╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *15 May (Thursday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasanta *Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer) पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Jyeshta 03 (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* :Vaishak 18 *Tithi :* Tritiya/Chaturthi *Nakshatra*: Jyeshta (up to 2:07 pm)Moola *Rahu* : 02:01 PM – 03:40 PM *Yamaganda* : 05:49 AM – 07:28 AM https://youtu.be/RlZDcdSVGAM ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The third Thane Creek Bridge (TCB-3), has reached completion and is now awaiting final approval for its inauguration..The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the agency responsible for the ₹850 crore project, has confirmed that the bridge is technically ready for public use. 2. Godavari river, India’s second-longest and lifeline for all major southern States, is facing increasing pollution levels. The impact is more in Telangana. A recent study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad and CSIR-NEERI has identified several critically affected regions where industrial effluents and sewage discharge threaten both aquatic ecosystems and human health. 3. Cyclone Shakti Update: Experts have warned that there is a strong chance that cyclone Shakti may form in the Bay of Bengal between May 23 and May 28. 4. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), in partnership with the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has initiated the development of navigation infrastructure on three National Waterways—Chenab (NW-26), Jhelum (NW-49), and Ravi (NW-84)—to boost river transport and tourism. A new office has also been inaugurated in Srinagar to coordinate these activities. 5. Amid rising concerns over bird flu, all zoological parks in the Uttar Pradesh has been temporarily closed for one week. This decision has been taken after the death of tigress Shakti due to avian influenza in Gorakhpur Zoo. 6. India Records 9.2% Drop in Coal Imports During April 2024–February 2025. 7. In Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with veteran soldiers, flagged off a grand Tiranga Yatra in Mumbai to honour the Indian Armed Forces. 8. On May 13, 2025, the Regional Power Conference for Western States was held in Mumbai, with the presence of key Union and State leaders, including Union Power Minister Shri Manohar Lal and Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis. 9. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday set a two-year deadline, till June 2027, for completing all the incomplete irrigation projects on River Krishna in Telangana. 10. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, which have been scheduled in Visakhapatnam, Andhrapradesh on June 21. 11. In Tamil Nadu, Traders’ Association in Tiruvannamalai district organized a rally to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor in the fight against terrorism. In Bihar, The Tiranga Yatra led by Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and BJP State President Dr. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal. 12. The IMD on Wednesday issued an orange alert for several districts, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and winds touching 50–60 kmph over the next five days. An orange alert indicates heavy rainfall with a heightened risk of flooding, transportation disruption and power outages, and comes with an advise to citizens to stay indoors if possible. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. The anti-corruption bureau (ACB), Mumbai, has arrested the head of the Shivaji Nagar police station, Mumbai, red-handed on Tuesday night while allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh of the total bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh that he had allegedly demanded from a school’s trustee in lieu of providing police services for helping him in a legal matter. 2. A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to declare as null and void the 12 amendment Acts passed by the Tamil Nadu legislature to make the State government, instead of the Governor, the appointing authority for Vice-Chancellors of various State-run universities. 3. A Bengaluru-based man named Nawaz was arrested for posting a provocative video on social media calling for a bomb attack on Prime Minister Modi's residence. He was traced by police and sent to Parappana Agrahara jail. 4. Thirty-one Maoists killed in an anti-Naxal operation on Karregutta hills along Chhattisgarh-Telangana border; Home Minister Amit Shah calls it a historic success. 5. Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to Amazon India, Flipkart, Ubuy India, Etsy, the Flag Company and the Flag Corporation over the sale of Pakistani flags and related merchandise. In a social media post, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, such insensitivity will not be tolerated. 6. In Kerala: 3 women arrested at Calicut Airport for smuggling 34 kg hybrid ganja. 7. Punjab, the toll in the hooch tragedy has climbed to 23. 8. Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to seek expert opinion for removing the bias in the medical guidelines that bar transpersons, gay men and sex workers from donating blood. 9. The Supreme Court is slated on hear on Thursday, the Kancha Gachibowli land case involving 400 acres of land abutting the University of Hyderabad. 10. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti on Wednesday demanded immediate sacking of her party colleague and Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah from the state cabinet for "embarrassing" the people of India with his controversial remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi. The tribal affairs minister has sparked a major controversy with his objectionable comments against Col Qureshi, whom he tried to portray as a 'sister of terrorists'. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* ---------------------------------------  *USD* ₹ 85 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹113(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 95 Approx) *🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 81,330.56 +182.34 🌲 *NIFTY* 24,666.90 +88.55 (0.36%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 96,300/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 98,000/KG 1. The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹3,706 crore joint venture (JV) between HCL and Foxconn to establish a semiconductor assembly and packaging plant in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. 2. On May 12, 2025, the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution approved an additional 2.8 million tonnes of FCI rice for ethanol production. The approval comes as part of India’s strategy to boost ethanol output for its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, amid concerns regarding the diversion of essential food grains during times of inflation and nutritional stress. --------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. Ajay Devgn and his son Yug Devgan have come together for the Hindi version of Karate Kid: Legends, with Ajay voicing Mr Han (originally played by Jackie Chan) and Yug making his voice acting debut as Li Fong (played by Ben Wang). This marks Ajay’s first international voiceover project and Yug’s debut in the film industry. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the film is set to release in India on May 30, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. 2. Contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival from Asia and Oceania embarked on a captivating heritage tour to the iconic Buddhavanam at Nagarjunasagar in the Nalgonda district. This significant part of the festival's itinerary aims to highlight the rich history and diverse cultural heritage of Telangana. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. India's most decorated athlete Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army. As per The Gazette of India, a public journal and an authorised legal document of the Government of India, dated May 9 stated the appointment came into effect from April 16, 2025. 2. India has successfully tested its indigenous counter-drone system called "Bhargavastra," marking a significant advancement in the nation's defensive capabilities against the growing threat of drone swarms. This indigenous system, developed by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL). 3. Indian security forces neutralised three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists during a fierce gunfight in the Zinpather Keller area of Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 13, 2025.The operation, codenamed "Operation Keller," was launched following specific intelligence inputs received from the Rashtriya Rifles. 4. Turkey's drone technology, which gained worldwide recognition during the Ukraine-Russia conflict, recently faced a significant setback when deployed by Pakistan against India. During the limited conflict known as Operation Sindoor (May 7-10, 2025), Pakistani forces failed to achieve tactical advantages with Turkish drones due to India's sophisticated defence systems. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. India has officially and emphatically rejected former US President Donald Trump’s claims that he brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan or used trade threats to force a cessation of hostilities. 2. India is set to launch its first manned deep ocean mission, 'Samudrayaan', by the end of 2026. 3. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, undertook an official visit to Fiji from May 8 to 12, 2025, where he served as the Guest of Honour at the 146th Girmit Day celebrations. 4. Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi has suspended a memorandum of understanding with Turkey's Inonu University. In a social media post, JNU said that the decision was taken in view of national security considerations. ------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. Ukrainian and Russian delegations to meet in Türkiye today for direct peace talks. 2. Ukraine and Russia are close to reviving direct peace talks for the first time since the last face-to-face discussions ended three years ago. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to meet at Istanbul in Türkiye 3. In Somalia, at least 17 people killed in flash floods following torrential rains. 4. *Why Balochistan Wants Freedom from Pakistan?* When Pakistan was created in 1947, the princely state of Kalat (which formed the core of modern Balochistan) was technically independent. Its ruler, the Khan of Kalat, initially refused to join Pakistan. However, in 1948, under military pressure, Kalat was annexed by Pakistan. This event is widely seen by Baloch nationalists as the beginning of forced integration and subjugation. Ever since, there have been multiple uprisings — in 1948, 1958, 1962, 1973, and the ongoing insurgency since 2004 — driven by Baloch demands for self-rule and control over their natural resources. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- 1. The Archery World Cup Stage 2 (May 2025) concluded recently in Shanghai, China, where India’s 🎯archery contingent secured 7 medals, marking one of their best-ever finishes at a World Cup stage. The event is significant as it reflects the rising standards of Indian archery ahead of major global competitions like the Paris 2024 Olympics and Asian Archery Championships. 2. *KHELO INDIA YOUTH GAMES* in Bihar Maharashtra holds the first position with 141 medals, including 54 gold and 43 silver, Haryana has seized the second position by winning a good number of medals in wrestling, boxing, and athletics today. Haryana is in second place with 96 medals, including 30 gold and 23 silver, while Rajasthan has moved to the third position in the medal tally with 52 medals, including 22 gold and 10 silver. 3. Badminton, Indian shuttlers Aakarshi Kashyap and Unnati Hooda advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Thailand Open with impressive victories in Bangkok. -------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🌄🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= The national emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital, originally found atop the Ashoka Column at Sarnath, established in 250 BC. The capital has four Asiatic lions—symbolising *power, courage, pride and confidence* —seated on a circular abacus.  Four pillars of Democracy are Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and Media. ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= “Happiness is the only thing that multiplies when you share it.” ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* ====================== A Boss hangs a poster in his office, I AM THE BOSS,DO NOT FORGET.🤷🏻‍♂️😁 He RETURNs from lunch, finds a slip on desk. Ur wife called, she wants her poster back.🙄😳🥵 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why do lawyers wear black coat?* Black means opaque and, therefore, the sides of the prosecution and defence are presumed to be unknown until they are substantiated by law, thereby, 'Black Gowns'. However, the main reason behind wearing a 'Black Coat' is because black is the colour of authority and power. Black represents submission of oneself. Just like Priests wear Black to show their submission to God, Lawyers wear black to show their submission to Justice Wearing 'Black Robe' creates a sense of discipline among lawyers and gives them a sense of power and feeling of being the upholders of rights. Black colour is a symbol of dignity, honour, wisdom and justice and these are the values which every lawyer and Judge has to uphold and protect. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 =======================   पश्यतु, नासिका स्रवति । = Look, you have a running nose. ======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= A hydraulic jack creates pressure by moving oil through two cylinders via a pump plunger. The pump plunger is drawn back, which opens the suction valve and draws oil into the pump chamber. As the plunger is pushed down, the oil is transported through an external discharge valve and into the cylinder chamber. ======================= 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  ======================= International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May. Family is the basic unit of society. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the issues related to the families and to increase knowledge about the social, economic and demographic processes that affect them.  ====================== *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 ======================= Sukhdev Thapar (15 May 1907 – 23 March 1931) was an Indian revolutionary. He was hanged on 23 March 1931 at the age of 23. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  ======================= *Ignorance is bliss* You're better off not knowing *A piece of cake:* Something that is very easy. ======================= *ANTONYMS*   Conceal x Reveal *SYNONYMS*  luxurious ~ extravagant ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) =======================  Balarama is the elder brother of Sri Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. He is also known as Haladhara, Halayudha, Baladeva, Balabhadra and Sankarshana. Balarama is considered one of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of the god Vishnu, particularly among those members of Vaishnava sects. 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *HOW TO RELIEVE ITCHY SKIN*  Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches. Do this for about five to 10 minutes or until the itch subsides. Menthol is an essential oil found in plants of the mint family. It has a cooling effect and can help relieve pain and itching. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which people have used for thousands of years as a natural wound disinfectant and antiseptic. ======================= *Regards* *CH Nαʋҽҽɳ Kυɱαɾ..*.✒️ ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *Samapth*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT*