TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Bharat Tex 2025, a mega global event, is being held from 14th to 17th February at Bharat Mandapam.
2. Local body elections in Gujarat, slated to be held today on February 16. Counting of votes will be on 18th Feb.
3. The 3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam yesterday inaugurated at Namo Ghat, Varanasi. This 10-day event highlights the significant contributions of Sage Agasthyar to the Siddha System of Medicine (Bharatiya Chikitsa), classical Tamil literature, and also his contributions to the cultural unity of the nation. The main objective of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is to rediscover, reaffirm, and celebrate the age-old links between Tamil Nadu and Kashi-two of the country’s most important and ancient seats of learning.
4. In Jammu and Kashmir, the government has extended the term of the Local Bodies Dedicated Backward Classes Commission, headed by Justice (retired) Janak Raj Kotwal, which was constituted last year to work out reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies, up to February 28.
5. The fish production in the country has doubled in the last ten years. According to the Ministry of Fisheries, fish production has increased from 95 lakh tons in 2013-14 to over 184 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
6. Central team led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with farmers’ representatives to discuss their various demands in Chandigarh with both sides agreeing to meet again for next round of talks on the 22nd of this month.
7. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has recently launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG). This initiative aims to honour the exceptional contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers. It provides extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance research in advanced scientific and technological fields.
8. India will host the first Regional Dialogue on the Global Coalition for Social Justice on February 24-25, 2025, in New Delhi. Organized by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, CII, and EFI, the event will bring together global stakeholders to discuss inclusive growth and social justice policies.
9. The West Bengal government, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has launched the “Nodi Bandhan” scheme in the 2025-26 budget to promote riverine development and curb erosion along the Ganga-Padma. It Aims to combat natural calamities and enhance livelihoods in riverine areas.
10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Pujya Sant Sevalal Maharaj Ji on his birth anniversary yesterday.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at eleven locations in Delhi and Haryana in connection with a case related to cyber crime.
2. Mumbai Police on Saturday gave comedian Samay Raina time till March 10 to appear before them in connection with a controversial remark made by Ranveer Allahbadia on YouTube show India’s Got Latent. Meanwhile, Mumbai police are unable to trace podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia as his phone remains switched off and house locked.
3. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has ordered an inquiry into allegations of irregularities in the construction and renovation of 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow, which was the residence of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal during his tenure as Delhi Chief Minister.
4. The Manipur Police have arrested five persons for allegedly displaying “sophisticated arms” during a recent football match at a village in Kangpokpi district.
5. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday kept up his attack on the Centre over the landing of US planes carrying illegal Indian immigrants at Amritsar airport and asked it not to make the holy city a “deport centre”.
6. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Saturday welcomed the Centre’s decision to order a probe into alleged irregularities in the renovation of Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence when he was the chief minister.
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1. A fire broke out at the storeroom of a camp in the Maha Kumbh Mela area on Saturday evening, gutting seven tents and destroying some items, including blankets and foodgrains, officials said. No person was injured.
2. A massive fire erupted at Arunachal Pradesh’s Tenga market in West Kameng district in the early hours of Saturday.
Indian Army personnel from Gajraj Corps responded swiftly, deploying firefighting trucks to control the flames and save lives and property.
3. At least 10 people died and 19 were injured when an SUV carrying passengers collided head-on with a speeding bus near Meja Road crossing in Prayagraj district.
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1. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted a 31-member Select Committee to examine the new Income Tax Bill. The panel will be headed by BJP MP Baijayant Panda and it will submit its report by the first day of the next session.
2. The Government-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has registered a profit of 262 crore rupees in the third quarter of 2024-25. This achievement is a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening public sector enterprises and ensuring robust, affordable, and accessible telecom services for all.
3. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the appointment of CA. Charanjot Singh Nanda as its 73rd President and CA. Prasanna Kumar D as the Vice-President for the term 2025-26.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, also known by her social media name ‘The Rebel Kid’, has been removed from the list of official ambassadors for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony set to take place in Rajasthan’s Jaipur next month.
Apoorva Mukhija aka ‘The Rebel Kid’ appeared in the controversial episode of comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show India’s Got Latent.
2. On Valentine’s Day, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar penned a ‘love letter’ to actor Jacqueline Fernandez from inside the Mandoli Jail. This time, Sukesh has sent Jacqueline a gift to proclaim his love for her. He has gifted her a customised Gulfstream Jet.
Sukesh Chandrashekhar was arrested in connection with a multi-crore fraud case in 2015. He has been lodged in jail ever since. During the investigation into his alleged crimes by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jacqueline Fernandez’s name came up. The conman claims he is dating the actor.
3. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava Movie is creating a buzz! Early reactions on Twitter hail the historical drama as spectacular. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film portrays Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s valor. With a stellar cast including Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, Chhaava seems to have captivated audiences.
4. Padma Shri awardee Sukri Bommagowda, the renowned folk singer of Karnataka’s Halakki Vokkaliga community, passed away on February 13, 2025, at 88. Known as a “walking encyclopedia” of folk traditions, she memorized nearly 5,000 songs and played a key role in preserving Halakki music.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Rupa A of the Indian Navy have achieved a historic milestone by sailing INSV Tarini past Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America, during the third phase of the ‘Sagar Parikrama II’ expedition.
2. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) showcased its new Virupaksha radar at Aero India 2025, marking a significant advancement in radar technology for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI upgrade program. This radar is an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) system designed to replace the older Russian-made N011 Bars radar currently in use.
3. The Ministry of Defence has taken steps to enhance India’s defence capabilities and self-reliance through multiple agreements. These include contracts for the procurement of BrahMos missiles and transfer of technology for critical components.
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) for the procurement of BrahMos missiles and ship-borne BrahMos systems.
4. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a metallurgical company under the Ministry of Defence, participated in Aero India 2025, which took place in Bangalore from February 10-14, 2025.
MIDHANI presented its advanced materials and innovations for India’s aerospace, defence, and space sectors. They unveiled three indigenously developed aerospace materials: High-Temperature Nickel Alloy Billets, Alloy S152 Forged Bars, and Superni 41 Plates.
16 Feb (Sunday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 04
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Magha 18
Nakshatra: Hasta
Tithi : Chaturthi
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