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India’s medical education sees historic surge as MBBS seats reach 1,37,600 India’s medical education sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, with a historic surge in MBBS seats and new medical colleges across the country. Spearheaded by the National Medical Commission (NMC), this expansion aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 pledge to create 75,000 new…
As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…
Diwali 2025 bank holidays: As the festive week of Diwali approaches, several states will see a string of bank holidays. However, banks will not remain closed nationwide for three consecutive days, with most closures being state-specific based on regional festivals. Are banks closed for Dhanteras 2025? This Saturday, October 18, banks across India will remain…
Karva Chauth, which falls just days before Diwali, will be celebrated on October 10 this year. Many are wondering if banks will observe a holiday on this day.With a host of festivals in October, it is advisable to check the bank holiday schedule in advance to plan any banking activities smoothly. The RBI’s pre-released holiday…
Banks in many parts of the country are closed today, October 7, on the occasion of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti and Kumar Purnima. Banks across India follow holidays set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which include national and regional holidays, as well as Sundays. Here is a list of states and UTs where banks…
October 2025 bank holidays October 2025 bank holidays: Banks across the country will be closed for several days in October with the festive season beginning at the end of September. These holidays will be apart from the Sunday and second and fourth Saturday closures. Banks operate on first, third and fifth Saturdays, except when specified…
Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra holidays 2025 Schools across India will observe holidays in the first week of October 2025. October 2 is a national holiday for Gandhi Jayanti, observed across the country. Schools, however, plan additional closures around local festivals like Dussehra, Durga Puja, and regional events, resulting in staggered holiday schedules.Holiday dates vary widely…
October this year is set to be one of the busiest festive months of the year with major celebrations like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja lined up. With so many festivities across the country, banks will remain closed on several days this month.Bank branches this month will remain shut for several occasions like…
October this year is set to be one of the busiest festive months of the year with major celebrations like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja lined up. With so many festivities across the country, banks will remain closed on several days this month.Bank branches this month will remain shut for several occasions like…
Bank holiday today: Banks across India, including major lenders like the State Bank of India (SBI), will observe holidays this weekend as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar. Regular RBI holidays include all Sundays, as well as the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.This week, bank closures will include:September 27–28 (Saturday-Sunday): Pan-India…
