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Wed, 11 Dec 2024
Vice President opens India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024 at Yashobhoomi
On 11 December 2024, at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the inaugural session of the two-day India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024, organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
PM releases 21-volume compendium of Subramania Bharati's complete works
On 11 December 2024, at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi released a 21-volume compendium of the complete works of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary.
India's RE installed capacity reaches 213.70 GW, up 14.2% year-on-year
On 11 December 2024, in India, MNRE reported that India's total renewable energy installed capacity reached 213.70 GW as of November 2024, a 14.2% year-on-year rise, with solar growing 30.2%.
Tue, 10 Dec 2024
Rajnath Singh co-chairs 21st India-Russia IRIGC-M&MTC in Moscow, calls on Putin
On 10 December 2024, in Moscow, Russia, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov co-chaired the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation, and Singh called on President Vladimir Putin.
MNRE amends ALMM Order: solar cells must come from List-II from 1 June 2026
On 10 December 2024, in India, MNRE announced an amendment to the ALMM Order, 2019, introducing List-II for solar PV cells and requiring solar projects to use cells from it from 1 June 2026.
'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign concludes on Human Rights Day
On 10 December 2024, in India, the three-week 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' sanitation campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation concluded on Human Rights Day.
India wins 55 medals, its best ever, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games
On 10 December 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for winning 55 medals, India's best-ever performance, at the 10th Asia Pacific Deaf Games 2024 held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
President addresses NHRC's Human Rights Day celebration
On 10 December 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the Human Rights Day celebration organised by the National Human Rights Commission, calling cybercrimes and climate change new threats to human rights.
Mon, 09 Dec 2024
PM launches LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat
On 9 December 2024, in Panipat, Haryana, PM Narendra Modi launched LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana for women and laid the foundation stone of the main campus of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal.
INS Tushil (F 70) commissioned at Kaliningrad, Russia
On 9 December 2024, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia, the multi-role stealth guided-missile frigate INS Tushil (F 70) was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh.
First validation flight lands at Noida International Airport, Jewar
On 9 December 2024, at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the first validation flight, operated by IndiGo, landed at Noida International Airport in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Material cost under PM POSHAN raised by 13.70% from 1 December 2024
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Education announced a 13.70% increase in the 'material cost' under the PM POSHAN scheme, effective from 1 December 2024.
PM inaugurates Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 in Jaipur
On 9 December 2024, at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 and the Rajasthan Global Business Expo.
Ayushman Vay Vandana Card enrolment crosses 25 lakh
On 9 December 2024, in India, the Health Ministry said enrolment for the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card had reached 25 lakh in less than two months of its launch on 29 October 2024.
Sun, 08 Dec 2024
Syrian rebels take Damascus; Bashar al-Assad flees to Russia
On 8 December 2024, in Damascus, Syria, rebel forces seized the capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, ending more than five decades of Assad family rule.
Amit Shah attends BSF's 60th Raising Day Parade in Jodhpur
On 8 December 2024, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 60th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force as Chief Guest and said anti-drone units will soon be set up at the borders.
Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide pink-ball Test
On 8 December 2024, in Adelaide, Australia, the hosts beat India by 10 wickets on day three of the second Test to level the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series 1-1.
India-Norway Business Forum held in Mumbai
On 8 December 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, the India-Norway Business Forum was held, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposing a startup bridge between the two countries.
Vice-President addresses International Gita Mahotsav 2024 in Kurukshetra
On 8 December 2024, in Kurukshetra, Haryana, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the International Gita Mahotsav 2024 and called for a 'Panchamrit' model of governance inspired by the Gita.
Sat, 07 Dec 2024
Nadda launches 100-day intensified TB campaign in Panchkula
On 7 December 2024, in Panchkula, Haryana, Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched a 100-day intensified nationwide campaign to reduce TB incidence and mortality, focused on the 347 most affected districts.
IBBI and INSOL India hold International Conclave 2024 on insolvency resolution
On 7 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and INSOL India held an International Conclave on 'Insolvency Resolution: Evolution & Global Perspective', with RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao as Chief Guest.
Kamarajar Port marks silver jubilee; Rs 545 crore projects launched
On 7 December 2024, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the silver jubilee of Kamarajar Port and laid the foundation for Rs 545 crore capital dredging and an Integrated Command and Control Centre.
Pope Francis creates India's George Jacob Koovakad a Cardinal
On 7 December 2024, in St Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Pope Francis created 21 new Cardinals at an Ordinary Public Consistory, among them India-born George Jacob Koovakad.
President lays foundation stones for rail lines and Dandbose Airport at Rairangpur
On 7 December 2024, at Rairangpur, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu laid foundation stones for three rail lines, Dandbose Airport, a Tribal Research and Development Centre and a new sub-divisional hospital building.
Armed Forces Flag Day observed; PM and Raksha Mantri urge contributions
On 7 December 2024, in India, Armed Forces Flag Day was observed, with PM Narendra Modi and Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urging people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
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.