╰─────────── ────╯ *05 Feb (Wednesday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Hemant *Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* *Vikram Samvat - 2081* *Shaka Samvat - 1946* *Month* : Purnimanta : Magha 23, Pingala Amanta: Magha 07, Pingala *Nakshatra*: Bharani (up to 8:33 pm)Krithika *Tithi :* Ashtami/ Navami *Rahu* : 12:41 PM – 02:04 PM *Yamaganda*: 08:31 AM – 09:54 AM ××××××××××××××××××××××× *TODAYS TOP NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Delhi is all set to vote for the 70 member assembly. Voting will take place from 7 AM to 6 PM, with over 1.56 crore voters set to cast their ballots for 699 candidates. Counting of votes will take place on Saturday. 2. PM Modi will visit Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj today. He will take a holy dip at the Sangam and offer prayers to Maa Ganga. The Mahakumbh 2025, which commenced on Paush Purnima, 13th January, is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. The Mahakumbh will continue until Mahashivratri on 26th February. 3. Replying to the discussion in Lok Sabha, PM Modi has said that his government has taken a slew of measures for the welfare of the poor people resulting in upliftment of 25 crore people out of poverty. 3. The Government has said that it is planning to increase installed power generation capacity to 874 GW by 2031-32. 4. Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena has appealed to the voters of the national capital to participate in the festival of democracy by casting their vote. 5. The government announced that the late Chaman Arora had been posthumously honoured with the Sahitya Akademi Award 2024 in the Dogri language category for his book ‘Ik Hor Ashwthama’.The Ministry of Culture said. 6. Union Home Minister Amit Shah yesterday chaired a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi. 7. The Haryana Cabinet approved an amendment to the Haryana Village Common Land (Regulation) Act, 1961. In the meeting held in Chandigarh under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approval was also given to provide a reimbursement amount to the commission agents to compensate for the loss of weight of crops due to moisture in the Rabi procurement season 2024-25. 8. In view of the Delhi Assembly elections, the Haryana government has declared a paid holiday for registered voters of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. 9. The Watershed Yatra will start today with the theme “Jal Laaye Dhan-Dhaanya”. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the mass outreach campaign to create awareness about Watershed Development activities will run in 6 thousand 673 gram panchayats from 26 states and 2 Union Territories. 10. In Punjab, the Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 commenced at the Central Jail, Patiala yesterday. The event was inaugurated by Patiala Jail Superintendent Varun Sharma. 11. Punjab Government has distributed over 3368 crore rupees as pension to 22.68 elderly beneficiaries until December, last year. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said. 12. The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. 13. India plans to implement the Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system across its entire railway network within six years, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. The system, designed to prevent collisions by automatically applying brakes, has earned Safety Integrity Level 4 certification. 14. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday announced that the Congress would give 42 per cent seats for Backward Classes candidates (BCs) in the upcoming local body elections, and challenged the BRS and the BJP to follow the suit if they were genuinely committed to the upliftment of the community. 15. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *LEGAL REPORT* ×××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Delhi Police registered a case against Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party candidate for Delhi Assembly polls from Kalkaji constituency, Atishi on alleged charges of obstructing government work and violating the Model Code of Conduct. 2. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the government will delve deep into the Mauni Amavasya incident in Maha Kumbh and expose the conspirators. 3. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to impose property tax on commercial establishments operating in slum areas, and is also considering the levy of a Solid Waste Management user charge in the future. 4. US military plane, carrying 205 illegal migrants being deported to India, is scheduled to land at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *FINANCE* ××××××××××××××××××××××  *USD* ₹ 87 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹108(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 90(Approx) *🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 ************************ *BSE SENSEX* 78,583.81 +1,397.07 (1.81%)🌲 *NIFTY* 23,739.25 +378.20 (1.62%)🌲 *********************** *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 85,200/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 98,400/KG The inflow of Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) has registered an increase of 26 percent during the first half of the current fiscal year when compared to the same period the previous year. As per the provisional estimates of the Reserve Bank of India, the FDI inflow reached 42.1 billion US dollars till September last year. Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, informed the Lok Sabha. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× Hrithik Roshan’s upcoming War 2, a significant part of YRF’s Spy Universe, is generating substantial buzz with its star-studded cast, including Jr NTR and Kiara Advani. Reports suggest that the makers aim to wrap up filming by April 2025, targeting an August release. The film may face a major box office clash with Aamir Khan’s Lahore: 1947 and Rajinikanth’s Coolie. ×××××××××××××××××××× *DEFENCE News* ×××××××××××××××××××× 1. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Army’s 4 Corps and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati for the research, design, and fabrication of bamboo-based composites to replace conventional building materials at high altitudes. 2. The 13th edition of joint military exercise ‘Ekuverin’ between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force has commenced in the archipelago nation. it was conducted at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand from June 11 to 24. Ekuverin meaning ‘Friends’ in Dhivehi language. ×××××××××××××××××××××× ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Over 3232 kilometres of the India-Bangladesh border have been covered with a fence out of over 4096 km of total length. Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said that the fencing helps ensure a crime-free border by effectively addressing the challenges of cross-border criminal activities, smuggling, movement of criminals, and trafficking. 2. India has contributed 37.64 million US Dollars to the United Nation’s Regular Budget for this year, securing its place among the 35 member states honoured for timely and full payment of their dues. This contribution was made on the 31st of last month. 3. Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Nurlan Yermekbayev has arrived in New Delhi yesterday. In a social media post, External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, the visit underscores the country’s commitment to enhancing regional cooperation, security, and trade and economic development. 4. The Environment Ministry announced that the Framework Agreement on the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force. The IBCA and its Secretariat have become a full-fledged, treaty-based, inter-governmental international organization and legal entity as of January 23. Five countries – Nicaragua, Eswatini, India, Somalia, and Liberia – have deposited their instruments of ratification under the Framework Agreement. As of now, 27 countries, including India, have consented to join the IBCA 5. Indian Embassy in Libya facilitated the return of 18 Indian nationals from Benghazi, Libya. 6. Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy yesterday held a high-level meeting with Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef in New Delhi. 7. King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj yesterday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a holy dip on the occasion. ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 ======================== 1. The Flemish nationalist became Belgium's prime minister: Once an advocate of separation from French-speaking Wallonia, Bart De Wever, the president of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), has become the head of the federal government. 2. World Cancer Day is being observed yesterday to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. This year, the day is being observed under the theme - United by Unique. 3. In Bangladesh, the High Court refused to grant bail to Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatan Jagran Jote spokesperson and former ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in a sedition case filed over alleged desecration of the national flag. 4. Dubai is preparing to host the inaugural Global Justice, Love & Peace Summit on April 12-13, 2025, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. The event, organised by the I am Peacekeeper Movement, will bring together 2,800 peacekeepers and 72 distinguished speakers, including 10 Nobel Laureates, heads of state, and religious leaders. 5. Sri Lanka is celebrated its 77th National Day yesterday. The official celebrations were held at Independence Square in Colombo, featuring a military parade, cultural performances, and a special address by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. 6. Russia will deploy its Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus in accordance with the agreements reached between the two countries. 7. A senior Taliban minister who expressed support for reversing the ban on girls’ education in Afghanistan appears to have been forced to flee the country. 8. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the fifth H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite. This satellite will play a crucial role in enhancing Japan's positioning system, a key component of its own version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). 9. At least ten persons were killed, including the gunman, and several were hurt in a shooting at a school in central Sweden on Tuesday. ************************ 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* ************************* *38TH NATIONAL GAMES* (a) Shuttler Anmol Kharb of Haryana continued her impressive run to win gold in women’s singles, while Tamil Nadu’s K. Satish Kumar claimed the men’s singles as well as the doubles title at the 38th National Games at Dehradun. (b) In men’s doubles, Karnataka’s Nithin HV and Prakash Raj S beat Vaibhav and Ashith Surya 21-16, 21-14 for gold. Shikha Gautam and Ashwini Bhat secured the women’s doubles title, defeating Angel Punera and Anya Bisht 21-11, 21-13. (c) In badminton, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu dominated the matches. In the mixed doubles final, Tamil Nadu clinched the gold medal by defeating Maharashtra. In the men’s singles category, Tamil Nadu’s Satish Kumar triumphed over Uttarakhand’s Suryaksh Rawat in a closely contested match. (d) In 3×3 basketball competition, Telangana’s women’s team put up a strong display to win the gold medal, while Kerala secured silver and Madhya Pradesh took home the bronze. (e) Medal Tally, Karnataka leads with 28 gold medals, followed by Services in second place with 21 golds. 2. In Mumbai Open Tennis 2025, India’s Ankita Raina has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals with a commanding victory over her compatriot Vaishnavi Adkar 6-2, 6-2 in the Women’s Singles round of 32 at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *The Quit India Movement,* also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* =======================  CHANGE IS NATURE OF LIFE BUT CHALLENGE IS AIM OF LIFE SO U HAVE TO CHALLENGE THE CHANGES, NOT CHANGE THE CHALLENGES ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  ======================= *Chintu* got an invitation to a party which said ‘Red Tie Only.”  When he went to the party, he was surprised to see that other were wearing pants and shirts also😳😟....😂😅🤣 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why must we sleep at night?*  Sleep keeps us healthy and functioning well. It lets your body and brain repair, restore, and reenergize. If you don't get enough sleep, you might experience side effects like poor memory and focus, weakened immunity, and mood changes.  Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain to cannot function properly. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 ======================= नित्यं ते सेवमानस्य व्याधिर्भ्यो नास्ति ते भयम्⁣ || parishramo mitaahaarah bheShaje sulabhe mama nityam te sevamaanasya vyadhirbhyo naasti te bhayam  Hard work and light food. This is the readily available medicine for any disease. If you do these daily, you shall not be afraid of any ailment. मेहनत और हल्का खाना। यह किसी भी बीमारी के लिए आसानी से उपलब्ध होने वाली दवा है। अगर आप इन्हें रोजाना करते हैं तो आपको किसी भी बीमारी का डर नहीं रहेगा। *स्मरण • (smaraṇ*,): smŕti Recall =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How did fish rain occurs* ? Scientists say that " *fish rain* " usually occurs when swirling whirlwinds over relatively shallow water develops into waterspouts and sucks in almost anything in the water including fish, eels and even frogs. The marine life can be carried long distances by buffeting clouds even when the waterspout stops spinning.  In July 2016, there were reports and pictures of fish "falling from the sky" on Mumbai Pune Expressway. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= *WHAT IS NATO?*  NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and is also known as the North Atlantic Alliance. Its purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. There are currently 30 countries in NATO, including the UK, US and much of western Europe. NATO was founded in April 1949 in Washington DC. Its headquarters are in Brussels in Belgium. *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= Commander Abhilash Tomy, KC, NM is an Indian naval officer and yachtsman, known for becoming the first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the world under sail in 2013, and his participation in the 2018 Golden Globe Race. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Hit the nail on the head*   Do or say the exact thing ======================= *ANTONYM*   Lazy × Industrious/ Energetic   *SYNONYMS*   Huge : Enormous ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *The Hanuman Chalisa* (literally Forty chaupais on Hanuman) is a Hindu devotional hymn (stotra) addressed to God Hanuman. It has been authored by 16th-century poet *Tulsidas* in the Awadhi language and is his best known text apart from the Ramcharitmanas. The word "chālīsā" is derived from "chālīs", which means the number forty in Hindi, as the Hanuman Chalisa has 40 verses. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================  Boiling water along with carom seeds (ajwain), Garlic and tulsi leaves can help to keep the cough in check. It also helps in relieving chest congestion. ======================= *