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India Expands Ramsar Wetlands List with Two New Sites

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31 Jan 2026

Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav has announced the inclusion of the Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat in India's Ramsar network ahead of World Wetlands Day 2026. This move signifies a substantial expansion in India’s Ramsar network, which has grown from 26 sites in 2014 to 98 sites. These additions reflect India’s commitment to environmental conservation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and underscore the significance and international recognition of these wetlands.

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Prime Minister Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Electoral Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated H.E. Sanae Takaichi on her electoral victory in Japan's House of Representatives and emphasized the importance of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan in promoting global peace, stability, and prosperity. Source: Original Link

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Addresses National Conclave on 'Chhattisgarh @ 25' in Raipur

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, addressed a national conclave in Raipur on the occasion of the launch of the book 'Chhattisgarh @ 25: Shifting the Lens'. At the event, Shah praised India's progress under Prime Minister Modi's leadership and emphasized

Highlights from Recent Press Releases in February 2026

The Media Center section of the Ministry of External Affairs highlights a series of significant diplomatic engagements and international meetings involving India in February 2026. Key events include the visit of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to Ottawa, Canada, and Prime Minister's meetings and interactions with leaders and

Delhi-NCR Intensifies Emission Monitoring to Combat Air Pollution

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reports on the progress of the Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System (OCEMS) initiative in the Delhi-NCR region aiming to reduce industrial pollution. The OCEMS Cell has verified installations in 865 industries and taken subsequent regulatory actions. Compliance and enforcement remain central as

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Prime Minister Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Electoral Victory

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Addresses National Conclave on 'Chhattisgarh @ 25' in Raipur

Highlights from Recent Press Releases in February 2026

Delhi-NCR Intensifies Emission Monitoring to Combat Air Pollution