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Tue, 08 Oct 2024
MNRE notifies guidelines for ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy notified Scheme Guidelines for the ₹500 crore 'Innovative Projects' component of PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Atal Pension Yojana gross enrolments cross 7 crore
On 8 October 2024, in India, the Finance Ministry said gross enrolments under the Atal Pension Yojana have crossed 7 crore, with over 56 lakh in FY 2024-25.
Rajnath Singh and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius discuss defence industrial collaboration
On 8 October 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius on strengthening defence industrial collaboration and supply chain resilience.
Mon, 07 Oct 2024
Muizzu's state visit: India and Maldives adopt Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership vision
On 7 October 2024, in India, PM Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu adopted a vision for a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership and launched RuPay card in Maldives during Muizzu's 6-10 October state visit.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024 to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for discovery of microRNA
On 7 October 2024, the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine jointly to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of microRNA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fri, 04 Oct 2024
PFC secures USD 1.265 billion, the largest-ever foreign currency term loan by an Indian PSU
On 4 October 2024, in India, Power Finance Corporation announced it had closed a USD 1.265 billion foreign currency term loan, the largest-ever by an Indian PSU, through banks based in IFSC GIFT City.
DoT system blocking 45 lakh spoofed international calls daily; central system soon
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Telecommunications said its system with telecom operators is blocking about 45 lakh spoofed international calls with Indian numbers daily, and a central system will be commissioned shortly.
Department of Posts and Amazon sign MoU to deepen logistics collaboration
On 4 October 2024, in India, the Department of Posts and Amazon Seller Services signed an MoU to deepen their logistics collaboration, building on a partnership since 2013.
Thu, 03 Oct 2024
Cabinet approves conferring status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.
6th India-US Commercial Dialogue in Washington; MoU on critical minerals supply chains
On 3 October 2024, in Washington, D.C., USA, Piyush Goyal and US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo co-chaired the 6th India-US Commercial Dialogue and signed an MoU to expand and diversify critical minerals supply chains.
IIFT to open its first overseas campus in Dubai; MoU signed
On 3 October 2024, in the UAE, the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) signed an MoU to open its first overseas campus at the India Pavilion in Expo City Dubai.
13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras set up; record Rs 200 crore sales in September 2024
On 3 October 2024, in India, the government said 13,822 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been established across the country, with record monthly sales of Rs 200 crore in September 2024.
CDSCO becomes Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum
On 3 October 2024, in India, the Health Ministry announced that the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has become an Affiliate Member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF).
Cabinet approves National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds with Rs 10,103 crore outlay
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of Rs 10,103 crore.
Cabinet approves India joining the International Energy Efficiency Hub
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved India joining the International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent.
Cabinet approves PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana with Rs 1,01,321.61 crore outlay
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved rationalising all centrally sponsored agriculture schemes into two umbrella schemes, PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana, with a proposed expenditure of Rs 1,01,321.61 crore.
NICDC's Logistics Data Bank crosses 75 million containers tracked
On 3 October 2024, in India, NICDC said its Logistics Data Bank (LDB) has achieved the milestone of tracking 75 million containers.
Cabinet approves 78-day Productivity Linked Bonus for railway employees
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a Productivity Linked Bonus of 78 days, worth Rs 2,028.57 crore, for 11,72,240 railway employees.
Cabinet approves modified Productivity Linked Reward scheme for major ports
On 3 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved a modified Productivity Linked Reward (PLR) scheme for Major Port Authorities and Dock Labour Board employees for 2020-21 to 2025-26.