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Sun, 08 Dec 2024
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.
Ghana's Vice-President Bawumia concedes; John Mahama wins presidency
On 8 December 2024, in Accra, Ghana, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia conceded defeat in the 7 December presidential election to former President John Dramani Mahama.
Amit Shah unveils 11-ft statue of Sardar Patel in Jodhpur
On 8 December 2024, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Norris wins Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren take first constructors' title since 1998
On 8 December 2024, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Lando Norris won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first Formula One constructors' championship since 1998.
Jitendra Singh chairs DISHA meeting in Udhampur
On 8 December 2024, in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh chaired a DISHA meeting to review centrally sponsored schemes and backed promotion of the local milk product 'Kalahari'.
SAARC observes its 40th Charter Day
On 8 December 2024, in Kathmandu, Nepal, the SAARC Secretariat marked SAARC's 40th Charter Day, commemorating the adoption of the SAARC Charter at the first summit in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
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.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates road projects in Kathua
On 7 December 2024, in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh held a public durbar and inaugurated road projects, including a 14.2 km PMGSY road.
NMDFC and DICCI sign MoU to promote entrepreneurship
On 7 December 2024, in India, the National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation and the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed an MoU to promote entrepreneurship among marginalised communities.
Manohar Lal reviews power, housing and urban schemes of Andhra Pradesh
On 7 December 2024, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Union Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal reviewed the state's power, housing and urban development schemes.
RGNAU, Amethi marks International Civil Aviation Day and holds first convocation
On 7 December 2024, at Fursatganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University celebrated International Civil Aviation Day and held its first convocation in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu.
PM addresses BAPS Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav in Ahmedabad
On 7 December 2024, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Karyakar Suvarna Mahotsav via video conferencing, marking 50 years of BAPS volunteer service.
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.
Dharmendra Pradhan launches PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31 for Indian Sign Language
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language.
Cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and the expansion of KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, at an estimated Rs 5,872.08 crore.
MHA releases Rs 944.80 crore SDRF share to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Fengal
On 6 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Home Affairs approved release of Rs 944.80 crore to Tamil Nadu as the central share of the SDRF to help people affected by Cyclone 'Fengal'.
Cabinet approves GSI-CNR-IRPI (Italy) MoU on landslide forecasting
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved an MoU between the Geological Survey of India and Italy's CNR-IRPI for collaboration in landslide forecasting and early warning.
India-Australia CECA stocktake visit concludes in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the three-day stocktake visit for the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), held from 4 to 6 December, concluded.