TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall and rain in many states due to western disturbance on the night of 24 February, a warning of thunderstorm and lightning also been issued in Northeast states. Snowfall may occur in areas with an altitude of up to 2800 meters on February 27 and 28.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, has said India is rapidly carving out a robust identity in the field of artificial intelligence.
(b) Prime Minister Modi expressed pride that the country witnessed the launch of ISRO’s 100th rocket last month.
(c) National Science Day will be celebrated on the 28th of this month. Prime Minister urged listeners to observe ‘One Day as a Scientist’ and visit a research lab, planetarium or a Space Centre.
3. Former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in New Delhi on Sunday.
4. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to the statue of revered Shri Kushabhau Thackeray in Bhopal.
5. The Centre will hold the next round of talks with farmers’ organisations on March 19. This was announced by Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan.
6. The first-ever Conference for Women Peacekeepers on the theme “Women in Peacekeeping: A Global South Perspective will take place in New Delhi from today. The two-day conference is being organised by the Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping.
7. Manipur Govt Distributes Bicycles & Looms to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking refuge at various relief camps in Imphal East District. The distribution was organised under the CSR initiative of POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited at the DC Office Complex in Imphal East district.
8. Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will inaugurate the two-day regional dialogue on social justice in New Delhi.
9. The 100-day TB elimination campaign of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has detected over five lakh tuberculosis (TB) patients across the country. In 455 districts involved in the campaign, over three lakh 57 thousand TB patients have been diagnosed.
10. Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy inaugurated a computer training program for MLAs under the National e-Vidhan Application (NEVA) project, marking a major step toward a paperless Legislative Assembly.
11. The first session of the eighth assembly of Delhi will begin today. Newly elected members of the house will be sworn in on the first day of the session.
12. The Budget Session of the Maharashtra Legislature will be held from March 3 to March 26. The Advisory Committee on Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Business met at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai.
13. The Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
14. The Forest Department in Jammu and Kashmir has unveiled an ambitious plan to plant 1.5 crore saplings by the end of next month.
15. A confluence of culture, art, and skills from India and abroad, Haryana’s 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela is all set to culminated yesterday. Madhya Pradesh and Odisha were the partner states this year. Approximately 600 people attended the fair from 42 different nations, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan, and Belarus.
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LEGAL REPORT
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The two accused, arrested for allegedly placing a telephone post across the railway tracks, attempted to endanger lives by sabotaging the train. The accused, identified as Rajesh (33) from Perumpuzha and Arun (39) from Ilamballur were taken into custody on Saturday.
“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””
In Telangana, rescue efforts have been intensified to bring out the stranded persons inside the Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel project at Domalapenta in Nagarkurnool district. Concerted efforts are being made by the rescue teams of the army, disaster management, Singareni Coal, and local authorities to save the lives of eight workers and engineers trapped inside the collapsed section of the SLBC Tunnel.
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FINANCE
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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev recently invited American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Bryan Johnson to Patanjali Yog Gram in Haridwar to explore India’s yoga practices and yogis from a neutral and scientific perspective.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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The latest Bollywood historical period-drama ‘Chhaava’ continues its roaring run at the box office. Featuring Vicky Kaushal in the shoes of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the movie has officially entered to the Rs 300 cr-club on its 2nd Sunday.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Navy is set to add INS Himagiri and INS Udayagiri, two advanced stealth frigates, to its fleet under Project 17A. These warships are part of the Nilgiri class and will boost the Navy’s combat capabilities in warfare domains, including anti-air, anti-surface, and anti-submarine operations. Both INS Himagiri and INS Udayagiri are made with 75 per cent indigenous components.
Ships in the Project 17A series
Nilgiri : The first ship in the series, launched in 2019
Himgiri : The first of the three ships built at GRSE
Udayagiri : Launched in 2023
Dunagiri : Launched in 2023
Taragiri : Named after a hill range in the Himalayas
Vindhya Giri : Named after a mountain range in Karnataka
Mahendragiri : The seventh and final ship in the series.
2. Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), on Sunday departed on an official visit to France.
The Indian Army in a statement said the visit aims to “strengthen the military collaboration between India and France.
3. Indian Army has officially released the latest notification for NCC Special Entry Scheme 58th Course , offering Short Service Commission (SSC) for both men and women, including wards of battle casualties of Army personnel.
Application Start Date 14th February 2025. Closing Date is 15th March 2025.
Candidates must possess a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks.
Should have served in NCC for at least two academic years.
Must have secured minimum ‘B’ grade in NCC ‘C’ certificate examination.
Minimum Age: 19 Years
Maximum Age: 25 Years
4. the Indian Navy has handed over decommissioned Landing Ship Tank INS Guldar to the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for conversion into India’s first underwater museum and artificial reef.
5. The Gurj Division of the Indian Army conducted a familiarization visit for Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel at the Mamun Military Station in Pathankot. This initiative is part of a broader effort to cultivate jointmanship and camaraderie between the two armed services, reflecting their commitment to improving coordination and interoperability for future operations.
6. BSF, Punjab Frontier, organised “BORDERMEN MARATHON – 2025” in Amritsar yesterday. Flagged off by the Director General, BSF, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, along with Inspector General of BSF Punjab Frontier, Dr. Atul Fulzele, from the iconic Golden Gate.
24 Feb (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 12
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Magha 26
Nakshatra: Purva Ashadha (up to 6:59 pm)
Uttara Ashadha
Tithi : Ekadashi (up to 1:45 pm)Dwadashi
Rahu 08:22 AM – 09:48 AM
Yamaganda 11:14 AM – 12:40 PM
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