📰 TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)
While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first
Students celebrate the decision but say the protest will continue as their demand for a CBI inquiry has still not been accepted; State CID searches JSSC office, makes arrest
Iran says 60-day deadline ‘irrelevant’; Yemen's Houthi rebels target a Saudi military vessel and four accompanying boats in the Red Sea
The comments came as Jared Kushner and Netanyahu agreed that an American general would verify Hamas’s disarmament, an Israeli official said, as the premier insisted there would be no Israeli pullou...
On the current deletion of voters, NCP-SP Rohit Pawar claims the BLOs are under so much pressure to complete the verification that they conducted surveys from their desks with inputs from BJP workers
📰 LEGAL (क़ानून)
While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first
Students celebrate the decision but say the protest will continue as their demand for a CBI inquiry has still not been accepted; State CID searches JSSC office, makes arrest
On the current deletion of voters, NCP-SP Rohit Pawar claims the BLOs are under so much pressure to complete the verification that they conducted surveys from their desks with inputs from BJP workers
In the chargesheet, the CBI has named Samarth, a lawyer, and Giribala, a former district judge, whom the deceased's family has accused of mental abuse, physical violence.
The complaint filed on August 16 by an advocate sought registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
📰 DEFENCE (रक्षा)
Trump also berated CNN reporter as "very disrespectful" as she asked a question on North Korea.
A ward could receive up to Rs 12 crore in CMDF funds, the Chief Minister office said.
Jared Kushner said Monday that progress towards disarming Hamas could begin within a month.
Trump downplayed reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Trump said he was making the situation "much safer" through his ties to Kim.
📰 WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)
Iran says 60-day deadline ‘irrelevant’; Yemen's Houthi rebels target a Saudi military vessel and four accompanying boats in the Red Sea
The comments came as Jared Kushner and Netanyahu agreed that an American general would verify Hamas’s disarmament, an Israeli official said, as the premier insisted there would be no Israeli pullou...
Izmail, close to the Romanian border, is home to Ukraine's largest port on the Danube river
Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.
📰 SPORTS (खेल)
The European side rallies to score a 4-2 win and advances to the second round; Harmanpreet & Co. lack ideas and composure inside the circle
Only Net Run Rate divides the second-placed team and the fifth-placed outfit
The left-handers put on 146 for the sixth wicket as Sri Lanka ends up with 284 in its first innings in response to the visitor’s 462; Suthar claims a four-for while fellow left-arm spinner Jadeja s...
📰 MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)
Skymet forecasts monsoon rainfall at 85% of average, predicts a 70% chance of drought, citing strong El Niño's impact on Indian agriculture.
The court issued the directions while deciding an appeal arising from a 2015 Karnataka high court order that quashed an FIR against Prathik Parasrampuria
SKM to submit memorandum to MPs, seek push for change in Centre's 'corporate-centric' policy
The BJP said the appointments ensure widespread representation, with voices included from 23 states and Union territories across the country.
Abhijeet Dipke visited the school to kick off the 'School Thik Karo' campaign. There he inspected the campus and highlighted the issues.
📰 ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)
Awarapan 2 has kicked off with an outstanding box office performance, eclipsing the entire lifetime earnings of its predecessor. With an impressive collection of Rs 22 crore on its opening day and ...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed Rs 560 crore gross in India on Monday. The film recorded a sharp decline in collections during its third week.
Two major blockbusters are poised for a significant Christmas box office competition. Avengers: Doomsday is showing strong early ticket sales, exceeding previous MCU releases.
The Maharashtra FDA has taken action against Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn regarding an elaichi advertisement. The notices claim that their endorsements act as surrogate promotions for a prohibited...
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are reportedly planning to welcome their first children around the same time and become godmothers to each other’s future babies, according to a report. The longtime f...
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🧘 Yoga (யோகம்): Shukla
🔄 Karana (கரணம்): Taitula
🌿 Ritu (து): Varsha (கார்)
📆 Tamil Month (தமிழ் மாதம்): Aavani (ஆவணி)
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📆 Vikram Samvat: 2083
📆 Shaka Samvat: 1948
🌙 Lunar Month: Shravana
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💭 THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)
"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." — Buddha
🔤 LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)
अहिंसा परमो धर्मः (Ahimsa Paramo Dharmah) — Non-violence is the highest duty
🇮🇳 BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)
Did you know? History of India: Anatomically modern humans are estimated to have first arrived on the Indian subcontinent between 73,000 and 55,000 years ago. The earliest known human remains in South Asia date to 30,000 years ago. Sedentariness began in South Asia around 7000 BCE; by 4500 BCE, settled life had spread, and gradually evolved into the Indus Valley Civilisation, one of three early cradles of civilisation in the Old World, which flourished between 2500 BCE and 1900 BCE in present-day Pakistan and north-western India.
😂 JOKE (चुटकुला)
Manager asked to Chintu at an interview: Can you spell a word that has more than 100 letters in it? Chintu replied: P-O-S-T-B-O-X.
🤔 WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)
Why do we get cavities?
Tooth decay, also known as caries, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The resulting dental cavities may be many different colors, from yellow to black. Symptoms may include pain and difficulty eating. Complications may include periodontal disease, tooth loss, infection, or dental abscess formation.
⚙️ HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)
How does WiFi work?
WiFi uses radio waves (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) to transmit data. A router converts internet data into radio signals, which devices receive and convert back into data. The process works both ways for sending and receiving.
🎂 BORN TODAY (आज का इतिहास)
Sandeep Patil, Indian cricketer and coach
Indian cricketer
📖 WORD POWER (शब्द)
Tenacious — Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent
e.g., The tenacious journalist pursued the corruption story for three years.
📚 ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)
Word: Friend
Antonym: Enemy
Synonym: Companion, Ally, Confidant
e.g., A true friend stands by you in difficult times.
📝 GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)
Q: What is the chemical name of common salt?
A: Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
🧬 HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)
Use a neem-based face wash or paste for acne-prone skin due to its antibacterial properties.
🪷 SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)
In the middle of your suffering, there is a stillness where peace is waiting to be found.
📜 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.