╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *18 Jan (Saturday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Hemant *Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter) पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* *Vikram Samvat - 2081* *Shaka Samvat - 1946* *Month* : Magha 05, (Purnimanta) Pausa 19 (Amanta) *Nakshatra*: Purva Phalguni (up to 2:51 pm) Uttara Phalguni *Tithi :* Panchami *Rahu* : 09:55 AM – 11:16 AM *Yamaganda*: 01:58 PM – 03:19 PM https://youtu.be/Dp6MbY1DS7Q?feature=shared ××××××××××××××××××××××× *TODAYS TOP NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dense to very dense fog conditions during the night and early morning hours in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh. 2. PM Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to beneficiaries through video conferencing, marking a monumental milestone in country’s rural empowerment and governance journey. The property cards will be distributed in over 50 thousand villages across ten states and two Union Territories. 3. NITI Aayog organised a workshop titled Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage-CCUS in the Indian Cement Sector in New Delhi. The workshop was part of India’s ongoing efforts to achieve its net-zero target of 2070 and ensure a sustainable future. Link to join the Whatsapp Channel for daily News Follow the SHUBOUDHAY TOP NEWS channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4mbOoB4hdMARzu5u0l 4. The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, has approved an 11,440 crore rupee revival package for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. 5. PM Modi has lauded the success achieved by the first private satellite constellation by Pixxel Space. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said it showcases the exceptional talent of the country’s youth. 6. Centre Ensures Stable Food Prices: Pulses, Onion, and Potato Production Set to Rise. 7. The Odisha government signed eight MoUs with Singapore-base organisations for collaborations in different fields, including skill development, green energy, and industrial park development. The MoUs were signed in Bhubaneswar in the presence of Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. 8. Ahead of Delhi Assembly Polls, Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal demanded the Centre to provide a 50 per cent discount to students on metro fare. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *LEGAL REPORT* ×××××××××××××××××××××× The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to E Abubacker, the former chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision was made on January 17, 2025, after Abubacker challenged a previous ruling from the Delhi High Court that also denied him bail. Abubacker was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) during a crackdown on the PFI in September 2022. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *FINANCE* ××××××××××××××××××××××  *USD* ₹ 87 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹106(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 88(Approx) *🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 ************************ *BSE SENSEX* 76,619.33 −423.49 (0.55%)🔻 *NIFTY* 23,203.20 −108.60 (0.47%)🔻 *********************** *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 81,100/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 96,600/KG 1. The budget session of Parliament will commence on the 31st of this month. President Droupadi Murmu will address the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on 31st January, and the Union Budget will be presented on 1st February. The first part of the budget session will be held from 31st January to 13th February 2025, while the second leg of the budget session will be held from 10th March to 4th April 2025. 2. India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by 8.7 billion dollars to 625.87 billion dollars in the week ending January 10, the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shown. 3. The Reserve Bank’s monthly bulletin for January 2025 has informed that India’s economic growth is poised to rebound as domestic demand has started to regain strength. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notification amending the Cable Television Network Rules, 1994, to streamline the local cable operator registration process. The registrations of local cable operators (LCO) will be conducted entirely online. 2. Just 24 hours after the attack on popular actor Saif Ali Khan, Mumbai police has taken one person in custody for his alleged involvement in the crime. The police are now questioning the suspect at the Bandra Police Station. Actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed around 2.00 am on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. 3. The 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival, a cornerstone of Maharashtra’s film culture, started on 10th January 2025 has concluded at Movie Max Cinemas in Mumbai. ×××××××××××××××××××× *DEFENCE News* ×××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Philippines is currently engaged in advanced negotiations with India to acquire nine additional BrahMos anti-ship missile batteries, a move aimed at bolstering its defence capabilities amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea. This initiative is part of the Integrated Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System (ISBASMS) Acquisition Project. 2. The Indian Navy is currently participating in the La Perouse 25 naval exercise, a significant multinational event aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. This exercise, which commenced on January 16 and will run until 24 January involves the Indian Navy's destroyer INS Mumbai alongside eight other nations, including Australia, Canada, the United States, France, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. 3. India is strategically positioning itself in the global defence market by offering the Dornier 228 aircraft to the Malaysian Coast Guard, which includes provisions for technology transfer. This initiative is part of India's broader goal to expand its defence exports and enhance its partnerships with other nations. 4. A total of 12 Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army have lost their lives so far in the conflict, and 16 are still missing. Briefing the media in New Delhi yesterday, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. ×××××××××××××××××××××× ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. India is actively seeking to enhance its cooperation with Afghanistan, particularly focusing on development initiatives. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed a commitment to engage with the "government of the people of Afghanistan" to address urgent developmental needs. 2. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar marked the opening of the new US Consulate in Bangalore: The United States officially inaugurated its consulate in Bangalore on January 17, 2025. This marks the fifth U.S. consulate in India, aimed at enhancing political and economic ties between the U.S. and Karnataka, particularly in the technology sector, often referred to as India's Silicon Valley. 3. Seven Indian private companies have been selected to participate in a ground breaking India-U.S. space and defence collaboration program, marking a significant development in bilateral relations. This initiative aims to foster partnerships between Indian start-ups and U.S. defence leaders. 4. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed a desire for India-Bangladesh relations to progress positively, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the two nations. 5. The new rule to modernize and improve requirements for the H-1B and H-2 visa programs officially takes effect on 17 January 2025. This update, announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), aims to streamline the application process, enhance flexibility for employers, and strengthen the integrity of these non-immigrant visa programs. 6. Nitin Gadkari, India's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, engaged in discussions with Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam regarding sustainable aviation fuel and green hydrogen. This meeting highlights India's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and its collaboration with Singapore in this sector. 7. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, will be on a visit to Brussels for a high-level dialogue with the Commissioner of the European Commission for Trade and Economic Securit. ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 ======================== 1. Israel's cabinet approved the much-awaited Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Palestinian militants Hamas, hostage release set to begin Sunday. 2. Hindenburg Research, the US-based short-selling firm known for its allegations against the Adani Group, has announced its disbandment, marking the end of a significant chapter in corporate scrutiny that began in 2023. The firm gained notoriety after releasing a report that accused the Adani Group of extensive financial misconduct, including stock manipulation and accounting fraud, which led to a staggering loss of approximately $140 billion in market capitalization for the conglomerate. 3. United States Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 17) upheld a law that will ban TikTok, rejecting a last-ditch appeal from the social media app owners, who said that the ban violated the First Amendment. 4. Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday (Jan 17) held talks with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in the capital Moscow ahead of the signing of a 20-year strategic partnership treaty. 5. Pakistani court on Friday sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and seven years in prison respectively after finding them guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case. 6. US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security chief. ************************ 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* ************************* 1. In Kho Kho World Cup 2025, the Indian women’s team stormed into the semi-finals after defeating Bangladesh 109-16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. The team, led by captain Priyanka Ingle, delivered an outstanding performance and dominated all four turns of the match. 2. In the India Open Badminton tournament, the Indian duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy reached the men’s doubles semifinal. They defeated the South Korean duo of Jin Yong and Kang Min-hyuk 21-10, 21-17 in the men’s doubles quarterfinal at K. D. Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. 3. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, has released the much-awaited schedule for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The third season of WPL will commence with the match between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants on the 14th of February at the BCA Stadium in Baroda. All the matches will begin at 07:30 PM. This time, Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai will host the T20 tournament. The final leg of the tournament will unfold in Mumbai at the Cricket Club of India. 4. The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, unveiled a 10-point policy to promote discipline and unity in the team. The policy makes domestic cricket mandatory, imposes restrictions on the presence of families and personal staff on tours and a ban on individual commercial endorsements during ongoing series. Recently, the Indian Cricket Team lost the prestigious Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia and earlier lost to New Zealand in a home series. 5. The President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Sports Awards 2024 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. World Chess Champion D. Gukesh, double medalist at the Paris Olympics Manu Bhaker, Men’s Hockey Team Captain Harmanpreet Singh, and gold medalist at the Paris Paralympics Praveen Kumar were honoured with the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. 6. Rohit Sharma is set to remain India's ODI captain, as confirmed by the BCCI's announcement that he will lead the press conference on January 18, during which the squads for the Champions Trophy and the ODI series against England will be revealed. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *Vivekananda Rock* Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. According to local legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kumari performed austerity. A meditation hall known as Dhyana Mandapam is also attached to the memorial for visitors to meditate. The design of the mandapa incorporates different styles of temple architecture from all over India. The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. *😀Thought of the day* ======================  To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind.  ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY*======================  Samundar ke kinaare lehre aa gayi,🤫 Samundar ke kinaare lehre aa gayi,🤔 kismat badle na badle kam se kam chappal dhul gayi🤪😆 ======================= 😳 *WHY*❓❓❓* ======================= *Why Our Skin Becomes Oily?*  Oily skin is the result of the overproduction of sebum from sebaceous glands. These glands are located under the skin's surface. Sebum is an oily substance made of fats. Sebum isn't all bad since it helps protect and moisturize your skin and keep your hair shiny and healthy. ====================== *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ====================== स्वस्मै स्वल्पं समाजाय सर्वस्वं।*  svasmai svalpaṃ samājāya sarvasvaṃ A little bit for yourself and everything for others! *Saliva लाला:/ उद्गार*  ======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How do bones develop and grow?*  As you grow, the cartilage in your bones grows. Over time, it slowly gets replaced by bone with the help of calcium. This process is called ossification. During ossification, layer upon layer of calcium and phosphate salts begin to accumulate on cartilage cells. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *ISRO built India's first satellite, Aryabhata,* which was launched by the Soviet Union on 19 April 1975. It was named after the mathematician Aryabhata. In 1980, Rohini became the first satellite to be placed in orbit by an Indian-made launch vehicle, SLV-3 ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= *Vinod Kambli* (pronunciation ; born 18 January 1972) is a former Indian cricketer, He is the first man to score a century in a One-day International on his birthday.He has the highest career batting average for an Indian test cricketer of 54 but he played his last Test when he was just 23 years old. ======================= 🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*   There are other fish in the sea It's ok to miss this opportunity. Others will arise. ======================= **ANTONYMS*  Frank × Secretive *SYNONYMS*   Numerous : Many ========================== 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  ========================= (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) =======================  In the entire celestial horizon, Rohini nakshatra or 'Aldebaran' is supposed to be one of the brightest possible stars. Governed by 'Brahma' who epitomizes the essence of creation; Rohini nakshatra symbolizing essential fertility is depicted by cart drawn by a couple of oxen. Rohini (रोहिणी) is a goddess in Hinduism and the favorite consort of Chandra, the moon god. She is a daughter of Daksha and sister of the 26 other Nakshatras. Of the lunar mansions the asterism Kṛttikā, Revati and Rohini are often described as deified beings and “mothers. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= It can be used as a natural ointment for external wounds, a cure for pimples, acne or marks on the face, boils that occur during summers and also for lubricating eyes.  ======================= *Regards* *CH Nαʋҽҽɳ Kυɱαɾ..*.✒️ ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *Samapath*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏PLZ SHARE IT🌼*