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Sat, 23 Nov 2024
Amit Shah at NCDC's 91st General Council: five-year plan to raise sugar mill funding to ₹25,000 crore
On 23 November 2024 in New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 91st General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and proposed a five-year plan to raise sugar mills' funding to ₹25,000 crore.
VP Dhankhar at 64th NAMS Convocation, AIIMS Jodhpur: flags commercialisation in medicine
On 23 November 2024 at AIIMS Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar presided over the 64th Convocation of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), held with NAMSCON 2024 on the theme of One-Health.
NCC marks 76th Raising Day; Defence Secretary pays homage at National War Memorial
On 23 November 2024 in New Delhi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial as the National Cadet Corps (NCC), raised in 1948, prepared to celebrate its 76th Raising Day on 24 November.
MeitY announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) at convocation of 15 young engineers
On 23 November 2024, at a convocation held at MeitY for the first batch of 15 young engineers trained under its Electronic Toys Project, Secretary S. Krishnan announced an Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon).
President Murmu presents Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman; Gulzar gets Lifetime Achievement Award
On 23 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu attended Sahitya Aaj Tak and presented the Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Samman, specially congratulating Gulzar on the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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.
Tomato Grand Challenge: Centre funds 28 innovations out of 1,376 ideas
On 22 November 2024 in New Delhi, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said 28 ideas under the Tomato Grand Challenge have been funded for prototype development and mentorship, out of 1,376 received.
RRI scientists propose source of the Milky Way's super-hot gas: a puffed-up region around the stellar disc
On 22 November 2024, the Department of Science and Technology reported that scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), with IIT-Palakkad and Ohio State University, proposed a model for the mysterious ten-million-degree gas around the Milky Way.
Manohar Lal visits NHPC's 45 MW Nimoo Bazgo Power Station on the Indus in Leh
On 22 November 2024 in Leh district, Ladakh, Power Minister Manohar Lal visited NHPC's 45 MW Nimoo Bazgo Power Station, which harnesses the Indus River.
President Murmu attends inaugural session of LokManthan-2024 in Hyderabad
On 22 November 2024 in Hyderabad, Telangana, President Droupadi Murmu graced the inaugural session of LokManthan-2024 and called it an effort to strengthen the threads of unity in India's culture and traditions.
82 young artists receive Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023
On 22 November 2024 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, 82 young artists were conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2022 and 2023.
Coal Ministry signs agreements for 3 coal blocks; 104 blocks auctioned since commercial mining began
On 22 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal executed agreements with the successful bidders of 3 coal blocks, taking commercial coal block auctions to 104 till date.
Pradhan and Mandaviya launch World Bank's 'Jobs at Your Doorstep' report on six STARS states
On 22 November 2024 in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the World Bank report 'Jobs at Your Doorstep: A Jobs Diagnostics for Young People in Six States'.
Rajnath Singh meets Japanese and Philippine defence ministers in Vientiane; Philippines to be India's ASEAN coordinator
On 22 November 2024 in Vientiane, Lao PDR, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Japan's Gen Nakatani and the Philippines' Gilberto Teodoro on the last day of his visit for the 11th ADMM-Plus.
Tripartite MoU gives IMS-BHU grant-in-aid on the lines of new AIIMS under PMSSY
On 22 November 2024, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Health Minister J.P. Nadda witnessed a tripartite MoU among the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU).
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.
World Fisheries Day 2024: 5th Marine Fisheries Census launched; Kerala best marine state, Telangana best inland
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh marked World Fisheries Day by launching the 5th Marine Fisheries Census, a National Plan of Action on Sharks and other initiatives, and presenting awards to Kerala, Telangana and others.
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.
Bihar to host Khelo India Youth Games and Para Games in April 2025
On 21 November 2024, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that Bihar will host the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in April and, for the first time on the Summer Olympics model, the Khelo India Para Games in the same state.
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.
President inaugurates 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Harekrushna Mahtab; stamp released
On 21 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 125th birth anniversary celebration of 'Utkal Keshari' Dr Harekrushna Mahtab and released a commemorative postage stamp.
BRO renovates 1956-built twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel in J&K; to open to public in December 2024
On 21 November 2024, the Border Roads Organisation said it had renovated the 1956-built, 2.5 km twin-tube Jawahar Tunnel through the Pir Panjal range in Jammu & Kashmir, to open for the public in December 2024.
President Murmu attends Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad
On 21 November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu graced the Koti Deepotsavam-2024 at the NTR Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Five coal mines put up on Day 1 of 10th round of commercial coal mine auction
On 21 November 2024, forward e-auctions under the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions began, with 5 coal mines put up for auction on the first day.
Telecom data for September 2024: 1,059.97 million active wireless subscribers; 13.32 million MNP requests
On 21 November 2024, telecom subscription data as on 30 September 2024 showed 1,059.97 million active wireless subscribers and 13.32 million mobile number portability requests during the month.
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.