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Sun, 10 Nov 2024
PM lauds Special Campaign 4.0; scrap disposal has earned ₹2,364 crore since 2021
On 10 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Special Campaign 4.0, saying such campaigns have earned ₹2,364 crore for the exchequer since 2021 just by disposing of scrap.
IGNCA concludes 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium
On 10 November 2024 at IGNCA, the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium, held at IGNCA from 8 to 10 November with the Rays of Wisdom Society, concluded.
NHRC announces ITEC programme on human rights for NHRIs of eight Global South countries
On 10 November 2024, the National Human Rights Commission announced a six-day ITEC Executive Capacity Building Programme, with the MEA, for senior officers of National Human Rights Institutions of eight countries from 11 to 16 November.
VP Dhankhar at MATES silver jubilee: tolerance is an inalienable facet of social harmony
On 10 November 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the culmination of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES).
Sat, 09 Nov 2024
QS Asia Rankings 2025: IIT Delhi tops Indian list at 44th; India has most ranked institutions
On 9 November 2024, the Education Ministry said India has two institutions in the top 50 and seven in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, led by IIT Delhi at 44th.
India Post releases stamp on Vadtal Dham's 200th anniversary
On 9 November 2024 at Vadtal, Kheda district, Gujarat, the Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp on the Vadtal Dham Dwishatabdi Mahotsav, marking 200 years of the Vadtal temple.
NHPC and NTPC mark 50th Raising Day, enter Golden Jubilee year
On 9 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, NHPC and NTPC jointly celebrated their 50th Raising Day and entry into their Golden Jubilee year, with Power Minister Manohar Lal as chief guest.
FCI and state agencies procure 120.67 LMT paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25
On 9 November 2024, the Food Ministry said FCI and state agencies had procured 120.67 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in Punjab as of 8 November in Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25.
DBT's Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council marks first Foundation Day
On 9 November 2024, the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) of the Department of Biotechnology began its first Foundation Day celebrations at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology, held on 9–10 November.
CAQM reviews GRAP enforcement in Delhi ahead of winter, orders action on end-of-life vehicles
On 9 November 2024, the Commission for Air Quality Management chaired a meeting with Delhi's Chief Secretary and agencies to review actions under the Graded Response Action Plan, focusing on pollution hotspots in Delhi.
Coal output from captive and commercial mines crosses 100 MT, up 33%
On 9 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said production from captive and commercial coal mines crossed 100 million tonnes in FY 2024-25, reaching 100.08 MT by 8 November.
Sitharaman launches National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme in Bengaluru; sets ₹1.54 lakh crore extra MSME credit target
On 9 November 2024 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National MSME Cluster Outreach Programme and virtually inaugurated six new SIDBI branches in Karnataka.
Uttarakhand enters silver jubilee year on formation day; PM lists state's gains
On 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand's formation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state as it began the silver jubilee year of its formation.
Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh dies at 80
On 9 November 2024 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh died at the age of 80; PM Modi condoled his passing.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
Nadda launches ₹500 crore Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry
On 8 November 2024, Union Minister J P Nadda launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry, with a total outlay of ₹500 crore.
India–Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2024 begins at Pune
On 8 November 2024 at the Foreign Training Node, Pune, Maharashtra, the 3rd edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND began; it runs until 21 November.
ICAR-NRC Equine, Hisar, designated WOAH Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis
On 8 November 2024, the Animal Husbandry Department said ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines, Hisar, Haryana, has been designated a World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Reference Laboratory for Equine Piroplasmosis.
CDS opens 2nd Indian Military Heritage Festival, launches Project Shaurya Gatha
On 8 November 2024 in New Delhi, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan inaugurated the 2nd edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival and launched Project 'Shaurya Gatha'.
India gifts two Fast Interceptor Craft to Mozambique at Nacala
On 8 November 2024 at Nacala, Mozambique, India gifted two water-jet propelled Fast Interceptor Craft to the Government of Mozambique, carried there by INS Gharial.
NICDC, UP sign pacts for Agra and Prayagraj manufacturing clusters under AKIC
On 8 November 2024, NICDC, the Government of Uttar Pradesh and UPSIDA signed agreements to develop Integrated Manufacturing Clusters in Agra and Prayagraj under the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor.
EPFO completes pilot of Centralized Pension Payments System
On 8 November 2024, Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the successful pilot run of EPFO's new Centralized Pension Payments System under EPS 1995, disbursing about ₹11 crore to over 49,000 pensioners.
THINQ 2024: Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur wins Indian Navy Quiz
On 8 November 2024 at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Jayashree Periwal High School, Jaipur won the Indian Navy Quiz THINQ 2024.
HQ IDS holds first Niche Technology Nexus seminar on quantum and electronic warfare
On 8 November 2024 in New Delhi, HQ Integrated Defence Staff, with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, held the inaugural Annual Niche Technology Nexus (NTN-2024) seminar on quantum and electronic warfare.
Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha festival opens in Mysuru
On 8 November 2024 in Mysuru, Karnataka, the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival, organised by the Ministry of Tourism to celebrate Carnatic music and the Dasa tradition, was inaugurated.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
President Murmu spends 'Day at Sea' on INS Vikrant off Goa
On 7 November 2024 off Goa, President Droupadi Murmu attended the Indian Navy's 'Day at Sea' on board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, her maiden visit to Navy ships at sea.
Environmental compensation for stubble burning doubled; CAQM orders states to enforce
On 7 November 2024, CAQM ordered Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Delhi to impose revised, doubled environmental compensation for stubble burning under amendment rules notified by the Environment Ministry on 6 November.
Amit Shah opens NIA's Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024; national counter-terrorism policy to come
On 7 November 2024 in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day Anti-Terrorism Conference-2024 organised by the NIA and said the MHA will soon formulate a National Counter-terrorism Policy and Strategy.
OROP completes 10 years; PM calls it a tribute to veterans
On 7 November 2024, marking ten years of the One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a tribute to the courage and sacrifices of veterans and ex-service personnel.
Mines Ministry concludes auction of 8 critical mineral blocks in Tranche IV
On 7 November 2024, the Ministry of Mines said it had concluded the auction of 8 critical mineral blocks under Tranche IV, four of them in Arunachal Pradesh.
Coal Ministry launches Mine Opening Permission module on Single Window Clearance portal
On 7 November 2024, Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt inaugurated the Mine Opening Permission module on the Single Window Clearance System portal for coal mines.