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Mon, 02 Dec 2024
Ratapani notified as Madhya Pradesh's eighth tiger reserve
On 2 December 2024, in Madhya Pradesh, the state government notified Ratapani forest in Raisen district as the state's eighth tiger reserve.
Coal Ministry announces selected applicants under coal gasification incentive scheme
On 2 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal announced the selected applicants under Categories I and III of the Financial Incentive Scheme for coal and lignite gasification.
India speaks at CoP16 Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience in Riyadh
On 2 December 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's statement at the Ministerial Dialogue on Drought Resilience at UNCCD CoP16.
Akal Takht pronounces 'tankhah' for Sukhbir Badal, withdraws Parkash Singh Badal's Fakhr-e-Qaum title
On 2 December 2024, in Amritsar, Punjab, the Akal Takht pronounced religious punishment for Sukhbir Singh Badal and withdrew the Fakhr-e-Qaum title given to the late Parkash Singh Badal.
Piyush Goyal addresses inaugural session of CII Partnership Summit 2024
On 2 December 2024, in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the inaugural session of the CII Partnership Summit 2024.
MEA calls breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala 'deeply regrettable'
On 2 December 2024, in Agartala, Tripura, protesters breached the premises of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, which India's Ministry of External Affairs called deeply regrettable.
PM lauds PRAGATI after Oxford Saïd Business School–Gates Foundation study
On 2 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the PRAGATI platform, welcoming its recognition in a study by Oxford Saïd Business School and the Gates Foundation.
PSA chairs brainstorming on collaborations under National One Health Mission
On 2 December 2024, in India, Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Sood chaired a brainstorming session on collaborations with multilateral organisations under the National One Health Mission.
Italian Minister Adolfo Urso calls on Jitendra Singh on science and space cooperation
On 2 December 2024, in India, Italian Minister Adolfo Urso called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss extending India–Italy cooperation in science, technology and space.
Sun, 01 Dec 2024
25th Hornbill Festival opens in Nagaland on Statehood Day
On 1 December 2024, in Kohima, Nagaland, the 25th edition of the Hornbill Festival opened at Kisama as the state marked its Statehood Day.
J P Nadda inaugurates national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore
On 1 December 2024, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Union Health Minister J P Nadda inaugurated the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in the presence of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
PM expands SMART policing mantra at 59th DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar
On 1 December 2024, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the concluding session of the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police.
India and Cambodia begin first joint table-top exercise CINBAX in Pune
On 1 December 2024, in Pune, Maharashtra, the first edition of the India–Cambodia joint table-top exercise CINBAX began at the Foreign Training Node.
Sindhu and Lakshya Sen win singles titles at Syed Modi International 2024
On 1 December 2024, in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles at the Syed Modi India International badminton tournament.
India's coal production reaches 90.62 million tonnes in November 2024
On 1 December 2024, in India, the Ministry of Coal reported that overall coal production in November 2024 reached 90.62 million tonnes (provisional), up 7.20% year on year.
IMD: Fengal weakens into a deep depression over north coastal Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
On 1 December 2024, in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, IMD said Cyclonic Storm Fengal had weakened into a deep depression close to Puducherry after crossing the coast the previous night.
PM greets Border Security Force on its Raising Day
On 1 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Border Security Force on its Raising Day, calling it a critical line of defence.
India seeks dedicated Multilateral Fund at INC-5 final plenary in Busan
On 1 December 2024, in Busan, South Korea, India called for a stand-alone dedicated Multilateral Fund for developing countries at the final plenary of INC-5 on plastic pollution.
Vice-President addresses 138th birth anniversary celebrations of Raja Mahendra Pratap
On 1 December 2024, in New Delhi, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the 138th birth anniversary celebrations of Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam.
Sat, 30 Nov 2024
EPFO's 236th CBT meeting: interest until settlement date, EDLI benefits ratified, Amnesty Scheme 2024 recommended
On 30 November 2024 in New Delhi, the 236th meeting of EPFO's Central Board of Trustees, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, approved paying interest up to the date of claim settlement.
Cyclonic Storm Fengal crosses the north Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast close to Puducherry
On the night of 30 November 2024, Cyclonic Storm 'Fengal' crossed the north Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts close to Puducherry with winds of 70–80 kmph gusting to 90 kmph, IMD reported.
Indore to host national World AIDS Day 2024 event on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'
On 30 November 2024, the Health Ministry announced that Union Health Minister J P Nadda would lead the national World AIDS Day 2024 event in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on 1 December, on the theme 'Take the Rights Path'.
India–Singapore exercise Agni Warrior 2024 concludes at Devlali
On 30 November 2024, the 13th edition of the India–Singapore bilateral exercise 'Agni Warrior' (XAW-2024) concluded at the Field Firing Ranges, Devlali, Maharashtra.
TRAI extends PE–TM chain declaration deadline for SMS traceability to 10 December 2024
On 30 November 2024, TRAI directed access providers to ensure that all Principal Entities and Telemarketers declare their message chains by 10 December 2024 for traceable commercial SMS.
MoD signs ₹1,207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard for refit of INS Vikramaditya
On 30 November 2024, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,207.5 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, for the Short Refit and Dry Docking of aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
Sitharaman distributes ₹1,121 crore in loans at credit outreach in Madhubani, Bihar
On 30 November 2024 in Madhubani, Bihar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired a Credit Outreach Programme and distributed loans worth ₹1,121 crore to 50,294 beneficiaries.
Sonowal meets Italian minister Adolfo Urso as tall ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Mumbai
On 30 November 2024 in Mumbai, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Italy's Minister of Enterprises Adolfo Urso during the visit of the Italian Navy's school ship 'Amerigo Vespucci' to Mumbai Port.
CBDT extends ITR due date for Section 92E assessees to 15 December 2024
On 30 November 2024, CBDT extended the due date for filing income tax returns for AY 2024-25 by assessees required to furnish a Section 92E report from 30 November to 15 December 2024.
239 trainees pass out at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
On 30 November 2024, 239 trainees passed out at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, in a parade reviewed by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi.