╭────────────────╮ 🌄 🇮🇳𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐃𝐇A𝐘🙏 𝕴𝖓𝖉𝖎𝖆`𝖘 1𝖘𝖙 𝖂𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖘𝖆𝖕𝖕 𝕹𝖊𝖜𝖘, 𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓮 2013 ╰─────────── ────╯ *26 May (Monday)* *Vedic Ritu/* Vasanta *Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer) पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh* (In Purnimanta calendar) *Vikram Samvat - 2082* *Month* : Jyeshta 14 (In Amanta calendar) *Shaka Samvat - 1947* *Month* :Vaishak 29 *Tithi :* Chaturdashi (up to 12:12 pm)Amavasya *Nakshatra*:Krithika/ Rohini *Rahu* : 07:25 AM – 09:04 AM *INTERESTING AMAZING FACTS* https://youtu.be/lkWkNVKXE5A ________________________ *TODAYS TOP NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. *In MANN KI BAAT episode @25 May 2025* (a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Operation Sindoor is not just a military mission, but the face of a changing India that reflects the country's resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme. (b) PM Modi stressed that Indian soldiers destroyed terror bases through indomitable courage, with weapons, equipment and technology made in India. He credited the hard work of engineers and technicians for this victory. (c) Prime Minister lauded the progress in Maoist-affected areas, saying that the arrival of the first bus service in Katejhari village of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra and the rise of education in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh reflect the restoration of peace and success of collective efforts to fight Maoism. (d) The Prime Minister said he will participate in the 'Yoga Day' program at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh this year. (e) Prime Minister pleased to share with the listeners of Mann Ki Baat that the population of lions in Gir, Gujarat has increased from 674 to 891 in just five years. (f) PM Modi also mentioned 65 year old Jeevan Joshi from Haldwani, Uttarakhand. During childhood, polio affected his legs but his imagination led him to creating beautiful art pieces from the dry bark of pine trees. (g) The members of the Women Self Help Groups have expressed their immense happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioning Drone Didis as sky warriors. The women members who underwent training under Namo Drone Didi informed that they are earning a decent amount while helping Farmers to reduce their burden. Swapna along with Chandra Kala, and Anita informed that they are now able to provide fertiliser or pesticide to more areas of land with less expenditure with the help of drones. 2. PM Modi yesterday chaired a day-long conclave of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised the need to add momentum to development trajectories and ensure the benefits of a double-engine government reach the people in an effective manner. Twenty Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers belonging to all 20 NDA ruled state governments took part in the meeting. 3. BJP President JP Nadda said, two resolutions were passed during the conclave. (a) The first resolution praised the valour of the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Modi's leadership for the success of Operation Sindoor. (b) The second resolution was related to government's decision on conducting Caste Census. 4. Ahead of the International Yoga Day on 21 June. The Andhra Pradesh state government has started Yog Andhra Abhiyan to develop yoga culture in the entire state. 5. RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad expelled his elder son and former Minister Tej Pratap from the party for six years citing his indecent behaviour and irresponsible conduct. 6. The 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival concluded on Saturday in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, capping five days of cultural celebration, ecological awareness, and community participation. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Manipur, the festival marked the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae)—the state’s iconic and endangered flower found only in the Shirui Hills. 7. Maharashtra Government Revises Diploma Course Admission Rules From 2025-26; Introduces 4 CAP Rounds, Auto-Freezing & ABC Portal Mandate The changes, approved through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Higher and Technical Education Department on Friday. 8. The Election Commission has announced bypolls to five Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal. The notification for the bypolls will be issued today and nominations can be filed until the 2nd of the next month with scrutiny scheduled for 3rd June. The last date for the withdrawal of candidatures is 5th June. Polling will take place on 19th June while the counting will be held on 23rd June. 9. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued six people who were stranded across a river in the Solapur district, Maharashtra. 10. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today. The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into Karnataka, bringing heavy rainfall, particularly in coastal regions. --------------------------------------- *LEGAL REPORT* --------------------------------------- 1. *Miss England’s claims are completely baseless:* The allegations made by Miss England 2024 Milla Magee, in an interview following her abrupt exit from the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant in Hyderabad, are completely baseless and lack even one percent of truth, according to Telangana Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, who conducted an internal enquiry into the matter. In an interview with British tabloid The Sun, she claimed she was asked to socialise with middle-aged men as a gesture of appreciation for their financial support to the event. 2. The Supreme Court of India has paused the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). 3. The Nagaland government has suspended Malayali IAS officer Reny Wilfred, who faces a criminal investigation into multiple allegations of sexual harassment. The suspension, effective from May 21. 4. A leading Meitei group announced a civil disobedience movement across Manipur from Sunday in protest against Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s alleged refusal to apologise for the removal of the state’s name from a government bus, sparking widespread discontent. 5. In order to curb ticketless travel in Kashmir Valley and increase revenue for Railways, a surprise ticket check was conducted on Saturday from Baramulla to Sangaldan Railway Station by Northern Railway’s Jammu Division. 6. In Punjab, a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harjinder Singh was shot dead by unknown assailants in Amritsar yesterday. The councillor from Jandiala Guru in the district was shot by bike-borne miscreants. 7. suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from the Karnataka Legislative assembly for six months has been revoked, Speaker U T Khader said on Sunday. In an unprecedented move, 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Assembly on March 21, for showing 'indiscipline' and 'disrespecting' the Speaker, following which they were forcefully evicted from the House by the marshals as they refused to leave. ------- *MISHAPS*------------ 1. Himachal Pradesh, a cloudburst occurred saturday evening in Jagatkhana, located in the Nirmand area of Kullu district, causing flash floods. Due to the sudden surge of water, several vehicles parked by the roadside were swept away. --------------------------------------- *FINANCE* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*  *USD* ₹ 85 (Approx) 💷 *GBP* ₹114(Approx) € *Euro* : ₹ 96 Approx) *🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12 🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 23 🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.30 🇧🇩 *B'desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70 🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka* : ₹ 0.28 🇳🇵 *Nepal* : ₹ 0.62 🇲🇻 *Maldives* : ₹ 5.52 --------------------------------------- *BSE SENSEX* 81,721.08 +769.09 (0.95%)🌲 *NIFTY* 24,853.15 +243.45 (0.99%)🌲 --------------------------------------- *Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai* *GOLD* : ₹ 97,500/ 10gm (24 krt) *SILVER* : ₹ 100,000/KG *India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy* . NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said. The IMF in its recent report has said that India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy. --------------------------------------- *ENTERTAINMENT NEWS* --------------------------------------- Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the top honor at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. His film, *IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT* , took home the prestigious Palme d’Or. The festival featured 22 films in its main competition. --------------------------------------- *DEFENCE News* --------------------------------------- 1. Recently, the Indian armed forces are undergoing transformation with the introduction of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC). This restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and inter-service collaboration. Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has outlined the roles of theatre commanders and Service Chiefs in this new framework. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernise India’s military capabilities. The theatre commanders will focus on operational execution. In contrast, Service Chiefs will manage the functions of ‘Raise, Train and Sustain’ (RTS). 2. Pithoragarh, located in Uttarakhand, has recently inaugurated its first community radio station, Panchshul Pulse. This station aims to serve the border communities by blending local culture, weather updates, and village stories. The station was launched by Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, the general officer commanding-in-chief of the central command. Its tagline, “Hill se Dil Tak,”. 3. Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actor Preity G Zinta has donated Rs 1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under its initiative Operation Sindoor. 4. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai today said the role of Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB) is very crucial in the security management of borders and protecting the sovereignty of the country along the Nepal and Bhutan frontiers. The Union Minister was addressing the Passing Out Parade of 8th Basic Recruit Training Course at Aasanpur Kupaha in Supaul in Bihar. 56 trainee cadets today passed out after the grand passing out parade at the BRTC. 5. Indian Navy ship INS Sujatha yesterday rescued three crew members of the distressed Liberia flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3, which capsized 38 nautical miles south west of Kochi. --------------------------------------- ✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS* --------------------------------------- 1. The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 which was held in New Delhi, attracted investment proposals worth over 4 Lakh Crore rupees. Delegations from over 80 countries, from Japan to Europe to ASEAN nations, participated in the two day summit which culminated on 24 May. 2. India is set to submit a dossier to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to advocate for Pakistan’s reinstatement on the “grey list“. (a) *Impacts of Greylisting* Being placed on the grey list can have severe economic repercussions. It affects foreign investment and international aid inflows. For instance, India has noted that Pakistan’s greylisting from 2018 to 2022 helped reduce illicit fund flows into regions like Jammu and Kashmir. (b) The Black List The black list includes countries with serious deficiencies in their financial regulations. Currently, North Korea, Myanmar, and Iran are on this list. Countries in this category face mandatory economic sanctions, and other nations are urged to apply enhanced due diligence when interacting with them. (c) *What is the FATF?* The FATF is a global watchdog focused on money laundering and terror financing. Established in 1989, it comprises 40 members, including key nations worldwide. The organisation’s primary aim is to combat financial crimes by promoting international standards and assessing the effectiveness of countries’ measures against these crimes. Currently, 24 countries are on this list. 2. An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor arrived in Guyana. Team will convey India's unequivocal message of zero tolerance for terrorism. 3. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday had a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand and the two leaders discussed strengthening the relationship between the two countries. 4. Maldives Foreign Minister Dr. Abdulla Khaleel will be on a three-day visit to India to Boost Bilateral Ties. 5. Social media platform X services have remained down for the longest period ever, with users reporting glitches on the platform for the third day in a row. Elon Musk-led X started facing a glitch on May 22 due to data centre outage and remained down in several parts of the globe including in India on Saturday as well. --------------------------------------- 🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍 --------------------------------------- 1. In Ukraine, at least 12 people were killed and dozens of others injured in a combined missile-drone attack by Russia. 2. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter was caught in the “epicentre” of a massive Ukrainian drone offensive during his first visit to the liberated Kursk Region earlier this week. A Russian military commander revealed that air defence units in the region managed to beat off the attack and ensured the safety of the President. 3. USA President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc. 4. The Walmart Boycott is back. The world’s largest retailer faces renewed calls for a nationwide boycott led by The People’s Union USA, the same group behind the weeklong protest in April. The organizers are urging consumers to shun Walmart and its subsidiaries, including Sam’s Club, Walmart Pharmacy, and Walmart+, citing ongoing concerns over the company’s labor practices and community impact. 5. US President Donald Trump’s now-aborted move to rename the Persian Gulf as the ‘Arabian Gulf’ or ‘Gulf of Arabia’ stirred sharp condemnation from Iranian officials. 6. At least 18 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in separate storm-related incidents across Pakistan’s Punjab province. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, most of the fatalities occurred due to the collapse of dilapidated buildings and unsafe structures. --------------------------------------- 🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS* --------------------------------------- *INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE 2025* 74 T20s 22 Mar - 03 June (a) Sunday, 25 May 2025 67th Match • Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium Chennai-super-kings CSK: 230-5 (20) Vs Gujarat-titans GT: 147 (18.3) *Chennai Super Kings won by 83 runs* (b) 68th Match • Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium sunrisers-hyderabad SRH: 278-3 (20) Vs Kolkata-knight-riders KKR: 168 (18.4) *Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 110 runs* 2. Star tennis player, Novak Djokovic scripted history by clinching his 100th ATP singles title. the 38-year-old Serb, bagged the 100th title of his stellar career after beating Poland's Hubert Hurkacz to win the Men's Singles title in Geneva Open. -------------------------------------- Ⓝⓐⓥⓔⓔⓝ Ⓚⓤⓜⓐⓡ 🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT BHARAT* 🇮🇳 ======================= Kancharla Gopanna (c. 1620 – 1688), popularly known as Bhakta Ramadasu or Bhadrachala Ramadasu was a 17th-century devotee of the Hindu god Rama, a saint-poet and a composer of Carnatic music. He is a famous Vaggeyakara (classical composer)[a] from the Telugu classical era. He was born in the village of Nelakondapalli in Khammam district, and orphaned as a teenager. He spent his later years in Bhadrachalam and 12 years in solitary confinement at the Golconda prison during the Qutb Shahi-rule.  ======================= *😀Thought of the day* ======================= Talent takes you to the Top, but Behaviour Decides how long you stay there ======================= *JOKE OF THE DAY* ======================= Two girls were fighting for a seat in the bus *Conductor* - Hey why are you fighting, Whoever is the eldest should sit down Then what, both remained standing all the way 🙄🤪😅😂 ======================= *😳WHY❓❓❓* ======================= *Why Birds Don't Get Electric Shock Despite Sitting on High-Voltage Wire* ? Indeed, birds do not get electric shocks from the wire even after sitting on them. However, if the birds come into contact with the ground while touching the wire, it will result in a circuit and the birds will get shocks. The same happens with human beings as well. If the human body is in contact with the ground, only then do we get electric shocks. This occurs as a result of circuit completeness. ======================= *LEARN Sanskrit*🙏🏻 =======================   *Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam* is a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu texts such as the Maha Upanishad, which means " *the world is one family*  =======================  🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ======================= *How does Vicks inhaler work?*  Vicks inhaler contains menthol, camphor and pine needle oil, which have traditionally been used for many years as inhalations for their decongestant effect. They give off vapours that have a cooling and decongestant effect in the lining of the nose when you breathe them in. It opens the air passage of the nose and helps to breath smoothly...😤 💁🏻‍♂‍ *GK TODAY*  =======================  The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), colloquially the Quad (sometimes erroneously written QUAD despite not being an acronym), is a strategic security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States that is maintained by talks between member countries. ======================= *BORN TODAY* 🐣💐 =======================  Vilasrao Dagadojirao Deshmukh (26 May 1945 – 14 August 2012) was an Indian politician who served two terms as the Chief Minister of the state of Maharashtra. He also served in the Union cabinet as the Minister of Science and Technology and Minister of Earth Sciences. Vilasrao Deshmukh was a Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha. =======================  🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*  =======================  Give someone the benefit of the doubt Trust what someone says ======================= *ANTONYMS*  Asleep x Awake Conscious *SYNONYMS* Hypocrisy - duplicity, falseness,  ========================= 🛕 *VEDIK GYAN*  (kindly inform, if given info is differ from actual facts🙏🏻) ======================= *Who was Babruvahana in Mahabharata? What's his story?*   Babruvahana (Sanskrit: बब्रुवाहन) was the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manipur by his maternal grandfather and later reigned at the kingdom. Babruvahan is the son of Arjuna and Chitrangadha. Chitrangadha raises Brabruvahana. He is a great warrior. After Kurukshetra Arjun on his way tries to drink water from river Ganga. Sons of Ganga (Vasus) and brothers of Bheeshma stop Arjun and accuses him for killing of Bheeshma by unfair means. They ask Arjun not to drink water from the river who is the mother of Bheesham. Arjun tries to pacify them and says no one can claim rights on a river and tries to drink water. Vasus take out weapons to fight Arjuna and Arjun uses a single arrow and the hands of Vasus get tied. Arjun then drinks water and leaves. Ganga founds her sons with their hands tied. When she finds Arjuna is the reason, she gets angry. She feels Arjun calls for no mercy and intends to teach him a lesson. Her anger turns into an arrow and that arrow reaches the quiver of Babruvahan who is meditating upon Devi Maa for becoming powerful. During ashwameda Babruvahan fights with Arjun. And as a last weapon Babruvahan uses the arrow (given by Ganga) and the arrow cuts off Arjun’s head. Later Sri Krishna uses mani to make Arjuna alive ======================= 🧬 *HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES*🩺 ( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) ======================= *The black sesame seed* can help in curing constipation due to the high fiber content and unsaturated fatty acid content. The oil found in the seed can lubricate your intestines, while the fiber in the seed helps in smooth bowel movements. The oil present in the seeds help removing dental plaque and boosts oral health. ======================= *Regards* *CH Nαʋҽҽɳ Kυɱαɾ..*.✒️ ÷÷÷÷÷÷ *Samapth*÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ *🙏 *PLZ SHARE IT*