Purnima on Monday 2026: Why This Rare Somvati Full Moon Is Considered Highly Auspicious for Lord Shiva DevoteesPurnima falling on a Monday is considered an exceptionally sacred combination in Hindu tradition because Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Lo...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
July 2026 calendar: Complete list of holidays, festivals, bank holidays and major eventsJuly 2026 in India is marked by a vibrant calendar of religious observances and regional bank holidays. Key events include the Jagannath Ra...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
IIT Alumni to provide AI training to migrant workers in SingaporeSupported by the Indian High Commission (HCI), the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association - Singapore (IITAAS) on Sunday signed...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh this year, criticises current governmentExiled former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina plans to return this year, asserting her fight is for the people's political rights a...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Jyeshtha Purnima 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Vrat Rules, Significance, Rituals and Spiritual BenefitsJyeshtha Purnima 2026, on June 29th, marks a significant Hindu festival promising prosperity and spiritual purification. Devotees observe f...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026: Pooja Time and Date, Ukhane, Significance, Rituals and the Story of Savitri and SatyavanVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Primarily celebrated by married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and several sout...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Vat Purnima 2026 Complete Guide: Best Simple & Bridal Mehndi Ideas, Puja Samagri, Fasting Rules, Date and Pooja TimeVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Married women across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and several southern states obs...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Who is Aber Kawas? Palestinian-American activist who faced 9/11 remarks controversy wins Queens NY State Senate Democratic PrimaryAber Kawas Senate: Aber Kawas, a Palestinian-American activist, has secured a significant Democratic primary win for a New York State Senat...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejigQuick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reaso...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
QOSMIC raises $3.3 million from Prosus, Accel, South Park Commons to solve space’s growing data bottleneckBengaluru-based QOSMIC has secured $3.33 million in seed funding to tackle a growing bottleneck in space: getting vast amounts of satellite...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- Kerala in talks to allow free public screening of FIFA World Cup matches
Kerala's government is actively negotiating with FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders to waive licensing fees for non-commercial public scree...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Nagaland shifts Yoga Day observance to June 22 following objectionsNagaland's government has postponed International Day of Yoga celebrations to June 22 following widespread opposition. Student bodies, trib...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
CWC inquiry finds more children 'abused' at Pathanamthitta worship centreA preliminary inquiry by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) into allegations of assault at a Christian worship centre in Pathanamthitta has ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
- Righteous action
Jains observe Shrut Panchami on June 19, celebrating the written preservation of Lord Mahavir's teachings. This sacred scripture, the Shatk...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.56 PM IST