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Mon, 04 Nov 2024
MNRE invites proposals for Green Hydrogen Centres of Excellence
On 4 November 2024, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy issued a call for proposals to set up Centres of Excellence for R&D on Green Hydrogen under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Amit Shah chairs 32nd meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti
On 4 November 2024 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Kendriya Hindi Samiti, the highest body guiding the promotion of Hindi.
Sonowal inaugurates ₹187.33-crore projects at Chennai and Kamarajar ports
On 4 November 2024 in Chennai, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated infrastructure projects worth ₹187.33 crore at Chennai Port Authority and Kamarajar Port Limited.
PM condoles loss of lives in Almora road accident; ex-gratia announced
On 4 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Almora, Uttarakhand, and announced ex-gratia from the PMNRF.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
PM lauds WHO-recognised 17.7% decline in India's TB incidence
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi lauded India's progress against tuberculosis after the WHO recognised a 17.7% reduction in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concludes Algeria visit; India and Algeria sign defence cooperation memorandum
On 3 November 2024, CDS Gen Anil Chauhan concluded a four-day visit to Algeria (31 October–3 November), during which India and Algeria signed a memorandum on defence cooperation.
PM extends wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah after Assamese gets classical status
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a week-long celebration marking Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Kedarnath and Yamunotri portals close for winter on Bhai Dooj
On 3 November 2024 in Uttarakhand, the portals of Kedarnath and Yamunotri temples were closed for the winter on Bhai Dooj.
Punjab paddy procurement reaches 85.41 LMT in KMS 2024-25
On 3 November 2024, the Centre said FCI and state agencies had procured 85.41 LMT of paddy in Punjab in KMS 2024-25 as of 2 November.
Coal India marks 50th Foundation Day; mascot 'Angara' unveiled
On 3 November 2024 at its headquarters in Kolkata, Coal India Limited marked its 50th Foundation Day, where Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy launched the Golden Jubilee logo and unveiled the mascot 'Angara'.
GRAP enforcement in Delhi-NCR for 15–31 October 2024 reported
On 3 November 2024, the Environment Ministry reported on actions taken in Delhi-NCR under Stages I and II of the revised GRAP from 15 to 31 October 2024.
PM Modi congratulates Duma Boko on election as President of Botswana
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Duma Boko on his election as the President of Botswana.
Sonowal attends 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College in Dibrugarh
On 3 November 2024 in Dibrugarh, Assam, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attended the 78th Foundation Day of Assam Medical College & Hospital and the 62nd Foundation Day of Dibru College as chief guest.
'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival continues at Kartavya Path under Amrit Parampara
On 3 November 2024 in Delhi, the Ministry of Culture's 'Kaveri Meets Ganga' festival, the first in its Amrit Parampara series, held its second day at Kartavya Path and CCRT Dwarka.
Sat, 02 Nov 2024
Centre orders enquiry into death of ten elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
On 2 November 2024, the Centre said the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau had constituted a team to enquire into the death of ten elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh.
Rajnath Singh at IIT Kanpur's 65th Foundation Day: defence exports to reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30
On 2 November 2024 at IIT Kanpur, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh urged youth to develop high-end technologies indigenously and said defence exports will reach ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30.
Jaishankar inaugurates 'Kaveri Meets Ganga', first programme of Amrit Parampara series
On 2 November 2024 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated 'Kaveri Meets Ganga', the first programme under the Ministry of Culture's Amrit Parampara series.
Gangotri portals close for winter on Annakoot; first Char Dham shrine to close
On 2 November 2024 in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, the portals of Gangotri Dham were closed for winter at 12.14 pm on the occasion of Annakoot.
Rajnath Singh visits Field Gun Factory, Kanpur; reviews Kanpur-based DPSUs
On 2 November 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh visited the Field Gun Factory in Kanpur, a unit of Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), and was briefed by three Kanpur-based DPSUs.
India highlights poverty reduction and social protection at 352nd ILO Governing Body
On 2 November 2024, the Labour Ministry said India's delegation at the 352nd ILO Governing Body session in Geneva highlighted that 248 million people escaped multidimensional poverty in nine years.
Sonowal felicitates winners of Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament
On 2 November 2024 in Dibrugarh, Assam, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal honoured the winners of the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament held there from 25 to 30 October.
Indian Railways' Swachhata Pakhwada 2024 covered 45.20 crore sq m
On 2 November 2024, the Railway Ministry said its Swachhata Pakhwada (1–15 October 2024) covered 45.20 crore square metres, with over 2.63 lakh saplings planted.
Prequel events held for Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival 2024
On 2 November 2024, the Ministry of Tourism held prequel concerts in Karnataka ahead of the Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha Festival, due on 8–10 November in Mysuru.
NMDC records best-ever October iron ore output of 4.07 MT
On 2 November 2024, NMDC reported its best-ever October performance since inception, with iron ore production of 4.07 million tonnes and sales of 4.03 million tonnes.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
1 November: Kerala Piravi, Kannada Rajyotsava and MP Foundation Day mark the 1956 reorganisation
On 1 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi greeted Kerala on Kerala Piravi, Karnataka on Kannada Rajyotsava and Madhya Pradesh on its Foundation Day; these states were formed under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, whose appointed day was 1 November 1956.
Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
On 1 November 2024 at South Block, New Delhi, 1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh took over as Defence Secretary, succeeding Giridhar Aramane.
Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the PM's Economic Advisory Council, passes away at 69
On 1 November 2024, economist Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, passed away at 69; PM Modi called him a towering scholar.
1 November: Haryana and Chhattisgarh mark their foundation days
On 1 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi greeted Haryana and Chhattisgarh on their State Foundation Days; Haryana was formed on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, and Chhattisgarh on 1 November 2000.
India's coal production rises 7.48% to 84.45 MT in October 2024
On 1 November 2024, the Ministry of Coal said overall coal production in October 2024 reached 84.45 million tonnes, 7.48% higher than 78.57 MT a year earlier.
Coal India steps into its 50th year
On 1 November 2024, Coal India Limited stepped into its 50th year; it came into being on 1 November 1975 and produced 773.6 MT in FY 2024.