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Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support for TB patients doubled to Rs 1,000 a month
On 7 October 2024, in India, Union Health Minister J P Nadda announced that nutrition support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana has been raised from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per month per TB patient.
12th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments meets in Mumbai
On 7 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the 12th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was co-chaired by Piyush Goyal and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of ADIA.
Amit Shah reviews Left Wing Extremism with CMs; target to end Naxalism by 2026
On 7 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism and said Naxalism will be completely eliminated by 2026.
CBDT forms internal committee to comprehensively review Income-tax Act, 1961
On 7 October 2024, in India, the Finance Ministry said the CBDT has formed an internal committee for a comprehensive review of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and invited public suggestions on the e-filing portal.
DefConnect 4.0: Rajnath Singh launches ADITI 2.0 challenges and DISC 12
On 7 October 2024, at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched ADITI 2.0 challenges and the 12th Defence India Start-up Challenges (DISC 12) during DefConnect 4.0.
NSDC signs MoU with BMC for skill centre in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 7 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the National Skill Development Corporation signed an MoU with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a skill centre in Kandivali, in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
SECL plants over 1.46 lakh saplings under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
On 7 October 2024, the Coal Ministry said South Eastern Coalfields Limited, the Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted 1,46,675 saplings in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign.
Textiles Ministry celebrates World Cotton Day 2024; MoUs to promote Kasturi Cotton brand
On 7 October 2024, in India, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh attended the Ministry's World Cotton Day 2024 celebration, where industry signed MoUs to promote the Indian Kasturi Cotton brand.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority commences operations in GIFT City
On 7 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, the UAE's largest sovereign wealth fund, has commenced its India operations with an office in GIFT City, Gujarat.
Sun, 06 Oct 2024
Rs 1,000 crore earmarked for venture fund for space start-ups: Jitendra Singh
On 6 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said Rs 1,000 crore has been earmarked for a Venture Fund for space start-ups, and that the sector now has over 200 start-ups.
India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in first T20I at Gwalior
On 6 October 2024, at the newly built Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first T20I.
IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of 92nd anniversary
On 6 October 2024, at Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force held an air show for its 92nd anniversary with Chief Minister MK Stalin as chief guest.
Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai
On 6 October 2024, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE, India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup for their first win of the tournament.
SAI signs MoU with Maharashtra for National Centre of Sports Excellence in Kandivali, Mumbai
On 6 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the Sports Authority of India's MoU with the Maharashtra Government for a National Centre of Sports Excellence on 37 acres in Kandivali was announced, signed in the presence of Piyush Goyal.
World Cerebral Palsy Day 2024: theme '#UniquelyCP'
On 6 October 2024, in India, World Cerebral Palsy Day was marked with the theme '#UniquelyCP', with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities leading nationwide awareness campaigns.
Navy's First Training Squadron at Muscat; FOCINC South begins Oman visit
On 6 October 2024, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, FOCINC Southern Naval Command, began an official visit to Oman (6-9 October), coinciding with the First Training Squadron's port call at Muscat.
Satish Chandra Dubey felicitates winners of CMPDI's coal gasification hackathon in Ranchi
On 6 October 2024, the Coal Ministry said MoS Satish Chandra Dubey felicitated winners of the 'Coal Gasification' hackathon organised by CMPDI during his visit to CMPDI, Ranchi, Jharkhand.
Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
On 6 October 2024, in India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed a ceremony felicitating Dr Karan Singh on completing 75 years in public life.
Sat, 05 Oct 2024
PM in Washim releases 18th PM-KISAN instalment, launches agri and animal husbandry initiatives worth Rs 23,300 crore
On 5 October 2024, in Washim, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi disbursed the 18th instalment of PM-KISAN worth about Rs 20,000 crore and launched agriculture and animal husbandry initiatives worth around Rs 23,300 crore.
PM inaugurates and lays foundation of projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore in Thane
On 5 October 2024, in Thane, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 32,800 crore, focused on urban mobility.
PM inaugurates Aarey JVLR-BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3
On 5 October 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Aarey JVLR to BKC section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase-1, worth around Rs 14,120 crore, and took a metro ride.
Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024 concludes in New Delhi
On 5 October 2024, in New Delhi, the three-day Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2024, the Indian Navy's annual apex-level strategic dialogue, concluded.
Hindustan Copper resumes Surda Mine operations in Jharkhand
On 5 October 2024, in Jharkhand, MoS Satish Chandra Dubey inaugurated the resumption of Hindustan Copper Limited's Surda Mine operations, a step towards self-reliance in copper.
Haryana votes for new Assembly in a single phase
On 5 October 2024, in Haryana, single-phase polling for all 90 Assembly constituencies concluded largely peacefully at more than 20,000 polling stations, the Election Commission said.
PM inaugurates Banjara Virasat Museum at Poharadevi, Washim
On 5 October 2024, at Poharadevi in Washim, Maharashtra, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Banjara Virasat Museum celebrating the culture and heritage of the Banjara community.
Northeast is the heart and soul of Bharat, says Vice-President at Pratidin Conclave
On 5 October 2024, in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, delivering the keynote at 'The Conclave 2024' organised by Pratidin Media Network, called the Northeast the heart and soul of Bharat.
Sarbananda Sonowal announces Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave for December 2024
On 5 October 2024, in India, Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met archaeologists, museologists and historians and announced an Indian Maritime Heritage Conclave for mid-December 2024.
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
DAE inaugurates MACE, Asia's largest imaging Cherenkov telescope, at Hanle, Ladakh
On 4 October 2024, at Hanle, Ladakh, DAE Secretary Dr Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurated the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory, Asia's largest and the world's highest imaging Cherenkov telescope.
DRDO flight-tests 4th-generation VSHORADS at Pokhran
On 3 and 4 October 2024, at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan, DRDO successfully conducted three flight-tests of the 4th-generation Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS).
10th India International Science Festival to be held at IIT Guwahati, first in the Northeast
On 4 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced that the 10th India International Science Festival will be held at IIT Guwahati, Assam, from 30 November to 3 December 2024, the first in the Northeast.