HP opposes centre's 'VB-G RAM G' scheme, says new norms will burden state with Rs 164 crore annually and reduce wagesHimachal Pradesh government vehemently opposes the Centre's renaming of MGNREGA to 'VB-G RAM G' and its new funding framework. Minister Ani...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Banks to be closed for 3 consecutive days this week: Check if your state is on the listBank holidays: Several Indian states and union territories will experience a three-day bank closure this week, from Friday, June 26th to Su...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Weather Updates Today: IMD sounds alert for 12 states; says rain & hailstorm are expected in next few hoursWeather Updates Today: India braces for significant weather shifts as the IMD issues rain and thunderstorm alerts for 12 states, including ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Mountain bookings up 76 per cent in June as urban Indians flock to hills: ReportIndian mountain getaways are booming, with Zostel reporting a 76% surge in Shimla bookings and nearly 95% growth in other popular spots lik...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 20, 2026?Bank holiday: Indian banks operate on a mixed schedule, with closures on Sundays and the second/fourth Saturdays. While many services are d...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?Bank holiday: Banks in some states will be closed today, June 15, 2026, due to regional holidays. Mizoram observes YMA Day, commemorating t...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 13, 2026?Bank holiday today: Banks across India are closed today, Saturday, June 13, 2026, as it marks the second Saturday of the month. While physi...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 6, 2026?Banks will be open today, June 6, 2026. This is the first Saturday of the month, a regular working day. Bank holidays vary by state, with t...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
No regular chief secretary for now, IAS officer K K Pant given additional chargeSenior IAS officer Kamlesh Kumar Pant has been given the additional charge of Chief Secretary in Himachal Pradesh. He currently holds posit...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
'Cubicles to cliffs': Bengaluru woman quits unfulfilling corporate job; finds peace serving chai to strangers at her Himalayan cafeA Bengaluru woman who left her corporate career behind to start a new chapter in the mountains has gone viral after sharing a glimpse of he...
31 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed on May 30, 2026, on fifth Saturday of May 2026?Bank holiday today: Banks across India are open today, May 30, 2026, as it is the fifth Saturday of the month. Typically, banks observe hol...
30 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Bashir Badr Death: Ayodhya-born Urdu poet who lost everything in Meerut violence gave world the iconic ‘Dushmani Jam Kar Karo’ shayari during 1972 Shimla AgreementRenowned Urdu poet Bashir Badr, celebrated for his deeply moving verses, has passed away in Bhopal at the age of 91. His iconic couplet, “D...
29 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Bank holidays in June 2026: Check the complete state-wise list before planning your branch visitJune 2026 bank holidays: Indian banks will be closed on several dates in June 2026. These holidays are for regional and national celebratio...
29 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Bank holiday for Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha): Are banks open or closed today in your state on May 28, 2026?Bank holiday today: Banks in several Indian states are closed today, May 28, 2026, in observance of Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha). While branch ser...
28 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Are banks closed for 14 days in Pune due to curfew? Here's what police officials said amid social media claimsPune Police have clarified that no 14-day curfew is being imposed in the city. Social media rumours about a curfew starting May 26, 2026, a...
26 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST