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Wed, 16 Oct 2024
Tue, 15 Oct 2024
PM inaugurates ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2024 and 8th India Mobile Congress
On 15 October 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 and the 8th edition of the India Mobile Congress.
ECI announces Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election schedule, and bye-elections to 48 Assembly and 2 Lok Sabha seats
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Maharashtra (single phase, 20 November) and Jharkhand (two phases, 13 and 20 November) Assembly elections, along with bye-elections to 48 Assembly and 2 Parliamentary constituencies.
Raksha Mantri lays foundation stone of Navy's Very Low Frequency station in Vikarabad, Telangana
On 15 October 2024, in Vikarabad, Telangana, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone of a new ₹3,200 crore Very Low Frequency (VLF) station of the Indian Navy at the Damagundam Reserve Forest site.
District Master Plan under PM GatiShakti launched for 27 aspirational districts
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the district version of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan for 27 aspirational districts, marking three years of PM GatiShakti.
CCPA issues guidelines to prevent greenwashing and misleading environmental claims
On 15 October 2024, in India, the Central Consumer Protection Authority issued the 'Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024'.
DG Paramesh Sivamani takes over as 26th Director General of Indian Coast Guard
On 15 October 2024, in India, DG Paramesh Sivamani took over as the 26th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard.
Algerian university confers honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Murmu
On 15 October 2024, at Sidi Abdellah, Algeria, the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr Ihaddaden Abdelhafid University conferred an honorary doctorate in Political Science on President Droupadi Murmu.
Three AI Centres of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities announced; ₹990 crore approved
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced three AI Centres of Excellence focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities, for which the government approved ₹990 crore.
PM writes on National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal
On 15 October 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a LinkedIn post on the advantages of developing the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat, recently approved by the Union Cabinet.
CBDT issues FAQs on Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024
On 15 October 2024, in India, the Central Board of Direct Taxes issued a Guidance Note in the form of FAQs on the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024.
National Skill Training Institute extension centre inaugurated at AMTZ campus, Visakhapatnam
On 15 October 2024, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated a National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension centre at the AMTZ campus.
Manipur MLAs from Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities meet in New Delhi; appeal to shun violence
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, a group of elected members of the Manipur Assembly representing the Kuki-Zo-Hmar, Meitei and Naga communities met to discuss the situation in the state and appealed to people to shun violence.
Mon, 14 Oct 2024
India expels six Canadian diplomats and decides to withdraw its High Commissioner from Canada
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, the MEA announced the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Ross Wheeler, and India's decision to withdraw its High Commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other targeted officials.
Manohar Lal launches National Electricity Plan (Transmission) to evacuate 500 GW RE by 2030
On 14 October 2024, in New Delhi, Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the National Electricity Plan (Transmission) prepared by the CEA, at a CEA brainstorming conclave (14-15 October).
President Droupadi Murmu holds talks with Algerian President Tebboune in Algiers; first visit by an Indian President to Algeria
On 14 October 2024, in Algiers, President Droupadi Murmu met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at El Mouradia Palace, on the first visit by an Indian President to Algeria.
CPI retail inflation at 5.49% in September 2024; food inflation 9.24%
On 14 October 2024, in India, MoSPI released CPI data: all-India year-on-year inflation of 5.49% for September 2024.
NPPA raises ceiling prices of 11 formulations of 8 essential drugs by 50% to ensure availability
On 14 October 2024, in India, the NPPA announced a 50% increase in ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs, invoking extraordinary powers under Para 19 of DPCO, 2013.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi begins visit to Japan (14-17 October 2024)
On 14 October 2024, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, departed on a visit to Japan from 14 to 17 October 2024.
'Samarthak', first of two Multi Purpose Vessels for the Navy, launched at L&T Kattupalli
On 14 October 2024, at L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli (Chennai), 'Samarthak', the first ship of the two-vessel Multi Purpose Vessel project for the Indian Navy, was launched.
CAQM invokes Stage-I of GRAP across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 'Poor' (234)
On 14 October 2024, in Delhi, the CAQM Sub-Committee invoked all 27 actions of Stage-I of GRAP across the NCR after Delhi's daily average AQI reached 234.
Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 begins off Visakhapatnam
On 14 October 2024, off the coast of Visakhapatnam, the Sea Phase of Exercise MALABAR 2024 commenced with navies of Australia, India, Japan and the USA.
PLI Scheme for White Goods: 38 applicants commit ₹4,121 crore in third round
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry said the third round of the PLI Scheme for White Goods (ACs and LED lights) drew 38 applications with committed investment of ₹4,121 crore.
WPI inflation at 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Commerce Ministry released WPI data: annual inflation of 1.84% (provisional) for September 2024.
ANRF launches its first two initiatives: PM Early Career Research Grant and MAHA-EV Mission
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation launched the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) and the MAHA-EV Mission.
MSDE partners with Meta for an AI Assistant on Skill India Digital and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs
On 14 October 2024, in India, the Skill Development Ministry announced a partnership with Meta for a Llama-based AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and 5 VR/MR Centres of Excellence at NSTIs.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai assumes charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy)
On 14 October 2024, in India, Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai assumed charge as Director General Medical Services (Navy).
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram addresses tribal communities in Zunheboto, Nagaland
On 14 October 2024, in Zunheboto, Nagaland, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram addressed local tribal communities during his 13-15 October visit to the state.
NCGG begins first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants, with 34th programme for Maldives
On 14 October 2024, in India, the National Centre for Good Governance began its first Mid-Career Training Programme for BIMSTEC civil servants, held 14-25 October in Mussoorie and New Delhi.