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Tue, 26 Nov 2024
Amit Shah at NAFSCOB Diamond Jubilee: goal of district cooperative banks in 80% of districts in 5 years
On 26 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of NAFSCOB and a national meeting of Rural Cooperative Banks.
PM releases Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24 at Supreme Court's Constitution Day event
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi attended the Supreme Court's Constitution Day programme and released the Annual Report of the Indian Judiciary 2023-24.
Eight startups selected for support under National Quantum Mission and NM-ICPS
On 26 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced the selection of eight startups for support under the National Quantum Mission and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.
India signs the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty
On 26 November 2024, the Commerce Ministry said India had signed the Final Act of the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, adopted by WIPO member states after nearly two decades of talks.
3rd India–Tanzania Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Goa
On 26 November 2024 in Goa, India and Tanzania held the third Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting to expand defence ties.
CEA recognises Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine technology under the Hydro category
On 26 November 2024, the Power Ministry said the Central Electricity Authority had recognised indigenously developed Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine (SHKT) technology under the Hydro category.
Coal Ministry seeks public comments on draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
On 26 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal invited public comments on the draft Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, by 27 December 2024.
DPIIT signs two-year MoU with WinZO to support 2,000+ interactive entertainment startups
On 26 November 2024, DPIIT signed a two-year MoU with social gaming platform WinZO to support over 2,000 interactive entertainment startups, innovators and students.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024
Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription: ~₹6,000 crore for nationwide access to research journals
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme of about ₹6,000 crore for 2025–2027 giving government institutions access to international research journals.
PM inaugurates ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024, launches UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025
On 25 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024 — the first held in India in the International Cooperative Alliance's 130-year history.
Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481-crore outlay
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹2,481 crore till 2025-26.
Cabinet approves ₹1,435-crore PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Income Tax Department's PAN 2.0 Project at a cost of ₹1,435 crore.
Indian Chemical Council wins the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award
On 25 November 2024 in The Hague, the Indian Chemical Council received the 2024 OPCW-The Hague Award during the 29th Conference of the States Parties of the OPCW — the first time the award recognised a chemical industry body.
Nayi Chetna 3.0 campaign against gender-based violence launched; 227 Gender Resource Centres opened
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Nayi Chetna 3.0 – 'Pahal Badlaav Ki', a month-long national campaign against gender-based violence.
CCEA approves three railway multitracking projects worth ₹7,927 crore in Maharashtra, MP and UP
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway multitracking projects costing about ₹7,927 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
CCEA approves Tato-I (186 MW) and Heo (240 MW) hydro projects in Arunachal's Shi Yomi district
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the CCEA approved investments of ₹1,750 crore for the 186 MW Tato-I and ₹1,939 crore for the 240 MW Heo hydroelectric projects in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Cabinet approves continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0) with ₹2,750 crore till March 2028
On 25 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved continuing the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope and a budget of ₹2,750 crore till 31 March 2028.
Envoys of Ethiopia, Japan, Korea, Romania and Grenada present credentials to President Murmu
On 25 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of Ethiopia, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Romania and the High Commissioner of Grenada.
NFRA recommends 40 Standards on Auditing for notification under the LLP Act
On 25 November 2024, the National Financial Reporting Authority at its 19th meeting decided to recommend 40 Standards on Auditing and related quality management standards to the Centre for notification under Section 34A of the LLP (Amendment) Act, 2021.
Sun, 24 Nov 2024
COP29 in Baku adopts $300-billion-a-year climate finance goal by 2035; India objects
On 24 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the COP29 UN climate conference adopted a new climate finance goal (NCQG) of $300 billion a year by 2035, and India's negotiator Chandni Raina objected, calling it an 'optical illusion'.
Sonowal leads 402nd birth anniversary tribute to Lachit Borphukan, hero of the Battle of Saraighat
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal paid tribute to Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan on his 402nd birth anniversary.
Pune to host Army Day Parade for the first time on 15 January 2025; promo unveiled at IFFI
On 24 November 2024, the Indian Army's promotional video for Army Day Parade 2025 was showcased at the 55th IFFI in Goa; the parade will be held in Pune for the first time on 15 January 2025.
Mann Ki Baat 116th episode: NCC Day, girl cadets near 40%, Indore's 12 lakh trees, Chennai's sparrow nests
On 24 November 2024, in the 116th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Narendra Modi marked NCC Day, noted the rise of girl cadets to almost 40%, and praised Indore's tree-planting record and Chennai's sparrow campaign.
PM highlights Lothal's National Maritime Heritage Complex in Mann Ki Baat; Phase 1A 57% complete
On 24 November 2024, in the 116th Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Lothal in Gujarat — known as the site of the world's first dockyard — where the National Maritime Heritage Complex is being built.
All-party meeting chaired by Rajnath Singh ahead of Winter Session 2024 (25 Nov–20 Dec)
On 24 November 2024 in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the Government's meeting with floor leaders of political parties before the Winter Session of Parliament, which runs from 25 November to 20 December 2024.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi concludes Nepal visit; conferred Honorary General of the Nepali Army
On 24 November 2024, Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi returned to India after a five-day official visit to Nepal, during which he was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army.
PM attends 'Odisha Parba 2024' in New Delhi; recalls Hare Krishna Mehtab and Bali Jatra
On 24 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi took part in the 'Odisha Parba 2024' celebrations at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
Navika Sagar Parikrama-II: INSV Tarini sails from Fremantle on second leg to Lyttelton
On 24 November 2024, INSV Tarini sailed out of Fremantle, Australia, on the second leg of Navika Sagar Parikrama-II, bound for Lyttelton, New Zealand.
National Consumer Helpline crosses 1,000 convergence partners; AI tools coming under NCH 2.0
On 24 November 2024, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the National Consumer Helpline had partnered with 1,009 companies under its Convergence Programme to speed up grievance redressal.
55th IFFI marks Raj Kapoor's centenary; ten of his films restored
On 24 November 2024, PIB reported that the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa held a special session marking actor-director Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, attended by his grandson Ranbir Kapoor.