♦ The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFCI) was inaugurated at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Goa on 20 November 2024. IFFI is set to continue till November 28. 

♦ IFFI 2024 is making history by introducing Indian Sign Language interpretation during the opening ceremony, ensuring that audiences with hearing disabilities can fully participate in the event.

♦ This year (2024) the festival has received 1,676 submissions from 101 countries. The festival will present over 180 international titles from 81 countries, which include 16 premieres in world, three in international, 43 in Asian, and 109 in Indian categories.