📰 TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)
Currently serving as Secretary in Culture Ministry, Aggarwal’s selection is a significant development for India’s role in global financial governance and efforts to strengthen international coopera...
Mr. Thackeray calls for starting ‘Operation Lotus’ in response to ‘Operation Tiger’ allegedly carried out by the Shiv Sena to lure six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs into its fold and refuted allegation...
U.S. won their opening Group D match against Paraguay while Australia defeated Türkiye in their opening encounter.
The top court observed that the lack of a steady client base and limited remuneration in the early years of practice often result in acute financial hardship
📰 DEFENCE (रक्षा)
Further investigation is underway, say officials.
Revenue Secretary Shri Arvind Shrivastava termed the election a proud milestone for the country
The impact of the conflict is being felt across the Gulf
Trump said that the US is doing "fair business" with India.
The minister accused former Governor RN Ravi of creating complications.
📰 WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)
More than a quarter of a million people were killed during Colombia's six decades of fighting between left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, drug traffickers and the military
In this episode we look at the Tamil Nadu Assembly revives the Cauvery dispute with a resolution against Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project, while Kerala’s first budget under Chief Minister V.D. Sath...
The meeting between National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez and former Opposition lawmaker Dinorah Figuera — who returned to Caracas on Thursday (June 18) after eight years of exile — "is a first s...
Vadym Filashkin, Governor of Donetsk region, said on the Telegram app that six others had been injured in two attacks on the city, with strikes occurring near a high-rise apartment building...
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off on June 19 after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said
📰 SPORTS (खेल)
U.S. won their opening Group D match against Paraguay while Australia defeated Türkiye in their opening encounter.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City will have new men in charge next season — managers with interconnected destinies dealing with the pressure of expectations common at top clubs. What do they b...
Ever wondered why some tracks play true and others — like the recent Lord’s strip — don’t? Here is an explainer on the preparation of pitches and the factors that govern their behaviour
📰 MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)
The vice president of the FATF is elected by the FATF Plenary from among its members and assists the president in steering the organisation's work.
A supporter of Abhishek Banerjee said a “BJP person" arrived at the airport, followed by some boys with eggs in their hands.
Altogether, 29 MPs got elected to the Lok Sabha on TMC tickets in the 2024 general elections. One MP passed away sometime ago and the seat remains vacant.
The city began the day under partly cloudy skies, with the minimum temperature recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, 0.5 notches below the seasonal average.
Dust's role in PM2.5 concentrations during summers stood at 27 per cent compared to 15 per cent during winters, a CAQM official said on Friday.
📰 ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has opened up about the impact of fame on her life and career, admitting that early success made her "egoistic" and deeply invested in the pursuit of stardom. Reflecting on her...
Ameesha Patel was 26 years old when she starred as Sakina in the 2001 blockbuster Gadar, while Sunny Deol, who played Tara Singh, was 43 at the time. Looking back, the actor said she was never oppo...
Anne Hathaway is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, joyfully announcing the news on Instagram with a heartwarming video. The actress, already mother to sons Jonathan and Jack, sha...
Rajkumar Hirani’s blockbuster film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S may be regarded as a cult classic today, but the filmmaker has revealed that not everyone was convinced about its success before its release. I...
South cinema buzzed with major updates today. Allu Arjun was summoned by a court regarding a 'Pushpa 2' stampede case.
🕉 PANCHANG (पंचांग)
🌅 सूर्योदय (Sunrise): 6:01 AM IST🌇 सूर्यास्त (Sunset): 7:18 PM IST📖 तिथि (Tithi): Shashthi (Krishna (Dark))
⭐ नक्षत्र (Nakshatra): Uttara Phalguni
🧘 योग (Yoga): Shobhana
🔄 करण (Karana): Vishti (Bhadra)
🌿 ऋतु (Ritu): Hemanta (Pre-Winter)
📆 विक्रम संवत: 2083
📆 शक संवत: 1948
🌙 चन्द्र मास (Lunar): Agrahayana
⚠️ राहु काल: 8:49 AM - 10:29 AM⚠️ यमगंड: 12:31 AM - 2:11 AM🥇 GOLD & SILVER RATES (सोना / चाँदी)
24K Gold 10g: ₹151,800
24K Gold 1g: ₹15,183
Silver 1kg: ₹236,200
Silver 10g: ₹2,361.7
💱 FOREX RATES (मुद्रा दर)
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📈 STOCK MARKET (शेयर बाजार)
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💭 THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)
"The mind is everything. What you think you become." — Buddha
🔤 LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)
एकं सद् विप्रा बहुधा वदन्ति (Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti) — Truth is one, the wise call it by many names
🇮🇳 BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)
Did you know? Himalayas: The Himalayas, or Himalaya, is a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. More than 100 peaks exceeding elevations of 7,200 metres above sea level lie in the Himalayas.
😂 JOKE (चुटकुला)
Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.
🤔 WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)
Why does popcorn pop?
Popcorn is a variety of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated. The term also refers to the snack food produced by the expansion. It is one of the oldest snacks, with evidence of popcorn dating back thousands of years in the Americas. It is commonly eaten salted, buttered, sweetened, or with artificial flavorings.
⚙️ HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)
How does toothpaste work?
All toothpastes have 20%–42% water, abrasives, fluoride, and surfactants. Abrasives include particles of aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, or silica that scrub off plaque. Fluoride strengthens enamel and prevents cavities. Surfactants create foam that helps distribute toothpaste evenly.
🎂 BORN TODAY (आज का इतिहास)
Kiran Bedi (born 9 June 1949)
Indian social activist, former tennis player and politician who became the first woman in India to join the officer ranks of the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972. She was the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from 28 May 2016 to 16 February 2021.
📖 WORD POWER (शब्द)
Ephemeral — Lasting for a very short time
e.g., The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a week.
📚 ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)
Word: Generous
Antonym: Stingy
Synonym: Benevolent, Charitable, Munificent
e.g., The generous donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.
📝 GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)
Q: Which Indian state is called the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
A: Punjab
🧬 HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)
Eat a handful of soaked almonds daily for healthy brain function and glowing skin.
🪷 SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room on Earth.
📜 There are 18 Maha Puranas, authored by Vyasa, the son of Rishi Parasara. They are traditionally listed as: 1. Brahma Purana, 2. Padma Purana, 3. Vishnu Purana, 4. Shiva Purana, 5. Bhagavata Purana, 6. Narada Purana, 7. Markandeya Purana, 8. Agni Purana, 9. Bhavishya Purana, 10. Brahmavaivarta Purana, 11. Linga Purana, 12. Varaha Purana, 13. Skanda Purana, 14. Vamana Purana, 15. Kurma Purana, 16. Matsya Purana, 17. Garuda Purana, 18. Brahmanda Purana.