PARLIAMENT QUESTION: Preparedness for EI Nino Conditions

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences assesses the likely impact of El Niño on the Indian Summer Monsoon Rainfall. In general, during the El Nino event, the Indian summer monsoon is weaker than normal, and the intensity of the El Nino also decides the amount of impact on the monsoon. Since 1950, there have been 16 El Niño years, out of which 7 years had impacted Indian monsoon rainfall...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ADVANCING MONSOON SCIENCE, CLIMATE RESEARCH AND WEATHER FORECASTING

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Adoption of advanced Multi-Model Ensemble (MME) and coupled dynamical climate models for operational long-range forecasting at monthly and seasonal scale for every month and season. Continuous upgradation of Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models through improved model physics, higher spatial resolution, advanced data assimilation techniques and enhanced computational capabilities. Strengthening of the national meteorological o...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: WEATHER-BASED AGRO-ADVISOR SERVICES

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has undertaken several measures to strengthen the country's weather forecasting system through the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It has adopted advanced, state-of-the-art technologies, including high-performance computing (HPC) facilities to support high-resolution Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models, modern observational networks, and artificial intelligence ...


PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPACT AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DEEP OCEAN MISSION

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: DOM Vertical: Thematic area Progress Vertical 1: Development of technologies for manned submersible, deep-sea mining and underwater vehicles and underwater robotics The design and system engineering for India's flagship human submersible, MATSYA-6000, are complete; subsystems have been realised; and crewed and uncrewed wet harbour trials at 8m depth were conducted from 22nd January 2025 to 14th February 2025 at Kattupalli, near C...


Government Highlights Digital India Initiatives for Strengthening Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Data Protection

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision to democratise technology and empower citizens, the Government of India had launched the Digital India programme in July, 2015. At its core, the programme promotes three interconnected goals: strengthening digital infrastructure, delivering government services digitally, and empowering citizens through digital literacy and employment. The Government has implemented several initiatives an...


Government Examines Global Developments While Reviewing Policy and Legal Framework for Children's Online Safety

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: While digital technologies have significantly enhanced access to education, communication and innovation, the Government is also cognizant of the risks associated with children's online activities, including exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, online exploitation and digital addiction. The Government keeps itself informed of global developments and evolving international regulatory approaches relating to online safety, incl...


Union Environment Minister chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in New Delhi

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change met today in New Delhi, under the Chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav. The agenda of the meeting was to deliberate on the issue of Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) and the measures required for strengthening prevention, mitigation and long-term coexistence between people and ...


DRI busts illegal drug manufacturing unit in Satara district in Maharashtra; two arrested

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Continuing its sustained crackdown on illicit drug manufacturing and trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) unearthed a clandestine manufacturing facility engaged in the illegal production of psychotropic substances in Satara district, Maharashtra. The operation resulted in the seizure of two psychotropic substances in finished and intermediary forms, approximately 400 litres of raw materials used in their manufa...


Monthly review of accounts of Government of India upto June 2026 (FY 2026-27)

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The monthly accounts of the Government of India upto the month of June, 2026 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below: - The Government of India has received Rs.10,49,243 crore (28.7% of corresponding BE 2026-27 of Total Receipts) upto June, 2026 comprising Rs.6,36,576 crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre), Rs.3,77,664 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs.35,003 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Rs.2,63,...


DRI seizes 364 metric tonne (MT) banned Pakistan-origin dry dates imports worth Rs. 3 crore

India, Aug. 5 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant crackdown on attempts to circumvent India's prohibition on imports originating from Pakistan, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has unearthed a case involving the clandestine routing and mis-declaration of Pakistan-origin goods through third countries. The operations resulted in the seizure of 364 MT of Pakistan-origin dry dates valued at Rs. 3 crore. In an intelligence led operation, officers of DRI in...