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Thu, 24 Oct 2024
Mormugao Port listed as incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index platform
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Ports Ministry said Mormugao Port Authority had been listed as an incentive provider on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal of the International Association of Ports and Harbours, India's first port to offer such green-ship incentives.
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches 6th National Water Awards, 2024
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation launched the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open till 31 December 2024.
Wed, 23 Oct 2024
Electronics-grade Boron-11 enrichment facility inaugurated at HWBF, Talcher
On 23 October 2024, at Heavy Water Board Facilities (HWBF), Talcher, Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Dr A.K. Mohanty inaugurated an Electronics Grade Boron-11 enrichment facility, putting India in the elite club of nations with this technology.
PM Modi at 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan; leaders adopt Kazan Declaration
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi took part in the 16th BRICS Summit, where leaders welcomed 13 new BRICS partner countries and adopted the Kazan Declaration on 'Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security'.
PM Modi meets President Xi Jinping in Kazan; Special Representatives to meet at an early date
On 23 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit and welcomed the recent agreement for complete disengagement and resolution of issues that arose in 2020 in the India-China border areas.
Government to mark Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with two-year celebration (2024-2026)
On 23 October 2024, in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Government will commemorate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.
Government calls DAP shortage reports misleading; MRP kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag
On 23 October 2024, in India, the Department of Fertilizers called media reports of a DAP shortage hurting Rabi prospects misleading, saying the MRP of DAP has been kept at ₹1,350 per 50 kg bag since Covid times and subsidy has been raised.
Tue, 22 Oct 2024
PM Modi meets President Putin in Kazan; invites him to India for the 23rd Annual Summit
On 22 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the 16th BRICS Summit and invited him to visit India next year for the 23rd Annual Summit.
PM Modi meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan
On 22 October 2024, in Kazan, Russia, PM Narendra Modi met Iran's President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit and congratulated him on his election as the 9th President of Iran.
DoPPW to hold Digital Life Certificate Campaign 3.0 from 1 to 30 November 2024
On 22 October 2024, in India, the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare announced the nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 3.0 from 1 to 30 November 2024 in 800 districts/cities.
DoT launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System; BSNL unveils new logo and seven services
On 22 October 2024, in India, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched the 'International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System' and unveiled BSNL's new logo along with seven citizen-centric services.
Mon, 21 Oct 2024
India and China reach agreement on patrolling arrangements along the LAC, says Foreign Secretary
On 21 October 2024, in India, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced at an MEA special briefing that an agreement had been arrived at on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in the India-China border areas.
INS Delhi holds maiden Maritime Partnership Exercise with German Navy (21-23 October)
From 21 to 23 October 2024, in the Indian Ocean, INS Delhi and the German Navy's frigate Baden-Württemberg and tanker Frankfurt am Main undertook the maiden Indian Navy-German Navy Maritime Partnership Exercise.
PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana crosses ₹1,000 crore sales in October 2024
On 21 October 2024, in India, the Government said Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) had achieved sales worth ₹1,000 crore in October 2024, compared with December in the previous year.
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Fri, 18 Oct 2024
President Murmu holds talks with Malawi President Chakwera in Lilongwe; MoUs signed
On 18 October 2024, in Lilongwe, Malawi, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with Malawi's President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and witnessed the signing of MoUs on arts and culture, youth matters, sports and pharmaceutical cooperation.
Three green hydrogen pilot projects in steel sanctioned under National Green Hydrogen Mission
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Government said the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy had sanctioned three pilot projects for using hydrogen in steel production under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Department of Legal Affairs invites comments on draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Department of Legal Affairs invited public comments on the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aimed at boosting institutional arbitration and reducing court intervention.
DAY-NRLM signs MoUs with ten banks for individual financing of women entrepreneurs
On 18 October 2024, in India, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) signed MoUs with nine public sector banks and one private bank to finance individual women entrepreneurs.
Thu, 17 Oct 2024
Indian Railways cuts Advance Reservation Period from 120 days to 60 days from 1 November 2024
On 17 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Railways announced that the Advance Reservation Period for train tickets will be cut from 120 days to 60 days (excluding the date of journey) with effect from 1 November 2024.
CJI D.Y. Chandrachud recommends Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor
On 17 October 2024, in New Delhi, it was reported that Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud had written to the Union Law Ministry recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
149th IPU Assembly concludes in Geneva; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led Indian delegation
On 17 October 2024, in Geneva, the 149th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (13-17 October) concluded; Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation.
CBDT issues revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act
On 17 October 2024, in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes issued revised guidelines for compounding of offences under the Income-tax Act, 1961, simplifying the procedure and lowering compounding charges.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024
EAM Jaishankar represents India at 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Islamabad
On 16 October 2024, in Islamabad, Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar delivered India's National Statement at the 23rd Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government.
Cabinet raises MSP for Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26; wheat at ₹2,425 per quintal
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved higher Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for Marketing Season 2025-26.
President Murmu makes first-ever visit by an Indian President to Mauritania; four MoUs signed
On 16 October 2024, in Mauritania, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, in the first visit by an Indian President to the country; four MoUs were signed.
India's total exports for April-September 2024 estimated at USD 393.22 billion
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry estimated India's total exports (merchandise and services) for April-September 2024 at USD 393.22 billion, up 4.86%.
Cabinet approves 3% additional DA and DR instalment for Central Government employees and pensioners
On 16 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief of 3% over the existing 50% of basic pay/pension, with effect from 1 July 2024.
Samarth textile skilling scheme extended till March 2026 with ₹495 crore
On 16 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Textiles said the Samarth scheme (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) has been extended for two years till March 2026 with ₹495 crore to train 3 lakh persons.