వందేమాతరం *లోక్ సభ సీట్లు పెంపు - కాంగ్రెస్ ప్రతిపాదన వెనక కుట్ర* భారతదేశంలో జనాభా పెరుగుదల నేపథ్యంలో లోక్సభ స్థానాల పెంపుపై కేంద్ర ప్రభుత్వం జనాభా ప్రాతిపదికన పెంచాలని ఆలోచిస్తోంది. ఈ సందర్భంలో తెలంగాణ ముఖ్యమంత్రి శ్రీ రేవంత్ రెడ్డి గారు ఒక ముఖ్యమైన అభిప్రాయాన్ని వ్యక్తం చేశారు. కేవలం జనాభా ఆధారంగానే కాకుండా ఆర్థిక ప్రాతిపదిక (GDP) కూడా పరిగణలోకి తీసుకోవాలని సూచించారు. ఇది ఒక కొత్త దృష్టికోణం. మొదట ఈ ఆలోచన వినడానికి ఆకర్షణీయంగా ఉంటుంది. అభివృద్ధి చెందిన ప్రాంతాలకు మరింత ప్రాతినిధ్యం ఉండాలని భావించడం సహజమే. కానీ ప్రజాస్వామ్యంలో ప్రతి ఆలోచనను లోతుగా పరిశీలించడం అత్యంత అవసరం. జనాభాకు జిడిపిని అనుసంధానించి దాని ఆధారంగా సీట్లు కేటాయించాలని అనుకుంటే, ఆ formula ఎక్కడ వరకూ వర్తించాలి అనే ప్రశ్న తలెత్తుతుంది. దేశ స్థాయిలో మాత్రమేనా, లేక రాష్ట్ర స్థాయిలో కూడా వర్తించాలా?. దేశ స్థాయిలో జరిగినప్పుడు అది రాష్ట్ర స్థాయిలో కూడా జరగవలసిందే. ఒకవేళ అదే సూత్రాన్ని రాష్ట్రం లోపల కూడా వర్తింపజేస్తే, తెలంగాణలో హైదరాబాద్ నగరం రాష్ట్ర జిడిపిలో సింహభాగం (65%) కలిగి ఉన్నందున, అక్కడికి మరిన్ని సీట్లు ఇవ్వాలి, మిగతా జిల్లాల సీట్లు తగ్గించాలి అని నిర్ధారణకు రావాల్సి ఉంటుంది. ఇది వినడానికి కఠినంగా అనిపించినా, ప్రతిపాదన యొక్క విస్తరణ ఆలోచన అదే. ఇక్కడే మనం ఒక్క క్షణం ఆలోచించాల్సిన అవసరం ఉంది. ఒకవేళ జిడిపిని అనుసంధానించి దాని ఆధారంగా ప్రాతినిధ్యం నిర్ణయిస్తే, అభివృద్ధి చెందిన ప్రాంతాలు మరింత శక్తివంతమవుతాయి, ఇప్పటికే వెనుకబడిన ప్రాంతాలు మరింత బలహీనపడతాయి. ఇది ప్రజాస్వామ్య సమానత్వ సూత్రానికి విరుద్ధంగా మారుతుంది. మన రాజ్యాంగం ప్రతి పౌరుడికి సమానమైన ఓటు విలువను ఇచ్చింది. ఒక గ్రామంలో నివసించే రైతు ఓటు విలువ, ఒక పెద్ద నగరంలో నివసించే ధనికుని ఓటు విలువతో సమానమే. కానీ జిడిపిని ప్రమాణంగా తీసుకుంటే, ఆర్థికంగా బలమైన ప్రాంతాలకు ఎక్కువ రాజకీయ శక్తి లభిస్తుంది, ఆర్థికంగా వెనుకబడిన ప్రాంతాల ప్రాధాన్యత క్రమంగా తగ్గిపోతుంది. ఇలాంటి పరిస్థితుల్లో ప్రజాస్వామ్యం యొక్క అసలు ఉద్దేశాన్ని కోల్పోయే ప్రమాదం ఉంటుంది. ఎందుకంటే ప్రజాస్వామ్యం అనేది ధనికులకు అధిక ప్రాధాన్యం ఇచ్చే వ్యవస్థ కాదు. అది ప్రతి మనిషికి సమాన హక్కులు, విలువ ఇచ్చే వ్యవస్థ. ఈ చర్చలో మరొక సున్నితమైన అంశం కూడా మనం జాగ్రత్తగా చూడాల్సి ఉంటుంది. సమాజంలో భిన్న వర్గాలు, భిన్న ప్రాంతాలు కలిసి ఉన్నప్పుడు, ఏ విధానాన్నైనా మతం లేదా వర్గం కోణంలో అర్థం చేసుకోవడం కంటే, రాజ్యాంగ విలువల కోణంలో చూడడం సముచితం. కాంగ్రెస్ పార్టీ చేసిన ఈ ప్రతిపాదన మరింత దీర్ఘంగా ఆలోచిస్తే, తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్రంలో హైదరాబాదు ఎక్కువ ప్రాతినిధ్యం, మిగిలిన జిల్లాలకు తక్కువ ప్రాతినిధ్యం ఏర్పడాలి అనే వారి అంతరంగ ఆలోచనలను వెనక భయంకరమైన కుట్ర కనిపిస్తుంది. తెలంగాణలో హైదరాబాదులో కాంగ్రెస్ పార్టీ కొమ్ముకాసే ఒక మతము అధిక జనాభా కలిగి ఉంది.‌ కాంగ్రెస్ పార్టీ ప్రతిపాదన ప్రకారం ఆ మతానికి ఎక్కువ ప్రాతినిధ్యం కట్టబెట్టి మిగతా జిల్లాలకు తక్కువ ప్రాతినిధ్యం కలిగించడం వలన రాష్ట్ర అధికారంలో ఆ మతం యొక్క ఆధిపత్యం మరింత పెంచి రాష్ట్రం మొత్తం వారి ఆధీనంలోకి అందించే కుట్ర కోణం కనిపిస్తుంది. ఇది కాంగ్రెస్ పార్టీ మొదటి నుంచి దేశంలో అవలంబిస్తున్న జాతి వ్యతిరేక కుట్రలో భాగంగానే మనం భావించాలి.‌ దీనివలన సమాజం మరింత విభజనకు గురయ్యే ప్రమాదం ఉంది. ప్రజాస్వామ్యం బలపడాలంటే ఐక్యత అవసరం, విభజన కాదు. కాబట్టి లోక్సభ సీట్ల కేటాయింపులో ప్రాథమిక ప్రమాణంగా జనాభానే ఉండాలి. అదే ప్రజాస్వామ్యానికి పునాది. మన దేశం ఒక కుటుంబంలాంటిది. ఒక ఇంట్లో ఒకరు ఎక్కువ సంపాదిస్తున్నారని మిగతావారిని నిర్లక్ష్యం చేయము. అందరిని సమానంగా చూసుకుంటాం, అవసరమైన వారికి ఎక్కువ సహాయం చేస్తాం. అదే భావన దేశ పాలనలో కూడా ఉండాలి. ప్రతి ప్రాంతం, ప్రతి మనిషి సమాన గౌరవం పొందాలి, సమాన హక్కులు కలిగి ఉండాలి. ఈ సమస్య కేవలం సీట్ల గురించి కాదు, ఇది మన భవిష్యత్తు గురించి. మనం తీసుకునే నిర్ణయాలు సమానత్వాన్ని బలపరుస్తాయా, లేక అసమానతను పెంచుతాయా అనేది మన చేతుల్లోనే ఉంది. ప్రజాస్వామ్యాన్ని కాపాడాలంటే సమతుల్య దృష్టితో, విస్తృత ఆలోచనతో ముందుకు సాగాలి. జైహింద్ జై భారత్ మృశి (దశిక ప్రభాకరశాస్త్రి) 16.04.2026 #🆕Current అప్‌డేట్స్📢 #🇮🇳దేశం #😁Hello🙋‍♂️ #🏛️రాజకీయాలు

*17 Apr(Friday)* ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. In a striking appeal for bipartisan unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told the Opposition to “take the credit” for the women’s reservation push, offering a “blank cheque” to share political ownership, as he urged Parliament to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and related legislations without delay. 2. The Northern Railway has commissioned Double Distant Signals at Pabli Khas and Meerut Cantt to boost Sectional Speed to 130 kilometre per hour on Ghaziabad-Saharanpur Route. The Ministry of Railways said that the project reached a major operational milestone when a train safely traversed the upgraded section, marking the successful integration of the new signalling and interlocking systems. 3. Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh today launched the intensive house listing and housing census operations for the country’s first digital census at Lok Bhavan in Mizoram. 4. In Punjab, a high-level workshop was held in Zirakpur today by the National AIDS Control Organisation under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at reducing HIV prevalence in the state. 5. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath yesterday participated in the inauguration ceremony of two modern security buildings linked to the security of the Gorakhnath Temple complex in Gorakhpur. 6. In Uttar Pradesh, Jal Pakhwada organised from yesterday to 30th April in all schools and educational institutions across the state under the ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’. The government has taken a unique step in the field of water conservation by linking it directly with schools. 7. In Jammu and Kashmir, in order to offer relief to traders in the Kashmir Valley, particularly fruit growers and handicraft merchants, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway will operate a Joint Parcel Product-Rapid Cargo Service train between Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi and Budgam in Kashmir from April 17. 8. The Telangana Government has launched a significant statewide initiative to bring artificial intelligence literacy to nearly two million students in government schools. 9. The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to reduce deaths caused by lightning strikes, particularly in rural areas. 10. Amid rising temperatures across Keralam, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in the state till Sunday. Heatwave alert for Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, MP; heavy rains across northeast IMD forecasts heavy rain and storms in Northeast and western Himalayas April 16 to 19, while large parts of central, east and south India face heatwave and very hot conditions. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the preventive detention order passed by the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) against Kannada actress Ranya Rao alias Harshavardhini Ranya for allegedly smuggling gold into the country. The Court also upheld the detention of her aide Sahil Sarkariya Jain under the provisions of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA). 2. Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence Wing has recovered 4 hand grenades and 2 sophisticated pistols along with ammunition from an accused in Amritsar yesterday, police claim that the module was involved in a recent grenade attack in Chandigarh. 3. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports concerning alleged incidents of sexual harassment of women at the Tata Consultancy Services BPO unit in Nashik, Maharashtra. In a statement, NCW said it has constituted a Fact-Finding Committee to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident. 4. The Punjab government is seeking the continued detention of MP Amritpal Singh in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, citing security concerns and potential threats to state security as his detention under the National Security Act nears its end. Amritpal Singh, leader of 'Waris Punjab De', was arrested in April 2023 following the Ajnala Police Station incident and has been detained under the NSA since then. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ 1. During an ongoing search operation against Maoists in the Saranda forests of Chaibasa, Jharkhand, police personnel were injured in an IED blast on the second day and are being airlifted to Ranchi for treatment. 2. A winglet of Spicejet aircraft yesterday hit the horizontal tail surface of Akasa Air’s aircraft at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. In a statement, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the accident happened when Spicejet’s aircraft was taxying in the allocated parking bay. 3. In Uttar Pradesh, 5 people died after being hit by a train in Prayagraj . The accident took place when all the passengers got down to relieve themselves. At that moment, train coming from the other side hit five people, killing all of them. 4. In Andhra Pradesh, eight pilgrims, including five women, one child and two men, were killed and several others injured in a tragic road accident near Chilakaladone village in Kurnool district early yesterday morning. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, today flagged off the ‘Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0’ in the Himalayan region of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The event was inaugurated from Badrinath and is being organized by the Indian Army. The 113-kilometre expedition covers three sacred Kedars-Kalpeshwar, Rudranath, and Tungnath. The initiative aims to promote heritage conservation, tourism, and regional development through adventure sports. 2. *Bay of Bengal Missile Test NOTAM*: India issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) warning for a missile test in the Bay of Bengal region on April 18, 2026, for a designated range of 200 km. 3. *Six P-8I Deal Progresses*: India is moving forward with the acquisition of six additional P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from the US under the FMS route, despite a sharp rise in costs. A proposal is being prepared for Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approval by May 2026. Each aircraft is now estimated at $600 million, pushing the total deal value beyond $3.5 billion. 4. *Sheshnag-150 Swarm Drone Test*: Bengaluru-based NewSpace Research and Technologies tested the 'Sheshnag-150' swarming attack drone in Rajasthan. It demonstrated a 5-hour endurance, a 720 km range, and a CEP (Circular Error Probable) under 10 meters. Carrying a 25 kg warhead for high-value targets, its key feature is swarm capability, enabling 50+ drones to coordinate in real time using a resilient "mother code" system. 5. *Tejas MAX 'Mothership' for CATS*: India's Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) is entering a more advanced phase. A modified Tejas Mk1 twin-seat variant is being prepared to function as the dedicated mothership, designated 'Tejas MAX'. It uses an AI-driven system called ACID (Air Combat Intelligence Development Architecture), enabling a single pilot to control multiple autonomous drones (like CATS Warrior) while maintaining data-link connectivity and battlefield coordination. 6. Army conducts joint operation, destroys 10 bunkers in Manipur. The operation commenced with two joint columns comprising teams from the Indian Army, CAPF and the Manipur police carrying out the operation on both sides of the highway, respectively. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The President of South Korea Lee Jae will pay a state visit to India from 19th to 21st April. He will be accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung and a high-level delegation comprising Ministers, senior officials and business leaders. 2. PM Modi yesterday held talks with Austrian Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker in New Delhi. During the meeting, India and Austria exchanged several agreements and documents, including an MOU on Food Safety, a Letter of Intent (LOI) on Cooperation and Military Matters, and an LOI on Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism. 3. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chief Kristalina Georgieva has said that India’s economy is expected to remain resilient even as global growth slows amid war-driven disruptions. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. In Turkiye, the death toll has risen to ten, after a middle school student opened fire at a school in Turkey’s southeastern province of Kahramanmaras. 2. *US MQ-4C Triton Lost*: The US officially confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton UAV in the Persian Gulf. Valued at approximately $250 million, it costs twice the price of an F-35 5th-generation stealth aircraft. 3. In South Africa, Julius Malema, a prominent opposition leader, has been sentenced to five years after being found guilty of violating firearm laws. The conviction arises from a 2018 incident where he fired a rifle during a political rally. 4. The US Senate has rejected a bill that would have required congressional approval for any further American strikes on Iran. 5. In Pakistan, five coal miners were killed in two separate mining accidents in Bolan and Duki coalfield areas of Balochistan. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) MI vs PBKS, 24th Match, Punjab Kings won by 7 wkts MI: 195/6(20) PBKS: 198/3(16.3) PLAYER OF THE MATCH Arshdeep Singh (b) Friday, 17 Apr 2026 25th Match • Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium Gujarat Titans Vs Kolkata Knight Riders 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 17, 14:00 GMT 2. India’s Under-17 men’s football team will play two friendly matches against the United Arab Emirates in Thailand, beginning from 17 April 2026. The second match will be played on the 21st of this month in Samut Prakan, Thailand. 3. In chess, India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali won the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus. -------------------------------------- *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* 77,988.68 −122.56 (0.16%)🔻 *NIFTY* 24,196.75 −34.55 (0.14%)🔻 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,70,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Dhurandhar 2 becomes the first Bollywood film to cross 15M tickets on BookMyShow, ranking second after Pushpa 2 as the franchise places both films in the Top 5 while Ranveer Singh matches SRK's milestone. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studio and B62 Studios. 2. A joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Mumbai Police Crime Branch on Thursday arrested a wanted criminal allegedly involved in the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence in Mumbai. The accused, identified as Pradeep Kumar alias Gaath, was apprehended from the Chhadami Mattha area on the Agra-Etah road. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= Who damaged Ram Mandir Ayodhya? In 1528 A.D. Babur came to Ayodhya and halted here for a week. He destroyed the ancient temple and on its site built a mosque, still known as Babur's mosque. """"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" The *first passenger train* in India ran between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane on 16 April 1853. The 14-carriage train was hauled by three steam locomotives – Sahib, Sindh and Sultan; it carried 400 people and ran on a line of 34 kilometres (21 mi) built and operated by the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* =======================  Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  ======================= *Work from Home*  *Boss* : "I called you. Your wife picked the phone and told that you were cooking. Why did not you call me back?"😆 *Employee* : "I called you back sir. Your wife picked the phone and told that you were washing clothes"😳😜🤪 ======================= 😲 *WHY* ❓❓❓ ======================= *Why it is important of ringing bells in Temple?* In Hinduism there is special reason behind doing each and every small thing, every rituals is associated with it. There is nothing like that which is done only because it is happening since ancient times. There are also scientific reasons behind performing all traditions. The temple bell is not just ordinary metal but a scientific bell. It is made of various metals including cadmium, copper, nickel, chromium and Manganese. In which ratio each metal is mixed, this is the most important thing and the real science behind a bell. Every bell is created to produce such a distinctive sound that it synchronizes your left and right brain. When the person rings the bell, then the high sound produced from it lasts for at least seven consecutive seconds, touching the seven chakras of the human body.  The advantage of this vibration is that all the bacteria, viruses and micro-organisms that are coming in its area are destroyed so that the surrounding environment becomes purified.  Therefore, the atmosphere where the bell is rung, the environment always remains pure and sacred. It removes negative forces. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit* 🙏🏻 ======================= *क्रुद्ध kruddh* angry *प्रतिमा, मूर्ति, शिल्प* : statue =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *Hing* comes from the resin of giant fennel plants that grow wild in Afghanistan and Iran. The resin can be kept pure, but in the States, you mostly find it ground to a powder and mixed with wheat. It is a resin like gum which is extracted from dried sap of the stem and roots of Ferula plant and then crushed in a traditional method, between heavy stones or by a hammer. ===================== 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  =======================  Q: Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution? A: B. R. Ambedkar Q: What is the national animal of India? A: Bengal Tiger Q: Which is the largest continent in the world? A: Asia Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of India? A: Jawaharlal Nehru Q: What is the chemical symbol of Gold? A: Au ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 =======================  Chandra Shekhar (17 April 1927 – 8 July 2007) was an Indian politician who served as the 8th Prime Minister of India, between 10 November 1990 and 21 June 1991. He headed a minority government of a breakaway faction of the Janata Dal with outside support from the Indian National Congress.[1] He was the first Indian Prime Minister who had never held any prior government office. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= Give someone the cold shoulder  Ignore someone ======================= *ANTONYMS*  Justice x Injustice *SYNONYMS*  demolish : destroy ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Menaka* is considered one of the most beautiful of the heavenly Apsaras. Menaka was born during the churning of the ocean by the devas and asuras and was one of the most beautiful apsaras (celestial fairy) in the world with quick intelligence and innate talent but desired a family. Vishwamitra, one of the most respected and revered sages in ancient India, frightened the gods and even tried to create another heaven - Indra, frightened by his powers, sent Menaka from heaven to earth to lure him and break his meditation. Menaka successfully incited Vishwamitra's lust and passion when he saw her beauty. She succeeded in breaking the meditation of Vishwamitra. However, she fell in genuine love with him and a baby was born to them who later grew in Sage Kanva's ashram and came to be called Shakuntala. Later Shakuntala falls in love with King Dushyanta and gives birth to a child called Bharata after whom India was first named. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================  Kadha is an Ayurvedic home remedy that can protect you, make you stronger from within and also help in fighting seasonal infections. To make this effective home remedy, you need 2 cups of water, 1 inch of peeled ginger, 4-5 cloves, 5-6 black pepper, 5-6 fresh basil leaves, ½ tsp honey and 2 inch cinnamon stick. You can add mulethi (lecorice) if it is available. ====================== *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT* #news #news

*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

*NEWS DIGEST to start the DAY - Apr 16 2026 Thursday updated at 0615HRS IST; 5 Mins read* _NHAI directs banks to validate FASTag vehicle details; India's March trade deficit narrows to $20.67BN; NCW sets up panel to probe TCS Nashik case; IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock_ *Japan plans $10 bn Asia oil security plan; India’s office vacancy drops to 13.85%; Dubai realty cools as conflict clouds demand; India's jewellery exports rise to ₹2.44 lkh Cr; Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to close for 18-months; Allcargo Logistics ramp-up FMCG frameworks* _RBI gives operational flexibility to NBFCs for branch expansion; Mega deals less likely, but media M&A show to stay strong in 2026; Axiro, MPower invest in Japanese AI chipmaker EdgeCortix; Jeh Aerospace signs supply pact with France-based Liebherr-Aerospace_ *NBFCs' reliance on bank borrowings to increase in FY27 on lower interest rates; 20 years on, 3,000 Agra homebuyers seek UP govt intervention over stalled Ansal township; CleanMax, Sangam India partner for hybrid renewable energy supply in Rajasthan* _VinFast expands India lineup with VF MPV 7; Mahindra eyes South Africa expansion as China rivals gain ground; Auto sales hit record high in FY26 as tax cuts, rate easing drive demand; Air India asks Tata, Singapore Air for funds after $2.4 billion loss_ *Difficult to declare millions of beliefs wrong': SC hears PIL limits in Sabarimala case debate; TDB argued PIL pleas cannot be allowed to "become a vehicle" for interpreting religious practices* _Case Against 2 Indore Corporators For Not Singing Vande Mataram Sparks Row; Police sources confirmed both corporators summoned, questioned for 4.5hrs; Massive Fire Rips Through Lucknow Slum Cluster, Thick Smoke Seen Miles Away_ *Chhattisgarh Vedanta plant blast: 17 killed, ₹35 lakh aid; job support for families of deceased; blast occurred in boiler tubes, triggering a large rescue effort; A probe is under way; University workers protest in Greater Noida; situation calm amid heightened vigil after earlier unrest* _TCS Nashik Office Shut After Conversion Allegations, Cops Probing Accused's International Links; Tata Sons Orders Group-Wide Review Of Workplace Conduct Money Row Between 2 Friends Uncovers Amaravati Minors' Abuse_ *Iran ups threats over blockade, but still talking to US; Despite Trump's naval blockade, Iran has not run out of cards; IMF warns of global debt at WW2 levels by 2029; Hormuz shipping muted as US blockade takes hold; Iran warns Red Sea block* _Russian LNG under US sanctions heads for the first time to India; BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10% over next 2 years; Sundar Pichai, Vikas Khanna, Ranbir Kapoor named among TIME's 100 most influential people_ *CIC flags lack of tracking system for tax evasion complaints, urges GST authorities to improve transparency; Honey-trap espionage case: HC denies bail to ex-DRDO scientist; 'shared vital info with Pak officer* _Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran in move to ease tensions, arrange more US-Iran talks; UK hits back after Trump's trade deal threat; threatening to review a trade deal agreed in 2025; Crude prices unlikely to fall anytime soon; India’s import bill could swell by $70bn annually_ *Japan will provide support worth about $10BN to help strengthen energy supply in Asia; Saudi to focus $925BN fund on domestic economy under new 5-year plan; China surpasses US as India's largest trading partner in FY26; trade gap swells to USD 112.16BN* _5 Guns, 7 Magazines: 13-Year-Old Kills 9 In Turkey School, Then Shoots Self; Israel Says Struck Over 200 Hezbollah Targets In Lebanon In 24 Hrs; US Woman Fakes Cancer To Scam Rs 18 Lakh From Donors, Uses Money To Fund Lifestyle: "She's A Sociopath_ *US Dr Indicted For Fatal Surgery Where He Removed Patient's Liver Instead Of Spleen; French Man Arrested For Fake Doctor's Notes Scam, Earned Over $1MN; In France, a doctor's sick note allows an employee to stay away from work with Govt picking up part of the salary* Today's Word – *Deride* - Express contempt for; ridicule #news #news