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Fri, 06 Dec 2024
RBI keeps repo rate at 6.50%, cuts CRR to 4%
On 6 December 2024, in India, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50%, and the RBI cut the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points to 4.0% in two tranches.
PM inaugurates Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam
On 6 December 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav celebrating the Northeast and unveiled a commemorative postage stamp.
Nation pays homage to Dr B R Ambedkar on 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas
On 6 December 2024, at Prerna Sthal in the Parliament House complex, New Delhi, the Vice-President, PM and other dignitaries paid floral tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar on his 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas.
Cabinet approves Rithala-Narela-Kundli corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the 26.463 km Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV at a cost of Rs 6,230 crore.
Cabinet approves 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in uncovered districts at an estimated cost of Rs 2,359.82 crore.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31 for Indian Sign Language
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language.
Cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and the expansion of KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, at an estimated Rs 5,872.08 crore.
MHA releases Rs 944.80 crore SDRF share to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Fengal
On 6 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF to help people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'.
Cabinet approves GSI-CNR-IRPI (Italy) MoU on landslide forecasting
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an MoU between the Geological Survey of India and Italy's CNR-IRPI for collaboration in landslide forecasting and early warning.
India-Australia CECA stocktake visit concludes in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the three-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), held from 4 to 6 December, concluded.
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' foot march stopped at Shambhu border
On 6 December 2024, at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, Haryana Police used tear gas to stop a group of 101 farmers who had begun a foot march to Delhi, and the march was suspended for the day.
Western Air Command Commanders' Conference 2024 begins in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the two-day Commanders' Conference of the IAF's Western Air Command began, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh as chief guest.
Om Birla addresses 11th National Abilympics in Gurugram
On 6 December 2024, in Gurugram, Haryana, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 11th National Conference on Disability and the 11th National Abilympics and presented the Braille version of the Constitution to Divyangjan.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers.
PSLV-C59 places ESA's Proba-3 satellites in orbit
On 5 December 2024, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, PSLV-C59 carried the European Space Agency's Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit in a dedicated commercial mission of NSIL.
President inaugurates new Judicial Court Complex at Bhubaneswar
On 5 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new Judicial Court Complex and said delayed justice is equivalent to not getting justice.
11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with 27 blocks
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 27 coal blocks on offer.
India and ADB sign $50 million loan for Meghalaya water-harvesting project
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $50 million loan for a climate-adaptive community-based water-harvesting project in Meghalaya.
PM Modi receives the King and Queen of Bhutan in New Delhi
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan.
VCAS inaugurates 63rd ISAM annual conference at IAM Bengaluru
On 5 December 2024, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal SP Dharkar inaugurated the 63rd annual conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine.
MEA and Department of Posts renew Post Office Passport Seva Kendra MoU
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts renewed their MoU on Post Office Passport Seva Kendras for five years.
India and Slovenia finalise science Programme of Cooperation for 2024–2029
On 5 December 2024, at Parliament House in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh and Slovenian Minister Dr Igor Papič met to finalise the India–Slovenia Programme of Cooperation for 2024–2029.
SECI wins 3rd PSU Transformation Award for FDRE supply model
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Solar Energy Corporation of India received the 3rd PSU Transformation Award in the 'Innovative Product Development' category.
First annual review of RuTAG 2.0 projects held at SKUAST Srinagar
On 5 December 2024, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, the two-day first annual review meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 projects began at SKUAST, chaired by PSA Prof Ajay Kumar Sood.
CAQM revokes GRAP Stages III and IV across NCR
On 5 December 2024, in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM Sub-committee on GRAP revoked Stages IV and III with immediate effect after Delhi's average AQI improved to 165.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Navy Day 2024: President witnesses Operational Demonstration at Puri
On 4 December 2024, at Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu attended Navy Day celebrations and witnessed the Indian Navy's Operational Demonstration on the Blue Flag Beach.
French government falls in no-confidence vote against PM Michel Barnier
On 4 December 2024, in France, the National Assembly passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, bringing down his government about three months after he was appointed.
NITI Aayog launches 'Trade Watch Quarterly'
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery released 'Trade Watch Quarterly', a new publication analysing India's trade statistics.
DRI marks 67th Foundation Day; Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 released
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, where the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 was released.
Rajya Sabha passes the Boilers Bill, 2024
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to replace the pre-constitution Boilers Act, 1923.