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Gujarat’s Chhari-Dhandh Gets Ramsar Tag, Boosts Wetland Conservation

Feb 07, 2026

Chhari-Dhandh wetland, located near the Banni grasslands in the Rankhandi area of Kutch, has been granted Ramsar Site status, giving it international recognition as a wetland of global importance. With this, it becomes Gujarat’s fifth Ramsar site and the first in Kutch district, joining Nal Sarovar, Thol, Khijadiya and Wadhwana. The State Forest and Environment Minister said focused conservation measures will be implemented to protect rare and endangered wildlife found here. Spread across nearly 227 square kilometres, Chhari-Dhandh forms a unique ecosystem between desert and grassland and hosts over 250 bird species. Every winter, thousands...
“डंके की चोट पे कह सकता हूँ…” Piyush Goyal’s ‘guarantee’ to farmers, MSMEs over India-US trade deal
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“डंके की चोट पे कह सकता हूँ…” Piyush Goyal’s ‘guarantee’ to farmers, MSMEs over India-US trade deal

Feb 07, 2026

Sambhal artisans breathe relief as US slashes import tariffs on Indian goods from 50-18%
Asia

Sambhal artisans breathe relief as US slashes import tariffs on Indian goods from 50-18%

Feb 07, 2026

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on impact of India-US deal on Agri Sector & farmers
Asia

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on impact of India-US deal on Agri Sector & farmers

Feb 07, 2026

Jairam Ramesh lashes out at BJP Govt over India-US trade deal for being ‘biased towards USA’
Asia

Jairam Ramesh lashes out at BJP Govt over India-US trade deal for being ‘biased towards USA’

Feb 07, 2026

Chandigarh dargah emerges as symbol of unity
Asia

Chandigarh dargah emerges as symbol of unity

Feb 06, 2026

Amid the fast-paced life of Chandigarh stands a quiet messenger of unity — Dargah Lala Wala Peer. Here, faith has no labels. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and devotees from every walk of life bow together, seeking...
Monetary Policy Committee keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
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Monetary Policy Committee keeps the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Feb 06, 2026

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday also announced a set of measures aimed at enhancing customer protection, advancing financial inclusion, enhance flow of credit, strengthening urban cooperative banks (UCBs), promoting ease of...
NDRF races against time to rescue miners trapped after Meghalaya coal mine explosion kills 18
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NDRF races against time to rescue miners trapped after Meghalaya coal mine explosion kills 18

Feb 06, 2026

East Jaintia Hills (Meghalaya), February 6, 2026 (ANI): Meghalaya illegal coal mine explosion kills 18, several feared trapped; NDRF conducts rescue operations.
Fresh protests, violence break out between security forces & mob in Manipur’s Churachandpur
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Fresh protests, violence break out between security forces & mob in Manipur’s Churachandpur

Feb 06, 2026

Churachandpur (Manipur), Feb 6, 2026 (ANI): Violence broke out between security forces and the mob in Churachandpur against Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho, taking oath as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur. Police use tear...
Trump hails ‘success’ of immigration policy amid ICE crackdown, Defends Noem at prayer breakfast
World

Trump hails ‘success’ of immigration policy amid ICE crackdown, Defends Noem at prayer breakfast

Feb 06, 2026

Washington DC (US), Feb 6, 2026 (ANI): President Donald Trump defended three members of his cabinet whose actions have drawn scrutiny and touted U.S. military strength in a free-wheeling speech on Thursday (February 5) at...
“Official Secrets Act…” Sudhanshu Trivedi schools Congress over ‘secret’ Modi-Defence Minister talks
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“Official Secrets Act…” Sudhanshu Trivedi schools Congress over ‘secret’ Modi-Defence Minister talks

Feb 05, 2026

New Delhi, February 05, 2026: (ANI): BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi schooled Congress in Rajya Sabha on ‘Naravane-Modi’ conversation.