🇮🇳 DEFENCE NEWS ONLY 🇮🇳 25.02.2026 🪖 1. IAF Plans Fighter–Drone Teaming Power The Indian Air Force is prioritising integration of its upcoming 114 French fighter jets with indigenous ‘Loyal Wingman’ combat drones using an open software interface. 👉 This powerful manned–unmanned teaming will enable cooperative reconnaissance and precision strikes, strengthening Bharat’s air combat supremacy. 🪖 2. Talks for 40 Russian Stealth Fighters The Ministry of Defence and IAF have begun high-level discussions for urgent procurement of 40 Russian stealth fighters to counter China’s expanding J-20 fleet, bridging capability gaps until India’s indigenous AMCA becomes operational. 👉 A strategic move to ensure India’s skies remain secure and technologically superior. 🪖 3. Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 Underway The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, the joint military drill between India and Japan, has commenced and will continue till March 9. 👉 The exercise enhances tactical coordination, combat readiness, and defence cooperation between two key Indo-Pacific partners. 🪖 4. India–Thailand Joint Air Power Drill The Indian Air Force and Royal Thai Air Force conducted a significant joint exercise pairing India’s Su-30MKI fighters with Thailand’s Gripen jets over the Indian Ocean. 👉 This rare operational pairing demonstrates India’s expanding strategic reach and multinational interoperability. 🪖 5. Navy to Commission INS Anjadip The Indian Navy will commission its newest Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft — INS Anjadip in Chennai on February 27, in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. 👉 A vital boost to coastal defence and indigenous naval strength. 🪖 6. IAF Firepower Exercise Alert Issued A NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) has been issued for a major Indian Air Force firepower exercise on March 2 covering sensitive airspace near the strategic tri-junction of China, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. 👉 A clear signal of India’s preparedness and vigilance along crucial frontiers. 🇮🇳 वीरता ही परंपरा • शक्ति ही पहचान • भारत अजेय Salute to the Protectors of the Nation Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #defence news #🙆 Feel Good Status #📰జాతీయం/అంతర్జాతీయం #🇮🇳దేశం

________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The President Smt. Droupadi Murmu called upon the private sector, philanthropists, NGOs and other stakeholders to join hands to build India as a healthcare destination and achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. 2. Vice-President Shree C. P. Radhakrishnan will be on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir . 3. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini informed the House during the ongoing budget session yesterday that the entire amount owed to the Haryana government by the IDFC First Bank case has been fully disbursed to the accounts of various departments. The bank has deposited ₹556 crore, including interest of approximately ₹22 crore. 4. Telangana Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday approved two major welfare initiatives for government employees and pensioners — a free comprehensive accident insurance policy and a cashless Employees Health Scheme (EHS). 5. The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for the alteration of the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. 7. The 7th All India Conference of Government Railway Police Chiefs concluded in New Delhi. 8. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organised a National Level Consultative Workshop in New Delhi on Using Administrative Data for Governance. 9. The National Round Table Conference of the Election Commission of India, ECI and State Election Commissioners, SECs concluded in New Delhi with the unanimous adoption of the National Declaration 2026. The declaration said, preparation of pure electoral rolls are the bedrock of democracy and transparent conduct of elections in an efficient manner strengthen democracy. 10. Labour and Employment Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today launched the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) annual health check-up camps for workers above 40 years of age under the mandatory provisions of the Labour Codes. 11. The Ministry of Jal Shakti will organise a nationwide Jal Mahotsav between the 8th and 22nd of next month. 12. PM Modi inaugurated the remaining sections of the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), completing the 82-km Delhi–Meerut corridor. The newly opened stretches include the 5-km link between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and the 21-km section between Meerut South and Modipuram in Uttar Pradesh. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Supreme Court allowed judicial officers from Odisha and Jharkhand also to be deployed to decide the claims and objections in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, in view of the insufficient number of judges in West Bengal to adjudicate matters in a time-bound manner. 2. A Delhi court sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to four-day police custody in connection with a protest at the India AI Impact Summit. 3. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers staged a protest in Hyderabad on Monday, urging the State government to increase allocations in the upcoming budget session to provide them with a fixed monthly salary of ₹18,000 and resolve long-pending service-related issues. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. The Air Force is prioritizing the teaming of its upcoming 114 French fighters with the indigenous 'Loyal Wingman' drone. An open Application Programming Interface will allow Indian engineers to link the unmanned systems directly into the jet's mission computer for cooperative scouting and weapons deployment. 2. The Ministry of Defence and the IAF have initiated high-level discussions regarding the immediate purchase of 40 Russian stealth fighters to counter China's expanding J-20 fleet, bridging the capability gap until the domestic AMCA is ready by 2035. 3. *Exercise Dharma Guardian 2026*: The 7th edition of the bilateral military engagement between the armies of India and Japan has commenced, focusing on tactical interoperability and will continue until March 9. 4. The Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force have confirmed a significant joint air exercise conducted on 13 February 2026, which paired Indian Su-30MKI fighters with Thai Gripen jets over the Indian Ocean.This in situ drill underscores expanding interoperability between two contrasting airpower paradigms amid heightened focus on maritime security and dynamic operational tactics. 5. The Indian Navy will commission it’s newest anti-submarine warfare platform, INS Anjadip, in Chennai on February 27. The move marks another step in strengthening India's coastal defence capabilities and defence self-reliance. INS Anjadip, part of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) programme, will be commissioned by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. 6. *Northeastern Airspace NOTAM*: A Notice to Air Missions has been issued for a major Indian Air Force firepower exercise scheduled for March 2, 2026, covering sensitive airspace near the strategic tri-junction bordering China, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. PM Modi is set to embark on a significant visit to Israel, commencing on Wednesday, as outlined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A landmark visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026. 2. Israel plans to significantly expand its strategic partnership with India by offering technology transfer and joint local manufacturing for its renowned missile interception and next-generation directed-energy defense systems. 3. Deputy Speaker of Sri Lanka Rizvie Salih has hailed India as one of the greatest examples of pluralism. Appreciating the Iftar organised by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka, Dr Salih commended India’s Neighbourhood First policy. High Commissioner Santosh Jha noted that the relationship between the two countries is unparalleled, mainly in terms of civilisational and cultural affinities. 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Rob Jetten on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. 5. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today conveyed his greetings to Foreign Minister of Estonia Margus Tsahkna and its citizens on their Independence Day. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. US President Donald Trump has activated a freshSmriti Mandhana wins BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 for her role in India’s Women’s World Cup triumph. Divya Deshmukh bags Emerging Player award. 10 per cent tariff on imports from across the globe, effective from 10:31 AM IST on Tuesday. 2. The Baloch National Movement has strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan. 3. In Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, six policemen were killed, and one other was injured in a militant attack on a police van in Kohat district. 4. In Iran, four people have been killed as a military helicopter crashed into a fruit and vegetable market in central Iran. 5. China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and another 20 on a watchlist amid rising tensions between the two countries over Taiwan. 6. President Mohammad Shahabuddin has summoned the first session of the 13th Parliament for 12th March, nearly a month after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) formed the government following its victory. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 55 T20s Feb 07 - Mar 08 Australia Women vs India Women, 1st ODI, India Women tour of Australia, 2026 - Australia Women won by 6 wkts INDW: 214(48.3) AUSW: 217/4(38.2) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Beth Mooney 2. England vs Pakistan, 45th Match, Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y3), ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - England won by 2 wkts PAK: 164/9(20) ENG: 166/8(19.1) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Harry Brook -------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 91(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹66 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 61 🇦🇪 *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 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 82,225.92 −1,068.73 (1.28%)🔻 *NIFTY* 25,426.65 −286.35 (1.11%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 16,300/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 285,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- Robert Carradine, known for his roles in The Long Riders, Revenge of the Nerds and the television series Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71 after struggling against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. He was the youngest son of the late American actor John Carradine and the brother of actors David Carradine and Keith Carradine, as well as Christopher Carradine, a former vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering. -------------------------------------- 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 =======================  The name K2 is derived from notation used by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of British India. Thomas Montgomerie made the first survey of the Karakoram from Mount Haramukh, some 210 km (130 mi) to the south, and sketched the two most prominent peaks, labelling them K1 and K2, where the K stands for Karakoram. 8,610 m (28,250 ft)  ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= What you do today can improve all your tomorrows ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  =======================  Ek जमाने में जब कोई अकेला बैठकर हंसता था, 😁तो लोग कहते थे… कि इसपर कोई भूत-प्रेत का सांया है..!!🙄🤥⁉️ आज कोई अकेले में बैठकर हंसता है..तो कहते हैं…😆😝 मुझे भी SEND कर दे भाई…😂 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ===================== **Why do people get sick with changing seasons* * ⁉️⁉️⁉️⁉️ According to medical research, most grown-ups suffer from cold 2-4 times and children 5-7 times every year. This roughly coincides with the number of times season changes within a year too. The correlation exists for a reason. Every time we observe a change in the season, the count of allergens in the environment also spikes up to nearly 200 viruses in the air. These viruses are mostly responsible for getting people under the weather. The most common symptoms of a cold that can be observed are: Stuffy nose Scratchy or sore throat Watery eyes Mucus draining from your nose into your throat High fever or muscle aches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Why the change of season causes cold?* ⁉️⁉️⁉️ People mostly feel a little under the weather whenever the seasons change. The shift in temperatures provides an apt condition for different groups of viruses to flourish, which then spread contagious diseases. *The most common of the virus is Human Rhinovirus (HRV) that causes up to 40 percent of all colds. They flourish in cooler weather, such as in spring and winter.* In summers, people with seasonal allergies get a runny nose and itchy eyes when they’re near pollen, mould, or grass. Their immune system gets busy reacting to these allergens, leaving them more vulnerable to viral attacks. The Influenza virus causes flu that divides and spreads mostly when the air is cold and dry like in winters. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *why urine is some time yellow in colour*  Urine color generally ranges from a pale-yellow color to deep amber. This coloring is primarily caused by the pigment urochrome, also known as urobilin.  Whether your urine is diluted by water or in a more concentrated form determines the appearance of the pigment. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit** 🙏🏻 ======================= *क्रोधः प्रीतिं प्रणाशयति मानो विनयनाशनः* । माया मित्त्राणि नाशयति लोभः सर्वविनाशनः* ॥  krōdhaḥ prītiṃ praṇāśayati mānō vinayanāśanaḥ । māyā mittrāṇi nāśayati lōbhaḥ sarvavināśanaḥ ॥ *Meaning* : Anger destroys love, pride destroys modesty, hypocrisy destroys friendship, while avarice destroys everything. *भावार्थ* : क्रोध प्रेम को नष्ट कर देता है, अभिमान विनय को नष्ट कर देता है, पाखंड मित्रता को नष्ट कर देता है, जबकि लोभ(लालच) सब कुछ नष्ट कर देता है। =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How a Ambidextrous people have the ability to use both hands with equal dexterity. ...*  Being ambidextrous means you can use both of your hands with equal skill. Whether you're writing, brushing your teeth, or throwing a ball, you can do it just as well with either hand.  Coming from the Latin word ambidexter, which means “right-handed on both sides,” ambidextrous describes someone who can use either hand to write. Only about one percent of people are naturally ambidextrous, which equates to about 70,000,000 people out of the world's population of 7 billion. When somebody is ambidextrous, they use both side of their brain, i.e. they tend to utilise a bigger part of the brain as compared to non-ambidextrous people, which helps in developing areas of the brain which help us in better decision making and viewing a problem from several different perspectives, hence helping us to enhance our thinking abilities and experiences along with increase in motor skills and hand-eye coordination. So basically, being Ambidextrous doesn't make us Intelligent, it makes us Smarter. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= NATO  The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 28 European countries and 2 North American countries. The organization implements the North Atlantic Treaty that was signed on 4 April 1949. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= Meher Baba (born Merwan Sheriar Irani; 25 February 1894 – 31 January 1969) was an Indian spiritual master. Merwan Sheriar Irani was born in 1894 in Poona, India, to Irani Zoroastrian parents. His spiritual transformation began when he was 19 years old and lasted for seven years. He observed silence for 44 years (from 1925 until his death in 1969). 👉 He did not speak but communicated through gestures and alphabet boards. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= Saving for a rainy day Saving money for later ======================= *ANTONYM*   Courage × Cowardice *SYNONYMS*   Misery : Distress ========================= 🛕 *Spiritual Knowledge*  =======================  According to Skanda Purana, Gayatri is another name of Saraswati or her form .  Goddess Gayatri is additionally called "Veda-Mata" or the Mother of the Vedas - Rig, Yajur, Saam and Atharva - in light of the fact that it is the very premise of the Vedas.  Goddess Gayatri is the representation of the divine essence of Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali. The word Gayatri is a combination of 'Gaya' which translates to mean the hymn of wisdom and 'Tri' represents the combined strength of the three Goddesses. Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest and most powerful Vedic mantras as per Hindu religious beliefs.  ॐ भूर् भुवः स्वः तत् सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् According to Vedas, time has three qualities: satva, rajas, and tamas. (Purity, passion and inaction) 4 am to 8 am and 4 pm to 8 pm have the satvic quality 8 am to 4 pm are rajasic 8 pm and 4 am are tamasic Satva is the best time to chant the Gayatri Mantra.  Hence, the Gayatri Mantra should be recited between 4 am and 8 am and 4 pm and 8 am. Brahmarshi Vishvamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages. He is also credited as the author of most of Mandala 3 of the Rigveda, including Gayatri Mantra.  ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Home Remedies for Diarrhea*  This condition is termed as Atisara in Ayurveda. Diarrhoea could be caused by any of the following: intake of foods of any particular quality in excess; foods incompatible with your prakriti or with seasonal variations; intake of foods that are not well cooked; contaminated water or other beverages etc. Whey and buttermilk are considered effective remedies for diarrhoea. Whey is the liquid portion of curd while buttermilk is obtained by churning the curd after the fat has been removed. Take any one of them in small volumes at frequent intervals.   Raw banana is an effective astringent and is recommended widely as a diet for treating diarrhoea. Cut one raw banana into three pieces and soften them in a pressure cooker using an adequate volume of water. Drain out the excess water. Separate the peel and mash the softened pulp well. In a skillet, roast a small volume of poppy seeds till they turn brown. Grind them to obtain a fine powder. Add this powder to banana mash together with a pinch of salt. This delicious and nutritious recipe checks diarrhoea through its astringent properties. The dried rind of a pomegranate is an invaluable remedy for diarrhoea. A fine powder of this rind, 1 gm twice a day, taken with buttermilk helps check the frequency of loose motions.  ======================= #News Views #news #news

🇮🇳 DEFENCE NEWS ONLY 🇮🇳 🪖 1. National Counter-Terror Policy “PRAHAAR” Unveiled The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched India’s new national counter-terror strategy titled PRAHAAR. The doctrine highlights threats across land, air, and sea and outlines strengthened protection for critical sectors like power, railways, aviation, ports, defence, space, and atomic energy. 👉 A decisive shield to safeguard Bharat from both state and non-state threats. 🪖 2. Navy–ISRO Achieve Major Gaganyaan Milestone The Indian Navy and ISRO successfully completed crucial crew egress trials for the Gaganyaan Mission at the Water Survival Training Facility in INS Garuda, Kochi. 👉 This vital training ensures Indian astronauts can safely exit the capsule after ocean splashdown — proving India’s preparedness for human spaceflight. 🪖 3. Jaish Terror Module Neutralised In a major counter-terror success in Kishtwar, security forces eliminated a seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed module, code-named “Israel Group.” The operation concluded a year-and-a-half intelligence-driven mission. 🇮🇳 A powerful message — enemies of peace cannot escape India’s vigilant forces. 🇮🇳 साहस • शक्ति • सुरक्षा — भारत की सेना अजेय Salute to Our Armed Forces — Guardians of the Nation Jai Hind 🇮🇳 #defence news #🇮🇳దేశం #📰జాతీయం/అంతర్జాతీయం #🙆 Feel Good Status

🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 *24 Feb(Tuesday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Shishir *Drik Ritu* : Vasant (Spring) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Phlguna 23, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* : Phlguna 07 *Tithi :* Ashtami/ Navami *Nakshatra*: Krithika (up to 3:07 pm)Rohini *Rahu* : 03:32 PM – 04:57 PM *Yamaganda* : 09:48 AM – 11:14 AM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled the bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari as part of Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan, a celebration of the life and legacy of the first Indian Governor General of the country. 2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Edwin Lutyens’ statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with C Rajagopalachari’s statue. The move aims to shed colonial symbols and honour India’s first Governor-General. Rajaji Utsav celebrated on February 23. 3. The government yesterday sanctioned over 2.88 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 at the meeting of the 6th Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee held in New Delhi. 4. The Budget Session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly commenced yesterday. The session, which will continue till the 20th of March, will have a total of fifteen sittings. 5. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh today said that the government aims to achieve 10 billion dollars in handloom exports by 2031. Addressing the 43rd foundation day of the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) in New Delhi. 6. Several parts of Hyderabad received the first spell of rains for the year on Monday (February 23) as a weather system developing over the southern Bay of Bengal began influencing conditions across the region. The system has been affecting parts of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the past few days. 7. In Telangana Cabinet, at its meeting chaired by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday, approved the takeover of 69-km Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) by March 31, end of the current financial year. This will pave the way for rapid expansion of the network under Phase-II as a joint venture between the state government and the Centre. 8. Punjab government launches ‘Meri Rasoi’ scheme to provide free food kits to 40 lakh blue card holder families. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announces nutritional support initiative and confirms Punjab Budget Session from March 6 to March 16. 9. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released updated Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution of India and the 8th Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on International Mother Language Day, promoting linguistic diversity and constitutional awareness. 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the PM SuryaGhar scheme is a commendable milestone in the country’s clean energy journey. Responding to a social media post by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. 11. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s first Namo Bharat RRTS and dedicates the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor to the nation. First time Namo Bharat and Metro run from same station and track, boosting NCR connectivity and infrastructure growth. 12. Mukul Roy, a prominent Indian politician from West Bengal known for his dynamic political career and shifting allegiances, passed away at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Supreme Court on Monday (February 23, 2026) orally observed that pre-2018 acquisition cases cannot be reopened for the grant of compensation with interest to the farmers whose land had been acquired under the NHAI Act. 2. The Supreme Court on Monday (February 23) refused to restrain the one-man committee inquiry initiated by the Andhra Pradesh Government into the alleged lapses in relation to the adulteration of the ghee used in the Tirupati temple laddu. 4. The Supreme Court sought responses of the union ministries on a proposal for shifting all the coal-based industries out of Delhi-NCR to ensure better air quality. The apex court also directed Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan to issue public notices inviting suggestions and objections from stakeholders, including the coal-based industries in the NCR. 5. The Calcutta High Court expressed its anguish over the lackluster role of the government of West Bengal and Kolkata Municipal Corporation over the illegal constructions on the East Kolkata Wetlands which is a Ramsar site despite the court’s multiple orders to dismantle. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ 1. Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashes in J'khand, all 7 on board killed. The crash occurred after the air ambulance took off from Ranchi airport at about 7.10 pm. The ambulance had lost contact with air traffic control around 20 minutes after takeoff. 2. In Nepal, 17 people, including two foreigners, died in a bus accident near Charaundi in Benighat Rorang Rural Municipality of Dhading along the Prithvi Highway yesterday morning. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. The Ministry of Home Affairs unveiled the country’s new national counter-terrorism policy and strategy titled PRAHAAR. The policy—titled PRAHAAR— has been uploaded on the MHA website. It states that India faces terrorist threats on all three fronts—water, land and air—and that capacities have been developed to protect critical sectors of the economy, including power, railways, aviation, ports, defence, space and atomic energy, from both state/non-state actors. 2. The Indian Navy, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has achieved a pivotal milestone in the Gaganyaan initiative, aimed at launching Indian astronauts into space. Recent trials conducted at the Water Survival Training Facility in Kochi, situated within INS Garuda, have seen the completion of crew egress protocols for the Gaganyatris, the Indian astronauts involved in the mission. This specialized training is crucial to ensuring that following the spacecraft’s splashdown in the ocean, the crew can safely exit and await rescue operations. 3. In a major counter-terrorism success, security forces in Kishtwar have neutralised a Jaish terror module after an extensive operation, significantly enhancing regional security. Inspector general of police (Jammu zone) Bhim Sen Tuti said on Monday that in a joint operation, security forces have neutralised a seven-member Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror module, dubbed the "Israel Group", bringing an end to a year-and-a-half-long operation in the Kishtwar belt of Jammu and Kashmir. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The seventh edition of the Asia Economic Dialogue 2026 will be held in Pune from the 26th to the 28th of this month. The conference is being jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and the Pune International Centre. 2. At the recently concluded India AI Impact Expo 2026 in Delhi, exhibitors unveiled cutting-edge innovations aimed at early disease detection, precision treatment, and smarter surgeries. These AI-driven solutions seek to transform and strengthen the country’s healthcare infrastructure through advanced technology. 3. Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar said that Israel is excited to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, noting that the two nations will move forward decisively during his visit. 4. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has urged the Indian nationals in Iran to leave the country by available means of transport, including commercial flights. The Embassy has reiterated its advisory issued on January 14 this year, saying all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments. 5. India and France have signed an Amending Protocol to revise the India-France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC). 6. Amid ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity in various parts of Mexico, the Embassy of India in Mexico today issued an advisory to Indian citizens residing in the country, urging them to exercise caution and shelter in place. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Dutch King Willem-Alexander has officially sworn in a new Dutch government yesterday, led by Rob Jetten, who is the youngest Prime Minister in the country’s history. Jetten leads a three-party coalition government made up of his centrist party, Democrats 66 (D66), the Christian Democratic Appeal, and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy. 2. Opposition lawmakers from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) yesterday staged a protest outside the Supreme Court, demanding that all pending legal cases against Imran Khan be fixed for immediate hearing and a meeting between him and his family members be arranged at the earliest. 3. The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing serious human rights violations and undermining the rule of law in Russia. 4. North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party re-elected leader Kim Jong Un as general secretary on the fourth day of its party congress meetings. 5. In Russia, the Ukrainian missile attack inflicted serious damage on energy infrastructure and disrupted supplies of power, heat and water in Russia’s Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 55 T20s Feb 07 - Mar 08 Zimbabwe vs West Indies, 44th Match, Super 8 Group 1 (X2 v X3) West Indies won by 107 runs WI: 254/6(20) ZIM: 147(17.4) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Shimron Hetmyer (b) Today's match Tuesday, Feb 24 2026 45th Match, Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y3) • Pallekele, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium England Vs Pakistan 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM LOCAL Match starts at Feb 24, 13:30 GMT 2. India Women tour of Australia, 2026 3 T20s 1 Test 3 ODIs Feb 15 - Mar 06 Tuesday, 24 Feb 2026 1st ODI • Brisbane, The Gabba Australia Women Vs India Women 9:20 AM / 1:50 PM LOCAL Match starts at Feb 24, 03:50 GMT 3. In Jammu and Kashmir, the second chapter of Khelo India Winter Games kicked off yesterday at the world famous tourist destination Gulmarg. Around one thousand athletes and officials from various states and Union Territories took part in different disciplines during the four day sports extravaganza. -------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE* 💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)  *USD* ₹ 91(Approx) 🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹66 🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 61 🇦🇪 *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 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 83,294.66 +479.95 (0.58%)🌲 *NIFTY* 25,713.00 +141.75 (0.55%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,900/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 265,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. After Bail In Rs 9-Crore Debt Case, Comedy actor Rajpal Yadav Starts Shooting For Welcome To The JungleRajpal Yadav recently walked out of Tihar Jail on bail in connection with a cheque bounce case. 2. Actor Ranveer Singh has approached the Karnataka High Court challenging an FIR registered against him over his mimicry of a character in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The matter was mentioned on Monday (February 23) before Justice M Nagaprasanna for urgent listing wherein the counsel for the petitioner submitted. 3. Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film Boong has won the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) award for Best Children's and Family Film. The Lakshmipriya Devi directorial is the first Indian film to win in the category. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *INDRAPRASTHA* is the old name of Delhi. According to the Great Epic Mahabharata, King Dhritarashtra gave a barren island to Pandavas. The Pandavas made a very beautiful castle and the city and name the place as *Indraprastha* . The Purana Quila in Delhi is believed to be the palace of Pandavas.  In 1192 the legions of the Afghan Muhammad of Ghori captured the Rajput town, Ghori attacked Delhi 17 times was defeated 16 times at the hands of Prithviraj Chauhan.  Due to lack support from Indian kings, Pritviraj was defeated and was brutally killed by Ghori. Later Delhi Sultanate was established . Delhi's history begins with the onset of the Delhi Sultanate in the (1206-1526). After independence in  1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India. =======================  😀 *Thought of the day* * A beautiful soul loves without condition, talks without bad intention, gives without reason and most of all cares for people without any expectation. ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  ======================= The maths teacher writes a complex problem on the board to solve it. When all the intelligent students are unable to solve it, she calls Chintu.   Chintu gets up and erases the board. Teacher: What's this?😳🙄 Chintu: Ma'm, problem solved🤪 No question? No problem😆😝 ======================= 😳 *WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why are airplanes usually painted white?*  ✈️🛫🛬🛩️🚀 The main reason why aircraft are painted white or light colours is to reflect sunlight. Other colours will absorb most of the light. This is crucial as when sunlight is absorbed by an aircraft, this heats up the body of an airplane. Painting a passenger plane white minimises both the heating and potential damage from solar radiation not only when the airplane is in flight, but also when it’s parked on the runway. When flying at high altitudes, airplanes are completely exposed to various atmospheric conditions. Coloured aircraft tend to fade over time, and thus require repainting to maintain their aesthetic appeal.  Aside from the fact that paint adds significant weight to an aircraft –meaning more fuel is burned. White exteriors can enhance aircraft visibility and potentially increase its detection and avoidance by birds strike. ====================== *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ======================= *लाभानां श्रेय आरोग्यं सुखानां तुष्टिरुत्तमा* ॥ -   Source - Mahabharat vanparva dhānyānāmuttamaṃ dākṣyaṃ dhanānāmuttamaṃ śrutam । lābhānāṃ śrēya ārōgyaṃ sukhānāṃ tuṣṭiruttamā ॥ *Meaning* : Skill is superior to material things knowledge is superior to wealth. Health is superior to profits and contentment is the best form of happiness. *भावार्थ* :अन्नों में उत्तम निपुणता है। धनों में उत्तम शास्त्र-ज्ञान है। लाभों में उत्तम नीरोग (उत्तम स्वास्थ्य) है। सुखों में उत्तम सन्तोष है  *विस्मर्* : Forgetting =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ =======================   📣📢 A *siren* is a loud noise-making device. Generally used in factories and industries. Fire sirens are often called "fire whistles", "fire alarms", or "fire horns". It consists of an electric motor which turns a fan called the “rotor” or “impeller”, spinning inside a slotted drum called the “stator”. ... Each time the rotor and stator holes align, a burst of air is forced through. The frequency of these bursts is the pitch of the siren. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *Central Excise Day 2021* : It is observed on 24th February every year to commemorate the Central Excise and Salt Act which was enacted on 24th February 1944.  ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 =======================  Jayaram Jayalalithaa (24 February 1948 – 5 December 2016) was an Indian politician and film actress who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for over fourteen years between 1991 and 2016. From 1989 she was the general secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= Look before you leap Take only calculated risks ======================= *ANTONYM*   Rapid × Slow   *SYNONYMS*  Inconsiderate : Thoughtless ========================= (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *WHY ARE THE BEL LEAVES 🌿SO IMPORTANT FOR WORSHIPPING LORD SHIVA ?*  *Bilwa Patra* leaves are important as their trifoliate shape signifies Shiva's three eyes as well as the three spokes of the lords Trishul . Since they have a cooling effect, they are offered to the Shivalinga to soothe this hot-tempered deity. The three segments of Bel leaf symbolically represents the three Gunas i.e. Tamas (physical body), Rajas (emotions) and satvic (intellect). The proportion of satvic component is more, hence the bel leaf has more capacity to absorb and emit satvic frequencies.  According to Brihaddharma Purana says Lakshmi prayed to Shiva every day and offered him 10,000 lotus buds. One day she fell short by two buds.  Remembering that Vishnu had compared her breasts to lotus buds, she cut one off and offered it humbly. Before she could cut the other, Shiva, pleased with her, stopped her. Her cut breast became the fruit of the bel.Bhavishya Purana says after the samudra manthan, Lakshmi, emerged from the ocean on the ninth day of Bhadra and rested on the bel tree, so the bel is worshipped every year on that day. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ====================== *Benefits of Cloves*  Cloves are replete with powerful antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and boost our immunity. The oil obtained from clove is a good source of a compound called eugenol. The strong germicidal properties of clove help combat toothache, sore gums and ulcers.  _*Note* : It is advised that you can consume not more than 2 to 3 cloves a day. Excessive consumption of cloves can cause fluid imbalances and liver damage_  ======================= *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #News Views #వ్యూస్ అండ్ న్యూస్ #news #news