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Thu, 28 Nov 2024
55th IFFI closes in Goa; Lithuanian film 'Toxic' wins the Golden Peacock
On 28 November 2024 in Goa, the 55th International Film Festival of India closed with the Golden Peacock for Best Film going to the Lithuanian film 'Toxic', directed by Saulė Bliuvaitė.
India and UK sign Statement of Intent on electric propulsion for Indian Navy ships
On 28 November 2024 in Portsmouth, the defence ministries of India and the UK signed a Statement of Intent on cooperation in designing and developing electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy.
IFFI 2024: Phillip Noyce gets Satyajit Ray award; Vikrant Massey is Indian Film Personality of the Year
On 28 November 2024 at the IFFI closing in Goa, Australian director Phillip Noyce received the Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award and Vikrant Massey was named Indian Film Personality of the Year.
President Murmu addresses student officers at Defence Services Staff College, Wellington
On 28 November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu visited the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu and addressed its student officers and faculty.
FCI to offload 25 LMT wheat under OMSS (Domestic) 2024 to moderate prices
On 28 November 2024, the Centre decided that the Food Corporation of India will offload 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat through e-auction under the Open Market Sales Scheme (Domestic) 2024 to moderate open-market prices.
India seeks clear scope for plastic pollution treaty at INC-5 in Busan
On 28 November 2024, at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on plastic pollution in Busan, India called for a clear scope and principles for the new legally binding instrument.
Army Chief launches 'Eklavya' online learning platform for officers
On 28 November 2024, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi launched 'Eklavya', an online learning platform for Indian Army officers developed at zero cost with BISAG-N, Gandhinagar.
Wed, 27 Nov 2024
Annapurna Devi launches 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal
On 27 November 2024 in New Delhi, Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi launched the national 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal.
India rises 11 places to 49th in Network Readiness Index 2024
On 27 November 2024, the Department of Telecommunications said India rose 11 places to 49th of 133 economies in the Network Readiness Index 2024, from 60th in 2023.
Army Chief presents President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at Ahilyanagar
On 27 November 2024 at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions.
12th International Tourism Mart inaugurated in Kaziranga, Assam
On 27 November 2024, Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the 12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga, Assam, with Chief Ministers Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pema Khandu.
E-Daakhil consumer complaint portal now operational in all States and UTs
On 27 November 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the E-Daakhil portal for online consumer complaints is now operational in every State and UT, after its launch in Ladakh on 22 November 2024.
India proposes a dedicated multilateral fund under the plastic pollution treaty at INC-5
On 27 November 2024 at INC-5 in Busan, Republic of Korea, India proposed a dedicated multilateral fund under the new plastic pollution treaty to give grant-based finance to developing countries.
Nine coal mines auctioned in 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions
On 27 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said nine coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions, at an average revenue share of 17.44%.
CAQM's 19th meeting tightens action on construction and demolition dust in NCR
On 27 November 2024, the 19th meeting of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR, chaired by Rajesh Verma, delegated its Section 14 powers to NCR pollution control boards to act against construction and demolition dust violations.
Tue, 26 Nov 2024
BAHS 2024 released on National Milk Day: milk output 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24
On 26 November 2024 (National Milk Day) in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024, putting 2023-24 milk production at 239.30 million tonnes.
HLC under Amit Shah approves ₹1,115.67 crore, including ₹1,000-crore landslide mitigation project in 15 States
On 26 November 2024, the Home Ministry said a High-Level Committee chaired by Amit Shah approved ₹1,115.67 crore for disaster mitigation and capacity-building projects, including a ₹1,000-crore National Landslide Risk Mitigation project in 15 States.
India marks 75 years of the Constitution's adoption at Samvidhan Sadan; coin, stamp and books released
On 26 November 2024 (Constitution Day), President Droupadi Murmu led the commemoration of 75 years of the Constitution's adoption in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
Digital Life Certificates cross 1 crore in DLC Campaign 3.0
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said Digital Life Certificates generated under the nationwide DLC Campaign 3.0 had crossed the one crore mark.
Amit Shah at NAFSCOB Diamond Jubilee: goal of district cooperative banks in 80% of districts in 5 years
On 26 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of NAFSCOB and a national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks.
PM releases Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at Supreme Court's Constitution Day event
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi attended the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme and released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24.
Eight startups selected for support under National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight startups for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty
On 26 November 2024, the Commerce Ministry said India had signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, adopted by WIPO member states after nearly two decades of talks.
3rd India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Goa
On 26 November 2024 in Goa, India and Tanzania held the third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting to expand defence ties.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription: ~₹6,000 crore for nationwide access to research journals
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme of about ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027 giving government institutions access to international research journals.
PM inaugurates ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024, launches UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025
On 25 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 — the first held in India in the International Cooperative Alliance's 130-year history.
Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481-crore outlay
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore till 2025-26.
Cabinet approves ₹1,435-crore PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 Project at a cost of ₹1,435 crore.
Indian Chemical Council wins the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
On 25 November 2024 in The Hague, the Indian Chemical Council received the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award during the 29th Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW — the first time the award recognised a chemical industry body.
Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign against gender-based violence launched; 227 Gender Resource Centres opened
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 3.0 – 'Pahal Badlaav Ki', a month-long national campaign against gender-based violence.