#📰ଆଜିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ💻 #🗞ଲାଟେଷ୍ଟ ଅପଡେଟ🎙 #ଖବର ଆଜିର #📰ଦେଶ-ବିଦେଶ ଅପଡେଟ #today's top headlines 🗞️ *30 Aug (Sunday)* ______________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* ------------------------------------ 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts with the people of the country and abroad in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani at 11 AM today. It will be the 137th episode of the monthly radio programme. 2. Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the centenary celebrations of former Karnataka Chief Minister Ramakrishna Hegde at a function organised in Bengaluru. 3. India’s monsoon deficit has widened to nearly 14%, despite better rainfall in August, with uneven rainfall remaining a concern. 4. The TG SET 2026 application window without a late fee closes today, August 30, 2026. Eligible post-graduate candidates applying for Assistant Professor or Lecturer roles through Osmania University must submit their forms immediately. 5. The Haryana Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up four integrated waste-to-energy plants in the state. Once operational, these plants, located in the Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram clusters, will scientifically process a total of 5,000 tonnes of waste daily and generate 50 megawatts of energy. These plants are expected to become operational by October 2028. 6. The 2nd Meeting of the Coordination Committee of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) was held in New Delhi yesterday. 7. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, said that the third Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar will be launched soon. 8. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a series of community-focused gatherings across Gujarat for the 137th episode of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat today, with senior party leaders set to listen to the programme alongside youth, farmers, professionals and community members. 9. The Ministry of Textiles convened the 2nd Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations in New Delhi. The meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening coordination, enhancing effectiveness and promoting greater outcome orientation in textile research and development activities across the country. 10. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for rainfall over Odisha for the next two days. The Weather Department has also forecast heavy rainfall tomorrow in parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh and Gangetic West Bengal. ------------------------------------ *LEGAL REPORT* ------------------------------------ 1. The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, has seized over 66 lakh psychotropic tablets in a major inter-state pharmaceutical diversion case under Operation Vajra 2.0. The consignment was seized under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The operation also resulted in the arrest of one person and the seizure of a truck. 2. The Punjab Government has directed all state administrative secretaries and heads of departments to issue show-cause notices to employees who participated in the August 27 mass casual leave. The government has advised the concerned disciplinary authorities to take strict disciplinary action as per the rules against those who were unauthorisedly absent on that day. 3. The Department of Posts, Delhi Circle will hold a Monthly Dak Adalat on 18th next month at Meghdoot Bhawan, New Delhi for the settlement of grievances related to Postal Services. 4. Manoj Jarange Patil commenced an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on Saturday (August 29, 2026), reviving the Maratha reservation agitation with a set of demands directed at the State government. ------ *MISHAPS*---------- 21 Tamil Nadu tourists rescued in Nepal floods returned to Chennai. they recounted the horrifying incidents during their travel to Mount Kailash on the fateful day. Out of the three vehicles in which the team was travelling, tourists from one vehicle managed to escape; though their vehicle overturned, they had managed by hanging on to trees and shrubs for more than two hours until they were rescued and brought to a temporary camp, after which they were brought to Delhi by helicopters. The tourists thanked the Centre and the State Governments for bringing them safely back to Chennai. ------------------------------------ *DEFENCE News* ------------------------------------ 1. Murshidabad has become the first district in West Bengal to complete 100 per cent of the land handover process for the construction of fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. The district administration very recently handed over the remaining 28.65 acres to the BSF through a ‘Right of Possession’ for fencing a 3.86-kilometre stretch in Char Chandanpur and Hazrahati Mirganj. 2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Industry Conclave in Lucknow today, on the third and last day of his three-day visit to the city. The conclave is being organised under the PM Setu Yojana, where discussions will be held on topics related to skill development, entrepreneurship, and vocational education. 3. The Indian Navy has taken delivery of Samarthak, its first locally built Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), constructed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai. The vessel was delivered on Thursday, Aug. 27. More than 75% of the vessel’s components are made in India. 4. The Indian Navy is set to commission the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class, Nipun, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on Aug. 31. ------------------------------------ ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* ------------------------------------ 1. PM Modi arrives in Uzbekistan for a two-nation visit and is scheduled to meet President Mirziyoyev. 2. India’s 11-member technical team conducts reconnaissance of flood-hit hydropower tunnels in Nepal. 3. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita interacted with the Indian diaspora in Laos and appreciated their contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations. The Minister also interacted with alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in Vientiane. 4. Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that as global companies reassess their supply chains and capital allocation, India offers not only the scale of a vast market but also the depth of a long-term investment and operating platform. She made these remarks while addressing a high-level Business Roundtable with leading investors and business leaders in Chicago, United States. ------------------------------------ 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 ------------------------------------ 1. Nepal’s flash flood death toll has risen to 675 as search and rescue operations continue amid renewed rainfall and fears of further flooding. Nearly 2,400 people remain missing, including at least 320 foreign nationals. More than 4,400 people have been rescued or evacuated, including 261 foreign tourists who had lost contact. 2. At least 37 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit a military warehouse storing weapons, mines, and drones near a residential area in Myla, located in the Bucha district on the outskirts of Kyiv. The secondary detonations destroyed surrounding homes, making it one of the deadliest single attacks in Ukraine this year. 3. UAE’s Central Bank has decided to conduct a special and urgent examination of Banque Misr branches in the Emirates, after the US Treasury flagged that they processed transactions potentially part of Iranian shadow banking networks. 4. At least 37 people have been killed following a Russian attack on the Bucha district, close to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. ------------------------------------ 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* ------------------------------------ 1. Hockey India has announced a cash award of 50 lakh rupees for the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 in Belgium and the Netherlands. India defeated World No. 5 Germany 3-1 in Amstelveen on Thursday. 2. On National Sports Day yesterday, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the state celebrates the dedication and perseverance of its sportspersons and recognises the role of sports in promoting fitness, discipline and teamwork. 3. Maharashtra Minister for Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Development and Cultural Affairs Ashish Shelar has been elected President of the Esports Games Federation (ESGF). Shelar was elected at the federation’s general body meeting, attended by representatives from 22 states. 4. Hockey Bengal organised its Annual Awards Ceremony 2026 in Kolkata yesterday to mark National Sports Day and the 121st birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. 4. India’s Velavan Senthilkumar won the PSA Budapest Squash Open title in Hungary after defeating home favourite Balazs Farkas 3-0 in the final. ------------------------------------ *FINANCE* ------------------------------------ *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹128(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹109(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 96(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹68 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 67 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 26 *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 14 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.17 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.77 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.34 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 ------------------------------------ *BSE SENSEX* 77,264.51 +330.91 (0.43%)🌲 *NIFTY* 24,175.65 +84.80 (0.35%)🌲 ------------------------------------ *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 16,400/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,59,000/KG ------------------------------------ *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* ------------------------------------ 1. ‘Toxic’ continues its strong box-office run — Yash, Kiara Advani and Nayanthara’s film is reportedly performing strongly and moving toward the ₹200 crore mark globally. 2. Imraan Hashmi announces postponement of Bengaluru gig to September 12 amid reports of being diagnosed with swine flu after ‘Awarapan 2’ success: 'Picture khatam nahi hua, bas postpone hua hai'. 3. Bollywood pays tribute to filmmaker Kuku Kohli — Several celebrities reportedly attended his prayer meet and paid their respects. The prayer meet for filmmaker Kuku Kohli is being held today at Celebration Sports Club in Andheri West, Mumbai. Kohli passed away on August 25 at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. He was known for directing films such as 'Phool Aur Kaante', 'Suhaag', 'Haqeeqat' and 'Woh Tera Naam Tha'. ------------------------------------ *FACTS ABOUT BHARATH* 🇮🇳 ====================== *Kerala* is a state on the southwestern Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956. The Chera Dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala. there were two major princely states in Kerala- Travancore State and the Kingdom of Cochin. They united to form the state of Thiru-Kochi in 1949. Kerala is also called *Parasurama Kshetram* The name Kerala has an uncertain etymology. One popular theory derives "Kerala" from "Kera" (coconut tree in Malayalam) and "alam" is land, thus " *land of coconuts",* locals.The word Kerala is first recorded as Keralaputra in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription left by the maurya emperor ashoka (274–237 BCE). The production of pepper and natural rubber contributes significantly to the total national output. In the agricultural sector, coconut, tea, coffee, cashew and spices are important. ================== 🙏🏻 *THOUGHT OF THE DAY* 😇 Nothing is particularly hard if you break it down into small jobs. =================== *😳Why❓❓❓* =================== *The science behind Navratri Fasting: Why you are not allowed to eat onion and garlic* ================== According to Ayurveda, foods can be divided into three categories:- *A. Raajasic foods* *B. Taamasic foods* *C. Saatvik foods* Rajas and Tamas are referred to things that are unripe, weak, resentful and destructive. During Navratri, people are supposed to denounce the worldly pleasure *C. Saatvik foods :* Saatvik foods include fresh fruits, curd, rock salt, seasonal vegetables and subtle spices like coriander and black pepper. Onion and garlic are considered to be taamsic in nature and are said to invoke carnal energy in the body. Onions also produce heat in the body and thus are not allowed during the Navratri fast. Garlic along with onion is known as Rajogini, which means a substance that can make one lose grip over their instincts. This makes it difficult to differentiate between your desires and priorities. ================== *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ================== _saadhvoh sheeghran maitree bhavati_ (Good people become friends quickly). =================== ⁉️⁉️⁉️ *WHY* =================== *Chopping an onion make you cry?* 🧄🧅 Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial- S-oxide. It stimulates the eyes’ lachrymal glands so they release tears. Lachrymatory-factor synthase is released into the air when we cut an onion. The synthase enzyme converts the amino acids sulfoxides of the onion into sulfenic acid. The unstable sulfenic acid rearranges itself into Syn-propanethial-S-oxide gets into the air and comes in contact with our eyes. The lachrymal glands become irritated and produces the tears! ================== 💁🏻‍♂️ *GK TODAY* ===================== The currency of Russia is the Ruble. 1 Russian Ruble equals 1.10 Indian Rupee The ruble sign (₽) is the currency sign ================== *IDIOMS AND PHRASES* ================== *Spill the beans* 👉 Reveal a secret. Example: Who spilled the beans about the surprise party ================== *SYNONYMS* Wed:. marry, combine *ANTONYMS* Wed x Divorce, ==================== *BORN TODAY* 💐🐣 ==================== *Ravi Shankar Prasad* (born 30 August 1954) is an Indian politician and lawyer, from the Bharatiya Janata Party. A Member of Parliament since 2000, first in the Rajya Sabha (2000-2019) and then in the Lok Sabha (since 2019), Prasad has served as Union Minister multiple times. ==================== 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN* (Source of information took from internet...If the actual facts differentiate ... Please info) =================== *According Puranas* Onion and garlic came from the dead body of a murdered cow and therefore they are considered like eating meat. They break the non-vegetarian principle from the shastric point of view. Strict vegetarians don't eat onion nor garlic. Since meat is tamasic, onions and garlic are also tamasic and rajasic food. They may have some medicinal value like even wine is used in medicines sometimes. Thus they are taboo for followers of Vedic culture. "Once, in Satya Yuga the rishis were performing gomedha and asvamedha sacrifices for the welfare of the whole universe. A cow or a horse would be cut into pieces and placed in the fire. Afterwards the rishis would utter mantras and the same animal would come alive in a beautiful young body. One time the rishi who was about to perform a gomedha sacrifice, his wife was pregnant. She had a very strong desire to eat and she had heard that if, during pregnancy one has a desire to eat and does not fullfill this, then the baby that will be born will always have saliva coming from its mouth. Very strange, she desired strongly to eat meat, thus she decided to keep one piece of meat of the cow's body that was offered in sacrifice. She hid it and was making a plan to eat it very soon. At that time the rishi was finishing the sacrifice and uttered all the mantras for the new young cow to come to life. However when he saw the new cow, he noticed that there was a little part missing from her left side. He went into meditation and realized that his wife had taken away a piece of meat during the sacrifice. Now his wife also understood what happened and quickly threw the meat far away. Due to the effect of the mantras uttered by the rishi there was now life in this piece of meat. Then the blood of this meat became red lentils, the bones became garlic and the meat became onions. Thus these foods are never taken by any Vaishnava situated in the mode of goodness as Vaishnavas should be because it is not considered by us as offerable due to its association as a non-vegetarian food. Plus it is in the mode of ignorance." "It is not vegetarian to eat onions and garlic. They have discovered 21 different types (?) of slow poison in both. So they are not so innocent." ==================== ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) 🍉 *Watermelon* and basil drinks are quite effective when it comes to hydration. Mineral-rich watermelon helps to balance your electrolyte. Packed with agnesium, potassium, and salt, watermelon is made up of 90% water, which helps your body maintain a fluid balance. While basil leaves are good for digestion, they help detoxify the body and promote a healthy gut. ==================