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Top 5 news of the day: PM Modi conferred highest civilian award by Cyprus; Iran launches new missile strikes on Israel; and more

IndiaTimes Monday, 16 June 2025
PM Modi received Cyprus' highest civilian honour, dedicating it to 1.4 billion Indians, as Iran launched missile strikes on Israel, escalating regional tensions. India initiated Census 2027 after 16 years, aiming to update demographic data for future planning. Following the RBI's rate cut, SBI reduced lending rates, while Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, causing disruptions and waterlogging.
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