CAQM reviews Enforcement Actions, Compliance Status and Sector-specific Inspections across NCR; 173 Inspections conducted in 17 days

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 134th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), held on 06.07.2026, reviewed enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR). The ETF noted that the Flying Squads of the Commission carried out 173 inspections during the 17-day reporting period from 14.06.2026 to 30.06.2026. Of the 173 inspections, 15...


INDIAN NAVY SET TO COMMISSION MAHENDRAGIRI, THE SIXTH PROJECT 17A INDIGENOUS STEALTH FRIGATE

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Indian Navy is set to commission its sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, Mahendragiri (F38), at Visakhapatnam on 11 Jul 2026. Named after the majestic Mahendragiri mountain range in the Eastern Ghats, the frigate embodies resilience, strength, and unwavering resolve. As the first Indian Naval warship to bear this name, Mahendragiri is truly sui generis. She is now poised to forge a distinguished legacy and add another...


Department of Consumer Affairs Amends Legal Metrology Rules for Verification of High-Capacity Weighing Instruments

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In a significant Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiative, the Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 to substantially reduce the requirement of standard weights for verification of high-capacity weighing instruments by introducing a scientific, repeatability-based verification approach. The earlier provisions required that, while verifying weighing instruments having a maximum capacity...


Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah addressed the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the Ministry of Cooperation

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the 5th Foundation Day celebration of the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi today. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Union Ministers of State for Cooperation Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar and Shri Murlidhar Mohol, Chief Secretary of Rajasthan Shr...


Office of Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi, to hold Pension Adalat in August for grievance resolution of Pensioners

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Office of Principal Controller of Communication Accounts, Delhi will hold a Pension Adalat on 06th August 2026 for resolution of grievances of the pensioners of the Department of Telecommunications, BSNL and MTNL units of Delhi circle, whose pension case (Issue of PPO, maintenance of service books, disbursement of pension, etc.) is being maintained by O/o Pr. CCA, Delhi, and are residing in Delhi NCR. The Pension Adalat will be held...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal says technology-enabled bilingual management education can bridge the rural-urban divide and expand access to quality education

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that technology-enabled, bilingual management education can help bridge the rural-urban divide and make quality education accessible to talented and needy students irrespective of their circumstances. Virtually addressing the inauguration of a newly launched course at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur from New Delhi, the Minister said the online bili...


Department of Commerce Organises Chintan Shivir on Opportunities for Seafood Sector under India-EFTA TEPA

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, organised a Chintan Shivir on "Opportunities for the Seafood Sector under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)" on 3 July 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai. The high-level brainstorming session was held on the sidelines of Seafood Expo Bharat 2026. TEPA is India's first trade agreement with the EFTA member states com...


Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal calls upon leather and footwear industry to target at least USD 15 billion in exports in next five to six years

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon the leather and footwear industry to target at least USD 15 billion in exports over the next five to six years, or even earlier, and aim for a three-fold increase in its export performance by leveraging new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), diversifying markets and strengthening quality, design, branding, sustainability and scale. Addressing the Council for Lea...


Bye-elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar Filing of nominations begin

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Election Activity Date / Time 1. Last date for making nominations Monday, July 13, 2026 2. Scrutiny of nominations Tuesday, July 14, 2026 3. Last date for withdrawal of candidatures Thursday, July 16, 2026 4. Date and hours of poll, if necessary Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5. Date of counting of votes Monday, August 3, 2026, 6. Date before which election shall be completed Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:00 A.M. t...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR. SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

India, July 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, 06 July 2026: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today led Members of Parliament in paying floral tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary at a function held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Shri Rajnath Singh, Union Minister of Defence; Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education; Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, ...