TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti @ 19 Feb 2025 is a day to honour the life, courage, and leadership of one of India’s greatest warriors. Celebrate this occasion by sharing inspiring wishes, powerful quotes, and meaningful messages that reflect his vision of Swarajya, justice, and unity.
2. BJP registers landslide victory in local body polls in Gujarat, winning 60 out of 68 municipalities. PM Modi thanks Gujarat for support in local body elections.
3. Government releases Digital Brand Identity Manual to bring uniformity across government websites and digital platforms.
4. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav has emphasised the need to promote reuse and recycling of products. He was addressing the 18th Conclave on Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025 in New Delhi.
5. Minister for Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Mausam Bhawan Open-Air Art Wall Museum in New Delhi to mark the 150th anniversary of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The artworks on the boundary wall of Mausam Bhawan beautifully display and honour the history of meteorology in India.
6. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has completed nine years yesterday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched this scheme in 2016, which aims to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss and damage arising out of natural calamities.
7. Centre launches Naksha Pilot Program : The NAKSHA program aims to create and update land records in urban areas to ensure accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership. This initiative will empower citizens, improve ease of living, enhance urban planning, and reduce land-related disputes.
8. PM Modi yesterday paid tributes to Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his birth anniversary. In a social post, Prime Minister said Swami Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s deep devotion to ‘Ma Kali’ significantly influenced his followers.
9. The Indian government has announced 27 April 2026, as the last deadline for citizens, including senior citizens, to register or update their names in birth certificates. Post this date, no further updates will be permitted, making the birth certificate a mandatory identity document for accessing government services, education, travel, and employment.
10. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has officially announced a historic Congress-AIMIM alliance aimed at the development of Hyderabad. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the Aramghar flyover, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for the city’s infrastructure.
11. The Government of India has extended the PM-AASHA scheme until 2025-26 to provide better income support to farmers. The scheme ensures fair prices for crops, stabilizes food prices, and includes components like price support, price stabilization, and price deficit payment.
12. India is set to build its first offshore airport near Mumbai on an artificial island, marking a major expansion in the city’s aviation and infrastructure capacity. This airport is a part of PM Narendra Modi’s vision to overhaul the city’s traffic and infrastructure.
13. India’s first privately manufactured Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is set to launch the Technology Demonstration Satellite (TDS-1), which will test 35 new indigenous technologies. This milestone mission, scheduled for the third quarter of 2025, marks a significant step in India’s space exploration efforts.
14. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that Maha Kumbh has turned into ‘Mrityu Kumbh’ in view of the recent incidents of stampede and alleged that the true death toll at the mega gathering has been suppressed.
At least 30 people died and 60 were injured in a stampede in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj last month while 18 people lost their lives in a recent stampede at the overcrowded New Delhi railway station.
15. Centre releases grants of over 562 crore rupees to strengthen rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a review meeting on implementation of new Criminal Laws in Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Supreme Court today granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the 3,600 crore rupees AgustaWestland chopper scam.
3. The Odisha Police have registered a case in connection with the reported suicide of a Nepalese girl student at a private university in Bhubaneswar and have arrested a student from the university in this regard.
Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has expressed concern over the incident, and noted in a social media post, that the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi has dispatched two officers to counsel Nepalese students affected by the incident in Odisha.
4. The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia in connection with multiple FIRs lodged over his controversial comments on a YouTube show. He had made the comments during a guest appearance on a TV show that sparked a massive uproar. The court’s order is subject to his cooperation with the ongoing investigations.
5. The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Medical Council of India’s regulation, mandating further eligibility criteria of qualifying National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) to pursue undergraduate medical course in a foreign medical instiution.
6. Telangana government has issued a circular permitting Muslim employees to leave offices an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan, a move slammed by the Opposition BJP, which wondered why such measures are not extended during Hindu festivals.
7. The Supreme Court to hear plea against appointments of the Chief Election commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (EC) under the 2023 law. appointment today.
8. President Droupadi Murmu has granted the sanction to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being investigated by the ED.
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1. The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas dipped to 6.4 per cent in the October-December quarter. : Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said the labour Force Participation Rate in urban areas among persons aged 15 years and above has increased to 50.4 per cent in the October – December quarter of 2024. It was from 49.9 per cent during the October – December quarter in 2023.
2. The Adani Foundation has tied up with GEMS Education, which is into private K-12 education, to establish schools across the country to provide high quality education to students at affordable costs.
The first ‘Adani GEMS School of Excellence’ will come up in Lucknow in the academic year 2025-26.
3. The New India Co-operative Bank in Mumbai faces turmoil following allegations of a Rs 122 crore fraud. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed strict restrictions on the bank.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. After the sensational success of Kantara, Rishab Shetty has become busy with several exciting projects, including Kantara 2, Jai Hanuman, The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and more. Now, The Pride of Bharat – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is back in the news with an exciting update from the makers.
The high-budget historical film is scheduled for a multilingual release on 21 January 2027.
2. Registrations are currently open for the WAVES Trailer Making Competition, an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to craft compelling trailers using Netflix’s extensive content library.
As part of the Create in India Challenges at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES), this competition encourages participants to reimagine iconic scenes or present fresh perspectives through the art of trailer-making.
The competition is open to students and aspiring filmmakers with a passion for video editing, filmmaking, or content creation. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Southern Command of the Indian Army has successfully launched its inaugural Ultrasonography Training at the 45 Military Veterinary Hospital (MVH) situated at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla.
2. Russia has proposed equipping India’s Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fleet with the advanced AL-41 engine, which powers the Sukhoi-57 stealth fighter. This proposal was made during Aero India 2025 and aims to significantly enhance the performance and capabilities of the IAF’s largest fighter jet fleet, which currently consists of 272 Sukhoi-30MKIs.
3. Recent discussions indicate that the Israeli Trophy Active Protection System (APS) may be integrated into 1,200 T-90S Bhishma tanks of the Indian Army. This potential upgrade aims to enhance the defensive capabilities of these tanks in response to modern threats.
4. The Indian Army officially handed over an Infantry Weapon Training Simulator to the Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) in a ceremony attended by senior officials, including H.E. Gen. Hun Manet, the Deputy Commander of the RCA. This donation is part of India’s ongoing efforts to enhance defense cooperation and capacity building with Cambodia.
5. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a defence public sector undertaking based in Pune, has secured a significant contract to supply 50,000 military-grade electronic fuses to a European country. This order marks BEL’s first overseas contract for electronic fuses, highlighting its growing presence in the global defence market.
19 Feb (Wednesday)*
Vedic Ritu/ Shishir
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2081
Month : Phalguna 07
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1946
Month Magha 21
Nakshatra: Swati/Vaishaka
Tithi : Saptami
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