TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurates Aadi Mahotsav 2025.
Aadi Mahotsav aims to celebrate and showcase the vibrant culture, heritage, and economic potential of India’s tribal communities. It is being organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and will continue till 24th February.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that government aims to increase the textiles exports to nine lakh crore rupees by 2030 from the present three lakh crore rupees. Addressing the gathering at Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday.
3. Ministry of Ayush has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Yoga Awards for the 2025 edition of the International Day of Yoga.
4. Northern Railways operated four new Maha Kumbh Mela Special trains from Delhi to Prayagraj for the convenience of passengers and to clear extra rush during Maha Kumbh Mela.
5. Over 1.36 crore devotees took the holy dip till 6 pm on Sunday evening at the Triveni Sangam of Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. The grand festival continues to draw millions of devotees from across the world. Akashvani correspondent reports that so far 52.83 crore devotees have taken the holy in the Sangam so far.
6. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will be on a one-day tour to Chandigarh and Mohali in Punjab on Monday. During his visit, he will be the Chief Guest at National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute (NABI), Mohali.
7. In Assam, a session of the legislative assembly will be held outside Guwahati for the first time, with Kokrajhar hosting the inaugural sitting of the Budget session today. The session will continue till 25th March.
8. Delhi Police celebrated its 78th Raising Day with a grand ceremonial parade at Kingsway camp parade ground in the presence of the Delhi Police family. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai took the salute as Chief Guest in the presence of Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.
9. Jammu and Kashmir, the Kishtwar District Administration is set to launch a Panchayat-level Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign to combat drug abuse at the grassroots level.
10. The Nature and Bird Festival- 2025 inaugurated yesterday at the Mahakumbh on the banks of the Sangam in Prayagraj.
11. A large number of people from across the country are visiting and exploring the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela held in Faridabad, Haryana. This year the partner states of the fair are Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. About six hundred participants from about 42 countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan, Belarus are participating in the fair.
12. The recent avian flu scare in Andhra Pradesh has significantly impacted poultry consumption in Hyderabad, leading to a sharp decline in chicken sales and a subsequent rise in mutton prices.
*Chicken prices in Telangana drop by Rs 50 per kg amid bird flu concerns. The Telangana government reassures consumers that properly cooked poultry is safe.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. In Uttarakhand, tourists visiting the India-Tibet border areas in Chamoli can now easily obtain an online Inner Line Permit. The district administration has launched pass(dot) Chamoli (dot)org, wherein travellers can apply for passes online without hassle to visit sites like Mana pass, Rimkhim Pass and Niti Pass.
2. In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today dismissed three government employees including a jailed policeman for their alleged terror links.
3. In Punjab, Border Security Force (BSF) in coordination with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force of Punjab Police, apprehended two smugglers along with over 2 kilograms of narcotics consignments in two different incidents at Amritsar and Tarn Taran border area.
The LG invoked Article 311 (2) (c) of the Constitution to terminate the services of the three employees after investigation by law enforcement and intelligence agencies clearly established their terror links.
“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede: The delay of two trains, a horde of passengers waiting on platform number 14, and an announcement for a special train – these factors, coupled with the alleged lack of management by the administration, led to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday evening (February 15), which left 18 dead and several injured.
2. In Mumbai, two women were killed and two were injured due to suffocation after a fire broke out in an 11-floor building. The blaze erupted at the Panna Ali Mansion building, located in Masjid Bandar area in south Mumbai.
3. In Rajasthan, at least 16 students from a government school were affected by ammonia gas leak near a fertilizer plant in Gadepan.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Actor Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is breaking box office records, surpassing ₹67.5 crore in just two days. With soaring demand, theaters in Maharashtra are adding early morning and midnight shows to accommodate fans eager to witness the historical drama of Maratha King Sambhaji Maharaj.
2. An outreach program for World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit, WAVES 2025 was held at the Berlin Film Festival 2025. The Indian delegation engaged with major film producers from around the world participating in the European Film Market.
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DEFENCE News
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu witnessed the inaugural show of Change of Guard Ceremony in new format at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The ceremony will be open to larger number of visitors from 22 February 2025 in which people can witness a dynamic visual and musical performance, with the backdrop of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
2. The Ordnance Equipment Factory (OEF) in Hazratpur, Firozabad, is set to manufacture brake parachutes for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, a significant step towards boosting indigenous defence production.The brake parachute system for the Su-30 fighter jet is a crucial safety mechanism designed to decelerate the aircraft during landing, preventing runway overruns.
3. Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL) and VEDA Aeronautics (P) Ltd have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and high-speed aerial weapon systems for battlefield applications. The signing took place at Aero India 2025.
4. The TEJAS MK-2 will have two new sensors that differentiate it from the TEJAS MK-1: the Missile Approach Warning System (MAWS) and the Infrared Search and Track System (IRST).
(a) MAWS provides 360-degree coverage around the aircraft, allowing for autonomous detection, tracking, and automatic cue generation for approaching missiles.
(b) The IRST is a long-range, dual-band system capable of tracking multiple targets and handling air-to-air and air-to-ground target tracking.
These sensors are being developed by the Instruments Research and Development Establishment (IRDE), a part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
5. The border forces of India and Bangladesh will meet between February 17-20 at the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters for bi-annual talks. These discussions will address several key issues, including border fence construction and attacks on BSF personnel and Indian civilians by Bangladeshi miscreants.Discussions will focus on preventing attacks on BSF personnel and Indian civilians by miscreants.
6. Naik Jadhunath Singh Memorial has been inaugurated by GOC-in-C, Western Command & Colonel of The Rajput Regiment Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar at the Param Vir Chakra awardee’s native village Khajuri in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The ceremony honoured his extraordinary courage & supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Naushera on 06 February 1948.
17 Feb (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 05
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Magha 19
Nakshatra: Hasta (till 04:31 am) Chitra
Tithi : Panchami
upto 4:53 am (next day), Shashthi
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