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Tue, 03 Dec 2024
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan appointed Supreme Court judge
On 3 December 2024, in India, the President appointed Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
South Korea's President Yoon declares martial law, lifts it hours later
On 3 December 2024, in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a late-night TV address and lifted it hours later after the National Assembly voted against it.
Vice-President attends ICAR-CIRCOT Centenary Foundation Day in Mumbai
On 3 December 2024, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar spoke at the Centenary Foundation Day of ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology.
Tributes to Dr Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, on his birth anniversary.
President unveils statue of Pandit Raghunath Murmu in Bhubaneswar
On 3 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Santali writer and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu at the start of her five-day Odisha visit.
Rajya Sabha passes amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948
On 3 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Rajya Sabha passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, which the Prime Minister said would boost energy security.
Mon, 02 Dec 2024
India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti 2024 begins at Bentong
On 2 December 2024, in Malaysia, the 4th edition of the India–Malaysia joint military exercise Harimau Shakti began at Bentong camp, Pahang district.
Ratapani notified as Madhya Pradesh's eighth tiger reserve
On 2 December 2024, in Madhya Pradesh, the state government notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as the state's eighth tiger reserve.
Coal Ministry announces selected applicants under coal gasification incentive scheme
On 2 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal announced the selected applicants under Categories I and III of the Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification.
India speaks at CoP16 Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience in Riyadh
On 2 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's statement at the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience at UNCCD CoP16.
Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, withdraws Parkash Singh Badal's Fakhr-e-Qaum title
On 2 December 2024, in Amritsar, Punjab, the Akal Takht pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and withdrew the Fakhr-e-Qaum title given to the late Parkash Singh Badal.
Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of CII Partnership Summit 2024
On 2 December 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the CII Partnership Summit 2024.
MEA calls breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
On 2 December 2024, in Agartala, Tripura, protesters breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, which India's Ministry of External Affairs called deeply regrettable.
PM lauds PRAGATI after Oxford Saïd Business School–Gates Foundation study
On 2 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the PRAGATI platform, welcoming its recognition in a study by Oxford Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation.
PSA chairs brainstorming on collaborations under National One Health Mission
On 2 December 2024, in India, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Sood chaired a brainstorming session on collaborations with multilateral organisations under the National One Health Mission.
Italian Minister Adolfo Urso calls on Jitendra Singh on science and space cooperation
On 2 December 2024, in India, Italian Minister Adolfo Urso called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss extending India–Italy cooperation in science, technology and space.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024
25th Hornbill Festival opens in Nagaland on Statehood Day
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama as the state marked its Statehood Day.
J P Nadda inaugurates national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore
On 1 December 2024, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
PM expands SMART policing mantra at 59th DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar
On 1 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police.
India and Cambodia begin first joint table-top exercise CINBAX in Pune
On 1 December 2024, in Pune, Maharashtra, the first edition of the India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX began at the Foreign Training Node.
Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles at Syed Modi International 2024
On 1 December 2024, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles at the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament.
India's coal production reaches 90.62 million tonnes in November 2024
On 1 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal reported that overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), up 7.20% year on year.
IMD: Fengal weakens into a deep depression over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
On 1 December 2024, in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, IMD said Cyclonic Storm Fengal had weakened into a deep depression close to Puducherry after crossing the coast the previous night.
PM greets Border Security Force on its Raising Day
On 1 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Border Security Force on its Raising Day, calling it a critical line of defence.
India seeks dedicated Multilateral Fund at INC-5 final plenary in Busan
On 1 December 2024, in Busan, South Korea, India called for a stand-alone dedicated Multilateral Fund for developing countries at the final plenary of INC-5 on plastic pollution.
Vice-President addresses 138th birth anniversary celebrations of Raja Mahendra Pratap
On 1 December 2024, in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 138th birth anniversary celebrations of Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam.
Sat, 30 Nov 2024
EPFO's 236th CBT meeting: interest until settlement date, EDLI benefits ratified, Amnesty Scheme 2024 recommended
On 30 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 236th meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, approved paying interest up to the date of claim settlement.
Cyclonic Storm Fengal crosses the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast close to Puducherry
On the night of 30 November 2024, Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' crossed the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts close to Puducherry with winds of 70–80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph, IMD reported.
Indore to host national World AIDS Day 2024 event on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'
On 30 November 2024, the Health Ministry announced that Union Health Minister J P Nadda would lead the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on 1 December, on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'.
India–Singapore exercise Agni Warrior 2024 concludes at Devlali
On 30 November 2024, the 13th edition of the India–Singapore bilateral exercise 'Agni Warrior' (XAW-2024) concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra.