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Fri, 06 Dec 2024
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' foot march stopped at Shambhu border
On 6 December 2024, at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, Haryana Police used tear gas to stop a group of 101 farmers who had begun a foot march to Delhi, and the march was suspended for the day.
Western Air Command Commanders' Conference 2024 begins in New Delhi
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the two-day Commanders' Conference of the IAF's Western Air Command began, with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh as chief guest.
Om Birla addresses 11th National Abilympics in Gurugram
On 6 December 2024, in Gurugram, Haryana, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the 11th National Conference on Disability and the 11th National Abilympics and presented the Braille version of the Constitution to Divyangjan.
Thu, 05 Dec 2024
Devendra Fadnavis sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister
On 5 December 2024, at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Chief Minister, with Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy Chief Ministers.
PSLV-C59 places ESA's Proba-3 satellites in orbit
On 5 December 2024, from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, PSLV-C59 carried the European Space Agency's Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit in a dedicated commercial mission of NSIL.
President inaugurates new Judicial Court Complex at Bhubaneswar
On 5 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the new Judicial Court Complex and said delayed justice is equivalent to not getting justice.
11th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched with 27 blocks
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions with 27 coal blocks on offer.
India and ADB sign $50 million loan for Meghalaya water-harvesting project
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $50 million loan for a climate-adaptive community-based water-harvesting project in Meghalaya.
PM Modi receives the King and Queen of Bhutan in New Delhi
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan.
VCAS inaugurates 63rd ISAM annual conference at IAM Bengaluru
On 5 December 2024, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal SP Dharkar inaugurated the 63rd annual conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine.
MEA and Department of Posts renew Post Office Passport Seva Kendra MoU
On 5 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts renewed their MoU on Post Office Passport Seva Kendras for five years.
India and Slovenia finalise science Programme of Cooperation for 2024–2029
On 5 December 2024, at Parliament House in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh and Slovenian Minister Dr Igor Papič met to finalise the India–Slovenia Programme of Cooperation for 2024–2029.
SECI wins 3rd PSU Transformation Award for FDRE supply model
On 5 December 2024, in New Delhi, Solar Energy Corporation of India received the 3rd PSU Transformation Award in the 'Innovative Product Development' category.
First annual review of RuTAG 2.0 projects held at SKUAST Srinagar
On 5 December 2024, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, the two-day first annual review meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 projects began at SKUAST, chaired by PSA Prof Ajay Kumar Sood.
CAQM revokes GRAP Stages III and IV across NCR
On 5 December 2024, in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM Sub-committee on GRAP revoked Stages IV and III with immediate effect after Delhi's average AQI improved to 165.
Wed, 04 Dec 2024
Navy Day 2024: President witnesses Operational Demonstration at Puri
On 4 December 2024, at Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu attended Navy Day celebrations and witnessed the Indian Navy's Operational Demonstration on the Blue Flag Beach.
French government falls in no-confidence vote against PM Michel Barnier
On 4 December 2024, in France, the National Assembly passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, bringing down his government about three months after he was appointed.
NITI Aayog launches 'Trade Watch Quarterly'
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery released 'Trade Watch Quarterly', a new publication analysing India's trade statistics.
DRI marks 67th Foundation Day; Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 released
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra inaugurated the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, where the Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 was released.
Rajya Sabha passes the Boilers Bill, 2024
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed the Boilers Bill, 2024, moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to replace the pre-constitution Boilers Act, 1923.
Attack on Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple foiled
On 4 December 2024, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, Narain Singh Chaura fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal; a plainclothes police officer deflected the shot and Badal was unhurt.
India retain Men's Junior Asia Cup hockey title, beating Pakistan 5-3
On 4 December 2024, in Muscat, Oman, India beat Pakistan 5-3 in the final of the Men's Junior Asia Cup to retain the title.
Coast Guard rescues 12 crew of sunken dhow Al Piranpir with Pakistan's help
On 4 December 2024, in the North Arabian Sea off Gujarat, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 12 crew of the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in coordination with Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency.
PM Modi receives Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya
On 4 December 2024, in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Kuwait's Foreign Minister Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya.
President attends 75th anniversary of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Puri
On 4 December 2024, in Puri, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu graced the 75th anniversary celebration of Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya.
Tue, 03 Dec 2024
President presents National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2024
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Empowering Persons with Disabilities on 33 individuals and institutions.
PM dedicates successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
16 initiatives for Divyangjan launched on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar launched 16 initiatives of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
DAC approves five capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 21,772 crore
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity for five capital acquisition proposals worth over Rs 21,772 crore.
India delivers formal statement at UNCCD CoP16 in Riyadh
On 3 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's formal statement at CoP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.