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Mon, 28 Oct 2024
Modi and Pedro Sanchez inaugurate TATA Aircraft Complex for C-295 in Vadodara
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at the Tata Advanced Systems Limited campus in Vadodara, Gujarat — the country's first private-sector Final Assembly Line for military aircraft.
India-Spain: 2026 to be Year of Culture, Tourism and AI; consulates in Bengaluru and Barcelona
On 28 October 2024, during Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's visit to India (28–29 October), the two sides announced 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI and a Spanish Consulate in Bengaluru.
NDMA's 20th Formation Day: Home Secretary launches Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme
On 28 October 2024 (Monday), Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan addressed NDMA's 20th Formation Day in New Delhi and launched the Yuva Apada Mitra Scheme to create 2,37,326 young volunteers in 315 districts of 28 states.
PM lays foundation and inaugurates projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat
On 28 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stones and inaugurated rail, road, water and tourism projects worth over ₹4,900 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, and inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sarovar.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates new complex of BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, Mohali
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new complex of India's first biomanufacturing institute, the BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute, at Mohali and launched a BioNest incubation centre.
Piyush Goyal to visit Saudi Arabia for the 8th Future Investment Initiative
On 28 October 2024, the Commerce Ministry said Piyush Goyal would visit Saudi Arabia on 29–30 October 2024 to take part in the 8th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.
Sonowal reviews Northeast's first ship repair facility at Pandu Port Complex
On 28 October 2024, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited the Pandu Port Complex in Assam to review the Northeast's first ship repair facility and an elevated road corridor, part of projects on National Waterway 2 (Brahmaputra).
Coast Guard launches FPVs 'Adamya' and 'Akshar' built by Goa Shipyard
On 28 October 2024, the Indian Coast Guard simultaneously launched two Fast Patrol Vessels, 'Adamya' and 'Akshar', with over 60% indigenous content, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd.
Sun, 27 Oct 2024
Amit Shah inaugurates Petrapole Passenger Terminal Building and Maitri Dwar built for ₹487 crore
On 27 October 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Passenger Terminal Building and a Maitri Dwar at Petrapole, West Bengal, built at a cost of ₹487 crore by the Land Port Authority of India.
Mann Ki Baat 115th episode: digital arrest fraud, animation, Sardar and Birsa Munda 150
On 27 October 2024, in the 115th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi warned about 'digital arrest' fraud, said Bhagwan Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year would begin on 15 November, and announced that this year's Run for Unity would be held on 29 October because of Deepawali.
Rural Development Ministry rebuts report on MGNREGS dip; cites 2,923 crore person-days since 2014-15
On 27 October 2024, the Ministry of Rural Development responded to media reports of a 16% dip in MGNREGS employment, saying 2,923 crore person-days were generated from FY 2014-15 to FY 2024-25 against 1,660 crore in FY 2006-07 to FY 2013-14.
Railways and WCD Ministry launch revised SOP to protect vulnerable children on railway premises
On 27 October 2024, the Railway Protection Force and the Ministry of Women and Child Development launched a revised Standard Operating Procedure for protecting vulnerable children found on railway premises.
PM congratulates Arjun Erigaisi on crossing 2800 in live chess ratings
On 27 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi on crossing the 2800 mark in live chess ratings.
INS Talwar arrives at La Réunion to strengthen India-France maritime partnership
On 27 October 2024, Indian Navy stealth frigate INS Talwar arrived at La Réunion (France) as part of her ongoing deployment in the Indian Ocean Region.
UMI 2024: Bhubaneswar wins best public transport; Gurugram to host UMI 2025
On 27 October 2024, at the close of the 17th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar won 'City with the Best Public Transport System' and Srinagar 'City with the Best Non-Motorized Transport System'; Gurugram was named host of UMI 2025.
Sat, 26 Oct 2024
MeitY advisory directs social media platforms to curb hoax bomb threats against airlines
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Electronics and IT issued an advisory directing intermediaries, including social media platforms, to curb hoax bomb threats against airlines, warning that non-compliance would revoke their protection under section 79 of the IT Act, 2000.
ISRO and DBT sign MoU; India to have 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' by 2035
On 26 October 2024, in India, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India would have its own space station, the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station', by 2035, as ISRO and the Department of Biotechnology signed an MoU to integrate biotechnology with space technology.
Indian Navy sets up relief camps at Batipada and Talchua for Cyclone Dana-hit villages in Odisha
On 26 October 2024, the Indian Navy said it had mobilised relief for Cyclone Dana-affected villages in Odisha, setting up relief camps at Batipada and Talchua and distributing 9,000 meals.
PM Modi condoles the passing of Gussadi dance icon Kanaka Raju
On 26 October 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing of Kanaka Raju, a prolific dancer and cultural icon known for preserving the Gussadi dance.
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivers Akashvani's Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024
On 26 October 2024, at Rang Bhawan in New Delhi, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivered the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture 2024, hosted by Akashvani, on 'Indian Space Odyssey: In Search of New Frontiers'.
VP Dhankhar at IIT Jodhpur's 10th convocation: foreign language should not be a barrier to learning science
On 26 October 2024, at the 10th Convocation of IIT Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said a foreign language should not be an unbreachable barrier to learning sciences, medicine and technology.
President Murmu attends convocations of IIT Bhilai and Chhattisgarh's health science and Ayush university
On 26 October 2024, in Chhattisgarh, President Droupadi Murmu graced the convocation of IIT Bhilai and that of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Health Science and Ayush University of Chhattisgarh at Raipur.
Telecom subscribers at 1,200.07 million and tele-density 85.43% as of 31 August 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data showing 1,200.07 million total telephone subscribers and an overall tele-density of 85.43% as of 31 August 2024.
Department of Consumer Affairs launches special drive against substandard helmets
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Department of Consumer Affairs said it had written to District Collectors and District Magistrates to launch a nationwide drive against manufacturers and sellers of helmets that do not meet the BIS standard.
ESIC adds 20.74 lakh new workers and 28,917 establishments in August 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, provisional ESIC payroll data showed 20.74 lakh new employees and 28,917 new establishments added under the ESI Scheme in August 2024.
CBDT extends due date for certain income tax returns for AY 2024-25 to 15 November 2024
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the due date for furnishing returns of income for Assessment Year 2024-25 for certain assessees from 31 October to 15 November 2024.
95% of rural land records digitised under DILRMP
On 26 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Rural Development said 95% of land records in rural India had been digitised since 2016 under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP).
Fri, 25 Oct 2024
21st Livestock Census launched; to cover over 30 crore households
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the 21st Livestock Census, which will cover over 30 crore households and capture data on gender roles in the livestock sector.
PM Modi and Chancellor Scholz co-chair 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
On 25 October 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations under the motto 'Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability'.
Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana crosses north Odisha coast near Bhitarkanika and Dhamara
On 25 October 2024, Severe Cyclonic Storm Dana crossed the north Odisha coast close to Habalikhati Nature Camp (Bhitarkanika) and Dhamara between 0130 and 0330 hours IST, with winds of 100-110 kmph gusting to 120 kmph, according to IMD.