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Jay Shree Ram

Daily Bharat Digest · Monday, 19 October 2026

STOCK MARKET (शेयर बाजार)

BSE SENSEX
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NIFTY 50
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PANCHANGAM (பஞ்சாங்கம்)

Sunrise5:59 AM IST
Sunset5:48 PM IST
Tithi
Ashtami (Shukla (Bright))
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha
Yoga
Dhriti
Karana
Bava
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
7:28 AM - 8:56 AM
Yamagandam
10:25 AM - 11:53 AM
Gulika
1:22 PM - 2:50 PM

GOOD TIME (शुभ समय)

Abhijit Muhurtham
11:30 AM - 12:17 PM
Nalla Neram · Amridha (அமிர்தம்)
5:59 AM – 7:28 AM
Nalla Neram · Labam (லாபம்)
8:56 AM – 10:25 AM
Nalla Neram · Dhanam (தனம்)
10:25 AM – 11:53 AM
Nalla Neram · Sugam (சுகம்)
11:53 AM – 1:22 PM
Nalla Neram · Uthi (உத்தி)
2:50 PM – 4:19 PM

FOREX RATES (मुद्रा दर)

USD
₹94.95
EUR
₹106.58
GBP
₹126.53
AED
₹25.81
CAD
₹67.21
AUD
₹66.15
CNY
₹14.20
PKR
₹0.34

GOLD & SILVER RATES (सोना / चाँदी)

24K Gold (10g)
₹153,900
24K Gold (1g)
₹15,391
Silver (1 kg)
₹210,400
Silver (10g)
₹2,104.5

TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)

The revised prices will become effective from November 9
Voters residing at the same address for multiple decades express anger that they were marked ‘untraceable’, ‘absent’, and permanently shifted, and their only option is to enrol afresh using Form 6
On September 30, the INDIA bloc finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies and ‘save democracy marches’
National Restaurant Association of India treasurer Manpreet Singh said frequent protests in and around Connaught Place have significantly affected businesses, with some establishments recording zer...
“In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the call of the the MMU and delivered the sermon on th...

LEGAL (क़ानून)

Voters residing at the same address for multiple decades express anger that they were marked ‘untraceable’, ‘absent’, and permanently shifted, and their only option is to enrol afresh using Form 6
On September 30, the INDIA bloc finalised a joint action plan over the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) row, including rallies and ‘save democracy marches’
“In a first-of-its-kind collective religious initiative, more than 70 major Friday congregations across Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh responded to the call of the the MMU and delivered the sermon on th...
The protesters demanded action against Suryanarayana Doolla, Professor of Energy Science and Engineering, and Professor Shireesh B. Kedare, Director of IIT Bombay, along with a transparent investig...
According to the Forest Survey of India, Keralam reported 49 large forest fire incidents so far this year, compared with 52 in 2025. The amount and distribution of northeast monsoon rainfall will b...

DEFENCE (रक्षा)

A video emerged in which a man called Anil Pandit, claiming to be from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said Tiger Shroff was on their hit list as "he was not heeding our directions" and "was working wit...

WORLD NEWS (दुनिया)

While the “Stop Vote Chori” protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of “Modi, Modi” rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue, being kept apart by Metr...
In exclusive remarks shared with The Hindu, a senior diplomatic source in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Matarbari port can ‘transform’ Bangladesh into an industrial hub and...
The former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, a Trump loyalist, was dismissed after allegations that she favoured businesses in exchange for personal favours and gifts
The coalition's announcement comes as one Opposition faction engages in political transition talks with the interim government, following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro
The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the airliner as part of established procedures, says the Transport Ministry

SPORTS (खेल)

With both losing semifinalists assured of bronze, the victory guaranteed India a place on the podium
Amruta was trailing 0-6 when Zablotska managed a decisive pin to seal the gold medal
Competing in the 65kg freestyle category, Jaskaran registered two technical superiority wins before edging past American wrestler Bowen William Bassett 6-3 in the quarterfinals
The Polish 16th seed trailed by a set and a break before she turned things around to become just the fourth player to win her maiden tour-level title at a WTA 1000 event
More than 100 Indian athletes took part in the ceremony, led by Paralympic medallist sprinter Simran Sharma and top shuttler Pramod Bhagat, who carried the national flag as the contingent marched i...

MISHAPS (दुर्घटना)

Senior BJP party leaders who spoke on condition of anonymity said the YSRCP joining the INDIA bloc will pave the way for a political shift not just in the state, but also in the neighbouring Telang...
Police informed that the incident took place at around 7 PM, when some unidentified persons arrived at the location and opened fire at actor Tiger Shroff.
In the purported video, filmed by a bystander, Tiger is seen hurriedly getting into the driver's seat and shutting the door before the car begins to move.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has said the government would set up an SIT headed by a sitting judge of the Calcutta high court to probe into the incident.
The Delhi Police have filed an FIR against an unidentified protester for ‘slapping’ the official near Connaught Place on Friday during CJP's Tiranga march.

ENTERTAINMENT (मनोरंजन)

Tiger Shroff was escorted home under police protection after unidentified attackers fired three shots at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu on Sunday, October 18, 2026, as he returned from football. He was u...
Rajinikanth's new film, 'Jailer 2', is enjoying a fantastic run at the box office, raking in Rs 55.85 crore net in India on its fourth day alone. This marks an impressive 18.2% increase from Saturd...
Taylor Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game to support her husband, Travis Kelce, against the Chargers. She was accompanied in the VIP suite by friends and family, including Caitlin Clark and E...
North American theaters experienced significant ticket sales with various new film releases during the weekend. Paramount's 'Street Fighter' topped the box office charts, earning $31 million from i...
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Sunday strongly condemned the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's vehicle and called for immediate security measures t...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)

"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first." — Chanakya

LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)

ज्ञानेन तु तदज्ञानम् (Gyanena Tu Tad Agyanam) — Knowledge destroys ignorance

BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)

Did you know? Kolkata: Kolkata, also known as Calcutta, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, 80 km (50 mi) west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary financial and commercial centre of eastern India and one of the gateways to northeastern India.

JOKE (चुटकुला)

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)

Why does popcorn pop?
Popcorn is a variety of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated. The term also refers to the snack food produced by the expansion. It is one of the oldest snacks, with evidence of popcorn dating back thousands of years in the Americas. It is commonly eaten salted, buttered, sweetened, or with artificial flavorings.

HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)

How does a refrigerator work?
A refrigerator uses a refrigerant that cycles through evaporation and condensation. The refrigerant evaporates inside the fridge, absorbing heat and cooling the interior. Then it's compressed outside, releasing the heat into the room.

BORN TODAY (आज का इतिहास)

Pandurang Shastri Athavale, Indian activist, philosopher, and spiritual leader (died 2003)
Indian spiritual leader and activist

WORD POWER (शब्द)

Meticulous — Showing great attention to detail; very careful
e.g., The miniature painter's meticulous work was admired by all.

ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)

Word: Pure
Antonym: Impure
Synonym: Unblemished, Unsullied, Pristine
e.g., The pure water from the Himalayan springs is renowned.

GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)

Q: What is the largest ocean in the world?
A: Pacific Ocean

HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)

Practice oil pulling (sesame or coconut oil) for 5-10 minutes daily for oral health.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)

The mind is not the enemy. The mind is a tool. The problem is not the mind itself but the identification with it.

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.