MONDAY JUNE 8, 2026 INDIA

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TODAYS TOP NEWS GPN
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of NAMO Airport in Daman as part of a ₹2,970 crore development package. The modern airport facility is set to improve regional connectivity, boost tourism, attract investment, and support economic growth in the Union Territory.

2. The Andhra Pradesh government launched Yogandhra 2026, a statewide campaign aimed at promoting yoga and healthy living ahead of the International Yoga Day. The 14-day programme will culminate on 21st of June with a grand International Yoga Day celebration in Amaravati, where thousands of participants are expected to perform yoga together.

3. Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has flagged off the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ program to mark the World Cycle Rally at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad. The cycle rally was organized by the Telangana Sports Authority.

4. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched a mobile application offering a smart digital guide to the zoo and inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks at the National Zoological Park (NZP) in New Delhi. The initiatives aim to enhance visitor experience by enabling easier online ticket booking and promoting digital services at the zoo.

5. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Western Region, has directed all food business operators to immediately discontinue the use of newspapers for packing or serving food items, citing serious health risks.

6. In Andhra Pradesh, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) announced its three candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on the 18th of June.

7. West Bengal Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Minister Agnimitra Paul chaired a high-level administrative review meeting at Siliguri. Discussions focused on municipal affairs, women and child development, social welfare, disaster management, sanitation, drainage, waste management, traffic regulation and the implementation of various government schemes.

8. On World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi. The government also launched major green initiatives, announced a target of planting 15 lakh trees.

9. West Bengal is set to become the 36th State to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which is the world’s largest publicly funded health assurance scheme.

10. Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) released a new green chilli variety named KAU Thejaswini on 7 June 2026. The variety was developed at the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, under the Department of Vegetable Science.

11. UIDAI CEO Saurabh Vijay Takes Charge as CEO of IndiaAI Mission
Saurabh Vijay CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has assumed the charge as the Chief Executive Officer of the IndiaAI Mission.

12. Tamil Nadu released India’s first state-level Standard Operating Procedure for Cool Roof Coating Application on 5 June 2026, which is World Environment Day. The document sets a framework for cool roof initiatives as a passive cooling measure for homes, schools, and public buildings. Cool roof coating is a surface treatment with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance. It reduces heat absorption by building roofs and lowers indoor temperatures in hot climates.

13. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slip for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled to be held on 21 of this month.

14. The Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of westcentral and entire northeast Bay of Bengal yesterday. According to the India Meteorological Department, southwest monsoon also advanced into some more parts of northwest Bay of Bengal, entire Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and some parts of Tripura, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

15. The fifth edition of Bringing Evidence into Public Health Policy (EPHP) 2026 was inaugurated at IIM Bangalore earlier today, bringing together policymakers, health professionals and change agents to deliberate on the theme, ‘Future-Focused Health Systems in a Changing Context’. Launching the reports, Ms. Smriti Zubin Irani, former Cabinet Minister, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality, and Advisor to the Women’s Collective Forum, urged stakeholders to move beyond publication towards implementation.

16. Ambuja Cements, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, under its CSR initiative Skill & Entrepreneurship Development Institute (SEDI), has transformed the lives of more than 20,334 rural youth in Gujarat. The initiative spans regions like Kodinar, Surat, Gandhinagar, Sanand, Morbi, Mahuva, and Rajula.

17. Primus Research, the knowledge and insights arm of Primus Partners, today released its latest thought leadership report, “From Savings to Stakeholding: Deepening Capital Market Participation for Viksit Bharat @2047”, highlighting the urgent need to broaden retail participation in
India’s capital markets to support inclusive wealth creation and long-term economic growth.Commenting on the findings, Shravan Shetty, Partner, Primus Partners, said:”Viksit Bharat @2047 will require Atmanirbharta in capital as much as in production. In an increasingly uncertain global environment, India cannot rely solely on foreign capital to finance its growth ambitions. With household gold holdings estimated at over ₹450 lakh crore, there is a substantial opportunity tochannel savings towards productive, market-linked investments.

Speaking on the role of digital platforms in democratising investing, Sandiip Bharadwaj, CEO, Paytm Money, said: “India has already created one of the world’s most accessible digital financial ecosystems. The opportunity now lies in helping first-time investors move from access to confidence. Technology, combined with personalised financial guidance, transparent product journeys and strong investor guardrail frameworks, can play a transformative role in enabling millions of Indians to participate
meaningfully in capital markets and benefit from India’s growth story.”

18. The residential real estate market in CREDAI FAIRPRO 2026 concluded on a strong note, recording 460 confirmed bookings and generating Rs 451 crore in total sales over the three-day property exhibition. The event offered a comprehensive snapshot of evolving buyer preferences, emerging micro-markets, and product segments driving demand across Chennai.
Apartments drive volumes and value; clear shift toward larger homes
Apartments emerged as the dominant contributor to sales, accounting for over Rs 251 crore from 190 bookings.The 2 BHK segment led in volume with 96 bookings (48% of apartment sales), reaffirming its position as the most preferred configuration among mid-segment buyers. However, the 3 BHK category stood out in value contribution, with 84 bookings (42%), indicating a decisive shift toward larger homes. “The trend points to an upgrade cycle, with families opting for larger homes offering more space and comfort,” said K Mothish Kumar.

19. IIT Ropar Hosts Bihar Delegation Under Yuva Sangam Phase VI | Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat:the Inaugural Ceremony welcoming the Bihar delegation as part of Yuva Sangam Phase VI, a flagship youth exchange programme of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The ceremony was held at the Senate Hall, IIT Ropar, and was presided over by Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar, as Chief Guest.

20. India’s defence sector boom risks execution bottleneck; order backlogs could take up to a decade to clear, says PwC’s latest study.

21. Smartworks Coworking Spaces Limited (“Smartworks” or “the Company”), India’s largest managed office platform by total area under management, has leased over 400 seats to a Japanese NBFC subsidiary in Mumbai. The five-year engagement is estimated to generate rental revenue of ~INR 35 Crore. Neetish Sarda, Founder and Managing Director, Smartworks, said: “Large teams have a very specific set of workplace requirements – they need space that is operationally seamless, consistent across every touchpoint, and built to scale as the organisation grows. That is precisely what our managed campus model is designed to deliver.”

22. Ralph Lauren Fragrances hosted an exclusive launch celebration to celebrate the highly anticipated Polo 67 Pop-Up at Palladium Mall on 3rd June 2026.Marking this major milestone, Jasprit Bumrah, the local India ambassador for Ralph Lauren Fragrances, made a special appearance at the event. The world-class cricketer headlined a dynamic lineup of local personalities and tastemakers, including Manav Chhabra, Varun Sood, and Manasvi Vashist.- PR Shria Batra

23.Bank of India recently inaugurated its dedicated Strategic Business Branch (SBB),a specialized branch focused on digital and partnership-led financing business including Pool Buyout, Co-Lending, TReDS and Supply Chain Finance at Nariman Point, Mumbai. The branch was inaugurated by Bank’s MD&CEO Shri Rajneesh Karnatak in the presence of Executive Director Shri P. R. Rajagopal and senior executives of the Bank.The branch will serve as a center of excellence for partnership-led financing, supporting the Bank’s strategic objective of sustainable business growth while maintaining robust governance and risk controls.

24.Nexedge Capital, a wealth management and advisory firm, today announced the launch of its Ahmedabad office, marking a strategic expansion into one of the most dynamic centres of entrepreneurship and business ownership, and a continued commitment to becoming India’s most trusted net worth confidant.The move comes as Gujarat continues to strengthen its position as a key driver of India’s economic growth. Nexedge Capital plans to open three additional offices across Gujarat, building on this initial presence in Ahmedabad.

25. Deloitte Elevates Rohit Varier to Executive Director:
Deloitte South Asia’s leader for corporate and marketing communications, Rohit Varier, has been elevated to the position of Executive Director. Rohit recently announced the elevation on LinkedIn. The appointment marks a Partner-level leadership role within a Big Four consulting firm.Commenting on Rohit’s LinkedIn post, Romal Shetty, CEO, Deloitte South Asia, said, “Hearty congratulations Rohit on a tremendous achievement. Welcome to the leadership.”

26. Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), one of India’s leading organizations dedicated to disability rehabilitation, healthcare, and social empowerment, successfully organized its 46th Mass Wedding Ceremony for 21 differently-abled and underprivileged couples in New Delhi.The ceremony brought together couples from various states, including Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Bihar, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, who solemnized their marriages through traditional Vedic rituals, taking the sacred seven pheras and beginning their lifelong journey as life partners.

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LEGAL
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1. In Maharashtra, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has dismantled a gold smuggling syndicate under Operation Golden Nexus at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The agency seized 3.2 kilograms of foreign-origin gold worth around five crore rupees and arrested seven people.

2. Kerala Forest Department launched HAWK, or Hostile Activity Watch Kernel, on 6 June 2026 as India’s first digital system that integrates the judiciary for wildlife offence management. The platform links forest enforcement records with the District Court Management System through an Application Programming Interface and stores case data in a centralised database.

3. Nearly 30 years after Sun TV Network had telecast journalist Nakheeran R. Gopal’s 1996 interview with forest brigand Veerappan, the Madras High Court has directed the television network to pay damages of ₹10 lakh to actor R. Sukanya for not having edited out scandalous allegations levelled against her by the interviewee.
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DEFENCE NEWS 
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. In a social media post, he said the honour recognises Major Barak’s exemplary service and India’s long-standing contribution to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.

2. India and the United States held the 29th Army-to-Army Staff Talks in Hawaii on 6 June 2026. The talks formed part of bilateral defence cooperation between the two countries and covered military coordination, professional exchanges, and interoperability. Army-to-Army Staff Talks are a formal military dialogue mechanism between the Indian Army and the United States Army.

3. India showcased the indigenous Zorawar light tank and TEJASTRA at Larsen & Toubro’s Hazira facility in Gujarat in June 2026. The Zorawar platform is a 25-tonne light tank developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation and Larsen & Toubro for high-altitude combat along the Line of Actual Control.

4. Vice-President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurates Sainik School Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath said on the occasion that Gorakhpur is centre for education and health facilities for the population of around three crores which lives in adjoining Nepal, western Bihar and Poorvanchal region.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. The 8th India-Indonesia Joint Meeting was held in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the meeting. During the meeting, the two leaders reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. More from our correspondent.

2. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) offloaded Indian equities worth 42 thousand 927 crore rupees in the first week of June and remained net sellers during all five trading sessions for the week. With this, the total FPI outflows from the equity market have crossed 2.67 lakh crore rupees so far this year according to depository data.

3. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the export of the first commercial consignment of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom. The shipment comprises 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh mangoes sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Limited in the Simdega district
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WORLD NEWS
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1. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC plus) has agreed to raise oil production in July as the United States and Iran struggled to reach an agreement to end the war.

2. US President Donald Trump said he will not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift sanctions before a peace agreement is reached with Tehran. In an interview with a news channel, Mr. Trump said such measures would only be considered after a deal is finalized. Commenting on Iran’s nuclear programme, he said that if an agreement is reached with Iran, the United States would oversee the removal and destruction of Iran’s nuclear-related equipment.

3. South Korea nominated Han Seong-sook as the next Prime Minister on 7 June 2026. She is the Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and Startups, and her nomination requires approval by the 300-member National Assembly.
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SPORTS
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1. Indian wrestlers continued their impressive run at the Ulaanbaatar Open in Mongolia today, winning two gold and two bronze medals in the men’s freestyle category. Deepak clinched the gold medal in the 61kg category, defeating Kazakhstan’s Assyl Aitakyn 6-Nil in the final. Dinesh struck gold, beating Kazakhstan’s Yedige Kassimbek 2-Nil in the 125kg final. Meanwhile, Mohit Kumar secured a bronze medal in the 65kg category.

2. In Cricket, Afghanistan were 113 for 5 in their first innings at stumps on Day Two of the one-off Test against India in New Chandigarh, trailing by 451 runs. Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten on 43 at the end of play. Earlier in the day, India declared their first innings at a commanding 564 for 8.

3. In the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 final, India defeated the defending champions, Bangladesh, 3-1 to win the title for a record sixth time. The match was played in Madgaon, Goa.
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FINANCE
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*INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*

💷 *GBP* ₹129(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹112(Approx)
 *USD* ₹ 96(Approx)
🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹69
🇦🇺 *Australia* : ₹ 69
🇦🇪 *UAE Dirham* : ₹ 26
*🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 14
🇲🇻 *Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.16
🇧🇹 *Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 *Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 *B’desh Taka** : ₹ 0.78
🇵🇰 *Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.34
🇱🇰 *Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.30
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*BSE SENSEX*
74,243.34 −116.66 (0.16%)🔻

*NIFTY*
23,366.70 −49.85 (0.21%)🔻
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*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,270/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 2,65,000/KG

1. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $938 million to $682.3 billion during the week ended May 29, 2026. RBI data showed a rise in foreign currency assets despite a decline in gold reserves, highlighting the country’s strong external sector position.

2. The Government of India has reappointed RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman for a further two-year term effective from June 26, 2026. The extension ensures continuity in India’s banking regulation, financial stability, and monetary policy framework.

3. The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI), a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has won the Gold Award at the National e-Governance Awards 2026. The data-driven framework assesses over 2.6 lakh Gram Panchayats and promotes evidence-based governance.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away in Kochi yesterday. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital. He was 57. Kumar died around 10.45 pm on Saturday. Salim Kumar, who initially gained attention through mimicry stages and television comedy shows, entered cinema in 1996 through the movie ‘Ishtamanu Nooruvattam’ directed by Siddique Shameer.

‘Stop Spreading False Narratives’: Shilpa Shinde Reacts To Backlash Over Fake Sexual Harassment Case- Shilpa Shinde, best known for playing AngooriBhabi in the hit sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, has been making headlines after she recently made a revelation about her long-running dispute with the show’s producer, Sanjay R. Kohli. During an appearance on comedians Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa’s YouTube channel, the actress claimed that a sexual harassment complaint she filed against Kohli in 2017 was fake and was instead

Prime Video Sets June 12 as Exclusive Worldwide Streaming Premiere of Tamil Blockbuster Karuppu- Emerging as the year’s biggest Tamil blockbuster at the box office to date, Karuppu is a high-octane action drama that follows guardian deity Vettai Karuppu who appears in human form as a lawyer to fight corruption in a court system exploiting ordinary peopleDirected by RJ Balaji, this fantasy action-drama is produced by S R Prakashbabu and S R Prabhu under the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar. The film is headlined by Suriya and features RJ Balaji, Trisha Krishnan, and Indrans in the lead roles.

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FACTS ABOUT INDIA (BHARAT)
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*Area of India* : 3,287,240 Sq km

*Largest State* Rajasthan 342,239 Sq km

*Smallest State Goa* 3,702 Sq km
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Thought of the day
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You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. =======================

JOKE OF THE DAY
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एक युवक ने सिगरेट (cigarette) का पैकेट खरीदा…!

उसपर चेतावनी लिखी थी – धूम्रपान से दस्त हो सकते हैं…!
युवक वापस दुकान पर गया और बोला

वो कैंसर वाला ही दे…!
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TELL ME WHY❓
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Why Do We Cry When We Laugh?

Some believe crying while laughing occurs because both reactions are a result of increased emotion. people cry while laughing because of too much pressure around the tear ducts due to the body shaking during strong laughter.

These tears are called reflex tears, which occur when the eyes come in contact with an irritant such as a strong gust of wind or the aroma of a freshly sliced onion. It is important to note these are different from emotional tears, which are produced in response to an experienced emotion, such as sadness or anxiety.

How baking Soda is prepared.
Baking Soda: Sodium bicarbonate is formed by mixing carbon, sodium, hydrogen and oxygen molecules. This mixture, also known as baking soda, is actually a type of salt.

Baking soda is the common name of sodium bicarbonate. The chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO3.

The Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder

What Is Baking Powder?
Baking powder is comprised of baking soda and a dry acid, like cream of tartar or sodium aluminum sulfate. Since the acid in baking powder is dry, the baking soda does not react until combined with a liquid.

Baking soda reacts with acids in a recipe, neutralizing them and, in the process, creating carbon dioxide. Examples of acids include: buttermilk, brown sugar, lemon juice, or yogurt. The bubbles from the carbon dioxide cause the batter to rise. Without baking soda, cookies would be dense pucks and cakes would be flat.

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LEARN SANSKRIT 
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ते सर्वदा कलहं कुर्वन्ति । = They always quarrel.
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GK TODAY
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8 June – World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is celebrated on 8 June every year to empower people of all ages to become leaders of their own and stop polluting ocean, and water bodies. This day spread awareness about reducing single-use plastics and taking action necessary to bring real change.
8 June- World Brain Tumour Day
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BORN TODAY
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Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz (8 June 1994 – 10 May 2017) was an Indian Army officer who was abducted and killed in May 2017 by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen militants in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He had been commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun on 10 December 2016 and was serving in the 2nd battalion, Rajputana Rifles.
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IDIOMS & PHRASES
Hit the nail on the head

Get something exactly right
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ANTONYMS
Crooked – Straight

SYNONYMS
Enormous – Immense
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Spiritual Knowledg

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Who is lord Ayyappa..⁉
According to Puranas, Ayyappa is the son of Hari-hara (Hari : Mahavishnu in the form of Mohini and Hara : Shiva).
Ayya means Father
with Ayyappan connoting “Lord-father”.

After the birth of Ayyappa, Shiva and Mohini left the child on the banks of the Pampa River, Kerala. Then, the ruler of the dynasty, King Rajashekhara, the childless monarch adopted Ayyappa.

Asur Mahishi had a boon from Lord Brahma that only a child born of Lord Vishnu and Shiva could slay her, so She was indestructible, later she died in Ayyappa’s hands, and received moksha
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HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES
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Turmeric + Multani Mitti

Turmeric is one of the best things to use on your face if you wish to get rid pimples. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties too that work like magic on acne. And when face pack made with combination of Multani mitti, Rosewater Turmeric and Yogurt it will bring glow on skin and reduces sticky oilness on the face.
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ASTROLOGY TODAY
*08 June(Monday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Grishma
*Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat – 2083*
*Month* : Jyeshta 23,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat – 1948*
*Month* : Jyeshta 23
*Tithi :* Ashtami/
Navami
*Nakshatra*: Shatabhisha (up to 9:09 am)Purva Bhadrapada
*Rahu* : 07:24 AM – 09:05 AM
*Yamaganda* : 10:45 AM – 12:25 PM