╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 *22 Jan(Thursday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Hemant *Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Magha 19, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* :Magha 04 *Tithi :* Chaturthi/ Panchami *Nakshatra* :Shatabhisha (up to 2:26 pm) Purva Bhadrapada *Rahu* : 01:59 PM – 03:20 PM *Yamaganda* : 07:13 AM – 08:34 AM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The official theme for Republic Day 2026 is “150 Years of Vande Mataram.” This theme remembers the creation of the iconic song by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1876. Over the years, Vande Mataram became a symbol of courage, unity, and patriotism. By choosing this theme, India pays tribute to the spirit that awakened the nation during the freedom movement. 2. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Shri CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have extended their greetings to the people of Meghalaya, Tripura and Manipur on their Statehood Day yesterday. 3. The Government decides to continue Atal Pension Yojana till 2030-31; Also approves five thousand crore rupees-equity support to Small Industries Development Bank of India. The scheme was launched in May 2015 with the objective of providing old-age income security to workers in the unorganised sector. 4. The Ministry of Power released a new Draft National Electricity Policy 2026, which aims to transform the power sector to meet the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. 5. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry organised a mass singing of Vande Mataram as part of phase-II of the commemoration of 150 years of the national song. The event is part of a broader nationwide commemorative programme to celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram. 5. India AI Impact Summit 2026 will be held in New Delhi from 16–20 February as the first global AI summit in the Global South. Anchored on People, Planet and Progress, it will focus on responsible AI, governance, innovation, global collaboration, and AI-driven development aligned with Viksit Bharat 20. 6. The government has also approved an equity support of five thousand crore rupees to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) during the cabinet meeting yesterday. This move is expected to benefit over 25 lakh 74 thousand new MSME beneficiaries. 7. Punjab has opened its first Dog Sanctuary in Ludhiana as a pilot project to reduce dog bite incidents and improve animal welfare. 8. The Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said that the booth level officers are the foundational pillar of the electoral democracy in the country. Addressing the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 in New Delhi. 9. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has hailed Kalyan, the monthly magazine published by Gita Press, as a strong pillar of India’s cultural consciousness. He said, Gita Press has worked not for profit, but to shape generations through its literary and spiritual contributions. Mr Shah was speaking at the release ceremony of the centenary edition of the magazine at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. 10. A rare 233-year-old Sanskrit manuscript of the Valmiki Ramayana has been gifted to the International Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya. Dating back to 1792 CE, the manuscript strengthens preservation of India’s cultural and Ramayana heritage and enhances public access for scholars and devotees. 11. IAS Officer of J&K-AGMUT cadre (erstwhile J&K cadre now merged with AGMUT) , Saugat Biswas got additional charge of commissioner Law in Arunachal Pradesh. 12. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed Sanjeev Khirwar (IAS: 1994: AGMUT) as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). 13. Residents of Hyderabad, Telangana are likely to start witnessing early signs of summer season next week as temperatures are likely to increase. 14. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament and Development for 2025 is awarded to Mozambican rights activist Graca Machel, the jury for the award announced on Wednesday. 15. Double-decker buses are set to make a comeback on the streets of Bengaluru for the first time since 1997, as the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) launched its 'hop-on, hop-off' sightseeing tour on Wednesday. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Supreme Court warns illegal mining can lead to irreversible damage in Aravallis; Apex court to form expert panel to examine mining and related issues in the range. 2. The Madras High Court upholds Nandini Milk's opposition to registration of ‘Nandini’ trademark for agarbattis The Court held that the proposed mark was deceptively similar to Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) long-standing ‘NANDINI’ trademark for milk products, and was likely to mislead consumers. 3. Techie drowning case: SIT questions Noida Authority officials; builder sent to 14-day judicial custody: A builder arrested in connection with the death of the 27-year-old software engineer in Greater Noida was on Wednesday sent to judicial custody for a week, as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) stepped up its probe into the incident, questioning officials of the Noida Authority that is facing allegations of negligence. 4. Former YSRC leader V. Vijay Sai Reddy is likely to appear before Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in Hyderabad on Thursday for questioning in connection with the Rs 3,500 crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. A long-standing dispute over pensionary benefits for Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) has reached the Supreme Court after the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) declined to take up the matter, holding that it fell within the domain of government policy. The case arises from a petition filed by Maj (Dr) R Varadaraja Bharath (Retd), a former SSCO who completed over 10 years of commissioned service and served during the Kargil conflict (Operation Vijay). He sought pensionary relief by relying on an Army Instruction issued in 1964, which stated that pensionary terms for short-service officers were "under consideration". 2. Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia scripted history in 2025 by becoming the Indian Navy's first woman fighter pilot. Awarded the coveted Wings of Gold at INS Dega, her achievement marks a major step forward for gender inclusion in naval aviation and India's armed forces. 3. Simran Bala, a 26-year-old Assistant Commandant from Jammu and Kashmir, is set to create history by becoming the first woman officer to lead an all-male CRPF contingent at the Republic Day Parade on January 26. Her journey from a border town to Kartavya Path reflects changing leadership norms in India's forces. 4. The Indian Army has signed a contract to procure 18 indigenously developed firefighting robots to enhance safety at ammunition depots and other high-risk military installations. The agreement, worth ₹62 crore (£5.7m; $7.2m), was signed on 13 January by the Army's Directorate of Capability Development with Ahmedabad-based start-up Swadeshi Empresa Pvt Ltd. 5. the Indian Air Force Band today performed at Central Park in New Delhi to mark the 150th anniversary of country’s national song Vande Mataram. 6. What is the Border Roads Organisation? Established on May 7, 1960, the Border Roads Organisation was created to build and maintain strategic infrastructure in border and inaccessible areas. Guided by its motto — “Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam” (“Through hard work, all things are possible”) — the BRO works at the intersection of defence preparedness and development. From icy Himalayan passes to dense forests and arid deserts, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) operates where terrain tests both engineering and human endurance. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives under the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World”. India has showcased wide-ranging achievements and reforms in the cooperative sector aligned with this global initiative. India’s initiatives under Sahkar se Samriddhi include PACS digitalisation, new cooperatives, exports, organic farming, grain storage, White Revolution 2.0, and major policy, tax. 2. The three-day India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management is underway at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. 3. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares Bueno in New Delhi; Calls for global zero-tolerance on terrorism. 4. Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams retires from NASA after 27 years of remarkable service. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. US President Donald Trump seeks negotiation to acquire Greenland; Says, no nation in position to secure it other than the United States. 2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted the invitation of US President Donald Trump to be a part of the Gaza Board of Peace, which consists of world leaders. 3. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark, calling it a legacy of colonialism that violates the spirit of the UN Charter. 4. Japan has restarted a reactor at the world’s largest Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant. It has started nearly 15 years after a disaster at the Fukushima power plant forced the country to shut all its nuclear reactors. 5. US President Donald Trump has refused to attend an emergency G7 meeting proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron amid rising tensions over Washington’s push to acquire Greenland. 6. Political parties in Bangladesh on Tuesday raised sharp concerns over the fairness and secrecy of the expatriate postal voting system, warning that unresolved flaws could undermine confidence in the February 12 parliamentary election. 7. In Spain, a commuter train crashed near Barcelona after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks, killing one person and injuring 14 others, Spanish regional authorities said. Three of the injured are in serious condition. 8. The U.S. military has seized a seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela as part of efforts by the Trump administration to control Venezuelan oil exports. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. Women's Premier League 2026 22 T20s Jan 09 - Feb 05 14th Match Thursday, 22 Jan 2026 • Vadodara, BCA Stadium, Kotambi UP Warriorz Women Vs Gujarat Giants Women 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at 14:00 GMT today. 2. India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of India, 2026 - India won by 48 runs IND 238/7(20) NZ 190/7(20) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Abhishek Sharma 3. The All India Football Federation has appointed Amelia Valverde as the coach of the senior Indian women’s football team. 39-year-old Valverde, who hails from Costa Rica, has joined the Indian camp in Antalya. 4. The BCCI has signed a ₹270 crore, three-year sponsorship deal with Google’s AI platform Gemini ahead of IPL 2026. The deal highlights rising AI interest in Indian cricket, with Tata Group as title sponsor and Apollo Tyres as jersey sponsor after the gaming ban. 5. INDONESIA MASTERS BADMINTON, India’s top shuttlers P.V. Sindhu, Malvika Bansod, and Tanvi Sharma are set to kick off their campaigns in the first round of the main draw at the Istora Senayan. 6. The 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy began in Assam yesyesterday. 8. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected the request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift its team's T20 World Cup fixtures to Sri Lanka, saying the matches will proceed as scheduled since there was no credible threat to the safety of Bangladesh players, officials or fans at any of the tournament venues in India. -------------------------------------- *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* 81,909.63 −270.84 (0.33%)🔻 *NIFTY* 25,157.50 −75.00 (0.30%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,600/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 330,000/KG 1. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led Telangana Rising delegation entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rashmi Group, a major Indian industrial conglomerate. The company, renowned globally for its ductile iron (DI) pipes used in water and sanitation projects, has agreed to set up a steel production unit in Telangana with an investment of ₹12,500 crore, creating the potential for 12,000 direct and indirect jobs. 2. SBI Life Insurance has launched Smart Platina Advantage, a non-linked guaranteed savings and life insurance plan offering long-term certainty, limited premium payment, flexible maturity options, tax benefits, and predictable returns for individuals planning major life goals. 3. Reserve Bank of India has approved the continuation of senior leadership at HDFC Bank, reinforcing stability at India’s largest private sector lender. The approval covers the re-appointment of Kaizad Bharucha as a whole-time director on the bank’s board for a fresh three-year term beginning 19 April 2026. 4. The Tata Group has announced plans to establish hotels across Telangana, with a special focus on major temple towns such as Medaram, Vemulawada and Bhadrachalam. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Sunny Deol is returning with the much-awaited franchise film Border 2, which is scheduled to release in theatres on January 23. The film has opened in 9,000 shows across India, with more being added every hour as the release date approaches. 2. Oscar-winning music director MM Keeravani is set to take centre stage at this year’s Republic Day celebrations, having been selected to compose a special rendition of Vande Mataram for the national parade. The occasion is made even more meaningful as it coincides with the 150th anniversary of the iconic patriotic song, giving the moment both historical and emotional weight. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Nalgonda district in Telangana and Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh Constructed between 1955 and 1967, the dam created a water reservoir with gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres (405.1×109 cu ft). The dam is 490 feet (150 m) tall from its deepest foundation and 0.99 miles (1.6 km) long with 26 flood gates which are 42 feet (13 m) wide and 45 feet (14 m) tall. It is jointly operated by Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Nizam made the British engineers begin the survey work for this dam across the Krishna River in the year 1903. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= Winning doesn’t always mean being first. Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.  ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* ======================= Two ladies fighting for a seat in a bus .. Bus conductor: the older one should sit here,💁🏻‍♂️ 🤔🤔🤥⁉️ both looked at each other and the seat remained empty !!!!!!!!!!!🤪🤣 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why can't some people see things far away?*  In nearsightedness (myopia), the point of focus is in front of the retina, making distant objects appear blurry. Nearsightedness (myopia) is a common vision condition in which you can see objects near to you clearly, but objects farther away are blurry ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ======================= *नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्*   Nabhaḥ Spr̥śaṁ Dīptam  गर्व के साथ आकाश को छूना Touch the Sky with Glory. =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How Is Wool Fabric Made?*  The production of wool begins with the shearing of wool-bearing animals. ... These carded strands are then spun into yarn, and after a final washing, this yarn can be woven into garments and other types of woolen textiles. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  =======================  Raja Harishchandra is a 1913 Indian silent film directed and produced by Dadasaheb Phalke. It is often considered the first full-length Indian feature film. ======================= ======================= MANIK SARKAR (born 22 January 1949) is an Indian communist politician who served as the Chief Minister of Tripura from March 1998 to March 2018. He is a Politburo member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). He served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Legislative Assembly from 2018 to 2023. MADAPATI HANUMANTHA RAO (22 January 1885 – 11 November 1970) was an Indian statesman, poet and a short-story writer. He was the first Mayor of Hyderabad from 1951-1954. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Jump on the bandwagon*  Follow a trend, do what everyone else is doing ======================= *ANTONYM*   Gloomy-Cheerful *SYNONYMS*   Possibility – Opportunity ========================== 🛕 *SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= Ganesh Jayanti, also best celebrated as Magha Shukla Chaturthi or Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Observed on Shukla Chaturthi in the month of Magha of the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Jayanti usually falls in the month of January or February of the Gregorian calendar, as opposed to Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated in September. After Magha Shukla Chaturthi, the following day is celebrated as Basant Panchami. Celebrated extensively across Maharashtra and most regions of Konkan, Ganesh Jayanti is a one-day Hindu festival that brings the entire country together in praise of the Lord of Wisdom. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================  Chewing raw *curry leaves* or drinking a cup of curry leaves tea every day can prevent weight gain and reduce body cholesterol. It helps in cleansing the body by flushing out harmful toxins from the body. It also helps in burning unwanted fat, thus promoting weight loss. ===================== #News Views