#today's top headlines 🗞️ #🔝ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 17 ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ 🟥 #🗞ଲାଟେଷ୍ଟ ଅପଡେଟ🎙 #📰ଆଜିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ💻 #ଖବର ଆଜିର ╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *17 Oct (Friday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Sharad *Drik Ritu* : Sharad पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Karthika 09 (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* :Ashvina 25 *Tithi :* Dwadashi (up to 12:19 pm)Trayodashi *Nakshatra*:Purva Phalguni (up to 3:41 pm) Uttara Phalguni *Rahu* : 09:20 AM – 10:46 AM *Yamaganda* : 01:37 PM – 03:03 PM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. PM Modi lays foundation stones and dedicates multiple development projects of over 13 thousand crore rupees in Andhra Pradesh; Says AI and Connectivity Hub to place the state at the heart of India’s digital future. 2. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that the country has remained the fastest-growing economy in the world for the last four years and it aims to sustain this momentum for the next 20 years. 3. Political activity is intensifying in Bihar ahead of the state assembly elections. NDA ally Janata Dal (United) released its second list of 44 candidates. 4. The Uttar Pradesh government is organising Divya Diwali mela starting from today in many districts, which will showcase the excellent handicrafts and other items prepared by Divyangs only. 5. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will reshuffle his Cabinet today. All 16 Gujarat ministers submitted their resignations to the chief minister yesterday ahead of the cabinet reshuffle. 6. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to transform the Railways sector with a focus on enhancing passenger amenities. Mr Vaishnaw was speaking after inaugurating several new passenger facilities at Khatipura Railway Station in Jaipur, Rajasthan. 7. Nagaland has proposed Dzükou Valley as the state’s official nomination under the national initiative Development of 50 Tourist Destinations of Global Standards. The proposal was presented by Minister for Tourism and Higher Education of Nagaland, Temjen Imna Imna Along, during the two-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers held in Udaipur. 8. In Ladakh, a Mass Pledge Taking and Awareness Programme was held at the Government Degree College in Kargil as a prelude to the upcoming fifth anniversary of the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan” – a nationwide initiative aimed at eradicating drug abuse. 9. The Telangana government released a whopping fund of Rs 252.87 crore this week under the Indiramma housing scheme. With this, the total expenditure has reached Rs 2,233.21 crore in the first six months of the year. 10. Indian Railways will soon allow passengers to reschedule confirmed tickets via IRCTC without paying cancellation charges — a major boost to travel flexibility. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Telangana Bandh, initially planned for October 14, has now been rescheduled to October 18. The Backward Classes (BC) Joint Action Committee (JAC), led by MP R. Krishnaiah, announced the new date, citing the ongoing festive season and public convenience. The bandh aims to intensify the ongoing movement demanding 42% reservations for BCs in Telangana. 2. The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the re-arrest of two women-journalists from Telangana - first arrested on March 12 and released on bail five days later - for posting and amplifying allegedly abusive social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. 3. Union Home Minister Amit Shah says 258 Naxalites surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra in the last two days. 4. The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 16, 2025) was informed by the Centre that “nothing adverse was happening” in the case of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces execution in Yemen for murder, and that a new mediator had stepped in to facilitate discussions. 5. Zubeen Garg death: The five accused will be housed in the newly built district jail in Baksa district, about 100 km away from Guwahati. 6. The Karnataka State Cabinet has decided to issue a comprehensive Government Order to regulate the use of public places by private or non-governmental organisations. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*  *USD* ₹ 88(Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹118(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 103 Approx) *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹64 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 24 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.29 🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63 🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 5.55 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 83,467.66 +862.23 (1.04%)🌲 *NIFTY* 25,585.30 +261.75 (1.03%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 12,940/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 1,89,000/KG 1. Secretary of the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), Chandu Kumar Agarwal, has lauded the Central Government for its recent reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, describing it as a major relief for consumers across various sectors. Mr Agarwal noted that the GST rate cut has brought tangible benefits to end consumers, particularly in essential commodities and construction materials. 2. Duracell – one of the world’s most trusted battery brands – has championed the launch of Duracell E-Charge, a new nationwide ultra-fast EV charging network that aims to accelerate the UK’s transition to electric mobility. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Thursday officially granted a 'UA 16+' rating to the track “Jab Talak” from the upcoming film starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. 2. The Supreme Court today sought a response from Music Composer Dr Ilaiyaraaja in a transfer petition filed by Sony Music Entertainment seeking the transfer of a copyright dispute from Madras to the Bombay High Court.The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran agreed to consider the matter and issued notice in the same. 3. Indian travelers visiting Japan will soon be able to use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for everyday transactions, following a major agreement between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and NTT DATA Japan. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. A military combat parachute system, indigenously developed by the DRDO, been "successfully" tested at an altitude of 32,000 ft, opening doors for induction of indigenous parachute systems. 2. The National Security Guard (NSG), India’s premier counter-terrorism force is celebrated its 41st Raising Day yesterday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has greeted NSG personnel on the occasion. 3. Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlerkar inaugurated the SPARSH Outreach programme in Thiruvananthapuram for pensioners, organised by the Controller General of Defence Accounts. 4. The three-day United Nations Troops Contributing Countries (UNTCC) Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army, concluded today with high-level deliberations and a reaffirmation of the collective resolve to strengthen United Nations peacekeeping operations. 5. President Droupadi Murmu met with the Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs of Armies from the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries, who are participating in the Army Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. India rejects US President Donald Trump's claim on Russian oil imports issue; Says its oil import policies guided entirely by objective to safeguard interests of consumer. 2. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya; Reaffirms India's commitment to deepen ties in education and capacity building. 3. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Aamarasuriya in New Delhi. 4. Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty has arrived in New Delhi yesterday on a two-day visit. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during his visit Mr Abdelatty will attend the first India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue. 5. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said, India’s economic reforms have significantly boosted its growth and made it a major contributor to the global economy. 6. Union Minister and BJP President Jagat Prakash Nadda met former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak in New Delhi under the ‘Know BJP’ initiative. 7. India has been elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for a three-year term till 2028. 8. Maldives becomes first country globally to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis, validated by WHO in 2025. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Former Chairperson of Nepal Forum of Environment Journalists (NEFEJ) Roshani Adhikari Pathak has been elected the Regional Council Member for West and South Asia of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) for 2026-2029. 2. Jitendra Prasad Sonal sworn in as 4th Chief Minister of Madhesh Province in Nepal. 3. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval participated in the third India-Central Asia meeting of the Secretaries of the Security Council and National Security Advisers in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. 4. Norway aims to provide 2 billion Norwegian kroner to a NATO-coordinated aid package for Ukraine, the Norwegian government said in a press release. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said the Nordic country is joining a group of European countries to fund a package that will secure defence equipment for Ukraine. 5. S. President Donald Trump joined with leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey to sign a joint declaration supporting a ceasefire and peace plan for Gaza. The agreement was reached during the Sharm El‑Sheikh Summit in Egypt as part of efforts to end the two‑year war between Israel and Hamas and lay the groundwork for reconstruction and stability. 6. Maldives becomes first country globally to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis, validated by WHO in 2025. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. ICC Womens World Cup 2025 # 31 ODIs Sep 30 - Nov 02 17th Match • Thursday, 16 Oct 2025 Visakhapatnam, Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium Australia Women Vs Bangladesh Women Australia Women won by 10 wkts BANW: 198/9(50) AUSW: 202/0(24.5) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Alana King 2. *PRO KABADDI LEAGUE* 29 Aug–15 Nov, 2025 16 October 2025, Thursday *Match 89* Telugu Titans: 26 Vs U Mumba : 33 *Match 90* Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium, Delhi UP Yoddhas: 26 Vs Haryana Steelers: 53 3. In badminton, Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles at the Denmark Open in Odense. He defeated home favourite Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the Round of 16 with a convincing score of 21-13, 21-14. 4. In the Men’s Doubles, the pre-quarterfinal match sixth seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Yang Po-han and Liu Kuang-Heng of Chinese Taipei in straight games, 21-19, 21-17, and have also advanced to the quarter-finals. 5. Veteran Indian shooter Zoravar Singh Sandhu produced a steady performance to stay in touch with the leaders after the first day of men’s trap qualification at the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Championship Shotgun 2025 in Athens, Greece. Zoravar shot rounds of 24 and 25 to stand fifth with a total of 49 hits in a strong 133-athlete field at the end of day 1 qualification at the Malakasa Shooting Range in the Greek capital. 6. In Football, Manipur won the 30th Senior Women’s National Football Championship – Rajmata Jijabai Trophy by defeating West Bengal 1-0 in the final match at the RKM Ashrama Ground in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. 7. Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana named ICC Players of the Month for September. -------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *Jantar Mantar* is located in the modern city of New Delhi. “Jantar Mantar” literally means “instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens”. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1723 onwards, revising the calendar and astronomical tables.  The essential purpose of the Jantar Mantar was to accumulate astronomical tables which in turn would help predict the time and movement of the celestial bodies such as the sun, moon and other planets. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* =======================  If you cannot find the right words for the certain situation just give a smile. Words may confuse but a smile always convinces.  ======================= *Joke of the Day* ======================= 😄 आज का मजेदार जोक 😄 पत्नी – सुनिए, मैं कैसी लग रही हूँ? पति – अगर सच बोलूँ तो नाराज़ तो नहीं हो जाओगी? पत्नी – नहीं, बिलकुल नहीं! पति – तो फिर मैं झूठ ही बोल देता हूँ… बहुत सुंदर लग रही हो! 😅💐 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *why we don't find our tea or coffee sweet once we have it after eating something relatively sweeter.* ⁉️*  When we eat a lot of sweets, your taste buds get used to that amount of sweetness. This is called sensory fatigue and happens with not just your taste buds but all of your senses. Our sensory organs receive sensory forward information from them brain and the body acts on these messages. Once your brain becomes accustomed to a constant signal, it tends to ignore it, and focuses on looking for more pronounced changes. This is the reason why we don't find our tea or coffee sweet once we have it after eating something relatively sweeter. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 =======================  what are you doing *त्वम् किम् करोषि*  =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How a eagle can reach amazing heights without flapping their wings.* 🦅 Ever watch a bird glide through the air effortlessly, rising higher and higher without ever flapping their wings? They do it by using a technique called thermal soaring. Birds can find hot, rising pockets of air and use the currents to stay aloft, and fly higher. The Eagle bird is, as you said heavier than the chicken, but flies at a height of on an average of 3500 m. Even without flapping it can go on without decrease in height because it uses the force of warm-air below it. eagles which show flight rarely lasts longer than 4–6 hours. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  =======================  *17 October -* International Day for the Eradication of Poverty*  International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on 17 October every year. This day marks the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 20 November 1989. ××××××××××××××× *7 Wonders of the World*  1. Great Wall of China (China) 2. Christ the Redeemer Statue (Rio de Janeiro) 3. Machu Picchu (Peru) 5. The Roman Colosseum (Rome) ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Anil Kumble* ( born 17 October 1970) is a former Indian cricketer, coach, commentator, who played Tests and ODIs for 18 years. A right-arm leg spin (leg break googly) bowler, he took 619 wickets in Test cricket and remains the third-highest wicket taker of all time (as of 2019, behind Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne). He was nicknamed "Jumbo. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Ring a bell* *Example* : Why does this name ring a bell in my head? Was this girl in my school?  ======================= *ANTONYMS*  *Jovial* × Solemn *SYNONYMS*  *Jovial* : frolicsome ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Shikhandi* is a character in the Mahabharat epic. He was born a baby girl, named Shikandini," to Drupada, the king of Panchala. Shikhandi fought in the Kurukshetra war for the Pandavas along with his father Drupada and brother Dhristadyumna. Shikhandi was born as a woman and later transformed into man.  Drupada and his wife desired to have a son worshipped lord Shiva. However lord Shiva told them that they will have a daughter and will become a man. Drupada brought up shikhandi like a boy and later got him married. His wife however realised soon who she was. Ashamed shikhandi left the palace and went to jungle where she met a yaksha named sthula. Feeling compassionate about her he decided to change sex but told her to return soon. Later another yaksha named kuber got to know everything and cursed sthula never to regain his sex. Sthula followers pleaded to set a time line as he had done out of compassion. Then kuber said after shikkhandi was dead he would become a man again. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Fenugreek** or *Methi* seeds can immensely benefit in battling loose motions. Soak the fenugreek seeds in water for about 15 minutes. Grind them to a fine paste and mix in a glass of water to consume. You can also reduce dried fenugreek seeds to powder using a blender. ====================