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Fri, 15 Nov 2024
On Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, PM Modi begins Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary year at Jamui
On 15 November 2024 in Jamui, Bihar, PM Modi marked the start of the 150th Birth Anniversary Year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and released a commemorative coin and postal stamp.
First trilateral power transaction: Nepal starts exporting power to Bangladesh through the Indian grid
On 15 November 2024, India, Nepal and Bangladesh jointly inaugurated, in a virtual event, the first trilateral power flow from Nepal to Bangladesh through the Indian grid.
Amit Shah unveils Birsa Munda statue at Baansera Park; Sarai Kale Khan Chowk renamed 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'
On 15 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at Baansera Park, and the government decided to rename Sarai Kale Khan Chowk as 'Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk'.
PM Modi inaugurates the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav in Delhi
On 15 November 2024 in Delhi, PM Modi inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mohotsav, a two-day event on language, literature and culture to sustain peace and build a vibrant Bodo society.
NCB, Navy and Gujarat ATS seize about 700 kg of methamphetamine off Gujarat
On 15 November 2024 in Gujarat, a joint operation of the NCB, Indian Navy and Gujarat Police ATS busted an international drug cartel and seized about 700 kg of methamphetamine.
MNRE Chintan Shivir in Bhubaneswar: dedicated task force to be set up for 500 GW by 2030
On 15 November 2024 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said MNRE and the Ministry of Power will set up a dedicated task force to reach 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, as a two-day Chintan Shivir concluded.
Department of Posts releases stamp on Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary
On 15 November 2024 in Jamui, Bihar, PM Modi unveiled the Department of Posts' commemorative stamp marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
Dragon Palace Temple at Kamptee, Nagpur marks 25th anniversary
On 15 November 2024 at Kamptee, Nagpur, the Dragon Palace Temple celebrated its 25th anniversary, attended by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Kiren Rijiju.
EPFO marks 72nd Foundation Day; contributing members cross 7.6 crore
On 15 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation marked its 72nd Foundation Day at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, with Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
Commemorative stamp on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047' unveiled in Madhya Pradesh
On 15 November 2024, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav unveiled a Department of Posts commemorative stamp on 'Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047'.
Thu, 14 Nov 2024
At CoP29, India speaks for Like-Minded Developing Countries: developed nations must mobilise at least $1.3 trillion a year
On 14 November 2024 at CoP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, India, speaking for the Like-Minded Developing Countries at the High-Level Ministerial on Climate Finance, said developed countries must provide and mobilise at least USD 1.3 trillion a year till 2030.
WPI inflation at 2.36% in October 2024
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 2.36% (provisional) in October 2024.
Merchandise exports rise 17.23% to $39.20 billion in October 2024
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Commerce Ministry said merchandise exports in October 2024 were USD 39.20 billion, up 17.23% from October 2023.
CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-III in Delhi-NCR as AQI hits 424
On 14 November 2024 in Delhi, the CAQM sub-committee invoked Stage-III ('Severe') of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR from 8 AM on 15 November, after Delhi's AQI reached 424.
National Power Committee approves Uniform Protection Protocol for all users of the Indian grid
On 14 November 2024 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the 15th National Power Committee meeting chaired by CEA Chairperson Ghansyam Prasad approved a Uniform Protection Protocol for users of the Indian grid, for pan-India implementation.
DRDO completes flight tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System
On 14 November 2024, DRDO said it had successfully completed flight tests of the Guided Pinaka Weapon System as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements validation trials.
Piyush Goyal opens 43rd India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam
On 14 November 2024 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the 43rd India International Trade Fair at Bharat Mandapam, running from 14 to 27 November.
ANRF launches PAIR programme to pair research-nascent universities with top institutions
On 14 November 2024, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced the Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) programme, a hub-and-spoke mentorship model for universities.
DST launches Operation Dronagiri and the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface
On 14 November 2024, DST Secretary Abhay Karandikar launched Operation Dronagiri, a pilot under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, along with the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI).
Keel laid for the first of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy at Hindustan Shipyard
On 14 November 2024 at Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, Visakhapatnam, the keel of the first of five Fleet Support Ships for the Indian Navy was laid.
Seaplane demo launched at Umiam Lake, Meghalaya
On 14 November 2024 at Umiam Lake in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu attended a seaplane demonstration launch.
Coast Guard holds regional pollution response exercise Re-PREX-24 at Paradip
From 12 to 14 November 2024 at Paradip, Odisha, the Indian Coast Guard held the Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise Re-PREX-24.
Children's Day: PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary
On 14 November 2024, observed in India as Children's Day (Bal Diwas), PM Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
Wed, 13 Nov 2024
Government approves first all-women battalion of CISF
On 13 November 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government has approved the first all-women battalion of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga, Bihar's second AIIMS
On 13 November 2024 in Darbhanga, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of AIIMS Darbhanga, the second AIIMS in Bihar after AIIMS Patna.
Jharkhand Phase I polling in 43 seats and by-polls in 31 assembly seats plus Wayanad conclude peacefully
On 13 November 2024 in Jharkhand, polling in 43 assembly constituencies in Phase I concluded peacefully, along with by-polls in 31 assembly constituencies across 10 states and the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.
CCPA issues guidelines against misleading advertisements by coaching centres
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.
India's renewable capacity stands at 203.18 GW (Oct 2024), over 46% of installed capacity
On 13 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said India's renewable energy capacity stood at 203.18 GW as of October 2024, more than 46.3% of total installed capacity of 452.69 GW.
PM launches development projects worth ₹12,100 crore in Bihar
On 13 November 2024 in Darbhanga, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone of and dedicated to the nation development projects worth ₹12,100 crore.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan chairs 35th Tri-services Commanders' Conference at Kochi
On 13 November 2024 in Kochi, Kerala, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan chaired the 35th Triservices Commanders' Conference (TSTCC) at Southern Naval Command.