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Jay Shree Ram

Daily Bharat Digest · Sunday, 18 October 2026

STOCK MARKET (शेयर बाजार)

BSE SENSEX
74,729.27+413.66 (+0.56%)
NIFTY 50
23,146.15+148.80 (+0.65%)

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)
₹208,800
Silver (10g)
₹2,088.0

TOP NEWS (लेटेस्ट न्यूज़)

Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao says over 35,000 government jobs will be filled under the job calendar
The CJP has warned of legal action against those allegedly responsible for keeping Ashutosh and Saurav in illegal custody.
From Muse Spark Open to Beam, Nemotron and Timestral, technology companies are releasing AI models to attract developers, challenge Chinese rivals and strengthen their ecosystems
Rayalaseema region’s rich geological past is reflected in its basement rocks, which formed more than 2.5 billion years ago during the Precambrian era. Today, however, this ancient foundation faces ...

LEGAL (क़ानून)

Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao says over 35,000 government jobs will be filled under the job calendar
The CJP has warned of legal action against those allegedly responsible for keeping Ashutosh and Saurav in illegal custody.
Rayalaseema region’s rich geological past is reflected in its basement rocks, which formed more than 2.5 billion years ago during the Precambrian era. Today, however, this ancient foundation faces ...
Mr. Kharge said his attire and ability to speak English appeared to have become sources of irritation for the JD(S) leader

DEFENCE (रक्षा)

The seat matrix includes nine thousand two hundred one DNB seats.
The relaxed posture quickly caught viewers' attention, prompting amusing reactions.
Akhlaghi was elected to the post with 237 votes in favour out of a total of 277 votes cast.
Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead during a live session on his Facebook account

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)

‘Drishyam 3: The Conclusion’, starring Ajay Devgn, continues its theatrical run in its third week. After earning Rs.
In a heartfelt tribute at the 'Meesaya Murukku 2' event, the illustrious composer Deva shared his insights before passing away. He praised Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's artistry and noted the importance of...
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...

THOUGHT OF THE DAY (विचार)

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." — Mahatma Gandhi

LEARN SANSKRIT (हिंदी - संस्कृत)

पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदम् (Purnamadah Purnamidam) — That is whole, this is whole

BHARAT FACT (देश की बात)

Did you know? Kerala backwaters: The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and canals running parallel to the Arabian Sea along the Malabar Coast of Kerala, India. It also includes interconnected lakes, rivers, and inlets, a labyrinthine system formed by more than 900 km (560 mi) of waterways, and is sometimes compared to bayous. The network includes five large lakes linked by canals, both artificial and natural, fed by 38 rivers, and extending virtually half the length of the Kerala state.

JOKE (चुटकुला)

Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

WHY DO WE... (क्यों?)

Why do we get fever?
Fever or pyrexia in humans is a symptom of an anti-infection defense mechanism that appears with body temperature exceeding the normal range caused by an increase in the body's temperature set point in the hypothalamus. There is no single agreed-upon upper limit for normal temperature: sources use values ranging between 37.2 and 38.3 °C in humans.

HOW IT WORKS (यह कैसे काम करता है?)

How does WiFi work?
WiFi uses radio waves (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) to transmit data. A router converts internet data into radio signals, which devices receive and convert back into data. The process works both ways for sending and receiving.

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)

Perseverance — Persistence in doing something despite difficulty
e.g., His perseverance through the IIT entrance preparation was remarkable.

ANTONYMS / SYNONYMS (विलोम / पर्यायवाची)

Word: Brave
Antonym: Cowardly
Synonym: Courageous, Fearless, Valiant
e.g., The brave firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

GK TODAY (सामान्य ज्ञान)

Q: Who wrote India's national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'?
A: Rabindranath Tagore

HEALTH TIP (स्वास्थ्य सुझाव)

Include moringa (drumstick leaves) in your diet — it's a superfood rich in iron and calcium.

SPIRITUAL WISDOM (आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान)

The greatest prayer is gratitude. When you wake up, give thanks for another day of life.

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.