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Sat, 23 Nov 2024
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 announced; special award for North Eastern States added
On 23 November 2024, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2024 winners, to be given on National Milk Day, 26 November, in New Delhi, and added a special award for North Eastern Region States.
India at COP29 Baku: LeadIT Summit co-chaired with Sweden, first five-year report, ISA call for 20x solar
On 23 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on India's side events at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, including the LeadIT Summit co-chaired by MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh and Sweden's Romina Pourmokhtari, where LeadIT's first five-year report was launched.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024
PM Modi addresses News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart; 2024 marks 25 years of Indo-German Strategic Partnership
On 22 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi addressed the News9 Global Summit in Stuttgart, Germany, by video conference, noting that 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Indo-German Strategic Partnership.
Perth Test, Day 1: India all out for 150, Bumrah's 4-17 leaves Australia 67/7
On 22 November 2024 in Perth, on the opening day of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, India were bowled out for 150 and stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah took 4 for 17 to reduce Australia to 67 for 7 at stumps.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024
PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address the Parliament of Guyana
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, PM Narendra Modi addressed the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana at a special session — the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
Rajnath Singh at 11th ADMM-Plus in Vientiane: rule-based order, calls for ADMM-Plus climate defence strategy
On 21 November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the 11th ADMM-Plus that India stands for freedom of navigation and a rule-based order in the Indo-Pacific, and called for an ADMM-Plus Defence Strategy on Climate Change.
PM in Georgetown: tributes at Indian Arrival Monument, Gandhi statue and Arya Samaj monument; addresses Indian community
On 21 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Narendra Modi paid tributes at the Indian Arrival Monument, Mahatma Gandhi's statue and the Arya Samaj monument, and addressed the Indian community.
Sea Vigil 24, fourth pan-India coastal defence exercise, concludes
On 21 November 2024, the fourth edition of the pan-India coastal defence exercise Sea Vigil 24 concluded after 36 hours, spanning India's 11,098 km coastline with over 21 agencies from six ministries.
Wed, 20 Nov 2024
India and Guyana sign ten MoUs as PM Modi holds talks with President Irfaan Ali
On 20 November 2024 at the State House in Georgetown, PM Modi held talks with Guyana's President Irfaan Ali; ten MoUs were signed during the visit.
Nafithromycin, India's first indigenous antibiotic, launched for drug-resistant pneumonia
On 20 November 2024 in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched Nafithromycin, the country's first indigenous antibiotic, marketed by Wockhardt as 'Miqnaf'.
2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown: PM Modi offers a seven-point plan
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell (CARICOM Chair) chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, where Modi offered a seven-point plan.
PM Modi receives Guyana's and Dominica's highest awards; Barbados announces its Honorary Order of Freedom
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi received Guyana's 'Order of Excellence' and the 'Dominica Award of Honour', and Barbados announced its 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' for him.
Over 1.76 crore students take part in Project Veer Gatha 4.0
On 20 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Defence Ministry said over 1.76 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs had taken part in Project Veer Gatha 4.0.
EPFO adds 18.81 lakh net members in September 2024
On 20 November 2024 in New Delhi, the EPFO released provisional payroll data showing a net addition of 18.81 lakh members in September 2024, up 9.33% year on year.
Awaas Diwas 2024 marks eight years of PMAY-Gramin
On 20 November 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development marked Awaas Diwas, the 8th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, launched on 20 November 2016 in Agra.
PM Modi meets Suriname's President Santokhi and Dominica's PM Skerrit in Georgetown
On 20 November 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana, PM Modi met Suriname's President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and Dominica's PM Roosevelt Skerrit on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
Tue, 19 Nov 2024
At G20 Rio, PM Modi says India was the first G20 country to meet its Paris commitments
On 19 November 2024 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi addressed the session on Sustainable Development and Energy Transition.
2nd India-Australia Annual Summit held in Rio; Renewable Energy Partnership launched
On 19 November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
PM Modi meets Brazil's Lula, and Argentina's Milei and Chile's Boric for the first time, in Rio
On 19 November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, on the G20 sidelines, PM Modi met Brazil's President Lula, and held first meetings with Argentina's President Javier Milei and Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font.
SECI signs MoU with H2Global Stiftung to promote green hydrogen
On 19 November 2024, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) signed an MoU with H2Global Stiftung to set up a collaborative framework for green hydrogen initiatives.
At COP29 in Baku, India's national statement seeks carbon space and climate justice
On 19 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh delivered India's National Statement at the High-level Segment of COP29.
G20 Troika of India, Brazil and South Africa issues declaration on DPI, AI and data for governance
On 19 November 2024 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the G20 Troika of India, Brazil and South Africa issued a joint communiqué on Digital Public Infrastructure, AI and Data for Governance.
World Toilet Day 2024: two national sanitation campaigns launched
On 19 November 2024, World Toilet Day, the Housing Ministry launched the 'Clean Toilets Campaign 2024' and the Jal Shakti Ministry launched 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman', with a national workshop in Lucknow.
ESI Scheme adds 20.58 lakh new workers in September 2024
On 19 November 2024 in New Delhi, ESIC's provisional payroll data showed 20.58 lakh new employees and 23,043 new establishments added under the ESI Scheme in September 2024.
DPIIT marks eight years of four industrial corridors approved in 2016
On 19 November 2024 in New Delhi, DPIIT celebrated the 8th anniversary of four industrial corridors — AKIC, CBIC, ECEC and BMIC — approved on 20 November 2016.
Mon, 18 Nov 2024
G20 Rio Summit opens; PM Modi addresses session on fighting hunger and poverty
On 18 November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi addressed the opening session of the G20 Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight against Hunger and Poverty'.
India and Italy announce Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 at G20 Rio
On 18 November 2024 at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni announced the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029.
Coal India wins Green World Environment Award 2024 for its thalassemia CSR project
On 18 November 2024 in London, Coal India Ltd received the Green World Environment Award in the CSR category, with the title of Green World Ambassador, for its Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojna.
GRAI 2023 launched: Agriculture Department tops Group A
On 18 November 2024 in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023, which ranked 89 central ministries and departments.
PLFS: urban unemployment falls to 6.4% in July-September 2024
On 18 November 2024 in New Delhi, the NSO released the PLFS Quarterly Bulletin for July-September 2024, showing urban unemployment at 6.4% for persons aged 15 and above.