit raised to ₹20 lakh with new 'Tarun Plus' category
On 25 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Finance said the loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana had been raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh, with a new 'Tarun Plus' category, as announced in the Union Budget 2024-25.
PM Modi condoles the passing of scientist Rohini Godbole
On 25 October 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Rohini Godbole, calling her a pioneering scientist and innovator and a strong votary of more women in science.
'Abhay', seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of GRSE project, launched
On 25 October 2024, at L&T, Kattupalli, 'Abhay', the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built by GRSE for the Indian Navy, was launched.
Second edition of Indian Army's Chanakya Defence Dialogue concludes in New Delhi
On 25 October 2024, at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, the second edition of the Indian Army's flagship international seminar, the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, concluded.
JP Nadda launches five DHR-ICMR research initiatives including the 'First in the World' Challenge
On 25 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched five DHR-ICMR health research initiatives planned under the 100-days agenda, including the 'First in the World' Challenge inspired by the success of Chandrayaan-3.
$25 million G20 Pandemic Fund project on animal health security launched
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the $25 million Pandemic Fund project on 'Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response', funded by the G20 Pandemic Fund.
Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Cabinet approves ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for space sector under IN-SPACe
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for the space sector under the aegis of IN-SPACe, expected to support about 40 startups.
CCEA approves two railway projects worth ₹6,798 crore, including new line to Amaravati
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two railway projects worth about ₹6,798 crore: doubling of 256 km in north Bihar and a 57 km new line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati.
Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting launched by Panchayati Raj Ministry and IMD
On 24 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Dr Jitendra Singh launched Gram Panchayat-level weather forecasting, giving over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats five-day forecasts and hourly updates.
Rajnath Singh at Chanakya Defence Dialogue: India-China consensus on LAC shows dialogue works
On 24 October 2024, in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, delivering the keynote at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, said the broad consensus achieved by India and China to resolve differences in certain areas along the LAC was proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions.
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.
Mormugao Port listed as incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index platform
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Ports Ministry said Mormugao Port Authority had been listed as an incentive provider on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal of the International Association of Ports and Harbours, India's first port to offer such green-ship incentives.
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 6th National Water Awards, 2024
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation launched the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open till 31 December 2024.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Electronics-grade Boron-11 enrichment facility inaugurated at HWBF, Talcher
On 23 October 2024, at Heavy Water Board Facilities (HWBF), Talcher, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Dr A.K. Mohanty inaugurated an Electronics Grade Boron-11 enrichment facility, putting India in the elite club of nations with this technology.
PM Modi at 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan; leaders adopt Kazan Declaration
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi took part in the 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders welcomed 13 new BRICS partner countries and adopted the Kazan Declaration on 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
PM Modi meets President Xi Jinping in Kazan; Special Representatives to meet at an early date
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit and welcomed the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues that arose in 2020 in the India-China border areas.
Mansukh Mandaviya holds consultation with athletes and coaches on Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024
On 23 October 2024, in New Delhi, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a stakeholders' consultation with athletes and coaches on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill 2024.
Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II retail launched in Delhi-NCR at ₹70 per kg
On 23 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched retail sale of Bharat Chana Dal Phase-II in Delhi-NCR by flagging off mobile vans, with chana dal at ₹70 per kg and whole chana at ₹58 per kg.
Government to mark Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with two-year celebration (2024-2026)
On 23 October 2024, in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Government will commemorate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.
Government calls DAP shortage reports misleading; MRP kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag
On 23 October 2024, in India, the Department of Fertilizers called media reports of a DAP shortage hurting Rabi prospects misleading, saying the MRP of DAP has been kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag since Covid times and subsidy has been raised.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
President Murmu confers 5th National Water Awards 2023; Odisha best State
On 22 October 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023, with Odisha winning first prize in the best State category.
PM Modi meets President Putin in Kazan; invites him to India for the 23rd Annual Summit
On 22 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the 16th BRICS Summit and invited him to visit India next year for the 23rd Annual Summit.
Rajnath Singh and Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chair 6th India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue
On 22 October 2024, in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Singapore's Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen co-chaired the sixth India-Singapore Defence Ministerial Dialogue.
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.
PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan
On 22 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit and congratulated him on his election as the 9th President of Iran.