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#📰ଆଜିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ💻 #🗞ଲାଟେଷ୍ଟ ଅପଡେଟ🎙 #ଖବର ଆଜିର #📰ଦେଶ-ବିଦେଶ ଅପଡେଟ #today's top headlines 🗞️ .╭────────────────╮ *🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏* 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰────────────────╯ *27 Mar(Friday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasant *Drik Ritu* : Vasant (Spring) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2083* *Month* : Chitra 25, (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1948* *Month* : Chitra 09 *Tithi :* Navami (up to 10:07 am)Dashami *Nakshatra*:Ardra (up to 4:19 pm)Punarvasu *Rahu* : 11:01 AM – 12:32 PM *Yamaganda* : 03:34 PM – 05:05 PM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami. In Uttar Pradesh, the festival of Ram Navami is being celebrated today with religious fervor. The main attraction of the celebration is in Ayodhya where Soorya Snan will take place at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, which will be telecast live by Doordarshan. 2. The National Housing Bank has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal to promote a cost-effective housing finance system. The portal enables Defence and Government personnel to avail home loans with ease from the location of their posting. 3. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), an alliance partner of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Puducherry, will contest independently in two constituencies in the upcoming Assembly elections. 4. The second supplementary list of names pending under adjudication in the special intensive revision process of the voter list in West Bengal is likely to be published. 5. In view of the upcoming Assembly elections, West Bengal Governor Rabindra Narayan Ravi held a meeting in Kolkata with Sumit Sharan, Head of the Eastern Command of the Border Security Force (BSF), to discuss the security situation along the Bangladesh border and the force’s role in the polls. 6. The Election Commission has informed that seizures related to ongoing assembly elections and by-elections have crossed four hundred crore rupees, including cash, liquor, drugs, precious metals, and freebies. The Commission said that over 5100 flying squads and 5 thousand 200 Static Surveillance Teams have been deployed across poll-going States and UT to ensure free, fair, and intimidation-free elections. 7. The deadline for the withdrawal of nomination papers for the Assembly elections in Keralam ended yesterday. A total of 117 candidates withdrew their nominations from the 140 Assembly constituencies in Keralam. 8. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the progress of Kavach 4.0 Implementation across the country. 9. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu virtually flagged off the Alliance Air flight connecting Pithoragarh and Dehradun. In a social media post, Mr Naidu said that for hill states like Uttarakhand, aerial connectivity is of immense significance in reducing travel time and unlocking the vast potential of its natural, spiritual and adventure tourism. 10. Indian Foreign Service Officer Periasamy Kumaran has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom. Ministry of External Affairs announced. 11. Telangana government has initiated the rehabilitation and relocation of tribal families residing within the Amrabad Tiger Reserve as part of a broader strategy to balance wildlife conservation with socio-economic development. 12. Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for a five-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. 13. Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of PM Modi, has approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035, enhancing the country’s ambition under the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development and climate justice. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has stayed the formation of new panchayats notified after February 13. A division bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Ranjan Sharma issued this interim order. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ Thirteen people are dead in a major road accident in Andhra Pradesh early morning yesterday after a private travel bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire near Rayavaram in the Markapuram district. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India's ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program. Reports from early 2026 confirm the successful initial developmental trials of the M1 interceptor variant, marking a significant milestone in the nation's pursuit of advanced air defence capabilities. 2. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered a pivotal testing phase for Project Kusha, India's ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) program. 3. India's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has stirred debate by revealing the Indian Air Force's interest in sixth-generation fighter programs.Speaking to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, he outlined potential alignments with global initiatives like the UK-Italy-Japan Global Combat Air Program or the Franco-German Future Combat Air System. 4. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) took a decisive step toward bolstering maritime security with the keel laying ceremony for Yard 16402 and 16403, the second and third ships of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), held at YMPL, Ratnagiri on March 17, 2026. These advanced vessels boast a range of 5,000 nautical miles and a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length with a crew strength of 11 officers and 110 men, they incorporate state-of-the-art machinery and cutting-edge systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems. 5. The world-famous Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force performed an air show yesterday over the grounds of Sainik School at Sujanpur Tira in Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. 6. The Indian Army has activated six Shaurya Squadrons, embedding advanced drone capabilities directly into its tank regiments for surveillance, precision strikes, and electronic warfare. 7. The Indian Navy has launched an operation to escort, guide, and safeguard India-bound energy shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded by Iran. The operation, called Urja Suraksha, is being conducted with calibrated precision and minimal publicity to ensure the uninterrupted and secure movement of Indian-flagged vessels carrying critical energy supplies. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Iran allowed India a number of other “friendly nations” including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said. 2. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign minister’s meeting in France. 3. PM Modi is set to participate in the upcoming G7 Summit in France from June 15 to 17, marking India’s continued engagement with major global economies. 4. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) has achieved a significant global milestone by entering the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for the first time. The QS World University Rankings are published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education consultancy. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Iran's atomic energy organisation has confirmed that the United States and Israel launched strikes on the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran.The attack targeted the Shahid Ahmadi Roshan enrichment complex, one of Tehran's key uranium enrichment sites located 220 km southeast of the capital. 2. European lawmakers approved a measure making it easier to establish migrant detention centers outside the European Union. Members of the European Parliament voted 389-206 in favour, with 32 abstentions. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. Transgender women athletes have been barred from competing in women’s events at the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee approved a new eligibility policy. The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which established federal restrictions for athletes who do not meet specific biological sex criteria. 2. In South Asian Football Federation, SAFF Under-20 Championship, defending champions India began their campaign with a commanding 3-nil win over Pakistan at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, eliminating their rivals from the tournament. 3. Indian archers won two bronze medals in the first stage of the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament in Bangkok. In the Women’s recurve event, the trio of Ruma Biswas, Kirti and Riddhi Phor defeated Malaysia 5-1 to win the bronze medal. -------------------------------------- *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* 75,273.45 +1,205.00 (1.63%)🌲 *NIFTY* 23,306.45 +394.05 (1.72%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 14,900/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,50,000/KG --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026. The recognition marks his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema spanning five decades. The award ceremony, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, celebrated his enduring legacy and influence in the film industry. 2. The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh and starring Ulka Gupta, Aishwarya Ojha, and Aditi Bhatia, ended its theatrical run around Rs. 42 crore at the Indian box office. 3. SS Rajamouli's highly anticipated, pan-Indian mythical adventure film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on April 7, 2027. The movie, touted as a big-budget epic, is currently in production and will release in multiple languages. 4. Veteran Malayalam actor and director E.A. Rajendran passed away at the age of 71 at his residence in Kollam after prolonged age-related ailments. --------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= The Ayodhya Ram Temple is one of the most sacred and important temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shri Ram. It is believed to be built at the exact birthplace of Lord Ram, known as Ram Janmabhoomi. Ayodhya Ram Mandir – 500 years of faith finally fulfilled. It has deep roots in the ancient epic Ramayana.After a long historical and legal journey, the construction of the grand temple began in 2020. The grand inauguration (Pran Pratishtha) took place on January 22, 2024. Built in Nagara style (traditional North Indian temple design) Made with pink sandstone and white marble Length: ~380 feet | Width: ~250 feet | Height: ~161 feet ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= Be like the river that flows around all obstruction, accepting them while slowly reshaping them ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* * ======================= *Chintu* asked to uncle what the meaning of i'm going? *Uncle* - Mai ja rha hun. *Chintu* - Arey....aysa kysa jawoge... sare mera jwab diye bina he ja rhe h.😳🤔⁉️ ======================= *Why Do We Need Sleep?* Sleep is an essential function1 that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities2 to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. The Science Behind Sleep: An internal “body clock”4 regulates your sleep cycle, controlling when you feel tired and ready for bed or refreshed and alert. This clock operates on a 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm. After waking up from sleep, you’ll become increasingly tired throughout the day. These feelings will peak in the evening leading up to bedtime. This sleep drive – also known as sleep-wake homeostasis – may be linked to adenosine, an organic compound produced in the brain. Adenosine levels increase throughout the day as you become more tired, and then the body breaks down this compound during sleep. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ======================= *दीर्घसूत्री विनश्यति।* Dīrghasūtrī vinaśyati. Prolonged laziness is the cause of destruction ======================= 🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= Saliva is produced by three pairs of major glands and numerous minor salivary glands located in the oral cavity. The parotid, submandibular, and sublingual salivary glands contribute to 90% of total saliva secretions, while minor salivary glands contribute to the remaining 10%. Saliva is produced in and secreted from salivary glands. The basic secretory units of salivary glands are clusters of cells called an acini. These cells secrete a fluid that contains water, electrolytes, mucus and enzymes, all of which flow out of the acinus into collecting ducts. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY* ========================= World Theatre Day is celebrated on 27 March annually across the world since 1962 to raise the importance of the art form "theatre" and to act as a wakeup call for governments, politicians, and institutions that have not yet recognised its value to the people and also have not realised its potential for economic growth. Which place is known as the roof of the world? ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= (a) Ram Charan (born 27 March 1985) is an Indian film actor, producer, and entrepreneur who works in Telugu cinema. ======================= 🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES* ======================= It's a piece of cake It's easy ========================= *ANTONYM* Frank × Secretive *SYNONYMS* Attire : Dress ========================= 🛕 *Spiritual Knowledge* (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= The Four Purusharthas in Hindu culture are:- Dharma, Kama, Artha and Moksha. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Besan Ka Sheera* is an ayurvedic recipe from Punjab made with besan, ghee, milk, turmeric and black pepper. It is a soothing hot beverage for the throat and the nose. ======================

#📰ଆଜିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ💻 #🗞ଲାଟେଷ୍ଟ ଅପଡେଟ🎙 #ଖବର ଆଜିର #📰ଦେଶ-ବିଦେଶ ଅପଡେଟ #today's top headlines 🗞️ *🌾सुबह की देश राज्यों से बड़ी खबरें..* *22 - अप्रैल - बुधवार* 🚩 👇 ============================== *US-ईरान संघर्ष: ट्रंप ने बढ़ाया सीजफायर, पर जारी रहेगी नाकाबंदी, अब ईरान के प्रस्ताव का इंतजार* *1* खड़गे बोले-मोदी आतंकवादी, बाद में कहा- ऐसा नहीं बोला, मेरा मतलब था मोदी लोगों और विपक्षी पार्टियों को डराते-धमकाते हैं *2* 'यह जुबान का फिसलना नहीं, सोची-समझी साजिश'; PM मोदी को आतंकवादी कहने पर BJP आगबबूला *3* खरगे ने सारी हदें पार कर दीं', पीएम पर विवादित बयान को लेकर शाह का कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष पर हमला *4* कांग्रेस का पीएम के खिलाफ विशेषाधिकार हनन का नोटिस, आरोप- राष्ट्र के नाम संबोधन में विपक्षी सांसदों के वोट पर सवाल उठाए, कार्रवाई की मांग *5* तारीख- 22 अप्रैल 2025, जगह- जम्मू-कश्मीर के पहलगाम में स्थित पर्यटन का केंद्र बायसरन घाटी, समय- दोपहर करीब ढाई बजे। इस दिन, जगह और घड़ी को आज भले ही एक साल पूरा हो गया है, लेकिन यह दिन लोगों के जहन में एक ऐसी बुरी घटना की दुखद याद छोड़ गया, जिसे सोचकर आज भी सिहरन दौड़ जाती है *6* पहलगाम में बीते साल हुई उस घटना के बाद भारत ने न सिर्फ आतंकियों के पनाहगाह देश- पाकिस्तान पर जबरदस्त पलटवार कर उसके आतंकी ठिकानों को बर्बाद कर दिया, बल्कि पहलगाम में हमलों को अंजाम देने वाले आतंकियों को भी खोजकर मार गिराया। इतना ही नहीं सुरक्षाबलों ने इसके बाद से ही जम्मू-कश्मीर के पर्यटन केंद्रों को सुरक्षा के किलों में तब्दील कर दिया है। *7* सेना का रिटायर्ड कर्मचारी डिफेंस कैंटीन से लाकर ऊंची कीमत में बेच रहा था शराब, अबकारी विभाग की बड़ी कार्रवाई *8* MP के पीथमपुर में केमिकल वेस्ट कंपनी में भीषण आग, रेलवे-डिफेंस सप्लायर कंपनियां भी जलीं; धमाकों से दहशत, देर रात तक आग बेकाबू *9* केरलम में पटाखा फैक्ट्री में ब्लास्ट, 13 की मौत, 10 शव बरामद, 3 लोगों के शरीर के हिस्से बिखरे मिले; 40 मजदूर काम कर रहे थे। *10* गुजरात में फूड पॅाइजनिंग से 200 लोग बीमार, 59 को अस्पताल में भर्ती, शादी में आम का जूस पीने के बाद लोगों की तबीयत बिगड़ी *11* संयुक्त राष्ट्र का भरोसा: वैश्विक संकट के बावजूद भारत की स्थिति मजबूत, इस साल 6.4 फीसदी रहेगी आर्थिक वृद्धि दर *12* US में ही औंधे मुंह गिरे ट्रंप! दो तिहाई लोगों को पसंद नहीं स्वभाव-कामकाज; पार्टी भी दो फाड़; सर्वे रिपोर्ट *13* हारे हुए लोग कैसे युद्ध की शर्तें तय कर सकते हैं; ईरान ने ट्रंप और US का उड़ाया मजाक *14* IPL- अभिषेक के शतक से हैदराबाद की लगातार तीसरी जीत, दिल्ली को 47 रन से हराया; ईशान मलिंगा ने 4 विकेट झटके *15* आज का मौसम, 22 अप्रैल: भीषण गर्मी और लू के बीच होगी बारिश, IMD का कई राज्यों में अलर्ट ==============================

#today's top headlines 🗞️ #📰ଆଜିର ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ଅପଡେଟ💻 #🗞ଲାଟେଷ୍ଟ ଅପଡେଟ🎙 #ଖବର ଆଜିର #📰ଦେଶ-ବିଦେଶ ଅପଡେଟ ___________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* -------------------------------- 1. Campaigning for assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and for first phase in West Bengal ends; Voting on Thursday. The second phase of polling in West Bengal will be conducted on the 29th of April. Counting of votes for all polling States and Union Territories will take place on the 4th of May. 2. Ahmedabad based Kankaria Railway Coaching Depot has emerged as the ‘water neutral’ railway depot which has redefining how the traditional railway operations can align with environmental goals. As this depot have saving nearly 1.60 lakh litres of water daily. 3. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship convened a Capacity Building and Review Workshop under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) on the theme of Viksit Gaon for Viksit Bharat in New Delhi on Tuesday. 4. The Central Government has announced eight new weekly train services from various stations in Hyderabad. This development comes following the proactive efforts of Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who discussed the long-standing demands for regular services with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The new trains will operate from Kacheguda, Cherlapally, and Nampally stations, connecting the city to key destinations in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Odisha. 5. PMModi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who underwent surgery on the evening of April 18. 6. IMD Hyderabad has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across most Telangana districts for the next 48 hours. The weather pattern of hot days followed by evening storms is expected to continue until April 27. 7. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, East Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha for next two days. -------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* -------------------------------------- 1. Union Minister and senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and DMK Chief M.K Stalin, over Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 2. Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar has criticised Opposition parties for not supporting the Constitution Amendment Bill related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, stating that all political parties should have backed the legislation in the national interest. 3. Telangana State Road Transportation TGSRTC will go off the roads across the state from Wednesday, with employees and workers’ unions under a joint action committee (JAC) beginning their statewide indefinite strike beginning midnight Tuesday. The decision was taken after four hours of talks between the state government and JAC leaders on Tuesday failed to yield any breakthrough on the long-pending 32 demands raised by the unions. 4. The Bihar State Women Commission on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of “uncharitable” comments on women in politics made by Independent MP from Purnea Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav and issued him a notice. ------- *MISHAPS*----------- In Keralam, seven people were killed and several others injured in a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathikkode in central Thrissur district yesterday. Modi also announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund to the next of kin of deceased and 50 thousand rupees to the injured. -------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* -------------------------------------- 1. India has strengthened its internal security and naval logistics with two major indigenous defence developments led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Ministry of Home Affairs has received the AI-enabled satellite imaging system Prajna, while the Indian Navy has successfully completed trials of the Air Droppable Container ADC-150. 2. To strengthen the internal security of the India the induction of the advanced satellite imaging system called Prajna’ was developed. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and this system has been handed over to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). 3. Japan has approved a major shift in its postwar security policy by removing restrictions on the export of lethal weapons. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet cleared the final hurdles for arms sales involving fighter jets, missiles and warships, marking a significant departure from Japan’s long-standing pacifist approach after World War II. 4. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts for the procurement of TRAWL Assembly for T-72 and T-90 Tanks at a cost of around 975 crore rupees. The contracts were signed with Bharat Earth Movers Limited and Electro Pneumatics and Hydraulics (India) Pvt Limited in presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi. 5. Indian Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna arrived at Jakarta in Indonesia on Tuesday, marking the third port call of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative in the Indian Ocean Region. 6. Indian Navy will host the Naval Civilian Function on Thursday in New Delhi. The Ministry of Defence said that Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth will attend the event. The event will also witness the formal inauguration of NCMIS Version 2.0 (SAKSHAM), specialised training modules (NavKalp) on the iGOT platform, and biannual magazine Udantika by the Minister. 7. The Indian Army yesterday asserted its resolve to fight against terrorism on the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack. On 22nd of April last year, terrorists killed 26 innocent people, mostly tourists in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The dastardly act shook the nation and drew condemnation from governments and leaders across the world. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian Armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of 6th and 7th of May last year. 8. Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has been accorded a Guard of Honour at Fort Shafter in Hawaii, during his ongoing visit to the United States Army Pacific. General Dwivedi also held discussions with Commanding General of US Army Pacific, Ronald P. Clark and other senior leaders, focusing on strengthening India-US Defence Cooperation and advancing a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. India and South Korea have signed 16 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across sectors such semiconductors, green energy, e-mobility and advanced manufacturing, aiming to double bilateral trade to 54 billion US dollars by 2030. 2. The Ministry of Textiles has launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative. This initiative was unveiled at the prestigious Femina Miss India held in the Bhubaneswar where a special designer collection showcased the country’ diverse handloom traditions with the modern global twist. This move aims to promote the Indian handlooms internationally while blending the tradition with contemporary fashion. 3. On the 27th April, 2026 India and New Zealand are set to sign the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The agreement also aims to strengthen the economic ties, boost exports and will attract nearly $20 billion in investment over 15 years. 4. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval holds a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi leadership aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deepening energy cooperation amid West Asia conflict. 5. India has delivered two tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to the Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital at Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, reinforcing its humanitarian outreach and commitment to strengthening healthcare cooperation with the East African country. It includes essential equipment such as oxygen concentrators, suction units, oximeters, microscopes and stethoscopes, along with medical consumables like inhalers, syringes, gloves, bandages and wheelchairs. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party has secured a landslide victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, marking a major political shift in the European Union and NATO member state. 2. US President Donald Trump said, he will start bombing Iran if they do not agree to a deal with the United States before the end of the two-week ceasefire. 3. North Korea and Russia held a ceremony to mark the linking of a cross-border road bridge over the Tumen River. The Russian Embassy in North Korea on Tuesday said, the bridge is set for completion on 19th June. The two countries began constructing the road bridge in April last year. 4. Pakistan has reportedly frozen a major $1.5 billion defence deal with Sudan after objections from Saudi Arabia. The agreement involved the sale of weapons and military jets to Sudan and was said to be in its final stages in January 2026. 5. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that if the Lebanese government continues to fail to meet its commitments under the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli military will act through further military action. 6. Seven years after the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, nationwide religious observances are being held across Sri Lanka on April 21 in solemn remembrance of the victims. 7. Protests continue in Balochistan over enforced disappearances in the area for the last few months. 8. US Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer has resigned. She becomes the third member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to leave within two months amid controversies during his second term. 9. The US Department of State has confirmed that America will host the second round of talks between Lebanon and Israel on Thursday, as the two countries push on with direct negotiations amid regional tensions. 10. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilake as the new Minister of Energy, following the resignation of Kumara Jayakody earlier last week. 11. A powerful earthquake struck off the northern Japanese coast, and the Japan Meteorological Agency, JMA issued a tsunami alert in the region. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. Indian Premier League 2026 70 T20s Mar 28 - May 31 (a) Tuesday, 21 Apr 2026 31st Match • Hyderabad, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium sunrisers-hyderabad SRH: 242-2 (20) Delhi-capitals DC: 195-9 (20) Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs (b) Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026 32nd Match • Lucknow, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow Super Giants Vs Rajasthan Royals 7:30 PM / 7:30 PM LOCAL Match starts at Apr 22, 14:00 GMT 2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras has introduced the new sport which named is OmegaBall. It is an innovative three-team football format and marks the its first-ever entry into the country. The initiative not only brings the new dimension to competitive sports but also showcase the IIT Madras commitment to the innovation beyond academics. 3. The semi-final match of the Under-19 India-Nepal Deaf Cricket Tournament, organized by the Jharkhand Deaf Cricket Association, was played yesterday on the second day at Jiyalgoda Stadium in Dhanbad. Nepal batted first and scored 105 runs, while the Indian team successfully chased the target with eight wickets in hand. With this win, India secured a place in the final -------------------------------------- *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* 79,273.33 +753.03 (0.96%)🌲 *NIFTY* 24,576.60 +211.75 (0.87%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 15,700/ 01gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 2,75,000/KG Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will step down from his leadership role on 1 September 2026, ending a 15-year tenure that transformed the company into one of the world’s most valuable technology giants. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- Sadhvi Satish Sail from Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026 at the grand finale in Bhubaneswar, marking a proud moment for India. Rajnandini Pawar from Maharashtra secured first runner-up in the 61st edition of the prestigious pageant. --------------------------------------- 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* ==================== Names of countries that were once part of India? (Aryawart or Bharat or Hindusthan or India) Pakistan,Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan Afghanistan, Khmer i.e. Cambodia, Ceylon i.e. Sri Lanka, Tibert, Laos, Thailand Champa Aranya i.e. Vietnam, Myanmar ======================= *Thought of the day* ======================= A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?* High-altitude locations are usually much colder than areas closer to sea level. This is due to the low air pressure. Air expands as it rises, and the fewer gas molecules—including nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide—have fewer chances to bump into each other. Earth’s gravity pulls air as close to the surface as possible. … As altitude increases, the amount of gas molecules in the air decreases—the air becomes less dense than air nearer to sea level. This is what meteorologists and mountaineers mean by “thin air.” Thin air exerts less pressure than air at a lower altitude. when warm air rises, it cools off. … Above a certain level, the atmosphere loses heat to space faster than is can be warmed either directly (by sunlight) or indirectly (from the ground) so it gets colder and colder. The human body reacts to high altitudes. Decreased air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. ===================== *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ===================== aham pathaami (अहं पठामि) - I read aham na pathaami (अहं न पठामि) - I don't read ===================== 🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ===================== *How zinc is extracted from its ore?* The most commonly available ore used for zinc extraction of zinc is called zinc blende (ZnS) for concentration of ore "Froth flotation" process is used, to remove gangue from sulphide ores. Zinc is extracted from the purified zinc sulfate solution by electrowinning, which is a specialized form of electrolysis. The process works by passing an electric current through the solution in a series of cells. This causes the zinc to deposit on the cathodes (aluminium sheets) and oxygen to form at the anodes ===================== 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY* ===================== *22 April- World Earth Day* This day is observed every year on 22 April to mark the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. In the Universe Earth is the only planet where life is possible and so it is necessary to maintain this natural asset. World Earth Day is celebrated to increase awareness about the importance of the planet. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Chetan Bhagat* (22 April 1974) is an Indian author and columnist. He was included in Time magazine's list of World's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. Bhagat graduated in mechanical engineering at IIT Delhi and completed a PGP at IIM Ahmedabad. ======================= 🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES* ======================= *Saving for a rainy day* Saving money for later ======================= *ANTONYMS* Asleep x Awake/ Conscious *SYNONYMS* opponent ~ rival ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN* (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= The Vedas are the four holiest books of the by mankind to the next, perhaps over thousands of years. The four Vedas are: The Rigveda The Yajurveda The Samaveda The Atharvaveda ======================= 🧬 *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 Bitter Melon (Bitter Gourd)* Kareela Tea. You can easily make bitter gourd or bitter melon tea at home. All you need for the herbal concoction is some dried or fresh slices of bitter gourd, some water and optionally, any natural sweetener like honey or agave syrup. The tea may also be made from dried leaves of bitter gourd, but you may use the gourd itself as it's more easily available. All you need to do to make this tea is bring the water to a boil in a pot and add the dried or dehydrated karela slices to it. Let the water boil for 10 minutes on medium heat so that all the nutrients of the bitter gourd are seeped into it. Remove the water from flame and let the slices steep in it for some more time. Filter the contents of the pot out into a teapot or individual cups. Add some honey or other sweetener to it, to give the tea some taste and voila! However, it's best to avoid the sweeteners, if the tea is being consumed primarily to regulate blood sugar levels. 1. Can Help Reduce Blood Sugar. 2. Having Cancer-Fighting Properties. 3. Could Decrease Cholesterol Levels. 4. May Aid Weight Loss. ==================