TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. BJP may pick woman CM for Delhi : The BJP is set to form the next government in Delhi, bringing an end to the decade-long rule of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In a symbolic turn of events, the new chief minister is likely to be sworn in at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday — the same venue where AAP, born out of Anna Hazare’s 2011 anti-corruption movement, rose to prominence.
2. An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hit New Delhi and several parts of northern India early this morning yesterday.
3. The Government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan – PM-AASHA Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. With this decision, the Government has also allowed the procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur pulses under price support scheme, equivalent to 100 per cent of the production of the State for the procurement year 2024-25..
4. India’s Fourth-Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible ‘Matsya-6000’ has successfully completed wet testing at the harbour, paving the way for conducting shallow-water demonstrations at depths reaching up to 500 meters by the end of 2025.
5. Andhrapradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the health authorities to analyse the reasons for the spread of the Guillain Barre Syndrome, case by case. Sufficient stocks of injections are ensured in government hospitals. The 301 GBS cases were registered at 10 of the 17 major government hospitals.
6. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has taken a serious note of the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to divert Krishna water through the Nagarjunasagar right canal. He directed officials to lodge a strong complaint with the Centre against this excess utilisation of Krishna water by AP beyond the allotted quota.
7. Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) in 152 urban local bodies across 26 States and three Union Territories in Madhya Pradesh.
8. Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the next chief election commissioner on Monday. His term will run till 26 January, 2029.
9. Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre Indian Administrative Service officer, has been appointed as an election commissioner.
10. Christians in Arunachal Pradesh will stage an eight-hour hunger strike on Monday to protest against the state government’s move to implement the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.
11. As India celebrates the 395th birth anniversary of the legendary Maratha king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, demands are rising to declare February 19, his birthdate, as a holiday. This call has been made by various groups, including politicians and Hindu organizations.
12. The IMD has issued a rain warning for the Northeast due to a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy rain is expected in Assam, Meghalaya, and other states.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Mumbai police’s Cyber Cell has rejected YouTuber Samay Raina’s request to record his statement via videoconferencing in connection with the ‘India’s Got Latent’ controversy. Ranveer Allahabadia has also been issued a fresh summons and asked to appear before the police on February 24.
2. Congress Objects to Chief Election Commissioner Selection Meeting, Urges to Wait till Supreme Court Hearing.
3. Parents have staged sporadic protests at several privately-run schools in Telangana against a hike in fees by up to 60 per cent. Many parents feel the hikes were announced to frustrate the state government’s plans to regulate school fees through the proposed Telangana Education Commission (TEC).
4. The Ladakh Administration has introduced new rules for handling property during investigations, inquiries, or trials.
As per the rules, courts or magistrates must create a statement describing the property within 14 days of it being presented.
The rules, which are effective immediately, replace earlier guidelines and apply to all actions taken under the previous order.
“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””
A “low-intensity explosion” took place in Raimal village in Punjab’s Batala on Monday evening, causing panic in the area. It is unclear what triggered the “explosion”.
No one was injured in the incident.
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1. Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs). The scheme will facilitate loans up to 100 crore rupees to MSMEs for purchase of machinery or equipment without collateral.
2. Government has approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan – PM-AASHA Scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2025-26. With this decision, the Government has also allowed the procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur pulses under price support scheme, equivalent to 100 per cent of the production of the State for the procurement year 2024-25.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The much-anticipated historical epic Chhaava has taken the box office by storm, surpassing Padmaavat, Kesari, and several other historical movies and claimed the title of the all-time biggest opening for a historical film. In this article we are going to share Top 5 biggest opening historical films.
hhaava earned Rs 48.5 crores on day 3 which took the overall collections of the movie to Rs 116.5 crores.
2. C Krishnaveni, Pioneer of Telugu Cinema, Dies at 102
C Krishnaveni, the veteran Telugu actor and producer, passed away at the age of 102 in Hyderabad on Sunday due to age-related issues. She is remembered for her significant contributions to the Telugu film industry, particularly for introducing legendary figures like NT Rama Rao (NTR) and Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao to the screen.
3. Renowned Bengali vocalist, composer, and lyricist Pratul Mukhopadhyay breathed his last at the age of 83. Mukhopadhyay, known for his soulful and revolutionary songs, played an integral role in shaping the musical landscape of Bengal.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Army showcased an advanced kamikaze drone at the Science and Technology Expo held at IIT-Jammu on February 17, 2025. This drone emphasizes both surveillance and attack capabilities, marking a significant advancement in India’s military technology.
2. The Indian electric aircraft start-up, The ePlane Company, has agreed to supply 788 air ambulances to ICATT, an air ambulance service provider, in a deal valued at over $1 billion. ICATT plans to deploy these electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across all districts in India.
3. India’s fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will undergo another critical design review (CDR) because enhanced stress/load testing determined that the design needed additional modifications. A project official from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) told Janes during Aero India 2025 that initial stress/load tests were conducted with 90% of the projected load, as per the agency’s methodology.
18 Feb (Tuesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Shishir (Winter)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 06
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Magha 20
Nakshatra: Chitra (till 07:35 am) Swati
Tithi : Shashthi
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