Delhi Current Affairs — All time
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Sun, 10 Nov 2024
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
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.
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.
Fri, 08 Nov 2024
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'.
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.
Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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.
Goyal launches EEPC India's 70th year celebrations; council targets $300 bn engineering exports by 2030
On 7 November 2024 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the 70th year celebrations of the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India and unveiled its logo.
Labour Ministry and Cygnus Ujala Group sign MoU for healthcare hiring on NCS portal
On 7 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Labour & Employment and Cygnus Ujala Group signed an MoU to post healthcare vacancies and conduct hiring on the National Career Service portal.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024
Jitendra Singh felicitates 21 International Seabed Authority trainees at MoES
On 6 November 2024 at the Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi, Union Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated 21 trainees nominated by the International Seabed Authority after training at NIOT Chennai and NCPOR Goa.
21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting held in New Delhi
On 5–6 November 2024 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, the 21st India–US Military Cooperation Group meeting was held, co-chaired by CISC Lt Gen JP Mathew and US INDOPACOM Deputy Commander Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd.
3rd Indian Space Conclave in New Delhi focuses on satcom and global partnerships
On 6 November 2024 in New Delhi, MoS Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani addressed the 3rd Indian Space Conclave, organised by the Indian Space Association (ISpA).
Tue, 05 Nov 2024
President opens first Asian Buddhist Summit in New Delhi
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu graced the first Asian Buddhist Summit, organised by the Ministry of Culture with the International Buddhist Confederation.
President releases three Supreme Court publications, including 'Justice for Nation'
On 5 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu released three Supreme Court publications on its 75 years, prison manuals and legal aid cells in law schools.
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, voice of Chhath songs, dies at 72
On 5 November 2024 in New Delhi, renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs and Chhath songs, died at AIIMS-Delhi aged 72.
Coast Guard lays foundation stone for Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard
On 5 November 2024 at Mahipalpur, New Delhi, the Indian Coast Guard laid the foundation stone for the Tier-III Data Centre of Project Digital Coast Guard.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024
ISA Assembly's 7th session: India and France retain Presidency and Co-Presidency
On 4 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the seventh session of the International Solar Alliance Assembly re-elected India as President and France as Co-President for 2024–26.
India's Ashish Khanna selected as third Director General of the International Solar Alliance
On 4 November 2024, at its seventh Assembly in New Delhi, the International Solar Alliance selected Ashish Khanna of India as its third Director General.
President Murmu interacts with women achievers in Indian aviation
On 4 November 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu interacted with women achievers in the Indian aviation sector under 'The President with the People' initiative.
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.
Sun, 03 Nov 2024
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.
'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
Fri, 01 Nov 2024
Thu, 31 Oct 2024
Diwali 2024: PM celebrates with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala, Sir Creek, Kutch
On 31 October 2024, Diwali, PM Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with BSF, Army, Navy and Air Force personnel at Lakki Nala in the Sir Creek area of Kutch, Gujarat, near the India-Pakistan border.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2024: PM at the Statue of Unity as Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year begins
On 31 October 2024, PM Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, administered the Ekta Diwas pledge and witnessed the Ekta Diwas Parade; he said Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, starting that day, would be celebrated for the next two years.
Ministry of Steel holds day-long Chintan Shivir for Steel CPSEs at Vigyan Bhawan
On 31 October 2024, the Ministry of Steel held a day-long Chintan Shivir at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where Steel CPSEs discussed technology upgradation, AI/ML, faster project execution and overseas asset acquisition.