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External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Visit China for SCO Conclave Amid Renewed Efforts to Reset India-China Ties

In what could mark a pivotal step toward mending strained relations, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is expected to visit China around July 13 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' conclave, sources familiar with the matter confirmed on Friday. This will be his first visit to China since the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Falls on July 6; All You Need to Know About Its Rituals and Significance

Hindus across India observe Devshayani Ekadashi—also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi or Padma Ekadashi—with deep devotion as it marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four-month sacred period when Lord Vishnu is believed to slumber. In 2025, this auspicious Ekadashi will be observed on Sunday, July 6.

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BJP Leader Gopal Khemka Shot Dead in Patna: Echoes of Son’s 2018 Murder Haunt Bihar Again, Watch CCTV Footage

In a chilling repeat of tragedy, BJP leader and prominent businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead late Friday night in Patna, Bihar, sending shockwaves across the state. The attack, eerily reminiscent of his son’s brutal killing six years ago, has once again raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the region.