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*Vedic Ritu/* Sharad

*Drik Ritu* : Sharad (Autumn)

पक्ष :: *Shuklapaksh*

(Purnimanta calendar)

*Vikram Samvat – 2083*

*Month* : Ashvina 16

(In Amanta calendar)

*Shaka Samvat – 1948*

*Month* : Ashvina 02

*Tithi* : Dwitiya (up to 10:13 pm)Tritiya

*Nakshatra*: Swati (up to 11:52 pm)Vishaka

*TODAYS TOP NEWS*

Mahalaya : 10 October

Sharad Navratri Ghatasthapana : 11 October

Maha Ashtami : 18 October

Maha Navami : 19 October

Vijayadashami or Dussehra : 20 October

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay flag off a new Chennai Metro train during the inauguration of the Poonamallee–Vadapalani section of Chennai Metro Rail Phase II, in Chennai. PM Modi on Sunday assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay that the Centre stands with “full commitment” to extend “whatever support is needed” to take the state to new heights.

3. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) convened the Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, in Kolkata, West Bengal, on 9 and 10 October 2026. Officials from eight states attended to review claims, pending cases and implementation measures.

4. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday launched the second phase of the Mukhyamantri Samruddha Panchayat Raj Abhiyan 2.0 in Nashik.

5. Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu has emphasised the importance of character building, value-based education and the overall development of students. He was speaking at a cultural programme and Indigenous Baul Festival in Sepahijala district.

6. District Police Kargil yesterday accorded a ceremonial send-off to the Ladakh Police Bike Rally team as it continued its journey to Gujarat to participate in the national-level Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations.

7. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan launched the Adavi Thalli Baata 2.0 road project on 11 October 2026. The ₹2,052-crore project covers 1,976 km of roads to connect 1,341 tribal habitations across the state. Its first phase is planned to provide road access to at least 735 villages.

8. Andhrapradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the TDP and its allies would strive to allocate 40% of tickets to Backward Classes candidates in local body elections.

9. The Bathukamma festival, Telangana’s special festival of flowers, began yesterday with Engilipula Bathukamma. The celebrations will continue for nine days. Women make the Bathukamma using colourful flowers like Tangedu, Gunugu, marigold and chrysanthemum. The flowers are arranged in a tall, dome-like shape.

10. 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle organised in Varanasi yesterday along the route from Namo Ghat to Diksha Mandap, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, from 6 AM onwards. Centred on the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, the initiative will bring together young people, fitness enthusiasts, citizens and sporting icons to promote an active lifestyle and encourage youth to stay away from substance abuse.

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*LEGAL REPORT*

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1. A standing committee for judicial well-being has been formed by the Supreme Court of India to create an institutional mechanism for dealing with the problems that judicial officers face professionally and personally. The Supreme Court of India’s Chief Justice, Surya Kant, has formed this committee, and it will be headed by Supreme Court judge Justice K V Viswanathan.

2. The Keralam wing of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has joined the protest in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar by sending its volunteers to the national capital and organising solidarity events in the State.

3. The Gauhati High Court questioned the Assam government about the legal process followed before Mumtaz Begum was sent to Bangladesh. The court sought clarification on when the Foreigners’ Tribunal’s decision became final.

The Gauhati High Court warned the Assam government that it will presume the Nagaon Foreigners’ Tribunal’s opinion was not finalized in time unless the state provides the exact date and time the order was readied.

Mumtaz Begum appeared before the tribunal on May 30, 2026, and was taken into custody immediately. She was moved through holding facilities and handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) on June 13, then sent across the border to Bangladesh on June 14, 2026.

4. The Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha and Green Brigade have threatened to launch an indefinite blockade of national highways at district headquarters across the State from October 13 if a meeting with Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi fails to address their demands for better sugarcane prices and payments.

5. The Supreme Court on Sunday issued notices to Union Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Chairperson on a petition seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against them for alleged violation of its directions against total shutdown of Delhi Metro and other train services during the CJP protest on Saturday.

6. Delhi Police said that the information regarding the demise of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s grandmother was promptly conveyed to him with due sensitivity yesterday. The Police said that he was also informed of the scheduled funeral time and offered all possible assistance to facilitate his travel to his hometown on humanitarian grounds.

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1. Three devotees were killed and more than 10 people injured on Sunday after a truck rammed into a procession carrying an idol of Goddess Durga near the Hattaragi toll plaza in Hukkeri taluk of Karnataka’s Belagavi district, police said, adding that four of the injured are in critical condition.

2. Guruvayur Dorai, a leading mridangam artiste and exponent of the Pudukottai style, died in Chennai on 10 October 2026. Born in Guruvayur on 2 July 1935, he began performing at eight and was active in Carnatic music for more than eight decades. Accounts gave his age as either 91 or 92.

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*DEFENCE News*

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1. Indian Navy warship INS Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, on 11 October to participate in the bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2026, strengthening maritime cooperation between India and Russia.

2. The Indian Air Force’s multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026, is scheduled to conclude on 12 October. It began on 26 September at Jodhpur and includes participation from seven friendly foreign countries, with 32 observer nations.

3. Indian Navy ship INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, UK, on 11 October for Exercise KONKAN 2026, aimed at enhancing operational cooperation between the Indian and Royal Navies.

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*INTERNATIONAL NEWS*

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1. Indian Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh is visiting Cyprus and Greece from October 12 to 15, 2026, to advance bilateral defence cooperation

2. India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Penicillin G (Pen-G) and its salts from China. Dumping generally refers to exporting a product at a price below its normal value in the exporting country.

The probe followed an application by domestic manufacturer Lyfius Pharma Private Limited, which alleged that the imports were causing material retardation to the establishment of India’s domestic industry.

3. India’s Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an Indian national was killed in the missile attack on Riyadh airport. The embassy said it was assisting the bereaved family.

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*WORLD NEWS*

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1. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari declared an emergency and imposed governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 11 October 2026. The provincial government led by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was suspended after a federal cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The federal government cited worsening law and order, terrorist attacks and a breakdown of constitutional machinery as grounds for the action.

2. US President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary, succeeding Karoline Leavitt.

3. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Panama recently on 9 October, 2026, damaging buildings and roads, triggering a tsunami warning and prompting President José Raúl Mulino to declare a major disaster.

4. A Fresh Attack on Riyadh Airport: Another projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after an attack killed 12 people. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attacks, and airport operations were disrupted.

5. At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died after an overcrowded boat capsized off Djibouti while travelling towards Yemen. At least 84 people remained missing, according to the International Organization for Migration.

6. Iran reportedly said it was no longer responding to the US reply to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The dispute continues to raise concerns about international shipping and global energy supplies.

7. The IMF and World Bank annual meetings are taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12–18 October. Discussions are expected to focus on the impact of the Middle East conflict, rising energy and food prices, inflation and growing government debt.

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*SPORTS*

1. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Saturday (October 10, 2026) announced that it will elect its new Executive Council on December 5, five days before the current committee’s term ends, and kick-started the process by appointing Sanjay Kumar Srivastava as the returning officer to oversee the polls.

2. India vs West Indies T20I: India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Indore, taking a 2–1 lead in the five-match series.

Abhishek Sharma shines: The Indian opener smashed 69 runs off 30 balls in the third T20I, helping India post 223 runs.

3. In Badminton: India’s Anmol Kharb won the women’s singles title at the Türkiye International Challenge, defeating compatriot Aakarshi Kashyap in straight games. It was her third international senior title.

4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet India’s Asian Games contingent, cricketers and other medallists on 15 October at 4:30 PM.

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*FINANCE*

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*INDIAN RUPEE VALUE*

*GBP* ₹128(Approx)

€ *Euro* : ₹109(Approx)

 *USD* ₹ 96(Approx)

*Canada* :CAD ₹68

*Australia* : ₹ 67

*UAE Dirham* : ₹ 26

* China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 14

*Maldives Rufiya* : ₹ 6.17

*Bhutan ngultrum* : ₹ 1.00

*Nepal Rupee* : ₹ 0.63

*B’desh Taka** : ₹ 0.77

*Pak Rupee* : ₹ 0.34

*Sri Lanka Rupee* : ₹ 0.30

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*BSE SENSEX*

72,472.33 +879.09 (1.23%)

*NIFTY*

22,520.45 +288.65 (1.30%)

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*Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai*

*GOLD* : ₹ 15,050/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 2,35,000/KG

The RBI has reportedly raised banks’ daily CRR maintenance requirement from 90% to 99% from October 16, 2026, while keeping the overall Cash Reserve Ratio unchanged at 3%.

*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*

1. The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One have cleared the confusion surrounding the film’s release date. The film will arrive in cinemas worldwide on November 5, 2026, across all premium formats. The announcement was made on Instagram on Sunday, October 11.

2. Drishyam 3: The Conclusion continued its strong run at the box office on Saturday. The Ajay Devgn and Tabu-starrer has crossed the Rs 400 crore mark in worldwide gross collections, becoming Devgn’s highest-grossing film globally.

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*FACTS ABOUT INDIA*

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*Who is known as the “Father of India’s Green Revolution”?*

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan

Dr. M. S. Swaminathan was an Indian agricultural scientist who played a leading role in India’s Green Revolution. His work helped increase food-grain production through high-yielding crop varieties, improved farming practices and agricultural research.

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*THOUGHT OF THE DAY*

“Great achievements begin with small steps taken consistently.”

*JOKE OF THE DAY*

माँ: Chintu, परीक्षा की तैयारी कैसी चल रही है?

Chintu: बहुत अच्छी, माँ!

माँ: किताबें पूरी पढ़ लीं?

Chintu: नहीं माँ, लेकिन किताबों के सारे नाम याद हो गए!

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*WHY?*

*Why do we have fingerprints* ?

Fingerprints are patterns of ridges on our fingertips. They help improve grip when we hold objects and form distinctive patterns that can help identify individuals. Even identical twins generally have different fingerprints.

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*LEARN SANSKRIT*

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।

Meaning: You have the right to perform your duties, but not to claim control over their results.

Source: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 47.

*HOW IT WORKS?*

How does a QR code work?

* QR stands for Quick Response.

* It stores information in a pattern of black and white squares.

* A smartphone camera scans the pattern.

* Software decodes the information.

* The phone can then display text, open a website or perform another supported action.

*GK TODAY*

National Postal Week — India

India observes National Postal Week from 9 to 15 October 2026.

* 12 October: Fun with Philately Day.

* Philately means the collection and study of postage stamps.

* Stamps help preserve historical events, famous personalities and India’s cultural heritage.

* India Post operates under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.

Source: Government of India, Press Information Bureau.

GK Question: In which year was India’s six-digit PIN code system introduced?

Answer: 1972.

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*BORN TODAY*

*Vijaya Raje Scindia* (12 October 1919 – 25 January 2001)

Popularly known as the Rajmata of Gwalior, she was an influential Indian political leader and an important figure in the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and later the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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*IDIOMS & PHRASES*

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

Meaning: Important achievements require time, patience and consistent effort.

Example: Learning a new skill takes time. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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*SYNONYMS & ANTONYMS*

* Wisdom: Synonym — Knowledge | Antonym — Ignorance

* Expand: Synonym — Enlarge | Antonym — Contract

* Courage: Synonym — Bravery | Antonym — Cowardice

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*Spiritual Knowledge*

The importance of the Guru

Indian spiritual traditions place great importance on the Guru, who guides students towards knowledge, discipline and self-understanding.

A famous Sanskrit saying is:

गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः।

Meaning: The Guru is revered as a guide who represents the divine principles of creation, preservation and transformation.

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*HEALTH CARE: HEALTHY HABITS*

Foods that support healthy bones

Milk and curd: Provide calcium and protein.

Leafy green vegetables: Supply several vitamins and minerals.

Eggs: Provide protein and other nutrients.

Fish: Some varieties provide vitamin D and calcium, particularly when edible bones are included.

Sunlight: Sensible outdoor exposure helps the body produce vitamin D.

Note: A balanced diet and appropriate medical advice are important for maintaining bone health.

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