18 February 2026 ki top headlines: बुधवार, 18 फरवरी 2026 के मुख्य समाचार, पढ़िए एक क्लिक में
🔶जम्मू की जेल से फरार पाकिस्तानी कैदी पंजाब के शहर से गिरफ्तार, पुलिसकर्मियों को घायल कर भागे थे आरोपी
🔶भारत और फ्रांस के रिश्ते खास: इमैनुएल मैक्रों के साथ जॉइंट प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में बोले पीएम मोदी
🔶तारिक रहमान की सरकार बनते ही टकराव शुरू; बांग्लादेश में फिर आंदोलन की तैयारी
🔶AI समिट में भीड़ और अव्यवस्था से डेलीगेट्स परेशान: सामान चोरी हुआ, घंटों कतार में खड़े रहे; आईटी मिनिस्टर वैष्णव ने माफी मांगी
🔶ममता बोली- चुनाव आयोग तुगलकी आयोग बना: BJP के निर्देश पर 58 लाख वोटर्स के नाम हटवाए; भाजपा IT सेल ने AI का इस्तेमाल किया
🔶उत्तराखंड के मैदानी जिलों में बढ़ रही मुस्लिम आबादी: 12 कस्बों में हिंदू 50% से कम, CM धामी बोले- कांग्रेस ने बिगाड़ी डेमोग्राफी
🔶सीमा हैदर बनीं छठी बार मां, सचिन के दूसरे बच्चे को दिया जन्म, ठीक 11 महीने बाद भारती को मिला छोटा भाई
🔶सिंगापुर और जापान के दौरे पर जाएंगे सीएम योगी, औद्योगिक निवेश को मिलेगी नई गति
🔶पाकिस्तान में भीषण आतंकी हमला… बाजौर में सुरक्षा चौकी से टकराई बारूद से भरी गाड़ी, 11 जवानों की मौत, 12 आतंकी ढेर
🔶उमर अब्दुल्ला ने जम्मू और कश्मीर को राज्य का दर्जा देने की मांग पर दिया बयान, कहा “प्रक्रिया जारी है, ज्यादा इंतजार नहीं करना पड़ेगा”
🔶गावस्कर, कपिल देव समेत 14 दिग्गजों की इमरान खान के लिए मानवीय अपील
🔶5000 रुपये की सौगात और स्वावलंबन का साथ: तमिलनाडु बजट में महिलाओं की बल्ले-बल्ले!
🔶Bangladesh Oath Ceremony : रहमान के शपथ ग्रहण में शामिल हुए बिरला, भारत यात्रा के लिए PM का निमंत्रण सौंपा
🔶8th Pay Commission से पहले कर्मचारियों की बल्ले-बल्ले, 5% बढ़कर 63% हो सकता है DA; होली से पहले मिलेगी खुशखबरी?
🔶चीन-अमेरिका नहीं भारत पर फोकस, साउथ अफ्रीका की ‘टॉप प्रायोरिटी’ बना इंडिया; ODI वर्ल्ड कप को बना रहा बड़ा मौका
🔶Iran-US Talks: सैन्य तनाव के बीच जिनेवा में अमेरिका-ईरान न्यूक्लियर वार्ता बेनतीजा रही
🔶’असहमति का सामना न करना विनाशकारी’: मणिशंकर ने कांग्रेस आलाकमान पर साधा निशाना, राजीव- इंदिरा का नाम लेकर दी चुनौती
🔶जम्मू में ‘गद्दारों को गोली मारो’ के नारे: ज़मीन अतिक्रमण विवाद पर हिंदू दक्षिणपंथी संगठनों का प्रदर्शन
🔶राजपाल यादव को मिली बड़ी राहत, तिहाड़ जेल से बाहर आते ही हुए भावुक
आयरलैंड और जिम्बाब्वे के बीच मैच हुआ रद्द, ऑस्ट्रेलिया T20 World Cup से बाहर
🔷नेपाल ने स्कॉटलैंड को 7 विकेट से हराया, जीत के साथ वर्ल्ड कप से विदाई
🔸 *हल्दीघाटी-रक्त तलाई संरक्षण पर केंद्र-राज्य सरकार को हाईकोर्ट की फटकार*, ऐतिहासिक धरोहर की दुर्दशा पर जताई नाराजगी, कहा- जिम्मेदार विभाग पेश करे शपथ पत्र
🔸 *राजस्थान मौसम अपडेट:* राज्य मे पश्चिमी विक्षोभ का असर, आज उदयपुर समेत 13 जिलों में बारिश का अलर्ट, कल उदयपुर में दिन में तापमान 31 और रात को 15.1 डिग्री सेल्सियस दर्ज, रात में चित्तौड़गढ@16.4, राजसमंद@15
🔸 *बाइक और ऑटो की भिड़ंत में तीन युवकों की मौत*, उदयपुर के कोटड़ा के मांडवा थाना क्षेत्र में कोदरमाल गांव के पास हुआ हादसा
🔸 *चाकू- सरिय से मिल कर्मचारी पर हमला*, कैश और मोबाइल लूटकर भागे बदमाश, घायल का हॉस्पिटल में इलाज जारी, बांसवाड़ा के सदर थाना क्षेत्र के छत्रसालपुरा रोड की घटना
🔸 असम: कांग्रेस से इस्तीफा, अब *22 फरवरी को भाजपा का दामन थामेंगे भूपेन बोरा*, कांग्रेस के थे प्रदेशाध्यक्ष
🔸 *2030 तक IT सर्विसेज , बीपीओ जैसी नौकरियां हो जाएंगी खत्म!*, इंडिया AI इम्पैक्ट समिट में टेक अरबपति विनोद खोसला की बड़ी भविष्यवाणी
🔸 *अमेरिका से ट्रेड डील पर केंद्र को घेरने की प्लानिंग*, कांग्रेस ने छह राज्यों के नेताओं को दिल्ली बुलाया
🔸 दिल्ली: 12 रातें *जेल में काटने के बाद बाहर आए एक्टर राजपाल यादव*, 28 दिन बाद फिर होगी चेक बाउंस केस में हाई कोर्ट के सामने पेशी
🔸 महाराष्ट्र: *डिप्टी सीएम सुनेत्रा पवार ने अजित पवार की मौत की जांच सीबीआई से* कराने की मांग की
🔸 *मार्बल माइंस में क्रेन ऑपरेटर की मौत*, उतारते समय क्रेन की केबल टूटी, परिजनों ने घटनास्थल पर किया हंगामा, डूंगरपुर के चौरासी थाना क्षेत्र के सुराता गांव की घटना
🔸 दिल्ली यूनिवर्सिटी में *अगले 1 महीने तक धरना-प्रदर्शन पर पूरी तरह रोक*, कानून-व्यवस्था बनाए रखने के लिए प्रशासन का फैसला
🔸 बांग्लादेश के नए पीएम *तारिक रहमान को मोदी ने पत्र लिखकर दी बधाई*, भारत आने के लिए किया आमंत्रित
🔸 *अजब गजब न्यूज़*: यूपी के सीतापुर की सड़क अचानक अखाड़े में हुई तब्दील, जब एक बुर्कानशीं महिला ने बीच बाजार अपने शिक्षक पति की लगा दी “लाइव क्लास”, वेलेंटाइन डे के “पावन” अवसर पर आरोपी पति अपनी सहयोगी महिला शिक्षिका के साथ “शैक्षणिक चर्चा” में थे व्यस्त, उधर पत्नी को पहले से ही “सिलेबस” पर था शक, कई दिनों की रेकी के बाद मंगलवार को उसने फाइनल एग्जाम लेने का लिया फैसला, पत्नी बुर्का पहन पहुंची मौके पर, साथ में थी मां और मासूम बेटी भी, पति प्रेमिका संग दिया दिखाई, पत्नी ने मारी स्पीड में एंट्री, लिया कॉलर पकड़, पति के चेहरे का रंग गया उड़, जैसे बोर्ड एग्जाम में नकल करते पकड़े गए छात्र का है उड़ता, प्रेमिका मौके की नजाकत को समझ हुए ऐसी गायब हुईं जैसे गणित की क्लास में कमजोर छात्र, बीच सड़क पर पत्नी ने एक के बाद एक थप्पड़ों की ऐसी झड़ी लगाई कि आसपास खड़े लोग गिनती गए भूल, आधे घंटे तक चला यह हाई वोल्टेज ड्रामा, कुछ लोगों ने समझाने की कोशिश की, तो कुछ ने वीडियो बनाने में ही समझी समाज सेवा, लोग कस रहे तंज, मास्टरजी वेलेंटाइन डे पर कर रहे थे “खेल”, पत्नी ने प्लान किया फेल, मार मार पर बना दिया “रेल”
🔸 उदियापोल स्थित उदयपुर *सेंट्रल बस स्टैंड बनेगा हाईटेक ट्रांजिट हब*, 16 हजार 788 वर्गमीटर में होगा पुनर्विकास, होटल, मॉल, ऑफिस और डिजिटल सुविधाओं से सजेगा परिसर
🔹 *टी20 वर्ल्ड कप*: जिम्बाब्वे ने सुपर-8 के लिए किया क्वालिफाई, ऑस्ट्रेलिया बाहर
TODAYS TOP NEWS
1. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated 75 CM Shri Schools across New Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the 75 new CM Shri schools were built as model government schools to match private institutions in quality and facilities.
2. The Election Commission of India has officially released the final electoral roll for Gujarat following a rigorous three-and-a-half-month Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign. Based on the qualifying date of January 1, 2026, the state’s total voter strength now stands at 4 crore 40 lakh 30 thousand and 725, resulting in the net addition of 5.60 lakh voters since the publication of the draft roll.
3. Districts of Telangana need to get ready for the first unseasonal rains and hailstorms of 2026, apart from India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted misty conditions. Thunderstorms are expected across Telangana on February 22, 23, and 24.
4. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday inaugurated the first edition of Mumbai Climate Week at the Jio World Convention Centre in Bandra, marking the formal start of a three-day global climate-focused gathering aimed at translating dialogue into tangible action.
5. Delhi Airport authority advises passengers to use metro for convenient access ahead of India AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam
6. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections will be held on April 10. The schedule was approved by the Meghalaya Cabinet at a meeting held in Shillong.
7. Himachal Pradesh: Losar Festival from 18–20 February Marks Start of Fire Horse Year.
The festival will begin on the 18th and will be celebrated until 20 February. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has also arrived in McLeod Ganj, creating an atmosphere of joy among devotees and local residents.
8. The seven-day International Shivratri Festival of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh began and will continue till 21 February 2026.
9. The Assam Cabinet has approved a 3% reservation in Class I and Class II state government jobs for tea tribes and Adivasi communities within the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota.
10. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy inaugurated the 23rd edition of BioAsia 2026 international summit yesterday. The two-day global conference will be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC).
11. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) capture of the mayoral post in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation (KMC) marks a significant political milestone for the party’s future in Telangana. This is the first time since the formation of Telangana in 2014 that the BJP will head a Municipal Corporation in the State.
12. Sadhguru Shri Jaggi Vasudev inaugurated the Bhavya Bharat Bhushan Award during Mahashivaratri in Coimbatore. The new national honour recognises excellence in national security, science, sports, arts, business, and social service, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attending as chief guest.
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. The Jharkhand High Court, while hearing the dispute between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Ranchi Police, has upheld the stay on police entry and investigation inside the ED office. The case is linked to an alleged irregularity in the Drinking Water Department, in which Santosh Kumar filed an FIR at Airport Police Station.
2. Rs 900 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam: Anti Corruption Bureau raids 15 locations across India, ACB teams carried out searches in Jaipur, Barmer, Sikar and Jalore within Rajasthan. Officials scrutinised documents, electronic records and financial transactions connected to the allocation of tenders under the scheme.
3. A Delhi court formally framed charges against former Railways minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi in the alleged land-for-jobs scam.
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1. In Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, a major fire broke out late at night at the Steel Gate vegetable market in the Saraidhela police station area, reducing more than 12 shops to ashes. Four fire tenders rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after sustained efforts.
2. In Rajasthan, eight people have died after a massive fire broke out in a factory in Tapukara of Khairthal-Tijara district. The incident is reported to have occurred at a cardboard factory in the Khushkhera industrial area.
3. The Civil Aviation Ministry has said that the Digital Flight Data Recorder of the Learjet 45 aircraft, which crashed in Baramati last month, has been successfully downloaded by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau flight recorder laboratory. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is carrying out a detailed investigation into the accident in which Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, along with four others, was killed.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. The Indian Army is advancing its counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) capabilities with a dedicated Drone Catcher System, prompted by the growing threat of small, low-radar-cross-section (RCS) drones.
2. The Ministry of Defence has granted approval for the Indian Navy to procure state-of-the-art 4-megawatt marine gas turbine-based electric power generators. This decision marks a significant step in enhancing the operational endurance and electrical self-sufficiency of naval warships.
3. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has received approval to procure state-of-the-art electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems tailored for its Dornier-228 aircraft.
4. Indian Navy launches cadet training ship ‘Krishna’; induction by year-end.
Krishna is the first in the series of three Cadet Training ships that are being built in India by private firm L&T Shipbuilding. The ship launch took place at the L&T shipyard in Kattupalli, near Chennai, in the presence of India’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and senior officials.
5. Assam’s newly inaugurated emergency landing strip on the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of National Highway represents a pivotal advancement in India’s defence infrastructure. Located just 60 kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, this 4-kilometre reinforced highway section transforms ordinary tarmac into a vital airstrip capable of handling advanced fighter jets like the Rafale and Su-30MKI.
6. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has pioneered a ground breaking Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) capsule, transforming naval warfare capabilities for the Indian Navy.This innovative watertight launch container enables cruise missiles to be fired from submerged submarines via torpedo tubes or vertical launch systems.
7. Dr Samir V Kamat, Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), received an honorary doctorate from SRM University-A.P. during a special convocation in Amaravati on Saturday, 14 February 2026.
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✈ *INTERNATIONAL NEWS*
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to virtually inaugurate the H125 Light Utility Helicopter Final Assembly Line at TATA Airbus in Vemagal, Karnataka.
2. India and France establish Special Global Strategic Partnership after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai; Both countries exchange 21 agreements and documents in key areas of Defence, Energy, and Critical Minerals among others.
3. Defence Ministers Rajnath Singh of India and Catherine Vautrin of France will co-chair the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru on 17 February.
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🌎 *WORLD NEWS* 🌍
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1. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday took oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking a fresh political chapter after nearly 18 months of uncertainty under the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus.
2. A second round of talks between Iran and the United States, over Tehran’s nuclear programme, have concluded in Geneva, Switzerland.
3. Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo to review Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and the next phase of the IMF-supported reform programme.
4. The Election Commission of Nepal has set a 15-day period for election campaigning for the House of Representatives elections, directing all stakeholders to fully comply with the election code of conduct. According to the commission, political parties and candidates are permitted to campaign from midnight of February 16 until midnight of March 2, as per the approved schedule.
5. Iran Unveils Khorramshahr-4 Amid US Tensions
Iran has released dramatic footage of its Khorramshahr-4 ballistic missile, one of Tehran’s most powerful medium-range weapons, amid rising tensions with the United States.
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🚣🚴🏇🏊 *SPORTS*
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*ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026*
55 T20s
Feb 07 – Mar 08
New Zealand vs Canada, 31st Match, Group D,
New Zealand won by 8 wkts
CAN: 173/4(20)
NZ: 176/2(15.1)
*PLAYER OF THE MATCH*
Glenn Phillips
(b) Ireland vs Zimbabwe, 32nd Match, Group B,
Match abandoned due to rain (no toss)
Rain wins in Pallekele and Zimbabwe become the 7th team to get a ticket to the Super 8s. It also means it’s the end of the road for both Australia and Ireland.
(c) Scotland vs Nepal, 33rd Match, Group C
Nepal won by 7 wkts
SCO: 170/7(20)
NEP: 171/3(19.2)
*PLAYER OF THE MATCH*
Dipendra Singh Airee
2. Legendary Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, along with 12 other former international captains, have expressed deep concern about jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s deteriorating health. The group of fourteen former captains wrote a letter, urging the Pakistan government to provide 73-year-old Khan adequate medical attention, transparent legal procedures and dignified conditions in line with international standards.
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*FINANCE*
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*INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*
💷 *GBP* ₹123(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹107(Approx)
*USD* ₹ 91(Approx)
🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹66
🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 61
🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 25
*🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 13
🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 5.88
🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹a 0.63
🇧🇩 *B’desh Taka** : ₹ 0.70
🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.32
🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.29
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*BSE SENSEX*
83,450.96 +173.81 (0.21%)🌲
*NIFTY*
25,725.40 +42.65 (0.17%)🌲
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*GOLD* : ₹ 15,500/ 01gm (24 krt)
*SILVER* : ₹ 265,000/KG
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on February 17 after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 60.
2. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, Mumbai, on Tuesday (February 17, 2026). The exact medical reason for his hospitalisation has not been officially disclosed by the family, and further updates on his condition are awaited.
Salim Khan, who celebrated his 90th birthday in November 2025, remains one of the most influential figures in the history of Indian cinema.
Among his most celebrated works are Sholay, Zanjeer and Deewar, films that not only achieved massive commercial success but also left a lasting cultural impact.
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🇮🇳 *FACTS ABOUT INDIA* 🇮🇳
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*Medaram Jatara in TELANGANA* it is the second-largest fair in India, after the Kumbh Mela.
It is the state festival of Telangana. It is held for four days. The festival is organised by Telangana’s second-largest tribal community called the Koya tribe. is celebrated once in two years in February or Magha month, on the full moon day. Currently, it is celebrated biennially celebrated.
Medaram Jathara festival is conducted in honour of Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma.
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On 18 February every year Taj Mahotsav or Taj Festival is celebrated at Agra reveals the rich cultural heritage of our country.
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*THOUGHT OF THE DAY*
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When things go wrong, don’t go with them
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*WHY…?*
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Gold is a chemical element. … Compared to other metals, gold is less chemically reactive.
It is a good conductor of electricity and heat.
Gold is malleable enough for just 1 gram to be hammered into a sheet 1 square meter in size.
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*LEARN SANSKRIT*
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*तस्मात्सन्तोषमेवेह परं पश्यन्ति पण्डिताः ॥* – Mahabharata. Vanaparva
antō nāsti pipāsāyāḥ santōṣaḥ paramaṃ sukham ।
tasmātsantōṣamēvēha paraṃ paśyanti paṇḍitāḥ ॥
*भावार्थ* : तृष्णा अनंत है, और संतोष परम् सुख है । इस लिए विद्वज्जन संतोष को ही इस संसार में श्रेष्ठ समझते हैं ।
*Meaning* : There is no limit for greed, and contentment is the ultimate happiness, so a wise man is always happy with what he has.
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🤔 *HOW IT WORKS* ⁉ ===================
*How plastic is made*
Plastics are made from natural materials such as cellulose, coal, natural gas, salt and crude oil through a polymerisation or polycondensation process. … In a polymerisation reactor, monomers such as ethylene and propylene are linked together to form long polymer chains.
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*GK TODAY*
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The waterfalls of Niagar (meaning “thunder of waters”) are located on the Niagara River which connects two of the five Great Lakes. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
The Niagara River serves as an international border between the USA & Canada. There are two distinctive cities. Niagara Falls Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls New York, United States of America.
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*BORN TODAY* 🐣💐
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Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (18 Feb 1836 – 16 Aug 1886, born Ramakrishna “Gadadhar” Chattopadhyay) was an Indian Hindu mystic and saint in 19th century Bengal.
Ramakrishna experienced spiritual ecstasies from a young age, and was influenced by several religious traditions, including devotion toward the goddess Kali, Tantra (shakta), Vaishnava (bhakti), and Advaita Vedanta. As a priest at the Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, his mystical temperament and ecstasies gradually gained him widespread acknowledgement, attracting to him various spiritual teachers, social leaders, lay followers and eventually disciples. His chief disciple Swami Vivekananda founding the Ramakrishna Math, which provides spiritual training for monastics and householder devotees and the Ramakrishna Mission to provide charity work and education.
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🙏🏻 *IDIOMS & PHRASES*
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Comparing 🍎Apple’s to 🍊Orange’s
Comparing two things that cannot be compared
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*ANTONYM*
Worry X calmness
confidence
*SYNONYMS*
*Worry* : Anguish,
Apprehension, concern
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🛕 *SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE*
(kindly inform, if given info is vary from actual facts🙏🏻) ===================
*Badrinath* , an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the four pilgrim centres in the Himalayas that every Hindu yearns to visit at least once in his lifetime.
The Skanda Purana
extols the holy town of Badrinath as being holier than all other shrines that exist in heaven and hell.
Badrinath temple is part of both Char Dham and Chota Char Dham (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri). Adi Shankaracharya found the idol of Lord Badri in Alaknanda River and put it up in a cave near the Tapt Kund.
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( *Note* : These home tips followed in villages/ancient traditions, it is up to you to use it or not🙏🏻) =======================
*Neem Leaves* :
Goodbye dandruff: Boil a bunch of neem leaves till the water turns green, allow it to cool. After washing your hair with shampoo, cleanse it with this water.
*Eye Trouble* : Boil some neem leaves, let the water cool completely and then use it to wash your eyes. This will help any kind of irritation, tiredness or redness
