Insurance Division, DFS Secures 2nd Rank in Group A Category Grievance Redressal Assessment & Index (GRAI) for May 2026

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Financial Services (Banking and Insurance Divisions) has been receiving more than 2.50 lakh grievances annually. It has consistently figured among the top 10 Ministries/Departments in the Grievance Redressal Assessment & Index (GRAI) rankings since November 2025. For the month of May 2026, the Insurance Division secured the 2nd position in the Group A category (registering more than or equal to 500 grievances) in t...


Hon'ble Vice President of India launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Fisheries, Government of India organized the National Launch of Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas on 9th July 2026 in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. The Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Letter of Authorisation for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas. Hon'ble Vice President also launched the Odisha Deep Sea Mission Doc...


Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife reviews progress on Key Conservation Initiatives and considers over 100 Development Projects in its 91st Meeting

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 91st Meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), today at Coimbatore. The Standing Committee reviewed the progress made on several important directions issued by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and the Standing Committee in its earlier meetings, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards scien...


Union Environment Minister chairs 46th Meeting of Central Zoo Authority at Coimbatore

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, chaired the 46th Meeting of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), today in Coimbatore. Key achievements and strategic priorities of the CZA during the financial year 2026-27 were presented before the governing body of Central Zoo Authority. The Meeting reviewed proposals for modernization of zoos, establishment of new zoological facilities, improved visitor...


Shri Bhupender Yadav chairs the 29th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority at Coimbatore

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 29th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) was held today at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CASFOS), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The meeting was chaired by Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Chairperson, NTCA. The meeting was attended by Members of Parliament, Shri Rajiv Pratap Rudy and Shri Harish Chandra Meena, along with other Members of the Aut...


CAQM finds 78 of 79 MCD road stretches compliant with Standard Framework during inspection drive

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive under "Operation Clean Air" in Delhi on 08.07.2026. During the inspection, 78 of the 79 road stretches inspected under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were found to have end-to-end paving, indicating compliance with the Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads prescribed by th...


Union Environment Minister presides over the 28th Meeting of the reconstituted Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society, at Coimbatore

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 28th Meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society was presided over by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change and President of the WII Society, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CaSFOS), Coimbatore. This marks the first meeting of the WII Society after its recent reconstitution for a three-year tenure, following the expiration of the previous nominated mem...


Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Invites Investors to Explore Tripura's Vast Growth Potential at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region and Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, today addressed the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 virtually and urged industry leaders to partner in Tripura's remarkable growth story, describing the State as one of the Northeast's most promising investment destinations. Union Minister Scindia asserted that the under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra...


LOKAYAN 26 - INS SUDARSHINI CONCLUDES PORT CALL AT NEW YORK, USA

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini concluded her port call at New York, USA, on 08 Jul 2026, marking another significant milestone in the ongoing Lokayan 2026 transoceanic expedition. The visit showcased India's rich maritime heritage while further strengthening the strategic and cultural partnership between India and the United States. As part of the Indian Navy's 10-month transoceanic deployment, the indigenousl...


TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality across Barmer, Balotra, Pachpadra city and adjoining areas (in Rajasthan LSA)

India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released findings of Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Barmer, Balotra, Pachpadra city and adjoining areas (in Rajasthan LSA), during the month of June 2026, for information of general telecom consumers. The purpose of this drive test is to assess and verify real time quality of mobile network services (both voice & data) provided by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs). D...