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Bharat Bandh Tomorrow on February 12 – What’s Open, What’s Closed: Banks, transport, offices – what will be open and what will shut during nationwide strike | Delhi News

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…

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Snow & winds bring chaos to J&K: Roads blocked, flights paused, power hit, schools shut | India News

SRINAGAR\JAMMU: Snowfall and savage winds up to 155kmph pulverised J&K on Friday, blocking highways, causing flight cancellations, shutting down schools, disrupting power, leaving homes roofless and forcing the suspension of Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.In the Valley, IMD reported snowfall of 55cm in Shopian, 45cm in Gulmarg, 20cm in Kupwara, 17cm in Pahalgam, 16cm in Banihal, and…

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Bill Gates starts working on his plan to shut down what is one of the world’s most-influential foundations; sets layoff target and …

Bill Gates has started putting in place the first major steps toward closing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the world’s most-influential philanthropic organisations. The foundation recently announced that it will spend a record $9 billion in 2026, its highest annual budget so far, while also preparing to cut up to 500 staff…

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Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE to remain shut on January 15; here’s what happens to F&O expiry

Indian stock markets will remain closed on January 15 after exchanges revised their schedules in view of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra. Both BSE and NSE have now declared a full trading holiday for the day, replacing an earlier notification that had marked it only as a settlement holiday, ET reported.According to BSE, trading across…

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Bank holiday on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary: Will banks remain shut on January 12? Check state-wise list

Bank holiday on Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary: Banks will be observing multiple holidays in January 2026, ranging from regional festivals to nationwide observances. On January 12, some banks will remain closed to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Keeping track of bank holidays is essential for planning financial activities, as physical banking services will…

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Iran on edge: Internet & telephone networks shut; letter to UN over US ‘threats’ — top developments

Iran on Friday approached the United Nations Security Council, blaming the United States for what it described as the “transformation ⁠of peaceful protests into violent, subversive acts and widespread vandalism” in the Khamenei-led Islamic Republic. Iran also accused Israel of interfering in its internal affairs.The move came as protests continued across Iran for more than…

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Explained: Why NMC shut down the MBBS course at Vaishno Devi medical college in J&K

On January 6, 2026, months after granting conditional approval to start an MBBS course, the National Medical Commission (NMC) withdrew permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, following a regulatory process punctuated by inspections, complaints and, eventually, political and public unrest.At its core, the…

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Biggest since 2022: Massive protests rock Iran; Tehran shopkeepers shut shops — what’s fuelling the unrest

A large number of people took to the streets as protests erupted in Iran after the country’s currency registered a historic low against the US dollar.Rallies were held in other major cities, including Isfahan in central Iran, Shiraz in the south and Mashhad in the northeast. In some parts of Tehran, police fired tear gas…

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