*24 Apr(Friday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasant *Drik Ritu* : Vasant (Spring) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2083* *Month* : Vaisakha 22, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1948* *Month* : Vaisakha 08 *Tithi :* Ashtami (up to 7:22 pm)Navami *Nakshatra*: Pushya (up to 8:14 pm)Ashlesha *Rahu* : 10:49 AM – 12:25 PM *Yamaganda* : 03:36 PM – 05:12 PM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. A one-day special session of the Bihar Legislative Assembly will be held today. The Assembly’s In-charge Secretary, Poonam Sinha, has issued the agenda for the session. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary will move a motion of confidence in the House. The trust vote will determine whether the government enjoys the required majority support. 2. The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Mr. Jayant Chaudhary, visited the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in Maharashtra’s Pune district yesterday. 3. In Manipur, the State-level Khongjom Day was observed yesterday at the Khongjom War Memorial Khebaching, Khongjom, in the Thoubal district, paying rich tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the motherland, Manipur, during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. 4. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu chaired a review meeting in New Delhi to assess the progress of ongoing airport projects across the country. 5. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will organise a three-day Chintan Shivir with States and Union Territories on the theme ‘Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat @2047 in Chandigarh, starting today. It aims to strengthen the delivery of social justice initiatives, improve the last-mile implementation of key schemes. 6. In Tripura, a meeting was held at the District Magistrate’s office in Khowai following directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs to strengthen and develop vibrant villages along the India-Bangladesh international border. The meeting was chaired by District Magistrate Rajat Panth. 7. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for ReNew Energy Global’s solar manufacturing plant at Rambilli in Anakapalli district. 8. In Jharkhand, the martyrdom day of Veer Shaheed Telanga Kharia and Vijayotsav in memory of freedom fighter Babu Veer Kunwar Singh are being observed yesterday. 9. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal launched the process of onboarding drivers for Bharat Taxi in Mumbai. 10. Campaigning for the second and final phase of assembly elections is in full swing in West Bengal. 11. CBSE to conduct second phase of 10th board exam from 15th of next month. 12. Record voter turnout registered in first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal and single-phase Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu; West Bengal records nearly 92 percent votes while Tamil Nadu around 85 percent. 13. India is preparing to invite bids within the next three to six months for the Bharat Small Modular Reactor, designated BSMR-200, with a planned capacity of 220 megawatts.This marks a significant step in expanding nuclear capacity as part of the country’s clean energy transition. 14. Ministry of Culture launches ‘VM Frames’ National Filmmaking Competition to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, inviting young creators to showcase patriotism through visual storytelling as part of nationwide cultural celebrations. 15. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started the important conservation operation at the Konark Sun Temple which is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This project involves the drilling of the controlled passage into the temple’s Jagamohan which is known as the assembly hall to remove the sand which was filled by the Britishers over a century ago. 16. Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao Passes Away in Hyderabad Nadendla Bhaskar Rao the former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh has been passed away at the age of 90 in Hyderabad. He had been undergoing the treatment for the age-related illness at the private hospital. He is known for his long political career and he remains one of the most controversial figures in the South Indian politics because of the his role in the dramatic political events of 1984. 17. India Meteorological Department has forecast a yellow alert for heat wave conditions in parts over Delhi, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya and Sub Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to experience heavy rainfall today. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- Anil Ambani, Chairman and CEO of the Reliance Group, has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking the constitution of a lenders’ committee led by State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda to determine outstanding dues and devise a structured repayment plan, amid mounting legal and regulatory pressures on his group. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ In Uttarakhand’s Tehri district, a tragic accident occurred yesterday in the Chamba police station area on the Chamba-Koti Nail road when a vehicle fell into a deep gorge, resulting in the death of eight people on board. Three individuals were rescued alive from the accident site and are being sent to the District hospital for treatment. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard in Kiel, Germany, where he boarded a Type-212 class submarine, underscoring India’s interest in advanced German submarine technology and strengthening defence industrial collaboration. Germany has expressed strong optimism about concluding a major submarine cooperation agreement with India in the near future. 2. Noida-based Indian Robotics Solution has achieved a significant milestone by delivering more than 150 indigenously developed Chetak Kamikaze FPV drones to the Indian Army.This delivery underscores the growing role of Indian start-ups in strengthening the country’s defence ecosystem through innovation and indigenous technology. 3. The Indian Army has raised new drone-based battle units that mark a significant evolution in its operational doctrine.These formations are designed to integrate unmanned systems directly into frontline combat roles, enhancing both offensive and defensive capabilities across diverse terrains and scenarios.The “Ashni” platoons are focused on Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions. 4. India has reinforced its border security with a four-layer integrated air defence system following last year’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.The upgraded shield combines legacy and advanced systems such as Barak-8, S-400, and indigenous interceptors under the Sudarshan program to counter drones, missiles, and aircraft. 5. INS Nireekshak has arrived in Sri Lanka for an Operational Turnaround and training visit, marking another step in the strengthening of maritime cooperation between the two neighbours.The ship was welcomed at the port of Colombo on Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy in accordance with long-standing naval traditions. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. *Iran Seizes India-Bound Ship Amid US Ceasefire Extension*: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has released visuals showing the interception and seizure of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the India-bound Epaminondas and the MSC Francesca.The footage depicts speedboats flying Iranian flags approaching the ships, followed by soldiers wearing face masks and carrying rifles climbing aboard. 2. US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised India, describing it as a great country and emphasising his personal friendship with its leader.His remarks came after controversy earlier in the day when he reposted a racist tirade by American political commentator and radio host Michael Savage. 3. US President Donald Trump has reposted a podcast by American political commentator and radio host Michael Savage, in which India, China and other nations were disparagingly described as “hell-holes”. Savage’s remarks, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, were part of a broader attack on the United States’ birth right citizenship law. 4. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukraine is finalising an enhanced security cooperation deal with India, following a series of high-level talks. The agreement is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties at a time when Ukraine continues to face immense challenges due to the ongoing conflict. 5. India has officially emerged as the world’s third-largest renewable energy market, according to IRENA’s 2026 statistics covering data up to December 2025.This milestone sees India surpass Brazil and now trail only China and the United States in total installed renewable energy capacity. 6. France grants visa free transit for Indian nationals through French airports; India Welcomes the move. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Gunmen launched an attack on Pakistan’s National Refinery Limited facility at Darigwan in southwestern Balochistan, prompting immediate security operations.The company confirmed that unidentified assailants opened fire on the site, forcing authorities to secure the area and initiate clearance measures.The incident has raised fresh concerns about the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region. 2. The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian‑flagged oil tankers in Asian waters, according to shipping and security sources.These vessels were redirected away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka as part of Washington’s ongoing blockade against Iranian maritime trade. 3. Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with a red liquid outside Germany’s federal press conference venue in Berlin on April 23, 2026, moments after criticising the US–Iran ceasefire deal. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) 33rd Match 23 Apr 2026 • Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs CSK: 207/6(20) MI: 104(19) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Sanju Samson (b)Fridayi, 24 Apr 2026 34th Match • Bengaluru, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Gujarat Titans 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 24, 14:00 GMT 2. In the third Women’s T20 International Cricket match in Johannesburg, South Africa defeated India by 9 wickets. Chasing a target of 193 runs, South Africa made 193 runs with the loss of only one wicket in 16.3 overs. South Africa Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and opted to bowl against India Women. 3. India’s young shooters won one gold and one bronze medal yesterday in the ISSF Junior Shooting World Cup at Cairo in Egypt. In the Women’s 50 metre rifle three positions event, Prachi Gaikwad clinched the gold medal. Meanwhile, in the Men’s category, Naren Pranav Vanita Suresh bagged the bronze medal in the 10 metre rifle event. India is leading the medal tally with two gold, four silver, and three bronze medals. -------------------------------------- *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* 77,664.00 −852.49 (1.09%)🔻 *NIFTY* 24,173.05 −205.05 (0.84%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,600/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,65,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Dabish is a Hindi-language crime-drama-thriller movie releasing in cinemas on April 24, 2026. Directed by Manoj Tripathi, the film follows DSP Rudra as he investigates a brutal rape and kidnapping case in Bihar, *Director/Writer* : Manoj Tripathi *Cast* : Amir Malik, Kalpana Saini, Anant Sarshwat, Dev Srichandan, Ram Sujan Singh 2. The Michael Jackson biopic, titled *MICHAEL* , is officially releasing in cinemas today, Friday, April 24, 2026. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, chronicles Jackson's life from his childhood in the Jackson 5 to his peak superstardom in the late 1980s Starring: Jaafar Jackson (Michael's real-life nephew) as Michael Jackson. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ ======================= 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *The Great Banyan* is a banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) located in Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur, Howrah, near Kolkata, India. The great banyan tree draws more visitors to the garden than its collection of exotic plants from five continents. Its main trunk became diseased after it was struck by two cyclones, so in 1925 the main trunk of the tree was amputated to keep the remainder healthy; this has left it as a clonal colony, rather than a single tree. A 330-metre-long (1,080 ft) road was built around its circumference, but the tree continues to spread beyond it.. ======================= *😀Thought of the day*  Success is neither magical or mysterious. Success is the natural consequences of good habits ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* =======================  Advice to All Youth: If you want to change the country, do it now. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔🙄 Once you get married, you won't be able to change even the TV channel! 🤪🤣😂 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why we keep Namaste* 🙏🏻 There is a scientific reason behind the ‘Namaskar’ in Hindu culture. Joining both hands ensures touching the tips of all the fingers together, which are linked to pressure points in the eyes, ears, and mind. Pressing them together is said to activate these, helping us remember that person for a long time. ======================= *LEARN SANSKRIT* =======================  1.अहं गच्छामि। I go. सा पठति। She reads. सः लिखति। He writes. बालकः क्रीडति। The boy plays. मम नाम रामः। My name is Ram. =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How intestinal worms are formed*  One way to become infected with intestinal worms is eating undercooked meat from an infected animal, such as a cow, pig, or fish. Other possible causes leading to intestinal worm infection include: consumption of contaminated water. consumption of contaminated soil ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *National Panchayati Raj Day 2021: It is observed on 24 April every year.*   During the occasion, the best performing Panchayats/State/UTs are awarded under 5 categories of awards. These awards are  Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashktikaran Puraskar,  Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar,  Gram Panchayat Development Plan Award, Child-friendly Gram Panchayat Award, and e-Panchayat Puraskar for States/UTs only. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar* ( born 24 April 1973) is an Indian former international cricketer and a former captain of the Indian national team =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= The best thing since sliced bread  A really good invention ======================= *ANTONYMS*  Borrow x Lend *SYNONYMS*  brave ~ heroic ========================= 🛕 *Spiritual Knowledge*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Why is lord Vishnu and most of his avtars are in blue?*   Vishnu is the Supreme personality of Godhead. He is the infinite . He is the controller of the whole universe. The whole cosmos live in Him. Generally Lord Vishnu described as having blue skin. The color blue represents His infinite force. According to a Dyana mantra of Lord Vishnu we can know that His complexion is as cloud of blue sky. ( Om Shantakaram bhujag sayanam Padmanavam suresham, Viswadharam gagana saddrishham meghabarnam subhaangam) He is Bluish because he is infinite and immeasurable like the sky which end can't be discovered. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Health benefits of drinking lemon water:*  1. Enhances your Immunity 2. Lemons are rich in potassium, as already described, which is good for heart health, as well as brain and nerve function. 3. Improves digestion 4. By improving enzyme activity, stimulating your liver, it helps flush out the toxins in your body. ======================= *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #news #news #News Views #వ్యూస్ అండ్ న్యూస్