🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 *21 Feb(Saturday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Shishir *Drik Ritu* : Vasant (Spring) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Phlguna 20, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* : Phlguna 04 *Tithi :* Chaturthi (up to 1:01 pm)Panchami *Nakshatra*:Revati (up to 7:07 pm)Ashwini *Rahu* : 09:49 AM – 11:15 AM *Yamaganda* : 02:06 PM – 03:31 PM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* -------------------------------------- 1. PM Modi will visit Meerut on February 22 to inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth around ₹12,930 crore, including the full commissioning of the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor and the launch of the Meerut Metro. 2. To create a fully digital National Highway tolling ecosystem, the NHAI is planning to discontinue cash payments at highway toll plazas from April 1. 3. Mizoram Foundation Day 2026 was celebrated on 20 February 2026, marking the day Mizoram became the 23rd state of India in 1987. This day holds deep political, cultural, and historical importance for the Mizo people. Before becoming a full-fledged state, Mizoram was a Union Territory (UT) from 1972, after being separated from Assam. 4. The Kerala State Cabinet has approved the Kerala Nativity Card Bill, empowering the government to issue Nativity Cards as an authoritative identity document for availing State services and fulfilling social requirements. 5. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India is on the right track and exports will play a key role in sustaining the country’s position as the fastest growing large economy over the next 25 years. He said this while launching seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission aimed at strengthening MSME exports in New Delhi. 6. Ladakh Marathon, the world’s highest AIMS-certified marathon, will return for its 13th edition in 2026, taking place amid the stark and rugged terrain of Ladakh from September 10 to 13. Registrations for all six races of the Ladakh Marathon, including the curated Silk Route Ultra (122km) and Khardung La Challenger (72km) ultra races, opened on Thursday and can be applied to through the official website. 7. Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Vibrant Village Programme 2.0 at Nathunpur in the Indo-Bangladesh border area of ​​Katigara in Cachar district of Assam. 8. Centre Releases Rs 387.53cr to Gramt Panchayats in Telangana as the third instalment of grants under the 15th Finance Commission. 9. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday announced that the state government was going to bring changes in the marriage registration procedure in the state to stop its misuse by "anti-social elements" and particularly by those who hide their identity to "trap daughters of Gujarat" for "Love Jihad." 10. Renowned Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Shankar, passed away at the age of 92 at a private hospital on the outskirts of south Kolkata. His death marks the end of an era in Bengali literature. -------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* -------------------------------------- 1. The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Hyderabad, on Thursday, February 19, arrested Pankaj Kumar, founder and director of Adsum Advisory Service Private Limited, for allegedly facilitating illegal online gaming operations. The GST authorities uncovered an organised syndicate worth Rs 13,000 crore operating illegal online gaming websites with the help of fintech companies. 2. The Supreme Court directed the deployment of serving and former district judges to assist the Election Commission in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. 3. The Maharashtra home department has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the aircraft crash that claimed the life of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and three others, including two pilots and a flight attendant. 4. Youth Congress workers arrested for staging shirtless protest at AI Impact Summit expo hall: Around a dozen Youth Congress activists gained entry to the Bharat Mandapam by registering online and staged the protest at around 12:30 pm. 5. Businessman Raj Kundra was granted bail on Friday by a special PMLA court in Mumbai in connection with the Rs 6,606 crore Bitcoin-linked money laundering case. -------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* -------------------------------------- 1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 13th edition of Exercise MILAN-2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking the commencement of one of the world’s prominent multilateral naval exercises. The event underscores India’s expanding maritime outreach and its role as a trusted and responsible maritime partner. 2. The Southern Command has developed an indigenously designed long-range fixed-wing surveillance drone to enhance real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) across its operational zones, drawing on recent operational experience, including lessons from Operation Sindoor. The drone, named SOM, was developed by the 21 Corps Zonal Workshop in Bhopal under Southern Command. 3. The Indian Navy hosted an international fleet review (IFR) off the coast of Visakhapatnam and used the event to showcase self-reliance in making warships and systems. 4. Naval forces of Iran and Russia held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, amid growing speculation about an impending US military strike against Iran. 5. Pakistani forces allegedly violated the ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, firing small arms at Indian posts across the Line of Control, raising concerns about regional stability. No casualties reported. -------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* -------------------------------------- 1. India has joined around 100 countries in signing a joint statement criticising Israel’s reported plans related to settlements and actions in the West Bank. The statement expresses concern that such moves could increase tensions, undermine peace efforts, and harm the prospects of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. 2. India has taken a major step towards strengthening global food security as the Food Corporation of India (FCI) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Food Programme (WFP) on 18 February 2026. Under the agreement, FCI will supply 200,000 metric tonnes of rice annually for global humanitarian operations. 3. Eight-year-old coder Ranvir Sachdeva emerged as a standout figure at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, becoming the youngest speaker to address the high-profile gathering at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Surrounded by global technology leaders and policymakers, Ranvir described himself as a technologist and presented his ideas on linking ancient Indian philosophies with modern Artificial Intelligence (AI). 4. Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres called on President Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President thanked Secretary General Guterres for his participation in the AI Impact Summit and welcomed his initiative to create a global scientific panel on AI to serve all of humanity. 5. India and Seychelles discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across priority areas, including maritime security, trans-shipment opportunities, and improved market access. Both countries also discussed expanding solar and renewable energy initiatives across the island nation by leveraging India’s vast experience in the renewable sector. 6. PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein Prince Alois in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. 7. A high-level Kenyan delegation, led by the County Minister for Health, Kisumu County, Dr. Gregory Ganda, visited the National Health Authority (NHA) in New Delhi for a knowledge exchange on India’s digital health infrastructure and health insurance programmes. -------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 -------------------------------------- 1. United States clinched the Olympic gold medal in women’s ice hockey with a dramatic 2–1 overtime victory over Canada in Milan. The win marked America’s third Olympic gold in the sport and its first since 2018, ending Canada’s hopes of repeating its 2022 triumph. 2. President Donald Trump can lean on alternative legislation to try to rebuild his tariff wall, after the US Supreme Court ruled that he can’t use a 1977 emergency law to impose import taxes. The court said that Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify his sweeping “reciprocal” duties targeting America’s trading partners, as well as separate levies aimed at China, Canada and Mexico. 3. The U.S. Department of State announced the launch of the Edge AI Package, a major foreign assistance initiative worth up to $200 million. The program aims to accelerate the deployment of secure, high-quality, and affordable handheld smartphones across the Indo-Pacific region. 4. United States President Donald Trump warned that Iran must make a deal over its nuclear program or be ready for consequences. Addressing a press conference, Mr Trump also set a deadline of 10 to 15 days, drawing a threat from Tehran to retaliate against US bases in the region, if attacked. 5. Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the launch of a humanitarian air bridge to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip during Ramadan under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The air bridge will transport food parcels, medical supplies and essential items for children and women, with charitable organisations in Ajman overseeing the assembly and distribution of consignments. 6. In Nigeria, 33 people were killed in a coordinated attacks by armed militant group on a district in northwest part of the country. The assault occurred on Wednesday in the Biu community of Kebbi state. -------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* -------------------------------------- 1. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 55 T20s Feb 07 - Mar 08 Australia vs Oman, 40th Match, Group B Australia won by 9 wkts OMAN: 104(16.2) AUS: 108/1(9.4) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Adam Zampa 2. Australia Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I, India Women tour of Australia, 2026 - Australia Women won by 19 runs AUSW: 163/5(20) INDW: 144/9(20) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Georgia Voll -------------------------------------- *FINANCE* -------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 91(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹66 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 61 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 25 *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 13 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 5.88 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.32 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.29 -------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 82,814.71 +316.57 (0.38%)🌲 *NIFTY* 25,571.25 +116.90 (0.46%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 265,000/KG 1. Reliance Industries will invest ₹10 trillion in AI over seven years, says Mukesh Ambani at India AI Impact Summit 2026. Jio plans gigawatt-scale data centres, sovereign compute infrastructure, and affordable AI powered by green energy. 2. Sameer Kanodia, Managing Director and CEO of Lumina Datamatics and Vice Chairman and CEO of TNQTech, has been conferred the prestigious CEO of the Year® Award for the second consecutive year. The honour was presented on 16 February 2026 at a ceremony held at Taj Lands’ End, Mumbai, recognising sustained leadership excellence and business impact. -------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* -------------------------------------- 1. The Supreme Court on Thursday put a quietus to the controversy surrounding the upcoming Netflix film Ghooskhor Pandat after its producer agreed to change its title following objections from the members of Brahmin community. 2. Global pop icon and multiple Grammy Award winner Singer Shakira is set to return in India to headline shows in Mumbai and Delhi on April 10 and 15 respectively. 3. Eric Dane, best known for portraying Dr Mark Sloan in the popular medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy”, has passed away at the age of 53. His death comes a year after he publicly revealed his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease -------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 =======================  The name 'Aham' or 'Asom' was probably given by the Ahoms who came to Assam in 1228 A.D. The Ahom dynasty was established by Sukaphaa, a Shan prince of Mong Mao who came to Assam after crossing the Patkai Mountains.    In the ancient Sanskrit literature both the names ‘Pragjyotisha’ and ‘Kamrupa’ were used as designation for ancient Assam. Its antiquity can be established from the fact that it has been mentioned in the two great epics- The Mahabharata and the Ramayana and also in the Puranas. ======================= 😀 *Thought of the day* * =======================  Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. ================ ====  *JOKE OF THE DAY* * *=================*   ==== Wife: Chintu, if I die, will you marry again? *Chintu* : Nooo… never! *Wife* : Really? *_Chintu_* : Okay… maybe after many years. *Wife* : Will you let her wear my clothes? *Chintu* : No, she is taller than you. *Wife* : 😡😡😡 *Chintu* : I mean— I mean— I will never marry again!!! Poor Chintu 😂 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why man only can talk, why can't animals?* Humans have a highly developed brain, especially the language area (Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas). The Broca’s area in the cerebrum of our brain is closely associated with speech comprehension. This part of the brain is less developed, or absent, in other animals. Therefore, it is said to confer upon us the ability to talk. There is also the presence of certain pathways found only in some animals, humans among them. These pathways are supposed to be instrumental in our vocal abilities. The other groups of animals who are said to possess these pathways are birds, like hummingbirds, songbirds and parrots, as well as mammals like bats and cetaceans. Parrots can mimic the sound made by humans.  these do not understand the meaning of these words. Humans have a special voice box and tongue control that allow us to produce many different sounds. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit** 🙏🏻 ======================= अकर्तव्यं न कर्तव्यं प्राणैः कण्ठगतैरपि ।  akartavyaṃ na kartavyaṃ prāṇaiḥ kaṇṭhagatairapi ।  kartavyamēva kartavyaṃ prāṇaiḥ kaṇṭhagatairapi ॥ *Meaning* : Whatever is not right to be done, must never be done even on pain of death; and what is right to do, must be done even if one should die for the same. *भावार्थ* : जो कार्य निषिद्ध है, उसे प्राण कण्ठगत (मृत्यु संकट उपस्थित होने की स्थिति) पर भी नहीं करना चाहिये। जो कर्तव्य है, उसे अपने प्राण की परवाह न करते हुये भी अवश्य करना चाहिये ××××××× *प्रचलित* : Popular =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How do animals see in the dark?*  Nocturnal hunters like owls and cats eyes are tubular, rather than spherical, with a very large lens positioned close to the retina. This structure allows a lot of light to register on the retina.  Many nocturnal animals have a mirror-like layer, called the tapetum, behind the retina, which helps them make the most of small amounts of light. Light that passes through the retina is reflected off the tapetum, giving the retinal cells a second chance to sense it. This makes some animals’ eyes shine in the glare of car headlights. The color you see is the pigment on the inner layer of the retina. At the heart of all vision is the retina, which contains two types of light-sensing cells: rods and cones. Cones account for color vision but require bright, focused light, whereas rods can sense very dim, scattered light, but don’t produce a color image.   _One should not get the impression that an animal’s night vision is perfect – even nocturnal animals aren’t active in the darkest hours of a moonless night._  ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February worldwide to aware of the diversity of the language and its variety. This day promotes the awareness of language and cultural diversity across the world. On 17 November, 1999, it was first announced by UNESCO. ×××××××××× *Dhola Sadiya Bridge on Lohit river is the longest road bridge in India,* located on the Brahmaputra river in Assam connect the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The 9.15 kilometres long .  ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee* ( born 21 February 1961) is an Indian-American economist who is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Banerjee shared the 2019 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty". =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *ANTONYM*   Rigid × Pliable   *SYNONYMS*   Misery – Distress ======================= 🛕 *SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Why lotus flower is given Important in Sanathan Dharma ?*  The lotus represents purity of the body, speech and mind, as if floating above the murky waters of material attachment and physical desire. Different types of lotus flowers and their meaning: *WHITE* lotus flower is associated with purity a nd Knowledge. *PINK* lotus : Associated with inviting feminine energy. *RED* Colour: symbolize inspiration, passion, Energy and expression. Lotus is a symbol of purity with roots in the mud, the flower remains in the dirty water.   *Live like the lotus, be in the world but unaffected by the negativity.*  ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Marigold* or Calendula, can be served as a tea or used as an ingredient in various herbal formulations. Sore Throat/Mouth Ulcers While the tea is made by steeping the flowers in boiling water, the extract is derived from both the flowers and the leaves  Due to its anti-microbial and antiseptic qualities, Marigold is an effective remedy for sore throats, gingivitis, tonsillitis and mouth ulcers. Gargling with Marigold tea will help to soothe the mucus membranes of the throat whilst easing the pain.  Note: Pregnant women are not recommended to use it.  ======================= *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #news #వ్యూస్ అండ్ న్యూస్ #News Views