Fri Jan 10 10:44:36 UTC 2025: ## Patna High Court to Hear 70th BPSC PT Cancellation Plea, ED Raids RJD MLA’s Residence, and Vaikuntha Ekadashi Observed

**Patna, Bihar:** The Patna High Court will hear a petition challenging the cancellation of the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary exam on an unspecified date. The petition, filed by the Jansuraj Party, has been accepted by the court. Separately, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the residence of an RJD MLA close to Lalu Prasad Yadav, escalating difficulties for Alok Mehta, a former minister in the Mahagathbandhan government. The Hemant Soren government in Jharkhand has also announced new benefits for its MLAs and employees.

**Religious Observances:** Vaikuntha Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, was observed on January 10th, 2025. Devotees observed fasts, performed evening prayers, and held night vigils. The fast was broken the following morning, with Parana taking place between 7:21 AM and 8:21 AM on January 11th. The festival is believed to offer devotees a path to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

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