2024 in India
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The following is a list of scheduled and expected events for the year 2024 in India.
Incumbents[edit]
National government[edit]
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State governments[edit]
Events[edit]
January[edit]
- 1 January:
- ISRO successfully launched its inaugural X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite XPoSat to study black holes and galaxies. The XPoSat aims to explore the polarization of intense X-ray sources in space.[1]
- 2023–2024 Indian truckers' protests
- 2 January - Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Lakshadweep for a two day visit.[2]
- 3 January: A court in India sentences two men to death over a train bombing in 2005 which killed 14 people.[3]
- 6 January
- Aditya-L1 spacecraft, India's first solar mission, has successfully entered its final orbit around the first Sun-Earth Lagrangian point (L1), approximately 1.5 million kilometers from Earth.[4]
- Three Ministers of Maldives passes derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi in social media sparking massive tourism boycott call and ticket cancellation to islands from India.[5]
- 7 January - Maldives suspends three of its ministers namely Maryam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef and Mahzoom Majid due to diplomatic and economic backlash after their derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi.[6]
- 12 January - Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) the longest bridge in India that connects Mumbai with Navi Mumbai to the nation. [7][8]
- 14 January - Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra by Rahul Gandhi commences at Northeast India.
- 22 January - Ram Mandir Prana Pratishtha: The Ram Mandir at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is inaugurated by India's prime minister, Narendra Modi.[9]
- 25 January - French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Jaipur, India, as part of his two-day state visit to India and Chief Guest of India's 75th Republic Day. He was welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the two leaders held a joint mega roadshow from Jantar Mantar to Sanganeri gate.[10]
- 26 January - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated India's Republic Day together. President Macron was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, showcasing the strengthened ties between India and France.[11]
- 28 January - Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar gave his resignation letter to the Governor of Bihar at 11:00 am in the morning and ended the Mahagathbandhan (Bihar) with RJD & INDIA bloc and at 7:00 pm took oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 9th time by forming new alliance with BJP-led NDA.[12]
- 30 January - 3 CRPF personnel were killed and 14 others were injured in a Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. The incident took place near Tekalgudem village when a joint team of security personnel was on a search operation. The deceased included constables from the CoBRA and CRPF battalions. The attack occurred shortly after the establishment of a new security camp in the village.[13]
- 31 January - Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to a land scam.[14]
February[edit]
- 2 February - Champai Soren takes oath as Chief Minister of Jharkhand. After the arrest of Hemant Soren.[15]
- 6 February
- A firecracker factory explosion in Harda, Madhya Pradesh, where has resulted in 11 deaths and over 100 injuries. The explosion, followed by a blaze, led to multiple casualties and significant damage to nearby properties. The authorities, including the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav and key officials, have been actively involved in the response to the incident. Firefighters and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) worked together to contain the disaster. The blast destroyed 60 nearby houses, leading to the evacuation of over 100 houses due to continuous explosions at the factory.[16]
- Ajit Pawar's faction has been officially recognized as the real Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) by the Election Commission of India. The EC has granted his faction the party's poll symbol and name, giving them the status of the official NCP. The Election Commission has directed Sharad Pawar's camp to take a new name for the upcoming 2024 general election.[17]
- 7 February - The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2024, making Uttarakhand the first state in India to have a law on the Uniform Civil Code. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described it as a "historic moment" in the country.[18]
- 8 February - 4 deaths and over 100 injuries when violent clashes broke out in Haldwani, Uttrakhand after the demolition of an illegal madrasa was demolished following a court order which took place in a Muslim-dominated area. Rioters pelting stones at police officers and setting vehicles on fire. The suspension of internet services, curfew has been imposed in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani by the DM and the closure of schools. Shoot-at-sight orders were issued against the rioters. The unrest was sparked by the demolition of an illegally built madrasa, which escalated into a riot, with stone pelting, vehicle fires, and the use of petrol bombs.[19][20]
Unknown[edit]
- 2024 Indian general election[21]
- Venus Orbiter Mission may be launched in 2024.[22]
Deaths[edit]
- 1 January: Ved Prakash Nanda, 89, legal scholar.[23][24]
- 3 January: J. P. S. Uberoi, 90, sociologist.[25]
- 5 January: Balwant Singh Nandgarh, 80, Sikh leader, jathedar of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (2003–2015).[26]
- 9 January: Rashid Khan, 55, Hindustani classical musician.[27]
- 10 January:
- Sushree Devi, 73, politician, MP (2002–2008) and Odisha MLA (1990–1995).[28]
- Shamim Jairajpuri, 81, zoologist.[29]
- 13 January: Prabha Atre, 91, classical vocalist.[30]
- 14 January: T. H. Musthafa, 82, politician, Kerala MLA (1977–1995, 2001–2006).[31]
- 15 January: K. J. Joy, 77, composer.[32]
- 16 January: K. B. Sreedevi, 83, writer.[33]
- 17 January: Baldev Raj Chawla, 86, politician, Punjab MLA.
- 20 January:
- Jayanarayan Mohanty, 72, politician.[34]
- Anadi Charan Sahu, 83, politician, MP (1977–1980).[35]
- 22 January: Jagdish Gandhi, 87, educationist and politician, Uttar Pradesh MLA (1969–1974) and founder of City Montessori School.[36]
- 24 January: Noble Jose, 44, film producer (Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal, Krishnankutty Pani Thudangi).
- 25 January:
- Hari Shankar Bhabhra, 95, politician, MP (1978–1984), speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (1990–1994) and deputy chief minister of Rajasthan (1994–1998).[37]
- Bhavatharini, 47, composer (Bharathi, Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu) and music director (Mitr, My Friend).[38]
- 27 January: Sreela Majumdar, 65, actress (Damul, Ek Din Pratidin, Mandi).[39]
- 29 January: P. Narsa Reddy, 92, independence activist and politician, MP (1989–1991) and Andhra Pradesh MLA (1962–1978).[40]
- 31 January: Anil Babar, 74, Indian politician, Maharashtra MLA (since 2019).[41]
Sport[edit]
- Afghan cricket team in India in 2023–24
- English cricket team in India in 2023–24
- Indian cricket team in Zimbabwe in 2024
References[edit]
- ^ "ISRO to study black holes; launch of X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite today; here's all you need to know". Mint. Mint. 2024-01-01. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Stealing a page from PM Modi's Lakshadweep itinerary". Hindustan Times. 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Pandey, Sanjay. "2005 Shramjeevi Express blast case accused get death penalty". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Halo-Orbit Insertion of Aditya-L1 Successfully Accomplished". www.isro.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Boycott Maldives sparks ticket cancellation". Business Standard.
- ^ "Maldives govt suspends 3 ministers over racist remarks against PM Modi for Lakshadweep post: Reports". The Times of India. 2024-01-08. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Speed limit 100 km/hr, no bikes and autos: All about India's longest sea bridge". India Today. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Atal Setu news: PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Trans Harbour Link today". mint. January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Mogul, Rhea; Sud, Vedika; Farooqui, Sania; Iyer, Aishwarya S; Taylor, Jerome (2024-01-22). "India's Ayodhya Ram Mandir temple inauguration". CNN. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "PM Modi, French President Macron hold mega roadshow in Jaipur conviction". India Today. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Republic Day 2024: Emmanuel Macron chief guest, parade time, other key details conviction". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ "Breaking: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for the 9th time". Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "3 CRPF jawans killed, 14 injured in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma". India Today. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren sent to 5-day ED custody". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Champai Soren sworn in as Jharkhand CM; Hemant in 5-day custody". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "11 killed, over 100 hurt in blast at cracker factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda". India Today. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Sharad Pawar Loses EC Battle As Ajit-led Faction Recognised As Real NCP". News18 India. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Haldwani violence: 4 killed, 100 injured. Schools shut, internet suspended". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Uttarakhand: Riots in Haldwani after illegal madrasa demolished, shoot-at-sight orders issued, curfew imposed". BusinessToday. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Modi Faces Test in State Polls Before 2024 General Elections". Bloomberg.com. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Isro to join race to Venus, eyes 2024 orbiter launch". The Times of India. 2022-05-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
- ^ "Prof Ved Prakash Nanda passes away in US, PM offers condolences". The Statesman Newspaper. January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Deshpande, Vikas (2024-01-02). "HSS mourns passing of Prof. Ved Nanda". Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Prof JPS Uberoi dies at 90: Colleagues remember D-School's towering sociology figure, his out-of-the box thinking". The Indian Express. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Former Jathedar Takhat Damdama Sahib Balwant Singh Nandgarh passes away". The Times of India. 2024-01-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away at the age of 55". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Nayak, Subadh (2024-01-10). "Former Aul MLA Sushree Devi passes away". KalingaTV. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
- ^ "MANUU pays rich tributes to Shamim Jairajpuri, its founder VC". The Siasat Daily. 2024-01-10. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ Shirodkar, Neel (2024-01-13). "Veteran classical singer Prabha Atre passes away at 91 in Pune". PUNE.NEWS. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Former Kerala minister and Congress leader T H Musthafa passes away". The New Indian Express. 14 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
- ^ "Malayalam music director K.J. Joy dies at 77". News9live. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Renowned Malayalam writer KB Sreedevi no more". English.Mathrubhumi. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ "Former MLA Jaynarayan Mohanty passes away at 73". www.prameyanews.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ PTI (2024-01-20). "Former Odisha MP Anadi Sahu passes away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
- ^ "लखनऊ : CMS स्कूल के संस्थापक जगदीश गांधी का निधन, लंबे समय से मेदांता में चल रहा था इलाज". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Service, Statesman News (2024-01-25). "Veteran BJP leader, former Dy CM Bhabhra passes away in Jaipur". The Statesman. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Sivapriyan, E. T. B. "Ilaiyaraaja's daughter Bavatharini passes away". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ "Senior Bengali actor Sreela Majumdar dies aged 65". The Week. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Today, Telangana (2024-01-29). "Former minister Narsa Reddy passes away at 92". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2024-01-29.
- ^ Shiv Sena MLA Anil Babar passes away, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde offers condolences
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