This year, Aja Ekadashi is observed on August 19, and the fast-breaking (parana) time is auspicious between 5:53 AM and 8:29 AM on August 20, 2025. Aja Ekadashi in 2025 falls on August 19, a Tuesday, according to the Hindu calendar's Bhadrapada month, Krishna Paksha Ekadashi. This sacred fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and holds profound spiritual significance. The word "Aja" means "unborn" or "eternal," symbolizing liberation from the cycle of birth and death, making this vrat important for spiritual growth, forgiveness of sins, and attaining moksha (salvation).

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to all 14 districts of Kerala. As announced by the company, Vi 5G is now available statewide. As an introductory offer, Vi is offering the most affordable 5G plan in the industry for Kerala users, with 5G packs starting at Rs 299

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As per the post, the discussions included the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project and the proposed Bangladesh–China Friendship Hospital. New Delhi: In a significant development, the Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government has allowed Chinese Ambassador Yao

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United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Wednesday that India has stopped buying Russian oil after US President Donald Trump imposed punitive tariffs of 25% for its trade ties with Moscow amid the Ukraine war. In an interview to Fox Business

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US President Donald Trump has announced that there is a "framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland". The statement came as a surprise after days of mounting tensions, culminating with a threat to impose economic sanctions on eight close US allies which have opposed his plans to seize the

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A 19-year-old girl, Falak Ahmad, died and three teens were critically injured when their Jaguar was crushed between a truck and a divider on Noida–Bhangel Elevated Road. A 19-year-old girl died and three other teenagers were critically injured when a Jaguar car was crushed between a truck and

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Conversations around children's health often focus on outcomes, weight, fitness levels, or lab numbers rather than the systems quietly shaping those outcomes every day. Yet one of the most powerful long-term interventions doesn't sit in a clinic or a classroom. It sits at the dining table

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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) once again stood firm on their decision to not travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, board president Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed to the reporters on Thursday. The decision came after the T20 World Cup-bound players met with the Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul

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Tamil Nadu's ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday said that a judge's personal beliefs or ideology should not influence court rulings, calling a recent Madras High Court observation that described Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma as hate speech

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Assets under management (AUM) of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) specialising in gold loans are expected to grow at a sharp pace over the next two years, driven by record gold prices, rising demand for secured credit and regulatory support. According to CRISIL Ratings

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TN election news: The Election Commission of India has allocated symbols to the political parties of actors Vijay and Kamal Hassan. Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam will use the whistle symbol. Kamal Hassan's Makkal Needhi Maiam received the battery torch symbol

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have raised concerns over certain “grey areas” related to responsibility and safety provisions before confirming M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as their home venue for the IPL 2026 season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have raised concerns over certain

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Davos, Jan 22 (AP) US President Donald Trump is hosting presidents, prime ministers and top diplomats from more than a dozen countries to tout his international “Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The list of attendees, according to a forum schedule

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Beef Season 2: The recurring cast also includes William Fichtner as Troy, Mikaela Hoover as Ava, and BM as Woosh. Washington: The first look photos of Oscar Isaac starrer series 'Beef' are finally out, offering a glimpse of the new plot and story in the upcoming season, which debuts on April 16

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Do Deewane Seher Mein is a modern romantic drama starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (as Shashank) and Mrunal Thakur (as Roshni/Rohini). New Delhi: Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur's Do Deewane Seher Mein is all set to hit theatres in February. After the teaser garnered praise from fans

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Veteran actor Anupam Kher and his son Sikandar Kher have left social media amused with a playful yet surprising video that quickly grabbed attention online. The clip, shared by Sikandar on Instagram on Wednesday, shows a light-hearted exchange between the father-son duo shortly after Anupam had a

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A video has surfaced online that shows an argument between a cab driver and a woman passenger. The driver is seen politely asking the woman to put on her seatbelt, but instead, she is seen arguing with him. News18 couldn't confirm the authenticity of the cli,p but it has been widely shared online

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Eternal founder Deepinder Goyal, who resigned as CEO of the Zomato and Blinkit parent company on Wednesday, will surrender employee stock options worth around Rs 900-1,000 crore. In his letter to the company's shareholders, Goyal said that all his unvested Esops will go back to Eternal's Esop pool

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Watch the viral video of Indian Army soldiers marching to the Bollywood hit "Dil Na Liya" and the "Le Betta" chant during Republic Day 2026 rehearsals. A heartwarming look at the high morale of our troops! While preparing to celebrate the 77th Republic Day

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As winter settles in, the way we approach breakfast is quietly but decisively changing. The grab-and-go routines that once prioritised speed over substance are giving way to meals that are warmer, heartier, and designed to support the body through colder mornings

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Apple has asked an Indian ‍court to stop the country's antitrust watchdog from seeking its global ⁠financial records as part of an investigation into its app store policies, while it challenges the underlying law's validity, court ‌papers show

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As the film's release date continues to be postponed, reports claim that the OTT platform that has bought its rights is contemplating legal action against the producers. Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, was originally scheduled to be released on January 9

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U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of the "Board of Peace," which he has billed as a body for resolving international conflicts, with other founding members in Davos on Thursday (January 22, 2026). Follow the World Economic Forum LIVEU.S

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The death of a 27-year-old Indian IT professional after his car fell into an unmarked construction pit has raised questions around urban planning and road safety in India. Last Friday, at around midnight, Yuvraj Mehta was driving home in Noida, a suburb of the capital Delhi

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With Bangladesh elections 2026 ongoing, Jamaat-e-Islami's strategy is built not on broad national spread, but on precision targeting and wins, sources have told CNN-News18. CNN-News18 has learned that Jamaat planners have carried out deep constituency-level analysis

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In its report, jointly prepared with the The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Aayog has called for additional incentives to manufacturers under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells to promote the uptake of recycled materials saying advancing the

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Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi says the writ petitions were filed six days after the SIR order. “Articles were published in the newspapers, and then writ petitions followed. It has become a fashion to attack the ECI,” he says. He indicates that statistics could be tweaked to fit

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Leading a strong Indian delegation at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the country has given a clear message about its willingness to partner across the economic spectrum, and the country commands a strong resilience against global debt worries

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