Today’s Top News – 21 April 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 1,111 water tankers to boost water supply in the national capital. Allocates ₹9,000 Crore for Water Infrastructure.

2. Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav Releases Two Cheetahs in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary. Two cheetahs, named ‘Prabash’ and ‘Paavak.

3. The Bharatiya Janata Party today launched a nationwide campaign- ‘Waqf Sudhar Janjagaran Abhyan’ to spread awareness about the benefits of the Waqf (Amendment) Act.

4. Heavy Snowfall Hits Ladakh; High Alert Issued, Roads Blocked and Flights Canceled.

5. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast Light to moderate rainfall at most places over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad till 21 April.

6. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has appealed to the people of the state to maintain peace and integrity amidst the recent political violence, rumours and provocation to disturbances in connection with the protest against the Waqf Amendment Act.

7. Amarnath Yatra 2025 registration begins in J&K. the Labour Department has initiated the registration process for Service Providers associated with the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY) 2025.

8. Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal Road, the alternate National Highway which connects the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch of Jammu division with the Shopian district in Kashmir valley has been reopened for vehicular traffic.

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LEGAL REPORT
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Former director general of police of Karnataka, Om Prakash, was found dead at his residence in Bengaluru on Sunday under mysterious circumstances.

“””””””” MISHAPS “””””””””

J&K: Relief, rescue operations resume in cloudburst-hit Ramban. Authorities are working to reopen the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44), a vital road that connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country.

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1. Global crude oil prices rose about five percent, registering their first weekly gain in three weeks. Brent Crude futures settled at 67 dollars and 96 cents per barrel while WTI Crude closed at 64 dollars and 68 cents per barrel.

2. India’s forex market doubles in last four years from 32 billion to 60 billion dollars, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. An FIR was registered against film director Anurag Kashyap at Bajaj Nagar police station in Jaipur for his remarks on Brahmins on a social media platform.

2. Kerala, Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was arrested by the Kochi City Police in connection with a drug-related case.

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DEFENCE News
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1. India and France are poised to sign their largest-ever defence agreement on April 28, 2025, with the Indian Navy set to acquire 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets. This landmark deal, worth approximately ₹63,000 crore ($7.5 billion), represents a significant enhancement of India’s naval air capabilities and further strengthens the strategic partnership between the two nations.

2. The Indian Army is undergoing a significant transformation in its combat structure with the introduction of Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs), positioned to revolutionise India’s military strategy and operational capabilities by 2025.

3. India has successfully shipped the second battery of the BrahMos cruise missile system to the Philippines, marking another significant milestone in the country’s defence export capabilities. This latest delivery is part of a landmark $374.96 million (₹2,700 crore) contract signed in January 2022 for the supply of shore-based anti-ship missile systems to the Philippines.

4. The Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME) 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s growing strategic and maritime cooperation with African nations. Co-hosted by the Indian Navy and the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF), the six-day exercise was held off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from April 13 to 18, 2025.

21 Apr (Monday)*
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Vasanta
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 09
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month : Chaitra 23
Tithi : Ashtami
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha (up to 12:37 pm)Shravana
Rahu 07:40 AM – 09:15 AM
Yamaganda 10:50 AM – 12:25 PM

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