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Pedestrians walk past a charred vehicle after it was set on fire, on a road in Cointzio, Michoacán state, Mexico. (AP photo) Within hours of the killing of Nemesio Oseguera, the feared cartel boss known as El Mencho, Mexico was gripped by a coordinated wave of retaliation that shut highways, grounded flights and sent residents…
MUMBAI: The Haryana govt has tightened rules governing the handling of public funds and banking relationships, issuing revised instructions to departments on Feb 18, 2026.In an order issued by the additional chief secretary, the finance department laid down fresh conditions for opening bank accounts, managing deposits and ensuring stricter oversight.Under the new norms, administrative secretaries…
As weekend approaches, bank customers need to verify the holiday calendar before visiting branches, as bank closures in India depend on national holidays, state-specific festivals, and the weekly schedule mandated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). While some Saturdays are working days, others are designated holidays, making it important to confirm branch availability in…
Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently, gold…
Planning to visit a bank? You might want to check the bank holiday list first! Banks in India follow both national and state-specific holidays, which means branches do not shut uniformly across the country. What’s open in one region could be closed in another, and hence, it is essential to check the schedule in advance…
MUMBAI: Strong buying in a host of bank stocks and Reliance Industries lifted the Sensex by 650 points on Monday to close at 83,277 points. However, nearly a Rs 1,000-crore net selling by foreign funds raised doubts about the sustainability of the rally. IT stocks had been under pressure over the past few sessions amid…
The United States is observing Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16, a federal holiday honouring the country’s presidents, especially George Washington. As Americans mark the occasion, one of the common question is what services, like Banking, etc., remain open and what’s shutdown.Since Presidents Day is one of the official federal holidays in the US, several…
As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…
The nation is observing a Bharat Bandh on Thursday following a nationwide strike call by a joint forum of central trade unions against the Centre’s alleged anti-worker policies. The strike also involves banking unions.Thus, amid the strike, uncertainty looms over banking operations, with customers across cities unsure whether branches will function normally or face disruptions…
NEW DELHI: Over 10 trade and farmers’ unions have called for a Bharat Bandh on February 12 against the Centre’s policies.The bandh is likely to impact public banking, transport and some government sectors. A joint platform of 10 central trade unions has claimed that around 30 crore workers are expected to participate in the general…
