TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026

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TODAYS TOP NEWS GPN
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1. The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for this year’s Padma Awards will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, where President Smt Droupadi Murmu will confer the country’s prestigious civilian honours on 65 distinguished personalities.

The Padma Awards, announced annually on Republic Day, are among India’s highest civilian honours. This year, the President approved 131 awards, including five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri honours.

2. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the three-day Zone-II Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Region, in Chandigarh.

3. BJP Manipur president A. Sarda Devi yesterday filed her nomination paper for the upcoming Rajya Sabha Election in Manipur.

4. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to accelerate development of 100 Industrial Parks across the country.

5. In Jammu and Kashmir, the two-day 4th Mega Lavender Festival concluded at Government Degree College Bhaderwah in Doda district on Sunday with enthusiastic participation from farmers, students, scientists, industrial partners, buyers, sellers and other stakeholders associated with the lavender and aromatic plant sector.

6. The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, has launched the NZP Saathi App and Self-ticketing Kiosks to improve visitor experience. The new digital initiatives offer smart navigation, thematic tours, online ticket booking, and seamless access to zoo facilities while promoting wildlife conservation.

7. The sate of West Bengal set to become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and it marks the significant milestone in country’ journey towards the universal health coverage.

8. Indian Railways has sanctioned two major projects to upgrade electric traction systems on key high-density rail corridors in Telangana and Karnataka, aimed at enhancing capacity, efficiency and reliability of train operations.

9. The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Haryana for the implementation of a project titled the Implementation of the Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads for Haryana in New Delhi.

10. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River. Addressing the meeting, Mr Shah said that a clean and pristine Yamuna is a collective resolve under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called for coordinated efforts by the governments of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, along with concerned ministries, under an integrated action plan.

11. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has achieved nationwide coverage with West Bengal joining the World’s largest health assurance scheme yesterday. The scheme provides health cover of up to five lakh rupees per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to eligible beneficiaries.

12. Shri Banwarilal Purohit Elected President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.Banwarilal Purohit was unanimously elected President of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan on 7 June 2026.

13. Tech Mahindra and Jaipur Literature Festival Partner to Launch the Tech Mahindra Global India Book Prize.The partnership underscores Tech Mahindra’s commitment to strengthening global knowledge ecosystems and creating platforms that inspire dialogue, drive innovation and inclusive growth. Together, Tech Mahindra and the Jaipur Literature Festival aim to establish the Tech Mahindra Global India Book Prize as a leading international recognition for books that deepen the world’s understanding of India and its role in shaping the future. The inaugural winner of the Tech Mahindra Global India Book Prize will be announced during the flagship Jaipur Literature Festival in January 2027.

14. Zepto Limited, fastest growing quick commerce platform in India in terms of order volume between Fiscal 2024 and Fiscal 2026 amongst scaled quick commerce platforms has filed its UDRHP-I with SEBI. The offer comprises of a fresh issue aggregating up to Rs 8,010 crores and an offer for sale of Equity Shares aggregating up to 11,34,66,566 of face value of Rs 5 per equity share.Axis Capital Limited, Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited, Goldman Sachs (India) Securities Private Limited, Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Limited, HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited, JM Financial Limited, and IIFL Capital Services Limited are the book running lead managers to the issue.

UDRHP-I  Link: https://www.axiscapital.co.in/contents/Zepto%20Limited%20-%20UDRHP-I-1780938548.pdf

15.Dhanavritti Ventures, the venture capital fund sponsored by IIT Kanpur and its alumni, today announced receipt of formal registration as a Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This milestone makes Dhanavritti Ventures one of the first SEBI-registered VC funds in India to be directly sponsored by an IIT, and the first of its kind in Uttar Pradesh.

16. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Commerce & Industry, inaugurated Malabar Group’s Hunger Free World initiative at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Kaushalya Vikas Kendra (ABVKVK), Kandivali East, Mumbai, reinforcing the role of nutrition in supporting learning, skill development, and future employment opportunities for young people.As part of the initiative, Malabar Group will provide 100 nutritious meals daily to students enrolled at the centre, supporting their wellbeing and helping them focus on vocational training, certification programmes, career development, and future employment opportunities.

17.Greenply Industries Limited announcing its latest sustainability commitment, ‘Naam Se Hi Nahi, Kaam Se Bhi Green’, under which every Greenply plywood sheet purchased will contribute to the plantation of one tree. Rajesh Mittal, Chairman cum Managing Director, Greenply Industries Limited, said to GPN, “Our guiding principle has always been to give back to nature more than what we take. Our commitment to plant one tree for every plywood sheet supplied is that principle in action.”

18. Cosmo First Limited has been honoured with three prestigious awards at the FIPSA 2026 Contest on Responsible Packaging for the company’s films business vertical – Cosmo Films. Organised by the Foundation for Innovative Packaging and Sustainability (FIPS), the awards recognised the company’s continued commitment towards developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that address evolving industry needs while contributing to environmental responsibility.

19. Spice Money, India’s leading rural fintech platform, today announced the appointment of Nitin Sachdeva as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the elevation of Rohit Sood as Chief Business Officer (CBO), further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its mission of driving meaningful financial inclusion across Bharat.

20. HDFC Mutual Fund, today launched the Naari Nivesh Yatra, a first-of-its-kind nationwide investor education and awareness initiative designed to encourage women to take charge of their financial future through informed investing and long-term financial planning. The initiative was flagged off at Chetana College, Bandra, Mumbai.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Navneet Munot, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, HDFC Asset Management Company Limited, said, “Across India, women are often the most disciplined savers in a household and yet, structured investing has remained out of reach for many because the right conversation around personal finance never happened. The Naari Nivesh Yatra is built around that conversation. Through street plays, community sessions and direct engagement with Self Help Groups, we want to bring that conversation directly to women and help them see investing not as something complicated and distant, but as a practical tool for financial goals they already have in mind.”

21. WeWork India Management Limited, the industry leader in the flexible workspace sector, today announced two strategic leadership appointments designed to accelerate growth across two of its highest-priority business verticals – Managed Offices and Rivet by WeWork India. Zuni Abhijit Chitnis joins as Associate Director – Managed Offices, with a mandate to drive expansion in Pune, while Drishya Pillai joins as Associate Director – Design & Build for Rivet by WeWork India, to scale the brand’s market presence nationally.

22. Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the launch of the 2026 Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge the company’s global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions that improve life on Earth.Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, India at Viasat said, “The response to last year’s program in India exceeded our expectations, showcasing the incredible ingenuity and ambition of students across the country. With the return of Viasat: Space for Good in 2026, we are building on that strong foundation—expanding opportunities for students to explore bold ideas that can transform space technologies while addressing real-world challenges.Winners of the 2026 Viasat: Space for Good India Challenge will receive:1st Place: Rs5,00,000; 2nd Place: Rs3,75,000
3rd Place: Rs2,75,000

23. National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced its decision to earmark 10% of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) corpus for deployment through projects listed on the NSE Social Stock Exchange (NSE-SSE).In March 2026, the CSR Committee of NSE had agreed, in principle, to deploy 10% of NSE’s annual CSR corpus through the NSE-SSE platform, subject to enabling regulatory provisions.On this occasion, the Chairperson of the NSE, Shri Injeti Srinivas, complimented the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for allowing CSR to be routed through the Social Stock Exchange and said that it will enhance transparency, visibility, and impact of CSR contributions.

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LEGAL
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1. INDIA bloc meeting was held in New Delhi yesterday. Various opposition party leaders attended the meeting. It included Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, among others. Some opposition parties including Aam Aadmi Party and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) distanced themselves from the meeting.

2. Trinamool Congress’ Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha Sukhendu Sekhar Roy has announced his resignation. Mr. Roy has stepped down not only from the Upper House but also from the primary membership of the Trinamool Congress.

3. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren suffered a major legal setback after a special PMLA court rejected his discharge petition in a money laundering case linked to 8.86 acres of land in Ranchi’s Badgai area

4. Trinamool Congress strongman Jahangir Khan was arrested by the West Bengal Police. He was apprehended near the Nepal border. He was reportedly attempting to flee across the border when he was detained and brought back to Kolkata for further questioning.

5. The Enforcement Directorate is conducting searches at four locations across the Mizoram-Myanmar border, the Tripura-Bangladesh border and West Bengal in a money laundering case linked to a drug trafficking network. The case is related to NCB seizure made by the Agartala Zonal Unit, in which over 49 kilograms of methamphetamine and 40 grams of heroin were recovered.
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1. In Andhra Pradesh, a major fire at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant today claimed eight lives and left six others injured. The injured workers were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment, while rescue efforts continued at the site. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu have expressed grief at the loss of lives in the incident.

2. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has expressed deep sorrow over the road accident involving a private bus carrying pilgrims from Nellore district in Bihar and announced financial assistance for the victims and their families. The private bus, which left Nellore district for a Kashi pilgrimage, met with an accident in Bihar after reportedly colliding with an oncoming lorry.
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DEFENCE NEWS 
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1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred Gallantry Awards to the personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and State and Union Territory Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan yesterday.

2. India remained the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with expenditure of $92.1 billion, and it ranked behind the United States, China, Russia and Germany. India was also the world’s second-largest importer of major arms during the 2021–25 period, with 8.2% of total

3. Centre approved up to ₹13,000 crore for a dual-use airport at Great Nicobar Island on 8 June 2026. The airport is part of the Great Nicobar Project in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and will support civilian and military operations, including use by the Indian Navy.

4. As per the SIPRI Yearbook 2026 India has expanded the its nuclear arsenal to an estimated 190 warheads and it strengthens the lead over the Pakistan which now possess the 170 around warheads..

5. The National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate Maharashtra launched a major youth skilling and employability initiative under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) this week, aimed at connecting NCC cadets and ex-cadets with industry opportunities, future-ready skills and meaningful career pathways.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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1. India has deeply regretted the renewed attacks in West Asia as Israel and Iran traded fresh missile attacks yesterday triggering escalation in the region and jeopardizing the ceasefire. India has called on all parties to immediately de-escalate tensions and ensure that civilians are not harmed.

The Indian Embassy in Iran has also advised Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran, in view of the recent developments in the region.

2. Uttarakhand’s management model received recognition at the second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group in Puri, Odisha, from 3 to 5 June 2026. The meeting was held under India’s presidency and included officials, technical experts, and policymakers from 11 BRICS member and partner countries.

3. The Bonn Climate Conference, also called SB64, is being held from 8 June to 18 June 2026 as the 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Health advocates at the meeting have called for public, grant-based adaptation finance to be tripled to at least $120 billion by 2035.

4. India’s consumer grievance redressal system has achieved the milestone with the e-Jagriti platform received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. It is developed by the Department of Consumer Affairs and this AI-powered platform has transformed the consumer justice delivery by creating the unified, paperless, and technology-driven ecosystem.

5. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its Yearbook 2026, India has expanded the its nuclear arsenal to an estimated 190 warheads and it strengthens the lead over the Pakistan which now possess the 170 around warheads.

6. A high-level delegation of the European Union yesterday visited the upcoming semiconductor assembly and testing facility being developed by Tata Electronics at Jagiroad in Assam’s Morigaon district.
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WORLD NEWS
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1. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed victory in a general election held on 7 June 2026. Preliminary results released on 8 June 2026 placed his governing Civil Contract party in first place with 49.82% of the vote.

2. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is currently in Uganda to personally assess the country’s readiness to respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and to support enhanced cross-border coordination.

3. Nepal’s Federalism Strengthening and National Concern Committee of the National Assembly has instructed the Home Ministry to seek a long-term solution to the border dispute between Humla and Bajura districts. Humla lies in Karnali Province, and Bajura lies in Sudurpaschim Province in northwestern Nepal.

4. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is set to visit China next week, following his three-day visit to India.

5. In the United States, a federal judge has ruled that the fee of 1 lakh US dollars for H-1B applications imposed by President Donald Trump was unlawful. US District Court judge Leo Sorokin in Boston, Massachusetts, said in a ruling that the Policy imposes a tax on H-1B petitions without the requisite delegation by the Congress.

6. Sri Lanka launches nationwide mosquito control campaign amid rise in dengue cases.

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SPORTS
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1. In cricket, India registered their biggest-ever victory in Test cricket, crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs on the third day of the one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

India won by an innings and 300 runs
IND: 564/8d
AFG152 &112 f/o

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Manav Suthar

2. India ended their campaign at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships with 114 medals, including 102 gold yesterday. Japan came second with 11 medals including 3 golds, while Argentina took third, led by Nabila Barraza’s two golds and three silvers.

3. In tennis, Germany’s Alexander Zverev clinched his maiden Grand Slam title, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a thrilling five-set final to win the French Open crown at Roland Garros.

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FINANCE
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*INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*

💷 *GBP* ₹129(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹112(Approx)
 *USD* ₹ 96(Approx)
🇨🇦 *Canada* :CAD ₹69
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🇦🇪 *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*
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*NIFTY*
23,123.00 −243.70 (1.04%)🔻
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*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,170/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 2,60,000/KG
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Rashmika Mandanna is in talks to play the legendary Carnatic singer M.S. Subbulakshmi in an upcoming biopic directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. Reports indicate she has already completed a look test for the project, though an official announcement from the makers is still awaited.
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FACTS ABOUT BHARAT
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The Pangong Tso lake is a long deep narrow lake that is situated at a height of 4,350 metres in the Ladakh region. The lake is 134 km long and 5 km broad. It is a brackish water lake. It freezes in winter and is ideal for polo and ice skating.

It is the disputed area between India and China mostly passes in the land. However, the Pangong Tso lake is unique where the disputed border passes through the water. However, the lake lies in the path of Chushul approach. It is the approach that China uses.
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Thought of the day
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It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop =======================
JOKE OF THE DAY
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Manager asked to *Chintu* at an interview

Can you spell a word that has more than 100 letters in it?

Chintu replyed : P-O-S-T-B-O-X.
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TELL ME WHY ?

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Why we feel happy?

‘A happy hormone’ called Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. Our body makes it, and our nervous system uses it to send messages between nerve cells. That’s why it’s sometimes called a chemical messenger.

Dopamine is particularly known as being the “happy hormone.” It is responsible for our experiencing happiness.

Dopamine plays a role in how we feel pleasure. It’s a big part of our unique human ability to think and plan. It helps us strive, focus, and find things interesting.

However, serious health problems can arise if too little or too much dopamine is being produced. If too few dopamine molecules are released, Parkinson’s disease can develop, while an excess can lead to mania, hallucinations and schizophrenia.
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LEARN SANSKRIT 
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कुत्र क्रीतवती ? = Where did you buy this ?
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 HOW IT WORKS ⁉ 

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All toothpastes have 20%–42% water, abrasives, fluoride, and surfactants or detergents.

Representative abrasives include particles of aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda various calcium hydrogen phosphates.
Fluoride is present in small amounts in plants, animals, and some natural water sources. Sodium fluoride (NaF) is the most common source of fluoride.
Surfactants such as shampoo, and is mainly a foaming agent, which enables uniform distribution of toothpaste, improving its cleansing power.
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GK TODAY
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Electronic television was first successfully demonstrated in San Francisco on Sept. 7, 1927. The system was designed by *Philo Taylor Farnsworth,* a 21-year-old inventor who had lived in a house without electricity until he was 14
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BORN TODAY
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Kiran Bedi (born 9 June 1949) is an Indian social activist, former-tennis player and politician who became the first woman in India to join the officer ranks the Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1972 and was the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry from 28 May 2016 to 16 February 2021.

She remained in service for 35 years before taking voluntary retirement in 2007 as Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development.
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IDIOMS & PHRASES
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Between the devil and the deep sea
Between two dangers
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ANTONYMS
Ancient x Modern

SYNONYMS
Calamity = adversity, misfortune
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BASICALLY THERE ARE 18 MAHA PURANAS. Vyasa, the son of Rishi Parasara, is said to be the author of them all:

They are traditionally listed as:
Brahma Purana
Padma Purana
Vishnu Purana
Shiva Purana
Bhagavata Purana
Narada Purana
Markandeya Purana
Agni Purana
Bhavishya Purana
Brahmavaivarta Purana
Linga Purana
Varaha Purana
Skanda Purana
Vamana Purana
Kurma Purana
Matsya Purana
Garuda Purana
Brahmanda Purana
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HEALTH CARE: HOME REMEDIES
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Use of curry leaves to get voluminous hair:

To make a hair mask of curry leaves, mix curd with curry leaves. Curd works as a hydrating scalp cleanse and removes all the dead cells and dandruff from the scalp. First, take a handful of curry leaves and blend the curry leaves into a thick paste. Then add one tablespoon of the curry leaves paste to the whisked curd. Mix these two ingredients well until they form a paste of smooth consistency. Apply the mask and massage the scalp. Then, leave it on for 30 to 40 minutes and wash it off with shampoo. This will give your hair a blinding shine.

NEEM TWIGS

Organic Neem sticks are one of the best natural ingredients to brush your teeth. Neem twigs are chewed, the wood containing this medicine in this process the corner of the twig will form like a bristle brush. They are ready to clean the sidelines of your teeth with clean.
Brushing teeth with neem datun helps to maintain the alkaline levels in your saliva, further aiding in remineralizing enamel and fighting against cavity-causing bacteria.
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ASTROLOGY TODAY
*09 June(Tuesday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Grishma
*Drik Ritu* : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh*
(In Purnimanta calendar)
*Vikram Samvat – 2083*
*Month* : Jyeshta 24,
(In Amanta calendar)
*Shaka Samvat – 1948*
*Month* : Jyeshta 24
*Tithi :* Navami/Dashami
*Nakshatra*: Purva Bhadrapada (up to 9:39 am)Uttara Bhadrapada
*Rahu* : 03:47 PM – 05:27 PM
*Yamaganda* : 09:05 AM – 10:45 AM
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