India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal joins UNESCO World Network. UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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India’s Cold Desert Reserve Joins UNESCO List 2025

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been officially added to the prestigious UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves—marking the country’s 13th such site and the very first high-altitude cold desert to be recognized in India. This development highlights not only the state’s fragile beauty but also India’s commitment to biodiversity conservation and sustainable living in partnership with local communities.

Ranchi Municipal Corporation Municipal Bond marks a major step in Jharkhand’s urban finance modernization.
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Ranchi Municipal Corporation Municipal Bond

Ranchi, the vibrant capital of Jharkhand, is poised for a significant milestone: Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has received official approval to issue a municipal bond under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme. This landmark move represents much more than a financial technique—it signals Ranchi’s entry into an elite group of Indian cities leveraging innovative urban finance for self-reliant growth.

Jharkhand news today – GST Council approves historic tax reform with new 5%, 18%, and 40% GST slabs – jharkhandibaba.in
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GST Council Approves Major Tax Reform

The GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council has just announced the most significant tax reform in India since the introduction of GST in 2017. The 56th GST Council meeting, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a sweeping rationalization of GST rates, abolishing the contentious 12% and 28% slabs and introducing a new, simplified two-tier tax structure. This move is set to directly benefit consumers, small businesses, and key economic sectors, while boosting demand and simplifying India’s indirect taxation system.