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Thu, 12 Dec 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.
Seventh Missile cum Ammunition Barge LSAM 14 launched
The Indian Navy's seventh Missile cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 14 (Yard 82), was launched at Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra, on 12 December 2024.
Two RCB Faridabad scientists named EMBO Global Investigators
Dr Prem Kaushal and Dr Rajender Motiani of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, were among 11 life scientists named to the EMBO Global Investigator Network on 12 December 2024.
Wed, 11 Dec 2024
President confers National Panchayat Awards 2024 on 45 awardees
On 11 December 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2024 on 45 awardees - 42 Panchayats and 3 capacity building institutes.
Steel cut for Navy's second Fleet Support Ship at L&T Kattupalli
On 11 December 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli, Tamil Nadu, steel was cut for the second of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy.
Khelo India Winter Games 2025: Leh in January, Gulmarg in February
On 11 December 2024, in India, the dates of the Khelo India Winter Games were announced: Ladakh will host the ice events from 23 to 27 January 2025 and Jammu & Kashmir the snow events from 22 to 25 February 2025.
Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2024 begins at 51 centres
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Grand Finale of the 7th Smart India Hackathon began concurrently at 51 centres, virtually inaugurated by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Vice President opens India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 at Yashobhoomi
On 11 December 2024, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the inaugural session of the two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
PM releases 21-volume compendium of Subramania Bharati's complete works
On 11 December 2024, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi released a 21-volume compendium of the complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary.
India's RE installed capacity reaches 213.70 GW, up 14.2% year-on-year
On 11 December 2024, in India, MNRE reported that India's total renewable energy installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, a 14.2% year-on-year rise, with solar growing 30.2%.
PM condoles demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay
On 11 December 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi condoled the demise of legendary Gujarati singer Purushottam Upadhyay.
Environment Ministry marks International Mountain Day 2024 with 'Youth for the Himalaya'
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Environment Ministry with IUCN and the G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment marked International Mountain Day 2024 with the event 'Youth for the Himalaya: Innovate, Inspire, Impact'.
Centre lowers wheat stock limits until 31 March 2025
On 11 December 2024, in India, the Centre revised wheat stock limits applicable until 31 March 2025, cutting the limit for traders and wholesalers from 2,000 MT to 1,000 MT.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
Rajnath Singh co-chairs 21st India-Russia IRIGC-M&MTC in Moscow, calls on Putin
On 10 December 2024, in Moscow, Russia, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov co-chaired the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation, and Singh called on President Vladimir Putin.
MNRE amends ALMM Order: solar cells must come from List-II from 1 June 2026
On 10 December 2024, in India, MNRE announced an amendment to the ALMM Order, 2019, introducing List-II for solar PV cells and requiring solar projects to use cells from it from 1 June 2026.
'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign concludes on Human Rights Day
On 10 December 2024, in India, the three-week 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' sanitation campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation concluded on Human Rights Day.
India wins 55 medals, its best ever, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games
On 10 December 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for winning 55 medals, India's best-ever performance, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
President addresses NHRC's Human Rights Day celebration
On 10 December 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission, calling cybercrimes and climate change new threats to human rights.
CCI approves ADNOC's acquisition of Covestro AG
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Competition Commission of India announced its approval of the acquisition of Covestro AG by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
Swahid Diwas: tributes to the martyrs of the Assam Movement
On 10 December 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to the martyrs of the Assam Movement on Swahid Diwas.
DARPG holds first preparatory meeting for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore' 2024
On 10 December 2024, in India, DARPG held the first preparatory meeting with state AR Secretaries and all District Collectors for 'Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore', the nationwide grievance redressal campaign to be held from 19 to 24 December 2024.
XV Finance Commission grants released for rural local bodies of Himachal Pradesh and Goa
On 10 December 2024, in India, the Union Government announced the release of Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies in Himachal Pradesh and Goa for 2024-25.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission
On 10 December 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 16th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission on the theme 'Contribution of RTI in journey towards Viksit Bharat'.
PM condoles the passing of former Karnataka CM S M Krishna
On 10 December 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi condoled the passing of S M Krishna, former Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Parliamentarians pay tributes to C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary
On 10 December 2024, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and parliamentarians paid floral tributes to Bharat Ratna C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
PM launches LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat
On 9 December 2024, in Panipat, Haryana, PM Narendra Modi launched LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana for women and laid the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal.
INS Tushil (F 70) commissioned at Kaliningrad, Russia
On 9 December 2024, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, the multi-role stealth guided-missile frigate INS Tushil (F 70) was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.
First validation flight lands at Noida International Airport, Jewar
On 9 December 2024, at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the first validation flight, operated by IndiGo, landed at Noida International Airport in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.