TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Navratri 2026 begans on October 11 and ends with Dussehra on October 20.
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.
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
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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%.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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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.
12 Oct (Monday)
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
Rahu : 07:52 AM – 09:19 AM
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