Jay Shree Ram

Daily Bharat Digest · Sunday, 18 October 2026

STOCK MARKET (शेयर बाजार)

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PANCHANGAM (பஞ்சாங்கம்)

Sunrise5:59 AM IST
Sunset5:48 PM IST
Tithi
Saptami (Shukla (Bright))
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha
Yoga
Sukarma
Karana
Vanija
Seasons (Ritu)
Sharad (குளிர்)
Tamil Month
Aippasi (ஐப்பசி)
Lunar Month
Ashwina
Tamil Year
Parabhava (பராபவ)
Tamil Era
Tamil 5127
Vikram Samvat
2083
Shaka Samvat
1948

TIME TO AVOID (बचने का समय)

Rahu Kalam
4:19 PM - 5:48 PM
Yamagandam
11:54 AM - 1:22 PM
Gulika
2:51 PM - 4:19 PM

GOOD TIME (शुभ समय)

Abhijit Muhurtham
11:30 AM - 12:17 PM
Nalla Neram · Uthi (உத்தி)
5:59 AM – 7:28 AM
Nalla Neram · Amridha (அமிர்தம்)
8:56 AM – 10:25 AM
Nalla Neram · Labam (லாபம்)
11:54 AM – 1:22 PM
Nalla Neram · Dhanam (தனம்)
1:22 PM – 2:51 PM
Nalla Neram · Sugam (சுகம்)
2:51 PM – 4:19 PM

FOREX RATES (मुद्रा दर)

USD
₹94.96
EUR
₹106.71
GBP
₹126.56
AED
₹25.81
CAD
₹67.14
AUD
₹65.94
CNY
₹14.20
PKR
₹0.34

GOLD & SILVER RATES (सोना / चाँदी)

24K Gold (10g)
₹153,200
24K Gold (1g)
₹15,318
Silver (1 kg)
₹209,900
Silver (10g)
₹2,099.4

TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)

Following recommendations from the seventh report of the Administrative Reforms Commission-2, time-bound delivery of internal staff services has been extended across all field-level departments and...
A laddu ATM lets devotees pay online and take two laddus each
The Bench said that on September 1, it had directed the States and UTs to take into consideration the deficiencies highlighted by it and report in that regard by the next date of hearing
People have been advised not to leave their homes or buildings until the threat has passed, stay away from open areas, windows and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops

LEGAL (क़ानून)

Following recommendations from the seventh report of the Administrative Reforms Commission-2, time-bound delivery of internal staff services has been extended across all field-level departments and...
A laddu ATM lets devotees pay online and take two laddus each
The Bench said that on September 1, it had directed the States and UTs to take into consideration the deficiencies highlighted by it and report in that regard by the next date of hearing
People have been advised not to leave their homes or buildings until the threat has passed, stay away from open areas, windows and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops

DEFENCE (रक्षा)

After a four-year, uneasy truce, Yemen's conflict reignited in July and intensified when the Iran-backed group seized strategic territory along the Red Sea coast last month.
The stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal broke out around 7:40 pm
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced the extension in a post on X on Saturday
Research suggests that traces of these ancient materials may still be moving towards the surface.

WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)

People have been advised not to leave their homes or buildings until the threat has passed, stay away from open areas, windows and glass, and avoid standing on balconies or rooftops
The U.S. Department of Transportation said the move reflected steps taken by Mexico ‌to address concerns over its compliance with a 2015 bilateral ‌air ⁠transport agreement
India and Pakistan imposed reciprocal airspace restrictions on each other’s aircraft following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Analysts say China is seeking to preserve its dominance as India tries to build up domestic manufacturing ‌and shake off reliance on China
Russia’s Cosmos-2612 satellite has changed its orbit repeatedly to approach ICEYE-X36, a commercial radar-imaging satellite registered in the U.S. and whose operator currently supplies data to Ukraine

SPORTS (खेल)

Messi tied Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min for the league lead with his 15th assist, becoming the first player in league history with at least 15 helpers in three consecutive seasons
A possible maiden ODI call-up for the New Zealand tour is now a talking point, but his immediate focus is Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh

MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)

The IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across Tamil Nadu, with very heavy rain possible until October 21 and a yellow alert in effect through October 23.
A preliminary probe suggested the driver may have been drunk at the time of the accident but a detailed probe is underway, the police said.
Gauhati High Court had granted bail to two of the accused persons, Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg.
TIAL said the flight services would be suspended from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 20.
Three people were injured in a gunfight in Manipur’s Kamjong district, while two Tangkhul Naga villages near the Myanmar border were set ablaze, police said.

ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)

Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna will make their first appearance as a married couple on Koffee With Karan 9. In the promo, Vijay says Rashmika asked him to marry her “100 times,” ...
‘Mirzapur’ Season 4 is in development, with director Gurmmeet Singh confirming that scripting is underway after the success of ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’. Shweta Tripathi, who plays Golu Gupta, says she...
Whispers in the industry indicate that Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran might tie the knot in a picturesque setting in Greece on November 11. Following their nuptials, a lavish reception will ta...
Vijay Deverakonda shared insights on his film 'Ranabaali' at a promotional event in Vijayawada. The film aims to convey a mass-market interpretation of historical cinema inspired by films like 'Bra...
The much-anticipated film 'Jailer 2', featuring Rajinikanth, has dominated the box office in its opening days, amassing an astonishing Rs 11.33 crore on its fourth day alone from 4,223 shows throug...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson Mandela

LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)

ब्रह्म सत्यं जगन्मिथ्या (Brahma Satyam Jagan Mithya) — Brahman is truth, the world is illusion

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 highest peaks on Earth, 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 is blood red?
Hemoglobin is a protein containing iron that facilitates the transportation of oxygen in red blood cells. Almost all vertebrates contain hemoglobin, with the sole exception of the fish family Channichthyidae. Hemoglobin in the blood carries oxygen from the respiratory organs to the other tissues of the body, where it releases the oxygen to enable aerobic respiration which powers an animal's metabolism. A healthy human has 12 to 20 grams of hemoglobin in every 100 mL of blood.

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)

Zakir Naik, Indian Islamic preacher; founder and president of the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF)
Indian Islamic scholar (born 1965)

WORD POWER (शब्द)

Unequivocal — Leaving no doubt; unambiguous
e.g., The Supreme Court gave an unequivocal verdict on the matter.

ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)

Word: Abundant
Antonym: Scarce
Synonym: Plentiful, Copious, Ample
e.g., The region has abundant natural resources.

GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)

Q: Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
A: Indira Gandhi

HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)

Include a source of healthy fat (nuts, seeds, avocado, ghee) in every meal for hormone health.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)

The soul is neither born nor does it die. It is eternal, unchanging, beyond time and space.

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.