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Tue, 15 Oct 2024
DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
On 15 October 2024, in India, DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
Algerian university confers honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Murmu
On 15 October 2024, at Sidi Abdellah, Algeria, the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University conferred an honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Droupadi Murmu.
Three AI Centres of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities announced; ₹990 crore approved
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced three AI Centres of Excellence focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities, for which the government approved ₹990 crore.
National Skill Training Institute extension centre inaugurated at AMTZ campus, Visakhapatnam
On 15 October 2024, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension centre at the AMTZ campus.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
India expels six Canadian diplomats and decides to withdraw its High Commissioner from Canada
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MEA announced the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, and India's decision to withdraw its High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other targeted officials.
Manohar Lal launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to evacuate 500 GW RE by 2030
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) prepared by the CEA, at a CEA brainstorming conclave (14-15 October).
President Droupadi Murmu holds talks with Algerian President Tebboune in Algiers; first visit by an Indian President to Algeria
On 14 October 2024, in Algiers, President Droupadi Murmu met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at El Mouradia Palace, on the first visit by an Indian President to Algeria.
CPI retail inflation at 5.49% in September 2024; food inflation 9.24%
On 14 October 2024, in India, MoSPI released CPI data: all-India year-on-year inflation of 5.49% for September 2024.
NPPA raises ceiling prices of 11 formulations of 8 essential drugs by 50% to ensure availability
On 14 October 2024, in India, the NPPA announced a 50% increase in ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs, invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of DPCO, 2013.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins visit to Japan (14-17 October 2024)
On 14 October 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed on a visit to Japan from 14 to 17 October 2024.
'Samarthak', first of two Multi Purpose Vessels for the Navy, launched at L&T Kattupalli
On 14 October 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli (Chennai), 'Samarthak', the first ship of the two-vessel Multi Purpose Vessel project for the Indian Navy, was launched.
CAQM invokes Stage-I of GRAP across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 'Poor' (234)
On 14 October 2024, in Delhi, the CAQM Sub-Committee invoked all 27 actions of Stage-I of GRAP across the NCR after Delhi's daily average AQI reached 234.
Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 begins off Visakhapatnam
On 14 October 2024, off the coast of Visakhapatnam, the Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced with navies of Australia, India, Japan and the USA.
PLI Scheme for White Goods: 38 applicants commit ₹4,121 crore in third round
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry said the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) drew 38 applications with committed investment of ₹4,121 crore.
WPI inflation at 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry released WPI data: annual inflation of 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024.
ANRF launches its first two initiatives: PM Early Career Research Grant and MAHA-EV Mission
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation launched the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the MAHA-EV Mission.
MSDE partners with Meta for an AI Assistant on Skill India Digital and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Skill Development Ministry announced a partnership with Meta for a Llama-based AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024
President's Rule in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir revoked ahead of new government
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MHA notified a Presidential Order revoking the Order of 31 October 2019 (President's Rule) in J&K, effective immediately before the appointment of the Chief Minister.
Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Australia beat India by nine runs in Sharjah, qualify for semi-finals
On 13 October 2024, in Sharjah, Australia beat India by nine runs in a Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to become the first team to qualify for the semi-finals.
Maharashtra CM Shinde opens Thane Creek Bridge 3 north channel; lays foundation for seven creek bridges on Rewas-Redi coastal highway
On 13 October 2024, in Maharashtra, CM Eknath Shinde inaugurated the Mumbai-Pune (north) channel of Thane Creek Bridge 3 on the Sion-Panvel Highway and laid the foundation for seven creek bridges on the Rewas-Redi coastal highway.
CCPA directs Ola to let consumers choose refund mode and issue invoices for Auto rides
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority said it had directed Ola to let consumers choose a bank-account refund or a coupon, and to issue invoices for all Auto rides.
Tele MANAS completes two years, handles over 14.7 lakh calls
On 13 October 2024, in India, the Government said Tele MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme), launched on 10 October 2022, has handled over 14.7 lakh calls in two years.
PM Modi visits Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam as PM GatiShakti completes three years
On 13 October 2024, in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi visited the Anubhuti Kendra at Bharat Mandapam on completion of three years of PM GatiShakti.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri, Pune
On 13 October 2024, Union Minister Jitendra Singh virtually inaugurated India's first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers at Jejuri in Pune, Maharashtra, built by Praj Industries.
Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin reviews Chennai command centre ahead of heavy rain; helpline 1913
On 13 October 2024, in Chennai, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the Integrated Command and Control Centre as the Met department forecast about 20 cm rain; helpline 1913 is staffed by 150 personnel.
Jitendra Singh hosts J&K students on Bharat Darshan tour in Delhi; cites Purple Revolution
On 13 October 2024, in Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh hosted a luncheon interaction with students from Jammu and Kashmir on a Bharat Darshan tour.
Sat, 12 Oct 2024
Rajnath Singh dedicates 75 BRO projects worth ₹2,236 crore across 11 States/UTs
On 12 October 2024, from Sukna, West Bengal, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated 75 Border Roads Organisation projects worth ₹2,236 crore across 11 States/UTs.
PM Internship Scheme: applications open on the PM Internship Portal from 12 October 2024
On 12 October 2024, in India, applications opened on the PM Internship Portal for the pilot of the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme, which was launched on 3 October 2024.
India post 297/6, highest T20I total by a full-member team, beat Bangladesh by 133 runs in Hyderabad
On 12 October 2024, in Hyderabad, India scored 297/6 against Bangladesh in the third T20I, the highest total by a full-member team in T20Is, and won by 133 runs.
DRI busts illegal mephedrone factory in Meghnagar, Jhabua; 112 kg worth ₹168 crore seized
On 12 October 2024, in Meghnagar, Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, the DRI busted a factory illegally making mephedrone and seized 112 kg worth ₹168 crore.