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Ekadashi Calendar 2026 Ekadashi is observed twice in most lunar months and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The supplied 2026 calendar begins with Papmochani Ekadashi in March and ends with Mokshada or Vaikuntha Ekadashi in December. Each fast falls in either Krishna Paksha or Shukla Paksha and follows a defined Tithi window.

Dates: Yogini Ekadashi was observed on Friday, July 10, 2026, while Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Ekadashi in July 2026 Dates and Timings July 2026 includes two major Ekadashi observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Yogini Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadha month, while Devshayani Ekadashi is observed during Ashadha Shukla Paksha. Yogini Ekadashi 2026 timings:

The government says the Income Tax e-filing portal can manage the July 31 rush after infrastructure upgrades, although occasional delays may occur during peak traffic. ITR Filing Rush Intensifies Before July 31 The Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal is seeing rapidly rising traffic as the July 31, 2026 deadline approaches for many salaried employees, pensioners and individuals filing ITR-1 or ITR-2 for Assessment Year 2026-27. The g

UPS additional benefits can be claimed by eligible retired Central government subscribers covered under the Unified Pension Scheme. UPS Eligibility for Retired Central Government Employees A total of 25,756 retired Central government subscribers are eligible to claim additional benefits under the Unified Pension Scheme, the government has informed the Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary shared the f

A viral video appearing to show a humanoid robot working on a farm has reopened the debate over whether farming and other physical jobs are safe from AI. Viral Farm Robot Video Revives AI Job Debate A widely shared social media video appearing to show a humanoid robot working in a field has reignited concerns about artificial intelligence moving beyond software and office jobs into physical labour. The clip shows a human-shaped m

The iPhone 18 Pro may bring camera, battery and chip upgrades, but a substantial expected price increase could weaken its value for most buyers. iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike Could Change Buying Plans Apple is expected to unveil its next premium smartphones within the next two months, but the biggest discussion surrounding the iPhone 18 Pro series may be its price rather than a major new feature. Leaks and analyst predictions suggest

Offline UPI payments using NFC could soon allow users to tap and pay without mobile data, Wi-Fi or a telecom network at compatible terminals. Offline UPI Payments Could Work Without Internet A new Unified Payments Interface feature reportedly under development could allow users to complete payments without internet access or even an active mobile network. The proposed system would use near-field communication, commonly known as NFC, to tra

The DK Shivakumar PRC drive has triggered a political battle during Karnataka’s SIR, with the BJP alleging vote-bank protection and Congress defending easier access to documents. Karnataka PRC Drive Begins During SIR The Karnataka government has launched a door-to-door campaign to distribute Permanent Residence Certificates and caste certificates while the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway.

TVK has demanded the complete abolition of NEET and called for states to receive full authority over education, medical admissions and related policies. TVK Demands NEET Abolition and Greater State Authority Tamil Nadu’s ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has renewed its demand for the complete abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, saying its opposition goes beyond allegations of examination irregularities. The party said

Mamata Banerjee backed the Opposition’s Delhi protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and condemned the police action against students as unacceptable. Mamata Backs Opposition Protest Over NEET Row Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has supported the Opposition protest in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against students. She called the treatment of young demonstrators unacceptable and accused the Union

Andhra Pradesh Covid cases have increased to 26 after seven fresh infections were detected across Guntur, East Godavari and Bapatla, but officials have ruled out a cluster outbreak. Andhra Pradesh Covid Cases Rise Across Districts Andhra Pradesh reported seven new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, increasing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to 26. The Health Department said the fresh infections were recorded in separate distric

CJP Protest Delhi Live updates: Sonia Gandhi arrived at Mandir Marg Police Station, where Priyanka Gandhi was detained after Opposition leaders protested near the Prime Minister’s residence over police action against students.  

Government sources criticised the Congress march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, calling it a security concern, as opposition leaders protested over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and police action against students.  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met rapper Therukkural Arivu after police detained the artist during an anti-NEET protest near the Secretariat in Chennai.   Rapper Arivu Detained During Anti-NEET Protest Tamil rapper Therukkural Arivu was detained by police on Tuesday after attempting to stage an anti-NEET demonstration outside the Tami

Modi government under pressure as a youth-led movement over exam leaks continues at Jantar Mantar while farmers mobilise against the proposed India-US trade deal. The parallel protests test the Centre’s response on education, policing, trade safeguards and rural livelihoods. Youth and Farmers Put Modi Government Under Pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is facing two politically sensitive protest movements at the same ti

TTD posting controversy has triggered questions after a report alleged that an employee who celebrated Chandrababu Naidu’s 2023 arrest received an AEE-level assignment. With no official order or response publicly verified, the claims require an impartial review. TTD Posting Controversy Over Alleged Anti-Naidu Remarks A controversy has emerged around an alleged personnel decision at Tirumala Tirupat

Rahul Gandhi’s response to the youth-led CJP protest has drawn political scrutiny. Although critics questioned his absence from Jantar Mantar, he later joined Priyanka Gandhi and Congress MPs in a protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi Faces Questions Over Youth Protest Strategy India’s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement has become a political flashpoint as

Jana Sena has used a Trivikram dialogue to criticise YS Jagan over his remarks on the fatal Palasa road accident involving former minister Seediri Appalaraju’s son. The case has also raised questions about police conduct and support for the victim’s family. Janasena Video Turns Film Dialogue Into Political Attack The Jana Sena Party has stepped up its criticism of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Mini

India approves QDENGA for dengue prevention in people aged 4–60, making it the country’s first authorised dengue vaccine. The two-dose shot targets all four serotypes and is given three months apart, while rollout, pricing and access details are still awaited. QDENGA Approval Marks a First for India India’s drug regulator has approved Takeda’s QDENGA for preventing dengue in people aged four to 60 years, making it the first dengue

EPFO pension payments may stop when the Digital Life Certificate expires. Pensioners can check DLC status, submit Jeevan Pramaan through UMANG in six steps or use IPPB’s free doorstep service for eligible EPS-95 beneficiaries. EPFO Pension May Stop When Jeevan Pramaan Expires If an Employees Pension Scheme payment has stopped reaching the bank account, an expired or missing Digital Life Certificate may be one reason. Jeevan Pramaan