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US embassy, consulates in India to stay closed over Christmas period; routine services suspended – check details | India News

The US embassy in India announced in a statement on Tuesday that it will be closed from December 24 to December 26 in accordance with a Presidential Executive Order mandating the closure of executive departments and agencies of the federal government on these dates.Routine consular services, including visa processing and citizen services, will not be…

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No fans for Virat Kohli’s domestic return; Vijay Hazare match in Bengaluru set to be held behind closed doors: Report | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Fans are unlikely to get the chance to watch Virat Kohli’s return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, with the Karnataka government set to stage the match behind closed doors owing to security concerns.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Delhi’s Elite Group…

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Christmas Day 2025 shopping: Need last-minute essentials; here’s which US stores are open or closed on December 25

With most major retailers across the US either closing early on Christmas Eve or remaining shut for the entire Christmas Day, shoppers planning last-minute errands are being advised to check store timings carefully before stepping out.According to an AP report, operating hours can vary widely by location, with some chains opting for limited or modified…

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Bank holidays this week: On which days are banks closed in week starting December 8? Check state-wise list

As 2025 draws towards its end and December moves into its second week, banks across the country are gearing up for their final stretch of closures for the year. Throughout the month, branches in several regions will shut on different days to observe regional, cultural and other scheduled holidays. This week, starting December 8 to…

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Colleges and schools in Chennai to remain closed Thursday as heavy rain continues due to Cyclone Ditwah

Chennai and Tiruvallur schools to remain closed Thursday as Cyclone Ditwah heavy rain continues Chennai and Tiruvallur district authorities have announced that all colleges and schools will remain closed on Thursday due to persistent heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The closure affects educational institutions in the city and surrounding areas, which have been experiencing…

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Cyclone Ditwah: Chennai, suburbs wake to season’s wettest morning; schools, colleges closed | Chennai News

CHENNAI: Cyclone Ditwah, which weakened into a deep depression over Bay of Bengal on a breezy Sunday evening, surprised residents on Monday by unleashing one of the wettest mornings of the season.The cyclone, stripped of much of its cloud cover on Sunday, moved northward through the Bay of Bengal. It staged a resurgence overnight, amassing…

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Private sector data: Over 2 lakh private companies closed in 5 years; govt flags monitoring for suspicious cases

Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: The government on Monday said that over the past five years, more than two lakh private companies have been closed in India.According to data provided by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, a total of 2,04,268 private companies were shut…

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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed on December 1? — check full state-wise list

Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Banks in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh are closed on Monday to mark two state-specific holidays — State Inauguration Day and Indigenous Faith Day. Banks in all other states are operating as usual.Bank holidays in India vary by state, depending on local festivals and observances. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…

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