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  Mohini Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time: Know When Ekadashi Tithi Begins, Parana Time, Puja Vidhi & Significance Mohini Ekadashi 2025:  In 2025, Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, May 8. The Parana, or the time to break the fast, will be on the next day, Friday, May 9, between 05:35 AM and 08:17 AM. What is Mohini Ekadashi? Mohini Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar. It falls on the Ekadashi Tithi (11th lunar day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Vaishakha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe this fast with deep devotion and seek his divine blessings. Event Date and Time  Mohini Ekadashi Thursday, May 8, 2025 Parana Time 05:35 AM to 08:17 AM, On 9th May On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment 02:56 PM Ekadashi Tithi Begins 10:19 AM on May 07, 2025 Ekadashi Tithi Ends 12:29 PM on May 08, 2025 Parana refers to the ritual of breaking the Ekadashi fast. It must be done after sunrise on the next d...

  Security measures activated for Char Dham routes, border areas in Uttarakhand Following a virtual meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami convened a meeting with senior officials at his residence and called for “robust security in all border areas of the state and strict surveillance on any suspicious activity in frontier regions”. Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi and Chamoli share their borders with China while Champawat and Udham Singh border Nepal. Pithoragarh shares its borders with both countries. According to a government statement, the CM stressed that security measures along the yatra route of all four pilgrimage sites should be activated amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra for which lakhs of pilgrims have registered. In the high-level meeting held at the CM’s residence, the discussion was also on key establishments, dams, and power plants in Uttarakhand, and he asked the administration, government departments, an...

  Visuals from Columbia (Photos: X) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said his department is reviewing the visa status of people who staged a protest in the reading room of Columbia University’s main library. Rubio referred to protesters as “pro-Hamas thugs” and said they were no longer welcome in the US. Dozens of protesters were arrested by the New York Police Department at Columbia University. University officials sought assistance from the NYPD on Wednesday night to secure Butler Library due to the large number of people causing disruptions inside and outside the building. A substantial group was attempting to force their way into Butler Library, posing a safety risk, and there was a notable presence of individuals not affiliated with the university, acting university President Claire Shipman stated. The university had previously reported a “disruption” in reading room 301 of Butler Library, about two days before final exams were set to begin. Protesters entered th...

  WBCHSE Class 12th Arts Result 2025 WBCHSE HS Class 12th Arts Result 2025:  The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) declared the West Bengal Class 12th 2025 results via press conference. Once the mark sheets are available, applicants can download them from the official website, wbchse.nic.in. To download the WBCHSE HS scorecards, students must wait until 2 p.m. For access to the WB Uchcha Madhyamik results 2025, parents and students must enter information such as their roll number and date of birth. The WB Board HS arts mark sheet 2025 includes information such as the student's name and roll number, theory and practical marks, total marks and grades, and qualifying status. West Bengal Class 12th Arts Result 2025: Toppers name The Arts stream achieved a pass percentage of 88.25%. The toppers list will be released soon. WB Class 12th Arts Result 2025: Overall pass percentage 1. This year's pass percentage for WB Class 12 HS results is 90.79%. The pas...

  Uttar Pradesh police image used for representational purpose. LUCKNOW: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Uttar Pradesh government has intensified a statewide crackdown to identify suspected Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators, with around 300 individuals flagged in the Varanasi zone alone and their details sent to West Bengal for parental root verification. According to ADG Varanasi Zone Piyush Mordia, under the fresh exercise — a part of a statewide drive — all clusters where suspected infiltrators could be present are on the radar of authorities. Details of all such elements with doubtful credentials, thriving in different clusters across various districts of the Varanasi zone, are being collected for thorough verification. Under the latest exercise in Varanasi district, only the local intelligence unit (LIU) personnel have sent the files of around 300 individuals to West Bengal officials for credential verification. According to informed sources, combing op...

  NEW DELHI: Indian tech and management professionals, engineers, and R&D advisors will be among the beneficiaries of an easier visa regime under the trade deal with the UK. This includes 1,800 annual visas for musicians, chefs, and yoga instructors. Easier mobility rules, along with other service sectors aimed at Indian companies setting up shop in the UK, are a critical element of the trade agreement announced on Tuesday. The UK has also offered significant commitments for digitally delivered services for Indian suppliers, such as architects, engineering, telecom and IT. Govt officials cited the Double Contributions Convention as a major gain, helping employees on temporary work visas save around Rs 4,000 crore in social security contributions for three years. "It's a comprehensive package with good commitment on investments, mobility (easier visas) and lowering costs, helping companies make more aggressive bids (for contracts)," said an official. India to benefit f...

  Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. (Image Credit: X) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting. This high-level meeting coincides with the 75th anniversary of the India-Iran Friendship Treaty, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two nations. Abbas Araghchi’s visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and address issues of mutual interest. He is scheduled to meet with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and President Droupadi Murmu. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that this is Araghchi’s first visit to India since assuming office as Foreign Minister of Iran in August 2024. The Joint Commission Meeting will provide a platform for both countries to review their relationship and discuss ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. The meeting was originally scheduled to be held annually, but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pande...

  Pakistan Army Continues To Violate Cease Fire Across LoC In Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri And Akhnoor Amid Tension Post Operation Sindoor India Pakistan News:  Indian Army on Thursday said Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked fire using small arms and artillery guns across the LoC in areas opposite Kupwara, Baramulla, Uri and Akhnoor areas in Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of May 7-8. Indian Army responded proportionately, it added. Indian Army Jawan Killed In Ceasefire Violations Meanwhile, the White Knight Corps on Wednesday confirmed the supreme sacrifice of an Indian soldier who lost his life during heavy shelling by the Pakistan Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar of the 5 Field Regiment was killed in the shelling that took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Confirming his death, the White Knight Corps posted on social media platform X, "#GOC and all ranks of #WhiteKnightCorps salute the supreme sac...

  Students, teachers guided on disaster preparedness in Delhi schools; mock drills conducted © PTI New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) Students and teachers across Delhi took part in a safety drill on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening emergency preparedness that included practising orderly evacuations, taking shelter under desks, and switching off electrical appliances when the siren sounded. Students, teachers guided on disaster preparedness in Delhi schools; mock drills conducted © PTI The drill was conducted on the instructions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which had asked all states and Union Territories to organise such exercises in light of the ''new and complex threats'' following the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Students, teachers guided on disaster preparedness in Delhi schools; mock drills conducted © PTI At Amity School in Saket, Principal Divya Bhatia said the exercise began at 8.45 am with a briefing during the morning assem...