Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explainedMuharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Germany cuts cost of travel protection fund for tour firmsGermany is significantly slashing costs for protecting package holidays against tour operator failures. Effective November 1, fees for the ...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Rupee ends a tad higher as oil slide, foreign inflows lift sentimentThe Indian rupee experienced a slight boost this week, driven by declining oil prices and the prospect of increased foreign investment. Alt...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Muharram 2026: Will schools be closed? Here’s the latest update on state-wise school holidaysMuharram, marking the Islamic New Year, holds deep spiritual significance. Ashura, on the 10th of Muharram, will be observed around June 25...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Sri Lanka offers better value than Rishikesh, man claims after staying in beach-facing hotel for half the priceA recent social media post highlighted a stark cost difference between domestic and international travel, with a friend opting for Sri Lank...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
SaffronStays raises $ 3.5 million in a funding round led by Infinity VenturesHoliday home brand SaffronStays has secured $3.5 million in a funding round led by Infinity Ventures. This capital will fuel expansion into...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on Friday for Muharram. Check upcoming market holidaysIndian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will observe a holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, for Muharram. While MCX will have a partial c...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Oil slide anchors India 10-year yield at 3-month lowIndian government bond yields dipped to a three-month low on Tuesday, buoyed by easing oil prices and receding geopolitical tensions. The b...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Telangana school bandh today: Why ABVP is protesting and what it means for studentsTelangana schools face potential disruption today as ABVP calls for a statewide bandh, protesting alleged government neglect of public educ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.43 AM 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
Stock Market Holiday: BSE, NSE closed on June 26 sets up extended weekend for Dalal StreetIndian stock markets will observe a trading holiday on June 26 for Muharram. This marks the second exchange closure in under a month, with ...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increasesWhile the metal isn't yet restricted, new customs checks and requests for end-user information suggest a potential prelude to tighter contr...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
IHG eyes deeper Adani partnership, more hotels at airports across IndiaIHG Hotels & Resorts is eyeing significant expansion in India, aiming to deepen its partnership with Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL) beyond t...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.08 AM 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
Juneteenth 2026: History, significance and everything you need to know about the holiday marking the end of slaveryJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the US. This federal holiday, officially recognized in 2021, marks th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.12 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