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𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013
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*04 Jan(Sunday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Hemant
*Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat - 2082*
*Month* : Magha 01,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat - 1947*
*Month* :Pausa 16
*Tithi :* Pratipada
*Nakshatra* : Punarvasu (up to 3:11 pm)Pushya
*Rahu* : 04:30 PM – 05:50 PM
*Yamaganda* : 12:31 PM – 01:51 PM
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*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
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1. PM Modi inaugurated the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, titled The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One, at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in New Delhi.
2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the Portraits of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya at the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
3. Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilisers, JP Nadda, said that the government’s policies are guided by the goal of making the lives of farmers easier and more secure. Addressing the Chintan Shivir camp in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted the farmer-friendly measures taken by the government to achieve a record fertiliser production in the country.
4. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today inspected the nation’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train.
5. India has granted environmental clearance for the 260-MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
6. Prime Minister’s flagship platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, PRAGATI, has marked a significant milestone with the successful conduct of its 50th meeting. Since its launch by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, PRAGATI has transformed governance by enabling real-time monitoring and resolution of key infrastructure projects and public grievances through direct Prime Ministerial review.
7. Two Hyderabad-based space technology start-ups, TakeMe2Space and EON Space Labs, have successfully tested and integrated a 14-kilogram Earth observation mini-satellite named MOI-1, along with a miniature space telescope called MIRA, in Ahmedabad before shipping the payload to Sriharikota for an upcoming ISRO PSLV launch expected in early January 2026.
8. The 44-day-long Magh Mela commenced today at the Sangam in Prayagraj with the auspicious bath on Paush Purnima. Devotees began taking the holy dip early in the morning.
9. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of social reformer Savitribai Phule, the pioneer of women’s education, tributes are being paid to her across the state yesterday.
10. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 9th Siddha Day celebrations at Chennai.
11. The Election Commission of India has decided that the voters from three aboriginal tribes or primitive tribes will be automatically enlisted in the final voters’ list of West Bengal. The voters from these three communities will not be required to furnish any document for that purpose.
12. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for dense to very dense fog conditions in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha for the next two days.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. Dr Bilal Naseer Malla, a key accused in the devastating Red Fort blast case, appeared before a Delhi court on Saturday.The Patiala House Court remanded him to judicial custody until 16 January, marking a significant phase in the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) ongoing probe.
2. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a Kashmiri separatist leader and chief cleric of the region, has issued a stark warning about an impending crisis in Kashmir through a social media statement.
3. Home Minister Amit Shah has said that three new criminal laws will ensure time-bound justice from the Sessions Court to the Supreme Court by 2029. He made these remarks while chairing a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of the Ministry of Home Affairs at Sri Vijaya Puram in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
4. Two terrorist organisations, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Punjab Sovereignty Alliance (PSA), have claimed responsibility for a powerful blast in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the local police station, where an improvised explosive device (IED) was detonated, leaving a two-and-a-half-foot-deep crater at the site.
5. A total of 20 Maoists, including the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army Battalion Commander of the banned CPI Maoists has surrendered before Telangana Director General of Police Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad.
6. In Chhattisgarh, fourteen Maoists have been killed in two separate encounters with security forces in the Bastar division.
6. The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the Dharamshala ragging and sexual assault case in which a 19-year-old female student died during treatment. The Commission has strongly condemned the act, terming it heinous, inhuman, and reprehensible.
7. In Kerala, the Nedumangadu Magistrate Court found former Kerala Transport Minister and present MLA Antony Raju guilty in an evidence tampering case. The case started from an incident that took place in 1990, when an Australian man was arrested at Thiruvananthapuram airport for allegedly smuggling drugs by concealing them in his undergarments.
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*FINANCE*
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*INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*
💷 *GBP* ₹121(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹ 106 Approx)
*USD* ₹ 91(Approx)
🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹66
🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 60
🇦🇪 *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
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*BSE SENSEX*
85,762.01 +573.41 (0.67%)🌲
*NIFTY*
26,328.55 +182.00 (0.70%)🌲 ---------------------------------------
*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*
*GOLD* : ₹ 13,700/ 01gm (24 krt)
*SILVER* : ₹ 238,000/KG
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. 'Dhurandhar' movie box office collection Day 30: Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna’s film refuses to slow down; marches toward Rs 1200 crore mark worldwide, while ‘Ikkis’ inches close to Rs 20 crore.
2. Singer Sonu Nigam turned reflective at the launch of Ghar Aaoge, a key track from Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2, held at the frontier Tanot area in Jaisalmer on Friday. Addressing BSF jawans at the India–Pakistan border, the singer spoke about the lasting impact of Sandese Aate Hai from the 1997 classic Border and how it became a defining moment in his career.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. India stands on the cusp of a major defence procurement from Israel, encompassing SPICE-1000 precision-guided bombs alongside potential acquisitions of Rampage, Air LORA, and Ice Breaker missiles for the Indian Air Force (IAF).The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has greenlit an $8.7 billion package that includes air-to-air missiles, loitering munitions, radars and simulators.
2. Troop Comforts Limited, a wholly-owned Defence Public Sector Undertaking under India's Ministry of Defence, has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global sportswear giant Adidas.This collaboration focuses on developing high-performance Physical Training (PT) footwear tailored specifically for the Indian Armed Forces.
3. 3. Pakistan's Air Force claims to have flight tested Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, on 3 January 2026.This could be a Pakistani counteraction following DRDO's recent missile flight tests—most notably the K-4 SLBM on 25 December 2025.
4. The Central Government has formally notified the acquisition of 382.82 acres of private land in Bokajan village, Sonitpur district, Assam, to facilitate the upgrade of Tezpur Air Force Station.
5. Royal Saudi Arabian air force's F-15EX Eagle-II fighter conducting airstrike over YemenSaudi warplanes have conducted airstrikes against forces backed by the United Arab Emirates in southern Yemen, escalating longstanding frictions within the anti-Houthi coalition
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✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS*
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1. Nine fishermen from Mayiladuthurai were arrested by Sri Lankan Navy at Kodiakkarai.
2. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has advised Indian travellers to obtain the necessary approvals for carrying medicines before travelling to Saudi Arabia. This comes after Saudi Arabia introduced an electronic service platform for obtaining prior permission for the clearance of medicines intended for personal use by individuals entering or leaving the country.
3. The President of Mauritius, Dharambeer Gokhool, arrived in Andhra Pradesh yesterday on a five-day official visit to the State.
4. Asim Munir, Pakistan's newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces, delivered a strongly worded address to tri-service officers, warning India against any future aggression. He said that 'Severe and intense' response should be expected by India.
Munir declared that India should harbour no delusions, as Pakistan's response to provocation would prove even more swift, severe, and intense.
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🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍
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1. US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife, has been captured and flown out of the country. They has been charged with Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy, Cocaine Importation Conspiracy, Possession of Machineguns and Destructive Devices, and Conspiracy to Possess Machineguns and Destructive Devices against the United States.
2. Venezuela has declared a national emergency amid reported attacks by the United States. Venezuela’s government has accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in the capital, Caracas.
3. In Bangladesh, A hindu businessman, Khokon Chandra Das (50), of Damudya upazila in Shariatpur district, died while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. According to police and family members, Khokon was attacked on Wednesday night in the Tiloi area of Damudya while returning home.
4. Acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Tarique Rahman, is set to assume the responsibilities of party chairman after the demise of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.
5. Iran warned the US that any interference in the country’s internal affairs would constitute a red line, following President Donald Trump’s threat to intervene if the government used lethal force against protesters. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called Trump’s threat reckless and dangerous and stated that Iran’s military is prepared to respond to any violation of sovereignty.
6. At least two people have been killed and 12 others injured, as a 6.5 magnitude earthquake rattled southern and central Mexico on Friday.
7. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer named Loudi (hull number 176), marking a significant addition to its rapidly expanding fleet.
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🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS*
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1. In shooting, army shooter Ajay Kumar won gold in the men’s 10-meter air pistol at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions.
2. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, beginning January 11, with Shubman Gill named captain and Shreyas Iyer appointed vice-captain.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad following instructions from the BCCI. Earlier, confirming the move, the franchise said in a statement that the board has permitted KKR to sign a replacement in accordance with IPL regulations.
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🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳
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In December 1950, by signing the "India - Sikkim Peace Treaty", Sikkim became India's protectorate. India took control of Sikkim in April 1973 as its associate state as the people overthrew the monarchy.
On 15 May 1975 the President of India ratified a constitutional amendment that made Sikkim the 22nd state of India.
The origin theory of the name Sikkim is that it is a combination of two Limbu words: su, which means "new", and khyim, which means "palace" or "house".
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*😀Thought of the day*
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! =======================
* *JOKE OF THE DAY*
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A husband asks his wife, “Will you marry after I die?” The wife responds, “No, I will live with my sister.”😟⁉️
The wife asks him back, “Will you marry after I die?” The husband responds, “No, I will also live with your sister.”🤪😝
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*😳WHY❓❓❓*
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*What Causes Twitching of Eyebrows?*
Eyebrow twitching can be caused by everyday things that might include caffeine, stress, and eyestrain. It may also be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as Bell's palsy or Tourette syndrome. Twitching of the eyebrow is when the skin around the eyebrow moves or spasms involuntarily.
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*LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻
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विवेकख्यातिरविप्लवा हानोपायः।
Uninterrupted practice of discrimination (between real and unreal)is the means to liberation and the cessation of ignorance.
निरंतर अभ्यास से प्राप्त निश्चल और निर्दोष विवेकज्ञान हान(अज्ञानता) का उपाय है।
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*Bull* : वृषभः
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🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ =======================
*How Match stick is made*
Wood is cut, into small matches, soaked in fire retardant ammonium phosphate and left to dry. Striking end of the stick is then soaked in hot paraffin wax, which will provide small amount of fuel to the wood, enabling it to burn more easily. ... One to serve as a base, and one as a finalized layer of match head.
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5 December - World Soil Day
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*BORN TODAY* 🐣💐
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(a) Jai Singh (5 December 1653 – 23 September 1698), was the Maharana of Mewar Kingdom, ruling from 1680 to 1698.
He was a son of Mahanara Raj Singh I.
(b) Shikhar Dhawan (born 5 December 1985) is an Indian international cricketer.At the 2015 World Cup, he was the leading run-scorer for India and in the following year, became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs.
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🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*
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*You can't have your cake and eat it too*.
You can't have everything
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*ANTONYM*.
Foolish × Wise
*SYNONYMS*
Evaluate – Assess
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🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*
(kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) =======================
A sholka during time of bathing.
*नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥*
Yamune chaiva Godaavari Sarasvati |
Narmade Sindhu Kaaveri Jale-[A]smin Sannidhim Kuru ||
Meaning:
1: O Holy Rivers Ganga and Yamuna, and also Godavari and Saraswati,
2: O Holy Rivers Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri; Please be Present in this Water (and make it Holy).
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🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺
( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================
Tip for Better Iron Absorption
Eat vitamin C–rich foods (lemon, orange, amla, tomato) along with iron-rich foods.
Avoid tea or coffee immediately after meals, as they reduce iron absorption.
*Iron is available in* :
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, fenugreek, amaranth)
Pulses and lentils (rajma, chana, masoor dal)
Soybeans
Jaggery
Dates and raisins
Nuts and seeds (sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds)
Whole grains (ragi, bajra)
*Uses of Iron in the Human Body*
Formation of hemoglobin – Iron helps make hemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
*Prevents anemia* – Adequate iron prevents iron-deficiency anemia, which causes weakness and tiredness.
*Energy production* – Helps in releasing energy from food.
Supports brain function – Important for concentration, memory, and learning.
*Boosts immunity* – Helps the body fight infections.
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