TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Good Friday will be observed today (on April 18). Although it is a day of sadness, Good Friday serves as a reminder to Christians around the world spreading a message of strength and forgiveness withe a pure heart.
2. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced free entry at all ASI-protected monuments across the country on World Heritage Day today.
3. PM Modi interacted with a Delegation of Dawoodi Bohra Community members at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has been named the 97th best hospital globally in the World’s Best Hospitals 2024 ranking by Newsweek and Statista.
5. The government has allocated Rs 269.97 crore for the Etalin Hydroelectric Project aimed at harnessing the hydropower potential of the Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. It is expected to play a key role in the sustainable growth of the region.
6. RJD-Congress led Grand Alliance has decided to constitute a coordination committee to discuss and finalize issues related to Bihar Assembly Elections. Bihar Assembly polls are expected to be held in October-November this year.
7. Union Education Ministry will work together with the Road, Transport and Highways Ministry for expanding the Sadak Suraksha Abhiyaan to schools across the country. In a social media post, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
8. Union Minister for Communications and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Reviews Development Projects in Manipur, Chairs Sports Task Force Meeting.
9. Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Youth Affairs Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 220-bed ESIC hospital in Namkom, Ranchi. This state-of-the-art hospital has been constructed at a cost of about 100 crore rupees.
10. National Handloom Development Corporation, under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, has launchedthe Special Handloom Expo in Noida, Uttar Pradesh provides platform for weavers to sell products directly.
11. Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil launched a digital platform to boost freshwater biodiversity conservation in New Delhi.
12. Telangana aims to produce 20k MW of green energy by 2030. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has said.
13. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru M. K. Stalin Inaugurates South India’s Largest AI-Ready Data Center Campus by Sify.
14. Himachal Pradesh is expected to experience adverse weather conditions over the next two days. Local Met Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds for Saturday.
15. India and China are making preparations to resume the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra soon besides looking at restarting direct flights as part of broader efforts to normalise the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following the border row in eastern Ladakh
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Centre assures Supreme Court not to make fresh appointments to waqf boards and not change status of existing waqf properties until next hearing.
2. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions Apex Court ruling over prescribing timeline for President to decide on bills; Says Supreme Court has no right to direct the head of the nation.
3. India asks Pakistan to take action against perpetrators of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
4. Recently, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin announced the formation of a high-level committee to review the Centre-State relationship in India. This committee, chaired by Justice Kurian Joseph, aims to reinforce the constitutional rights of Indian states.
5. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned for the third consecutive day and recorded the statement of Robert Vadra in connection with a alleged money-laundering case linked to a land deal in Haryana.
6. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of two Senior Judicial Officers, Sanjay Parihar and Shahzad Azeem as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
7. Madras high court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu police to file a case against state forest minister K Ponmudy, following his recent controversial remarks on Hinduism and warned of contempt if they failed to do so.
“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””
Five children have been injured in a bomb blast at Dilutola area of Birnagar No. 2 Village Panchayet of Malda district.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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As Kesari Chapter 2 gears up for its theatrical release on April 18, the leading star, Akshay Kumar urges fans to not miss the beginning of movie: ‘The first 10 minutes are crucial’.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK kicked off on April 16, 2025, at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. This bilateral exercise, continuing until April 28, focuses on enhancing interoperability through sub-conventional warfare simulations in semi-urban terrain.
2. Five distinguished military personnel were honoured with the prestigious MacGregor Memorial Medal for the years 2023 and 2024, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to military reconnaissance, exploration, and adventure. The awards were conferred by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan at a ceremony hosted by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in New Delhi.
3. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled a promising new 6.8x43mm assault rifle prototype, marking a significant advancement in the nation’s indigenous small arms capabilities.
4. Security forces recently arrested 22 Naxalites and seized a substantial cache of explosives in Bijapur district.The operations were conducted at three separate locations, reflecting the intensified efforts of law enforcement against the insurgent group.
5. US Sailors, Marines, and Indian forces recently completed Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025, a major bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise, marking the fourth edition of this initiative and further strengthening defence ties between India and the United States.The exercise took place from April 1 to April 13, 2025, with activities centred in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada.
6. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the government has reserved 75 per cent of the defence budget for procurement from domestic companies. Speaking at Defence Conclave in New Delhi.
7. In a relief to Short Service Commissioned Officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) seeking post-release rehabilitation, the Supreme Court recently ruled that such officers cannot be denied “ex-serviceman” (ESM) status for the purpose of re-employment.
18 Apr (Friday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 06
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Chaitra 20
Tithi : Panchami (up to 5:07 pm)Shashthi
Nakshatra: Jyeshta (up to 8:21 am)Moola
Rahu 10:51 AM – 12:26 PM
Yamaganda 03:35 PM – 05:10 PM
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