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June 5, 2026 1:21 PM

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PM Modi welcomes designation of Surha Tal as India’s 100th Ramsar site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. This wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity, attracting several migratory and resident birds.    In a social med...

June 5, 2026 1:13 PM

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ASSOCHAM welcomes RBI’s decision to keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%

Industry Body ASSOCHAM has said that the RBI's decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent will strengthen growth and business sentiments. Secretary General of ASSOCHAM Saurabh Sanyal said that the decision reflects a balanced approach towards supporting economic growth while ensuring ...

June 5, 2026 12:11 PM

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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on his birthday. In a social media post, Mr Modi stated that his work towards the progress of the state is noteworthy. The Prime Minister highlighted that Yogi Adityanath has always focu...

June 5, 2026 11:27 AM

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Nagaland imposes one-year ban on tobacco and nicotine-based food products

The Nagaland government has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of all food products containing tobacco or nicotine across the state. An order issued by the Commissioner of Food Safety said the ban has been enforced in the ...