🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 *01 Apr(Wednesday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasant *Drik Ritu* : Vasant (Spring) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2083* *Month* : Chitra 30, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1948* *Month* : Chitra 14 *Tithi :* Purnima *Nakshatra*: Uttara Phalguni (up to 4:17 pm) Hasta *Rahu* : 12:30 PM – 02:02 PM *Yamaganda* : 07:55 AM – 09:27 AM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The over-six-decades-old Income Tax Act will be replaced by the new Income Tax Act, 2025, from today. It is designed to simplify the tax system by removing outdated provisions, streamlining complex rules and making compliance more straightforward for taxpayers. 2. India’s Census 2027 begins Phase 1 from April 1, 2026, marking the first fully digital census. Learn about the state-wise schedule, key features, phases, and how this massive data exercise will shape governance and policy planning. 3. Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) in Maharashtra’s Gondia district will assume control over its notified buffer area from April 1, marking a significant step in strengthening wildlife conservation and habitat management. 4. Andhra Pradesh is set to achieve a major technological milestone with the launch of India’s first quantum computer on April 14, 2026, in Amaravati. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the initiative as part of the State’s broader vision to establish itself as a global hub for advanced technologies. 5. The Centre is set to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to formally recognise Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. The move aims to provide statutory backing to the greenfield capital project and bring clarity to the long-standing capital issue in the State. 6. India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has appointed aviation veteran Willie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer. 7. Three Panchayats of Tripura have won top honours in the Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Nanaji Deshmukh Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar 2025. Sepahijala district has been ranked the best District Panchayat in the country. Kanchabari Gram Panchayat topped in the Health-Friendly category, while Baikunthapur secured third place in the Women-Friendly category. The winners will receive financial assistance ranging from fifty lakh to five crore rupees. 8. Punjab is ready to procure 132 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) Wheat against the target of 122 LMT during the procurement season starting from today. The Minimum Support Price for wheat has been fixed at 2585 rupees Per Quintal. 9. In Assam, home voting for elderly voters above 85 years of age and persons with disabilities has commenced. According to the Election Commission of India, a total of 19,774 elderly voters above 85 years and 6,638 persons with disabilities have been approved by the Returning Officers to avail the home voting facility in the state. 10. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Vidharbha. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2026 to speed up insolvency cases, boost creditor rights, enable cross-border resolution, and strengthen India’s financial system. 2. In Chhattisgarh, thirty-three Maoists surrendered yesterday in the Bastar division. Among them are seventeen women Maoists. 3. The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Shantanu Sinha Biswas, Deputy Commissioner of the Special Branch, Kolkata Police, in connection with a PMLA case and the coal scam. He has been directed to appear before the agency on April 6 at 11 am in New Delhi. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ At least nine people, mostly women, were killed and several injured in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The incident occurred in Maghada village during morning prayers, prompted by massive overcrowding and alleged inadequate security. A probe has been initiated, and the Bihar government announced ₹6 lakh ex-gratia for the families of the deceased, with an additional ₹2 lakh from the PM Relief Fund. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. India is set to receive its fourth S-400 Triumf air defence system by the end of April, with deployment planned in the Western sector, most likely Rajasthan. An Indian Air Force team has already arrived in Russia to inspect the system before delivery. 2. *Mountain Radars Procurement*: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹1,950 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two indigenously developed mountain radars for the Indian Air Force under the 'Buy Indian' category. 3. *T-90 Gunnery Simulators*: The MoD issued a Request for Information (RFI) to procure 50 advanced basic gunnery simulators for the Indian Army's T-90 tank fleet. These will replicate real-world gunnery conditions for training. 4. *Pakistan's 'Zombie' Jets Strategy*: Pakistan Air Force is exploring the conversion of retired F-7 fighters into high-speed kamikaze ("zombie") assets to saturate or target the Indian S-400 batteries. 5. *Western Command 'Exercise Reccy'*: The Indian Army's Western Command launched a 72-hour long 'Exercise Reccy' under the Kharga Corps to enhance combat readiness, focusing on stealth, endurance, and reconnaissance in challenging conditions. 6. *AMCA See-Through Helmet (HMDS)*: The DRDO is developing an advanced indigenous Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) for the AMCA. It integrates Augmented Reality (AR), sensor fusion, and manned-unmanned teaming into a single combat interface. A major breakthrough is its integration with the fighter's Distributed Aperture System (DAS), allowing pilots to "see through" the aircraft floor/walls using real-time infrared feeds. It will also allow pilots to control wingman drones (like CATS Warrior) and view their live feeds directly through the visor. 7. *GRSE Delivers Three Warships*: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) achieved a major milestone by delivering three warships to the Indian Navy simultaneously. These include the INS Udaygiri (stealth guided-missile frigate), Sandhayak (survey vessel), and Agray (anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft). 8. Indian Navy has received INS Dunagiri, the fifth stealth frigate under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A), marking a major advancement in indigenous warship construction. The induction strengthens India’s maritime capabilities and highlights progress in self-reliant defence manufacturing. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. *Anti-Drone Shield Pitch to Colombia*: During a high-level visit by a Colombian delegation to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), India offered its anti-drone shield and AI-enabled swarm drone technologies. This proposal aligns with Colombia's upcoming $1.7 billion anti-drone initiative. 2. *Japan's C-2 for MTA Program*: Japan's Kawasaki C-2 is emerging as a potential game-changer in India's Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program. However, Japan has not yet committed, and its historical reluctance to export advanced military technology remains a hurdle. 3. Eutelsat, the European satellite operator and rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, is actively negotiating with India’s space agency ISRO to broaden its launch options. The company, headquartered in France, has been seeking to reduce its reliance on SpaceX and Europe’s Ariane rockets, particularly after losing access to Russia’s Soyuz launchers following the Ukraine war. 4. *India-Russia UAV Satellite Lab*: India and Russia have signed an MoU for setting up a joint UAV satellite lab in India. 5. India and Russia convened their latest round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on 30 March 2026, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko. 6. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman is preparing for a significant diplomatic engagement in New Delhi on 7 April, where he will meet with senior Indian officials including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Israel’s Parliament on Monday (March 30, 20260 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. 2. An American journalist was kidnapped Tuesday in Baghdad and Iraqi security forces are pursuing her captors, Iraqi officials said. The journalist was identified as freelancer Shelly Kittleson. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) 4th Match Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026 • New Chandigarh, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Punjab Kings Vs Gujarat Titans Punjab Kings won by 3 wkts GT: 162/6(20) PBKS: 165/7(19.1) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Cooper Connolly (b) Wednesday, 1 Apr 2026 5th Match • Lucknow, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Super Giants Vs Delhi Capitals 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 01, 14:00 GMT 2. Secretary of Sports Hari Ranjan Rao said India is targeting a major expansion in exports of sports goods from over 3 thousand crore to over 80 thousand crore. 3. The 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Women National Championship 2026 will commence today in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and continue until April 12. -------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 92(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹67 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 65 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 25 *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 13 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.00 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.32 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.29 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 71,947.55 −1,635.67 (2.22%)🔻 *NIFTY* 22,331.40 −488.20 (2.14%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,100/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,45,000/KG The Central Board of Direct Taxes- CBDT has signed a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers during the financial year 2025-26, marking the highest ever in a single year since the programme’s inception. According to the Finance Ministry, the total number of APAs signed so far has crossed the one-thousand mark, reaching over one thousand agreements. These include 750 Unilateral APAs and 284 Bilateral APAs. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The seven-day International Film Festival Delhi 2026 concluded yesterday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The week-long festival showcased more than 125 films from across the world, marking a major addition to India’s global cinema calendar. Free public screenings, discussions, workshops, and cultural programs were also organized as part of the festival. 2. Peddi (or Peddi Pehelwan) is an upcoming 2026 Telugu-language pan-Indian rural action drama starring Ram Charan in a wrestler (pehelwan) role, directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Scheduled for release on April 30, 2026, the film features Janhvi Kapoor, Shivarajkumar, and a soundtrack by A.R. Rahman --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 =======================  Meaning of Varanasi The name Varanasi comes from two rivers: Varuna + Asi Varuna – a river flowing on one side of the city Asi – a smaller river on the other side 📍 So, Varanasi means “the land between the Varuna and Asi rivers.” 🌟 Other Names Kashi – means “the city of light” ✨ Banaras – a popular traditional name ======================= 😀 *Thought of the day* * =======================  Change your thoughts and you can change the world ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  ======================= Pintu was in exam hall… Teacher: “Pintu, why are you looking at the ceiling?” Pintu: “Ma’am, I’m checking if answers will come from above… you said ‘God helps during exams’ 🙏😄”🤪🫣 ======================= ======================= in Europe when the calendar changed in the 1500s. Long ago, people celebrated New Year around April 1 👉 Then the calendar changed, and New Year moved to January 1 👉 Some people didn’t know this change and still celebrated in April 😆 Others made fun of them and called them “April fools” 👉 Slowly, it became a tradition to play jokes and pranks on April 1 ======================= *LEARN SANSKRIT* ======================= उद्धरेदात्मनाऽत्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्। आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥ 📖 Source From the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6, Verse 5) 💡 Meaning (Simple) A person should lift themselves by their own efforts, not degrade themselves. Because you are your own best friend and your own worst enemy. =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= Even deserts have some water in air, soil, or temperature changes. 🌵 1. Solar Still (Sun + Sand Method) Dig a small pit in the sand Place a container in the center Cover with plastic sheet and put a small stone in the middle Sun heats the sand → water evaporates → condenses on plastic → drips into container 👉 This works due to Evaporation and condensation. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= There is a place where it never rains 👉 The Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth (b) Octopus have three hearts ❤️ 👉 And their blood is blue (c) The first computer virus was created in 1983 👉 Named “Elk Cloner”  ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (1 April 1889 – 21 June 1940) was an Indian physician who founded the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing Hindutva paramilitary organisation, in Nagpur in 1925. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *The devil is in the details*  It looks good from a distance, but when you look closer, there are problems. ===================== *ANTONYM*  Beauty × Attractiveness Elegance' Charm *SYNONYMS* Beauty: Ugliness, Plainness, Unattractiveness ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *VISHVAMITRA* is one of the most powerful and respected sages (rishis) in Hindu tradition. His life story is all about hard work, determination, and transformation. 👑 From King to Sage He was originally a king (Kshatriya) named Kaushika After a conflict with sage Vashistha, he decided to gain spiritual power Through intense meditation and penance (tapasya), he became a Brahmarishi (highest sage) In the Ramayana, he guided young Rama and Lakshmana He taught them divine weapons (astra-vidya) Composer of the famous Gayatri Mantra Created a parallel heaven called Trishanku Swarga ======================= ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *INDIGESTION* : Bay Leaf Tea May Help Boost Digestion -   Recipe InsideTej patta is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A, C, B6, iron, potassium and more and have a strong effect on the gastrointestinal system. ======================= *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #news #news #News Views #వ్యూస్ అండ్ న్యూస్