*16 Apr(Thursday)* ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. A three day special sitting of the extended Budget session of Parliament will begin today. The session which will continue till the 18th of this month, will primarily focus on Constitutional Amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. *The government will introduce three amendment bills to pave the way for the operationalisation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, which was passed in 2023, proposing 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. 2. PM Modi on April 15, 2026, inaugurated the Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka’s Mandya district. 3. PM Modi on April 15, 2026, outlined a nine-point development agenda aimed at achieving “Viksit Karnataka” and contributing to the vision of a “Viksit Bharat.” 4. BJP leader Samrat Choudhary took oath as the new Chief Minister of Bihar at Lok Bhawan in Patna. 5. India has set an ambitious goal to achieve self-sufficiency in cocoa production by 2040 under a comprehensive roadmap aimed at strengthening domestic output and reducing import dependence. 6. Honorable Chief Minister of the Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF) on the 14th April, 2026 which is the country’s first indigenously built open access quantum computing platform. 7. The Chhattisgarh Council of Ministers has taken an important decision towards implementing a Uniform Civil Code in the state. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held in Raipur yesterday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. 8. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the Class 10 Board Examination Results for the 2025-2026 Academic session. CBSE said, the overall pass percentage stands at 93.70 percent, marking an increase of 0.04 percent compared to last year. 9. Malayalis across the world are celebrating Vishu yesterday, ushering in new hopes and prosperity. Vishu, a symbol of Keralam’s rich agrarian culture and abundance, is traditionally observed on the first day of the Malayalam month of Medam. 10. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has appointed the Anant Swarup as its new Secretary General and took the charge as from the April 14th 2026. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 15) appointed former Madras High Court Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava as Court Administrator to verify and oversee the long-pending issue of unpaid dues along with PF claims of thousands of workers of Jaipur Udyog Ltd. (JUL), directing completion of the exercise by 31 August 2026. 2. The Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) stayed the order of the Telangana High Court granting interim protection from arrest to Congress leader and spokesperson Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, over allegations that she held multiple passports. 3. Zoho Corporation has filed a commercial suit before the Madras High Court seeking ₹10 crore in damages and injunctive relief against Flexype Technologies Pvt Ltd and its co-founder Azeem Hussain over allegedly defamatory social media posts concerning its accounting software [Zoho corporation Vs FlexyPe]. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ 1. In Punjab, 6 devotees have reportedly died when the ill-fated bus they were travelling in met with an accident in the Fatehgarh Sahib district. They were returning after paying obeisance at Sri Anandpur Sahib on the occasion of Baisakhi. 2. The death toll in the boiler explosion incident in Singhanterai of Chhattisgarh has risen to 14. The explosion occurred when a boiler tube exploded at a Vedanta Ltd power plant in Singhanterai village of Sakti district. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is actively advancing the development of the BrahMos-ER, an extended-range variant of the formidable supersonic cruise missile capable of striking targets up to 800 kilometres away. 2. India Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi has commended the force for its role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests, particularly in ensuring energy security amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia. In his inaugural address at the Navy Commanders’ Conference 2026 on Tuesday. 3. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that India has deployed the maximum number of ships sailing across the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the country’s balanced approach amid the ongoing crisis in West. 4. In a major boost to India's aerospace capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and US-based GE Aerospace have agreed to significantly shorten the timeline for establishing domestic production of the F414-GE-INS6 jet engine. 5. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is equipping the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) Warrior drone with major artificial intelligence and autonomy upgrades. Originally designed as a remotely piloted wingman, the system is now being fundamentally transformed into a semi-autonomous combat partner. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. China is plans for a massive 120-kilometre undersea high-speed rail tunnel across the Bohai Strait, aiming to connect the coastal cities of Dalian and Yantai in just 40 minutes. The proposed project, known as the Bohai Strait Cross-Sea Channel, represents one of the most ambitious infrastructure concepts under evaluation in the country’s expanding transport network. 2. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul in Berlin, Germany, During the meeting, the German Foreign Minister appreciated the steady progress in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. 3. The Federal Chancellor of Austria, Dr Christian Stocker, yesterday arrived for his four-day official visit to India. He was received by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse at the airport. 4. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the US-Israel war with Iran could trigger an energy crisis of unprecedented scale, which may push the global economy toward recession. 5. India is preparing to send a trade delegation to Washington on 20 April in a renewed effort to advance negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement with the United States. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. US President Donald Trump has said the war with Iran is close to over, with authorities in Tehran to agree to a peace deal. In an interview that aired, Mr. Trump said asserted that if he pulled up stakes right now, it would take Tehran 20 years to rebuild the country. 2. United States administration plans to launch a tariff refund system on 20 of this month to return about 166 billion US Dollar to U.S. importers. These tariffs were previously struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court in February. 3. The death toll from Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has risen to 23. Authorities today said twelve additional deaths were reported after the cyclone struck the eastern regions over the weekend. 4. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that international law must be followed by all countries without exception, especially during rising global tensions and the ongoing conflict in West Asia. 5. Spain’s government has approved a plan to give legal status to about 500,000 undocumented migrants, allowing them to be integrated formally into the workforce. The Spanish government’s plan will offer a one-year renewable residence permit. To qualify, migrants must show they have lived in Spain for at least five months and have no criminal record. 6. Around 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, are feared missing after a trawler carrying them capsized in the Andaman Sea while reportedly attempting to reach Malaysia. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) RCB vs LSG, 23rd Match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts LSG: 146(20) RCB: 149/5(15.1) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Josh Hazlewood (b) Thursday, 16 Apr 2026 24th Match • Mumbai, Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Indians Vs Punjab Kings 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 16, 14:00 GMT 2. Melie Kerr the captain of the New Zealand women team has been named the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for March 2026. She won this award for the third time. -------------------------------------- *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* 78,111.24 +1,263.67 (1.64%)🌲 *NIFTY* 24,231.30 +388.65 (1.63%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,70,000/KG 1. International Monetary Fund has raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, citing strong domestic performance, while warning that West Asia tensions could push oil prices higher and fuel global inflation risks. 2. India’s overall exports, combining merchandise and services, increased by 4.22 per cent to over 860 billion US dollars in the last financial year. Meanwhile, imports rose at a faster pace of nearly 6.5 per cent to around 979 billion USD. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- Actor Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama in the upcoming epic film "Ramayana," directed by Nitesh Tiwari. This ambitious two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic is one of India's most expensive projects, with a reported budget around ₹1,600–4,000 crore. A teaser titled "Rama" was released on 2 April 2026, Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama (and reportedly Parshuram), Yash portrays Ravana, Sai Pallavi is Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Other notable roles include Arun Govil as Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha. Part 1 is slated for Diwali 2026 (around October/November), with worldwide theatrical and IMAX release, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= One time there were two currencies operating in India.... One as you all may know was the Indian National Rupee and the other was the Hyderabadi Rupee From 1918-1959 ====================== 😀 *Thought of the day* * ======================  “Success is not one big leap, but many small steps you keep taking every day🙏🏻 ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY*======================= टीचर: “इस मुहावरे का वाक्य बनाओ: ‘मुंह में पानी आना’।” Chintu: “जैसे ही मैंने नल की टोंटी से मुंह लगाकर नल चालू किया… मेरे मुंह में पानी आ गया मैम!” 😝 ====================== *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *why chilly becomes red colour*  The red color of tomato and chilly is due to lycopene in the chloroplast. It is a bright red carotene and carotenoid pigment found in other red fruits and vegetables, such as red carrots, watermelons and papayas. Foods that are not red may also contain lycopene, such as brown beans or parsley. ====================== *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ======================= आध्या हासाय वृद्धत्वे द्वितीयाद्रियते सदा।। Vidyāśāstranca Śāstranca Dve Vidyāpratipattye। Ādhyā Hāsāya Vr̥ḍdhatve Dvitiyādriyate Sadā।।  One has to learn both the art of fighting with weapons and with knowledge of various arts and sciences. One can win a physical fight only until certain age, but with knowledge one can always win disregarding age. Elder : Agraj अग्रज or Jyeshta ज्येष्ठा Brother: Brata भ्राता ======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How is limestone formed**   Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the form of the mineral calcite. It most commonly forms in clear, warm, shallow marine waters. It is usually an organic sedimentary rock that forms from the accumulation of shell, coral, algal and fecal debris. Pure limestones are white or almost white. Because of impurities, such as clay, sand, organic remains, iron oxide and other materials, many limestones exhibit different colors, especially on weathered surfaces. ====================== 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*   One day on the Moon is 27.32 Earth days or 655.72 hours long. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 =======================  Banwarilal Purohit (born 16 April 1939)  Banwarilal Purohit is an Indian politician who is the 29th Governor of Punjab, India and Administrator of Chandigarh as of 29 August 2021. He was the former Governor of Tamil Nadu from 2017 to 2021, and former Governor of Assam from 2016 to 2017. =======================  🙏🏻 **IDIOMS & PHRASES*   =======================  Every cloud has a silver lining  Good things come after bad things ========================= *SYNONYMS*  Friend: Companion, buddy *ANTONYMS* Friend x enemy, foe, opponent ========================= *SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE* ====================== (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) =======================  The Ganges is personified as the goddess Ganga. Ganga's mother is Mena and her father is Himavat, the personification of the Himalaya mountains. Ganga devi came from the feet of Lord Narayana. This can be seen in Srimadh Bhagavatham and Vishnu purana. That's the reason she is glorified to that extent. Let me quote the statement from Srimadh Bhagavatam: Ganga devi was brought to Earth by Bhagirata and hence she was called Bhagirathi. God Shiva held her in one lock of his hair to control her force and he was called as Gangadara. As devi's force was still strong to flood Earth, rishi Jahnu collected her in his ears and later left her down as Bhagiratha requested him. Hence, Ganga Devi is also called as Jahnavi. ====================== 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Garlic* contains antioxidants that protect against cell damage and aging. It may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #news #news #News Views #వ్యూస్ అండ్ న్యూస్