TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Air pollution: SC orders closure of classes 10, 12 in Delhi-NCR, schools to shift to online mode. The Court emphasised the need for all educational institutions to switch to online classes as a precautionary measure against hazardous air pollution levels. SC orders to set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions
The Supreme Court asked Delhi/NCR to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions which, it said, will remain in effect even if the AQI is below 450.
The district administrations of Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) on Monday night ordered the suspension of physical classes till Class 12 in all schools and said studies will continue online due to poor air quality in the region.
2. India’s heavy communication satellite GSAT-20, weighing 4,700 kg, will be launched from Cape Canaveral, USA, by Elon Musk’s SpaceX on today (19 November 2024). The satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will provide essential communication services, including internet connectivity to remote areas. This marks a significant milestone in India’s space endeavors, as the satellite is too heavy for India’s own launch vehicle, the LVM-3 “Bahubali.”
3. The newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card has achieved a significant milestone by enrolling more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above. This card enables elderly citizens to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).
4. The Government of Odisha has initiated an important step towards sustainable agriculture. In collaboration with ICRISAT, they launched a ‘Compendium of Regenerative Agriculture’. This launch took place at the International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods in Bhubaneshwar.
5. The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO has recently acknowledged 24 tsunami-prone villages in Odisha. This recognition occurred during the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium in Indonesia on 11 November 2024.
6. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Telangana and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are exploring collaboration in agriculture. A panel discussion took place on 15 November 2024.
7. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, will launch the Praja Palana Vijayotsavalu on November 19 from Warangal, marking one year of the party’s governance.
8. Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 99th birth anniversary celebrations got off to a grand start with fervour and devotion at Prasanthi Nilayam in the Sathya Sai district, Andhrapradesh on Monday.
9. Andhrapradesh state assembly passed seven major bills on the sixth day of the present session on Monday : The Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (Amendment) Bill; The Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Area) Ayurvedic and Homeopathic Medical Practitioners Registration (Amendment) Bill; The Andhra Pradesh Medical Practitioners Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024; The Andhra Pradesh Co-operative societies (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
10. In Karnataka, Kadalekai Parishe, also known as the Groundnut Fair, is set to return to Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, on November 25 and 26. A tradition that encapsulates the cultural essence of the region, this annual festival occurs around the sacred Bull Temple and Dodda Ganesh Temple.
11. Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his rallies in Maharashtra and will hold a meeting on the Manipur situation, indicating that a political churning could be around the corner. On the back of the NPP’s decision. Amid the unending spate of violence in Manipur, and NPP withdrawing support to the Manipur government, CM N Biren Singh called for an emergency meeting.
12. PM Modi condoled the demise of Giridhar Malviya, the great-grandson of Bharat Ratna Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. In his message, Prime minister hailed the contribution of Giridhar Malviya to the Ganga Cleanliness Campaign and the world of education.
13. K Sanjay Murthy, a 1989-batch Himachal Pradesh cadre IAS officer, will be the next Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In a significant step towards combating drug abuse, Police in Anantnag have attached properties worth rupees 1.5 crore under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act as part of ongoing campaign against drug peddlers.
2. Former Maharashtra Home Minister and NCP (SP) leader Anil Deshmukh was seriously injured after stones were hurled at his car in Nagpur district on Monday night.
3. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board resolved to write a letter to the Andhra Pradesh government, requesting to take an appropriate decision on the non-Hindus working staff in Tirumala.
4. In Manipur: In response to the escalating ethnic violence and a curfew imposed in multiple districts of Manipur, the state government has announced the closure of all state-run educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities, in Imphal West and Imphal East districts.
5. Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been apprehended by police in California, US.
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1. Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman hailed the State Bank of India for their unmatched growth story.
Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Mumbai Main Branch Building of SBI in Mumbai, the Finance Minister recounted that three Presidency Banks that were amalgamated together to make the Imperial Bank of India which at present has become the SBI had 250 branches in 1920s and the SBI has over 22 thousand 500 branches, 65 thousand ATMs, 85 thousand Banking Correspondents and over 50 crore customers. She also noted that the SBI is the only bank in India listed in the ‘Fortune 500’.
2. India has taken the lead in the G20 with an impressive 7 per cent GDP growth rate projected for 2024. MyGov said in a social media post that this achievement highlights India’s robust economy, showcasing its resilience and fast-paced growth amidst global challenges. Indonesia is in the second spot with 5 per cent and China is in the third position with a growth rate of 4.8 per cent.
3. State Bank of India (SBI) plans to borrow up to $1.25 billion, making it the biggest dollar loan from India’s financial sector in 2024. The loan is being arranged by CTBC Bank, HSBC Holdings Plc, and Taipei Fubon Bank.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency movie has finally gets theatrical release date
This movie is a political drama set during the 1970s, has been cleared by the censor board and will be released in theatres on 17 January 2025.
2. The trailer for Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, was released in Patna on Sunday.
3. National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh is set to marry her high school sweetheart of 14 years in a destination wedding in Goa this December. Rumours about her marriage were doing the rounds on Sunday, The groom, a native of Kochi in Kerala, was Keerthy’s schoolmate.
The actress has several projects in the development stage, including her Bollywood debut in Baby John, a remake of Vijay’s Tamil film Theri, and Kanni Vedi, Revolver Rita, Uppu Kappurambu, and a web series titled Akka.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Sunday rescued seven fishermen who were caught by a Pakistani ship near the India-Pakistan Maritime Boundary after a chase of over two hours, defence officials said. Officials claimed that despite efforts by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) ship to retreat, the fishermen were successfully rescued and are all in stable medical condition.
2. The Indian Army is preparing to submit a proposal to the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for the procurement of an additional 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers. This move comes as part of the Army’s ongoing efforts to enhance its artillery capabilities, particularly in light of regional security challenges along the borders with China and Pakistan.
3. India is set to significantly increase its defence budget over the next decade, aiming to bolster its military readiness amid potential conflicts with regional adversaries, particularly China and Pakistan.
4. The tri-services exercise ‘Ex Poorvi Prahar’ has recently concluded in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at enhancing the joint operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces. This exercise involved the Army, Navy, and Air Force collaborating to improve their interoperability and coordination in various combat scenarios.
5. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district have successfully dismantled an underground militant hideout, as reported on 18 November 2024. This operation was conducted by a joint team comprising the Shopian police and other security agencies.
19 Nov(Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Sharad
Drik Ritu : Hemant (Autumn)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month : Agrahayana 4, (Purnimanta)
Kartika 18 (Amanta)
Nakshatra: Ardra (up to 2:56 pm)Punarvasu
Tithi : Chaturthi (up to 5:28 pm)Panchami
Rahu : 02:54 PM – 04:15 PM
Yamaganda: 09:29 AM – 10:50 AM
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