*Today's news* *09 Feb (Sunday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Hemant *Drik Ritu* : Shishir (Winter) पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh* *Vikram Samvat - 2081* *Shaka Samvat - 1946* *Month* : Purnimanta : Magha 27, Pingala Amanta: Magha 11, Pingala *Nakshatra*:Ardra (up to 5:52 pm)Punarvasu *Tithi :* Dwadashi (up to 7:25 pm)Trayodashi *Rahu* : 04:52 PM – 06:15 PM *Yamaganda*: 12:41 PM – 02:04 PM ××××××××××××××××××××××× *TODAYS TOP NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, defeating incumbent AAP; Bags 48 seats in 70-member legislative Assembly. 2. Bypolls Result 2025 Highlights: Bypolls were held in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu this week: (a) BJP candidate Chandrabhanu Paswan won in Milkipur with a massive margin of 61710 votes against Smajwadi Party leader Ajit Prasad. (b) DMK secures big win in Erode East bypoll in Tamilnadu: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate VC Chandhirakumar trounced Naam Tamilar Katchi's (NTK) actor-politician MK Seethalakshmi by a margin of 91,558 votes. 3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks people of Delhi for resounding and historic mandate to BJP; Says country today is opting for a policy of contentment over appeasement. Prime Minister assures world class urban infrastructure for National Capital. 4. Aam Aadmi Party's national Convener, Arvind Kejriwal has said that the party has accepted the result of Delhi Assembly Polls and also respects the mandate given by the people. He also extended wishes to Bhartiya Janata Party for its victory. 5. The Information and Broadcasting Ministry organised the XR Creator Hackathon - Delhi meetup at Noida. 6. The 32nd session of the Indian Art History Congress began in Noida. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the three-day event. 7. The Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme was launched in 2025 to promote women entrepreneurship in Northeast India. The initiative was inaugurated in nine colleges and universities, marking step towards nurturing women-led enterprises. 8. The Department of Consumer Affairs, under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, has enhanced the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) with AI-enabled technology to improve consumer grievance redressal. 9. The Metro rail ride in Bengaluru will be costlier by about 50 per cent as the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Saturday effected a hike on the recommendation of the Fare Fixation Committee, which will come into force from Sunday onwards. 10. The Telangana United Teachers’ Federation (TUTF) on Saturday issued a stern warning against the unauthorised use of its logo and letterhead, stating that legal action will be taken against those misrepresenting the organisation. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *LEGAL REPORT* ×××××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Supreme Court on Friday (February 8) dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the electoral manual provisions allowing students studying out of their constituency to transfer their names from the electoral rolls to the place of their education. 2. The Supreme Court held that insurers cannot deny claims solely due to non-renewal of a state permit if a valid national permit is in place. The Court clarified that if a vehicle catches fire within its registered state, non-payment of authorization fees for a state permit would not invalidate the claim. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *FINANCE* ××××××××××××××××××××××  *USD* ₹ 87 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹108(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 90(Approx) *🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 ************************ *BSE SENSEX* 77,860.19 −197.97 (0.25%) 🔻 *NIFTY* 23,559.95 −43.40 (0.18%)🔻 *********************** *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 86,500/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 99,400/KG 1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced enhancement to the security of online payments. This new measure focuses on cross-border “Card Not Present” (CNP) transactions. 2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced policy change. Non-bank brokers registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will now have access to the Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching (NDS-OM) platform. This initiative aims to increase retail participation in government securities trading. 3. The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent marks shift in monetary policy. This is the first reduction in nearly five years. The move is aimed at stimulating economic activity by making borrowing cheaper. 4. The Grameen Credit Score Scheme was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the 2025 budget. This initiative aims to enhance financial inclusion for Self Help Groups (SHGs) and rural women entrepreneurs in India. ××××××××××××××××××××××× *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* ××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Actor Chiranjeevi has been bestowed with yet another prestigious honour by the Government of India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed him as a member of the Advisory Board for the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a global summit set to be hosted by India later this year. 2. Telangana Bengali Film Festival, organised by Hyderabad Bangalee Samity, The festival, running from February 7 to 9 at Prasad Preview Theatre, featured a line-up of contemporary Bengali films alongside regional and international selections. This year's festival brought additional star power with star Abir Chatterjee receiving the 'Superstar of the Year' award. ×××××××××××××××××××× *DEFENCE News* ×××××××××××××××××××× 1. The Ministry of Defence today signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the procurement of 28 EON-51 systems for 11 New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels and three Cadet Training Ships for the Indian Navy. The contract will cost over 642 crore rupees. EON-51 is an electro-optical fire control system that provides search, detection, and classification of targets using electro-optical and thermal imager devices. 2. The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (INS Sujata, INS Shardul, and ICGS Veera) arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, on 6th February 2025, as part of its Long-Range Training Deployment to Southeast Asia. The visit aims to enhance maritime cooperation and mutual understanding. 3. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) is set to launch the Lord Buddha Trination Triservices Expedition, a historic initiative uniting the armed forces of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. This unique motorcycle expedition will commence from Lumbini, Nepal (the birthplace of Lord Buddha) and conclude in Galle, Sri Lanka, covering key Buddhist heritage sites along the route. 4. The Astra MK-3, a next-generation Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), is under development in India to enhance the Indian Air Force's (IAF) air combat capabilities. It is expected to provide a much-needed capability to the IAF, equipping it with a long-range air-to-air missile capable of engaging enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds, providing multi-layered defence against potential threats. 5. The 15th edition of the Biennial Aero-India International Seminar commenced in Bangalore, Karnataka on February 08, 2025. The two-day seminar has been organised by the Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (CEMILAC) of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in association with the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI) as a prelude to Aero India 2025. 6. A massive ongoing Indian military exercise in the Indian Ocean is carrying out operations to validate and refine the concept of operations, including forward deployment and ability of the Navy, Indian Air Force and the Army to operate jointly. The exercise called ‘Tropex’ is a three-month-long deployment at sea. It is being conducted from January to March. It has warships at sea near key locations across the Indian Ocean. This includes a deployment of 65 warships, nine submarines and over 80 aircraft of different types. ×××××××××××××××××××××× ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a crucial visit to France and the United States from Monday. India and France share a dynamic economic relationship, with trade, investment, and industrial partnerships playing a crucial role. Over 700 French companies operate in India contributing to economic growth and job creation. 2. The 2nd India-Nepal Startup Connect was organised in Kathmandu Valley, aiming to provide a crucible for entrepreneurs and visionaries to collaborate across borders. 3. A Federal Judge blocks USA President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship: In a big relief for Indian students and professionals living in the United States on visas and awaiting green cards, a federal judge in Seattle has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. 4. The BIMSTEC Youth Summit 2025 will be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 7th to 11th February 2025, bringing together young leaders from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand to foster regional collaboration. ×××××××××××××××××××××××× 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 ======================== 1. Israel has released 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of a broader exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Israel has begun releasing Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three Israeli hostages in fifth swap under Gaza cease-fire deal. 2. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), the Embassy of France in Nepal, and Blue Water Intelligence signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch the HydroNepal Project. 3. The United States Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) under Department of Labour reported that the unemployment rate edged down to 4 percent in January, lowest since May 2024. 4. In Bangladesh, a violent clash erupted when mobs attempted to vandalize former minister Mozammel Haque’s residence in Gazipur. Fueled by anger, students and locals barged in, wrecking the house. 5. Chinese rescuers searched for at least 29 people after a landslide on Saturday in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. 6. Panama has formally withdrawn from China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a noteworthy geopolitical shift. President José Raúl Mulino's decision highlights increasing tensions between the United States and China, especially concerning the strategic Panama Canal. ************************ 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* ************************* 1. Khel Mahakumbh, a celebration of sports and culture, is being organised in Sangam, Prayagraj. The sports festival celebrates traditional sports and promotes a sense of sportsmanship among athletes nationwide. The seven day Khel Mahakumbh features traditional and a range of contemporary sports such as Kabaddi, Wrestling, Kho-Kho, Archery, and Yoga. 2. Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, World Champion, India’s D Gukesh has qualified for the knockout stage. Gukesh progressed to the next stage despite losing to Norway’s Magnus Carlsen. 3. 38th National Games Highlights (a) In the Women’s Discus Throw (1kg), Haryana’s Seema emerged victorious with a gold medal. Meanwhile, in the Men’s Discus Throw (2kg), Gagandeep Singh from Services clinched the top spot. (b) The Men’s 1500-meter race saw Services’ Yunus Shah claim the gold medal, while in the Women’s category, Delhi’s Chandana secured first place. (c) In 100-meter sprint, Odisha’s Animesh Kujur sprinted to gold in the men’s category, Services currently lead the National Games 2025 medals table with 42 gold medals, 16 silvers and 13 bronze. Karnataka are second. 4. The International Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it failed to amend its constitution as required for the smooth and fair governance of the sport in the country. """""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""" Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= *Dehradun* is made up of two words: Dehra is derived from the word Dera, meaning camp or temporary settlement. Dun or Doon in Garhwali language refers to a valley that lies between the middle Himalayas and the "Shivaliks". ... This is when the word Dehra was linked to Dun, and thus the city was named Dehradun. *😀Thought of the day* =======================  Always remember that your present situation is not the end, the best is yet to come. ======================= * *JOKE OF THE DAY*  *Chintu* : what is the name of your car? *Frnd* : i forgot the name, but is starts with 't'.🙄🤔 *Chintu* : oh, what a strange car, starts with tea. all cars that i know start with petrol..🤔😳🙄🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤣😂 ======================= 😳 *WHY* ❓❓❓ ======================= *How we woke correct time in the morning. How our age brings changes in our physical appearance...How It happens* 🤔 It is because of Biological clock⏰ that we have in our mind. Biological clocks are an organism's innate timing device. They're composed of specific molecules (proteins) that interact in cells throughout the body. Biological clocks are found in nearly every tissue and organ. The circadian biological clock is controlled by a part of the brain called the *Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN),* a group of cells in the hypothalamus that respond to light and dark signals. From the optic nerve of the eye, light travels to the SCN, signaling the internal clock that it is time to be awake. It is the program that limits the lifespan of an individual. Circadian clock, a molecular mechanism that results in a circadian rhythm in a living organism. Circadian rhythm, biological process that displays an oscillation about 24 hours, such as the human sleep-wake cycle (the "body clock"), mensuration process in women. Biological clocks are an organism’s innate timing device. They’re composed of specific molecules (proteins) that interact in cells throughout the body. Biological clocks are found in nearly every tissue and organ. Researchers have identified similar genes in people, fruit flies, mice, fungi, and several other organisms that are responsible for making the clock’s components. ======================= **LEARN Sanskrit* 🙏🏻 =======================  नातिक्रान्तानि शोचेत प्रस्तुतान्यनागतानि चित्यानि । naatikraantaani shochet prastutaanyanaagataani chityaani . One should not regret what is past. One should only think of the present and future. =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How rock salt forms*  The scientific name for rock salt is *Halite* , and its chemical formula is *NaCl* or sodium chlorine. Table salt is also made from rock salt, which is a naturally occurring mineral often found in large deposits near the surface of the earth. *Formation*  Rock salt is found in old ocean sea beds that have long ago dried up. The compound originates from a body of sea water that undergoes an intense evaporation process, leaving behind large rings of sea salt. Then through the long process of geologic aging, the salt layers are covered with marine sediments. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= (a) The *Japanese Yen* is the official currency of *Japan*  Symbol: *¥* (b) The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry and commercialisation.  On February 5, 2021, the Government of India made an official announcement about the approval of SISFS. It has been approved for a period of four years and was implemented with effect from April 1, 2021.  *The eligibility criteria*  The startup must be recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). It must have incorporated not more than 2 years ago at the time of application. The startup should not have received more than Rs 10 lakh of monetary support under any other Central or State Government scheme. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐  Babubhai Jashbhai Patel was the chief minister of Gujarat state. He hold the office twice, first time from June 1975 to March 1976 as the leader of Janata Morcha and the second time from April 1977 to February 1980 as leader of Janata Party. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *He's sitting on the fence*   He can't make up his mind ======================= *ANTONYM*   Foolish × Wise *SYNONYMS*   Except : Apart From ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *A story behind Garlic and Onions, why they are not been used by Vaishnavas* 🧅🧄 According to Vishnu Purana, Devas and the asuras jointly churned Kshirabdhi (Milky Ocean) wherefrom emerged Dhanvantari with the Amrtakumbha (pot of nectar). But an asura mayavi (magician) called *Saimhikeya* absconded to Patala with the Amrtakumbha which nobody noticed as everybody was busy with dividing other divine objects. Only after the mayavi's disappearance was it noticed that the Amrtakumbha was missing. At once Mahavisnu assumed the figure of a beautiful woman, got back the Kumbha and gave it to the devas. The devas began drinking the amrta when, at the instance of some other devas, Saimhikeya, the mayavi, assuming the form of an old Brahmin reached svarga, (Heaven) got a share of the amrta and began to drink it. Surya and Candra (Sun and Moon) who were on guard at the gates divined the secret of the 'old Brahmin' and informed Mahavishnu about it. Shri Vishnu immediately cut the throat of the pseudo-Brahmin with his Sudarshana Chakra. But, half of the nectar he had drunk stayed above the throat and the other half below it. Therefore, though the head and the trunk were severed they remained alive. These two parts, in course of time, evolved as Rahu and Ketu  When the throat was cut some blood dropped on the ground, and became the red onion and the white onion (garlic) respectively. So both onion and garlic originated from the throat and blood of the demons or asuras, thus their consumption brings us closer to tamo guna (mode of ignorance) which characterizes the nature of the demons and thus is detrimental to bhakti. *There are different reasons according to Vedic Sanatan Dharma*  Garlic, onion and carrot increase rajas, especially sexual desire. Not good for spiritual life. There are 3 types of foods in Hindu and Jain scientific understanding. They are - Rajasic, and sathwick. Tamasic foods encourage sloth, dullness, and sexual arousal. ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *Rock salt* provides all the essential trace minerals and greatly improves the body's immune system," It fights harmful bacteria and helps kick illnesses to the curb. “Rock salt is beneficial for people suffering from respiratory problems and sinus. Rock salt is used as a condiment and preservative in Indian cuisine, especially during fasting days. It adds a great flavour to chaats, chutneys, raitas and many other savoury Indian snacks and vegetable preparations. Its coarse texture makes it easy to pick up and sprinkle on food during or after cooking.  _Hence, too less or too_ _much of salt can be dangerous for health and adding the right amount_ _of salt is important. For an average adult daily salt intake should be approximately around 2,300 mg per day._ _However, in the case of high blood pressure, the ideal intake should be 1,500 mg per day._ ======================= *