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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - November 2024

Nov 2024

Mar 21, 2025

Secretary, MoHUA Chairs 1st Meeting of CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0

Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) chaired the first meeting of the CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0.
Proposals for construction of over 3.53 lakh houses were approved at the meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).
A total of 3,52,915 lakh houses under Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) components of PMAY-U 2.0 in 10 States/UTs, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh were sanctioned.

Mar 20, 2025

India Adopts Innovation-driven Approach to Eliminating TB

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurated the India Innovation Summit – Pioneering Solutions to end TB, at Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi. The Summit was organised jointly by the Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research (DHR-ICMR) and the Central TB Division (CTD), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW). The summit aimed to accelerate India's progress towards TB elimination by 2025.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Anupriya Patel highlighted India's remarkable progress in TB control and the pivotal role of innovation in this mission. She stated that "under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, India's public health landscape has seen a remarkable transformation over the past decade and many of you have played a critical role in ensuring innovations and quality healthcare services reach the last mile.

Telangana Government Unveils Rs. 3.04 Lakh Crore Budget for 2025-26: Focus on Welfare and Develop...

The Telangana Government presented its most ambitious budget to date, crossing the Rs. 3 lakh crore mark for the first time since the state's formation. The budget, which amounts to Rs. 3.04 lakh crore, reflects the government's commitment to welfare programs, economic growth, and infrastructure development.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the budget in the state assembly, emphasising inclusivity and equitable resource distribution. The financial plan outlines significant allocations for agriculture, education, backward classes, and flagship welfare schemes, all while balancing fiscal challenges.
The budget reflects the state's continued dependence on borrowings, with an estimated Rs. 70,000 crore in loans, including Rs. 64,539 crore from open market borrowings.

PM Modi Inaugurates 10th Raisina Dialogue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geo-economics, in New Delhi.
The event, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), is taking place from March 17 to 19.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, served as the Chief Guest for the inaugural session and delivered the keynote address.
The three-day dialogue brought together a diverse group of global stakeholders, including current and former heads of state, ministers, lawmakers, diplomats, military leaders, business executives, academics, and representatives from multilateral organisations.
Themed "Kālachakra: People, Peace, Planet," the 2025 edition of the dialogue aims to foster meaningful conversations on key global issues.

Mar 19, 2025

UIDAI Partners with Sarvam AI to Enhance Aadhaar Services with AI-Powered Solutions

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has joined hands with Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based indigenous Generative AI (GenAI) company, to improve the user experience of Aadhaar services. This collaboration, effective from March 18, 2025, introduces AI-powered voice interactions, real-time fraud detection, and multilingual support, making Aadhaar services more accessible, secure, and efficient.
The custom-built GenAI stack will operate within UIDAI's secure infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and sovereignty. This one-year agreement, extendable by another year, reflects UIDAI's commitment to technological advancements and user-centric innovations.

Government Establishes Fintech Panel to Address Regulatory Challenges

To address regulatory concerns and devise a long-term strategy for the financial technology sector, the Indian government has set up an Inter-Ministerial-Industry Committee on Fintech (IMICF). The committee, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), aims to evaluate fintech's impact on the banking and financial services industry (BFSI), identify obstacles to growth, and study global best practices in governance and regulation.

WAVEX 2025: A Game-Changer for Media & Entertainment Startups

Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) has launched WAVEX 2025, a pioneering initiative aimed at funding and providing national exposure to startups in the media and entertainment sector. Organised in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), WAVEX 2025 will take place at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, as part of the World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) which is scheduled to be held from 1^st to 4^th May, 2025 in Mumbai.
WAVEX 2025 will act as a catalyst for Indian startups to lead this transformation, ensuring they receive the right exposure, and investment, to scale their businesses. Startups will have the chance to pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and celebrity angel investors in dedicated sessions, with extensive national television coverage ensuring maximum visibility.
WAVEX 2025 focuses on gaming, animation, extended reality (XR), metaverse, generative AI, and next-generation content platforms. Beyond funding, the event offers mentorship, investor networking, and collaboration opportunities with major media and technology firms. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry leaders. This exposure will not only help secure direct funding but also create broader business and collaboration opportunities. The fusion of entertainment and technology transforms how content is created, distributed, and consumed.

Mar 18, 2025

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah Addresses 57th Annual Conference o...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today addressed the 57^th annual conference of All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) as the Chief Guest in Kokrajhar, Assam. On this occasion, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Shri Biswajit Daimary, the Union Home Secretary, and the Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), along with several other dignitaries were present.
In his address, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU) has played a significant role in establishing peace, development, and enthusiasm in the region. Without the role of ABSU, the Bodo Accord would not have been possible, and peace would not have been established in Bodoland. On this occasion, Shri Shah also paid tribute to the five thousand martyrs who fought for the peace of Bodoland.
Shri Amit Shah said that today, when entire Bodoland is following the path shown by its leader, Upendra Nath Brahma Ji, the government has decided to name a prominent road in Delhi as Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Marg. He also mentioned that in the first week of April, a program will be held in Delhi where a bust of Upendra Nath Brahma Ji will be unveiled. He said, the Modi government and the Assam government will bring every dream of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma Ji to fruition.

Maharashtra Inaugurates First-Ever Temple Dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhiwandi

In a historic tribute to the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the state's first-ever temple dedicated to the Maratha king. The inauguration took place in Bhiwandi, Thane, on the occasion of Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary. The temple stands as a symbol of his heroism, valour, and enduring legacy, offering a sacred place for devotees to honour his contributions to India's history.
The newly inaugurated Shivaji Maharaj Temple is a first-of-its-kind structure in Maharashtra, dedicated solely to the revered Maratha ruler. Designed to reflect the architectural grandeur of Maratha forts, this temple embodies Shivaji Maharaj's military precision, bravery, and strategic genius.
Speaking at the event, CM Devendra Fadnavis announced that the temple would soon be designated as a pilgrimage site, emphasizing its cultural and spiritual significance. He further stated that the temple was built because Shivaji Maharaj fought battles for God, country, and religion, shaping the identity of Hindus in India.

Lachit Barphukan Police Academy Inaugurated in Assam by Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, inaugurated the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Dergaon, Assam, in March 2025. This significant step aims to strengthen policing in the entire Northeast region and establish the academy as a premier institution. Named after the legendary Ahom general Lachit Barphukan, the academy will train police personnel with modern facilities. During the event, Assam CM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were also present.
The first phase of the academy is completed at a cost of Rs. 167 crore, with a total investment of Rs. 1050 crore planned across three phases. The academy is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and will serve as a premier police training center in India. Earlier, Assam's police had to go to other states for training, but now, the academy has already trained 2,000 police personnel from Goa and Manipur. Amit Shah emphasised that in the next five years, the academy will be ranked first among all police academies in India.

Mar 17, 2025

Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Assumes Charge of Chief Executive Officer Anusandhan National Research...

Secretary Department of Science and Technology (DST) Professor Abhay Karandikar who was acting as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) handed over the charge to Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman who was appointed CEO.
With this, Dr. Shivkumar assumed charge of the CEO of ANRF which aims to seed, grow and promote research and development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India's universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories.
Dr. Shivkumar who earlier held the post of Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Energy Industry, Asia at Microsoft is a Distinguished Alumnus Awardee of IIT Madras & Ohio State University (2021).

Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates Star-Packed First-Ever Fit India Carnival

The Fit India Carnival kicked off with a grand inauguration at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi, setting the stage for three days of high-energy fitness and wellness activities. The event was graced by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and adding a touch of star power, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joined the celebrations alongside wrestling champion Sangram Singh, renowned wellness expert Mickey Mehta, former WWE wrestler Shanky Singh and Guinness World Record holder Rohtash Chaudhary.
Inaugurating the first-of-its-kind three-day event, Mandaviya emphasised the importance of fitness in nation-building.

Andhra CM Naidu Announces 58-Foot Statue for Statehood Icon Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced it will install a 58-foot statue of freedom fighter Potti Sriramulu, the man known for being instrumental in the creation of the separate Telugu-speaking state of Andhra Pradesh in 1953, in the upcoming capital of Amaravati.

PM Announces MAHASAGAR Vision with Mauritius for Maritime Security, Trade

Following talks with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Modi announced India's new vision for Global South and named it "MAHASAGAR" or "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions", a policy approach that came against the backdrop of China's relentless attempts to expand its influence in the Indian Ocean.
The unveiling of the 'MAHASAGAR' vision came 10 years after the Prime Minister announced during his visit to Mauritius in 2015 New Delhi's SAGAR or Security and Growth for All in the Region policy that formed the bedrock for India's engagement with the Indian Ocean Region.
The new approach will focus on the spirit of trade for development, capacity building for sustainable growth, and mutual security for a shared future.

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