Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 28.02.2024
National News
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that India will be on the top in each field when the country will celebrate its centenary celebrations.
- Voting is underway for 15 Rajya Sabha seats across three states. While 41 of the 56 candidates have been elected to the Upper House of Parliament unopposed, voting is taking place for 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, four in Karnataka, and one in Himachal Pradesh.
- A stakeholder meeting on implementation of Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana Solar to EV Project was held in Mumbai today.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and inaugurated three important space infrastructure projects worth about 1,800 crore rupees and, also announces names of four astronaut-designates selected to take part in country’s maiden human space flight mission, Gaganyaan
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the TVS Open mobility platform at Madurai today. He also inaugurated the Centre of excellence on employment and livelihood.
- The government will organise ‘Mera Pehla Vote Desh Ke Liye’ in Higher Educational institutions across the country from tomorrow to ensure universal enlightened participation of youth in elections.
- Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar will be the new Lokpal of the country. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him along with six members.
- Bangladesh Youth Delegation Meets President Droupadi Murmu, Emphasizes Unique Bond and Friendship with India
- In a landmark decision made at the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the World Trade Organization has announced the enforcement of new regulations to streamline international services trade.
- Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur has said that 200 para athletes will be trained in the National Center of Excellence NCOEs in Bhopal, Bangalore, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Trivandrum, Patiala, Mumbai, Sonipat and Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi.
- The Indian Army has bolstered its bridging capability with the induction of the 46-meter Modular Bridge.
- EAM Dr. S Jaishankar co-chairs 10th India-Thailand Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi
- National Investigation Agency is conducting searches in two states in its ongoing investigations against Khalistan and organized criminals’ nexus.
- The Global Textile Expo- Bharat Tex 2024 currently underway in New Delhi is weaving a narrative cantered around the five pillars of Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, and Foreign.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished speedy recovery and good health to Cricketer Mohammad Shami who underwent a heel operation on his Achilles tendon.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to promote voter awareness and education activities for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election 2024.
International News
- European Union Lawmakers Approve Nature Restoration Law Amid Farmers’ Protests, Setting Targets for Land and Sea Restoration
- In Peru, the government has declared a health emergency due to the rapidly rising cases of dengue fever across the South American country.
- Indian Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari paid tribute to the members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, who made the supreme sacrifices during the Liberation War of 1971 by laying a wreath at the altar of Shikha Anirban in Dhaka.
- India and Thailand today discussed the gamut of bilateral ties in the areas of strategic, defense, security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, connectivity, digital, space and tourism.
- United States President Joe Biden expressed hope that there will be a ceasefire in Israel-Gaza war by next Monday, as negotiations to halt hostilities and secure the release of captives appear to gather pace.
- After successfully completing the Trilateral exercise Dosti at Maldives, the Indian Coast Guard ships Samarth and Abhinav have reached the Sri Lankan port of Galle.
- Oil India’s First Global Roadshow in Abu Dhabi Signals Ambitious Growth Plans
- New Zealand is all set to repeal the world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations.
- Trade Ministers Face Complex Negotiations at the second day WTO Ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi
- Five Chinese coast guard ships enters prohibited waters around Taiwan’s frontline islands, says Taiwan minister
Sports News
- Gujarat Giants Set 108-Run Target for Royal Challengers Bangalore in Women’s Premier League Cricket
- India’s hopes of winning their first-ever senior title outside the SAFF region were dashed by an injury time goal by lower-ranked Kosovo in their concluding round-robin Turkish Women’s Cup match on Tuesday.
- In Delhi Open Tennis, India’s Siddharth Vishwakarma lost to Italian Samuel Vincent Ruggeri by 4 6, 2 6 today in the men’s singles round of 32.
- University of Calicut Wins Khelo India University Games Men’s Football Title 2 1 Against University of Kerala
- In Women’s Premier League Cricket, Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets in Bengaluru last night. Delhi Capitals comfortably surpassed the target of 120 runs scoring 123 for one wicket in 14.3 overs.
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