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Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, withdraws Parkash Singh Badal's Fakhr-e-Qaum title
On 2 December 2024, in Amritsar, Punjab, the Akal Takht pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and withdrew the Fakhr-e-Qaum title given to the late Parkash Singh Badal.
Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of CII Partnership Summit 2024
On 2 December 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the CII Partnership Summit 2024.
MEA calls breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
On 2 December 2024, in Agartala, Tripura, protesters breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, which India's Ministry of External Affairs called deeply regrettable.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024
25th Hornbill Festival opens in Nagaland on Statehood Day
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama as the state marked its Statehood Day.
J P Nadda inaugurates national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore
On 1 December 2024, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
PM expands SMART policing mantra at 59th DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar
On 1 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police.
India and Cambodia begin first joint table-top exercise CINBAX in Pune
On 1 December 2024, in Pune, Maharashtra, the first edition of the India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX began at the Foreign Training Node.
Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles at Syed Modi International 2024
On 1 December 2024, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles at the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament.
India's coal production reaches 90.62 million tonnes in November 2024
On 1 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal reported that overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), up 7.20% year on year.
IMD: Fengal weakens into a deep depression over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
On 1 December 2024, in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, IMD said Cyclonic Storm Fengal had weakened into a deep depression close to Puducherry after crossing the coast the previous night.
PM greets Border Security Force on its Raising Day
On 1 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Border Security Force on its Raising Day, calling it a critical line of defence.
Sat, 30 Nov 2024
EPFO's 236th CBT meeting: interest until settlement date, EDLI benefits ratified, Amnesty Scheme 2024 recommended
On 30 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 236th meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, approved paying interest up to the date of claim settlement.
Cyclonic Storm Fengal crosses the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast close to Puducherry
On the night of 30 November 2024, Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' crossed the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts close to Puducherry with winds of 70–80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph, IMD reported.
Indore to host national World AIDS Day 2024 event on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'
On 30 November 2024, the Health Ministry announced that Union Health Minister J P Nadda would lead the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on 1 December, on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'.
India–Singapore exercise Agni Warrior 2024 concludes at Devlali
On 30 November 2024, the 13th edition of the India–Singapore bilateral exercise 'Agni Warrior' (XAW-2024) concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra.
TRAI extends PE–TM chain declaration deadline for SMS traceability to 10 December 2024
On 30 November 2024, TRAI directed access providers to ensure that all Principal Entities and Telemarketers declare their message chains by 10 December 2024 for traceable commercial SMS.
MoD signs ₹1,207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard for refit of INS Vikramaditya
On 30 November 2024, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, for the Short Refit and Dry Docking of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
Sitharaman distributes ₹1,121 crore in loans at credit outreach in Madhubani, Bihar
On 30 November 2024 in Madhubani, Bihar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a Credit Outreach Programme and distributed loans worth ₹1,121 crore to 50,294 beneficiaries.
Sonowal meets Italian minister Adolfo Urso as tall ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Mumbai
On 30 November 2024 in Mumbai, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Italy's Minister of Enterprises Adolfo Urso during the visit of the Italian Navy's school ship 'Amerigo Vespucci' to Mumbai Port.
Fri, 29 Nov 2024
Real GDP grows 5.4% in Q2 (July–September) of 2024-25: NSO
On 29 November 2024 in New Delhi, the National Statistics Office estimated India's real GDP growth for July–September 2024 (Q2 of 2024-25) at 5.4%, down from 8.1% a year earlier.
Mines Ministry says Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu will follow environmental safeguards
On 29 November 2024, the Ministry of Mines said the Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block in Tamil Nadu, auctioned with Hindustan Zinc Ltd as preferred bidder, will follow all environmental and heritage safeguards.
Nine One Stop Centres approved for Indian women in distress abroad
On 29 November 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Development told the Lok Sabha that its Empowered Committee had approved MEA proposals for nine One Stop Centres for Indian women facing distress abroad.
Curtain raiser for first Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav; mascot 'Purvi' unveiled
On 29 November 2024 in New Delhi, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held the curtain raiser for the first-ever Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, to be held at Bharat Mandapam from 6 to 8 December 2024, and unveiled its mascot 'Purvi'.
India and ADB sign $98 million loan for the Clean Plant Programme in horticulture
On 29 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $98 million loan for 'Building India's Clean Plant Programme' to give horticulture farmers certified disease-free planting material.
Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy seize about 500 kg of crystal meth in joint operation
On 29 November 2024, the Indian Navy announced that, acting on Sri Lanka Navy inputs, it intercepted two Sri Lankan fishing boats in the Arabian Sea and seized about 500 kg of crystal meth.
Eight core industries grow 3.1% in October 2024
On 29 November 2024, the Commerce and Industry Ministry reported that the Index of Eight Core Industries rose 3.1% (provisional) in October 2024 over October 2023.
Amit Shah inaugurates 59th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Bhubaneswar
On 29 November 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 59th All India Conference of DGsP/IGsP and released the MHA book 'Ranking of Police Stations 2024'.
Coast Guard conducts 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise off Kochi
On 29 November 2024, the Indian Coast Guard conducted the sea phase of the 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast, Kerala.
Thu, 28 Nov 2024
Hemant Soren sworn in as Jharkhand's 14th Chief Minister for a fourth term
On 28 November 2024 at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi, JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar — his fourth term as CM.
First-ever auction of offshore mineral blocks launched: 13 blocks in Arabian and Andaman Seas
On 28 November 2024 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the first-ever tranche of e-auction of offshore mineral blocks — 13 blocks in the Arabian Sea and the Andaman Sea.