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Due to a number of important festivals and observances, schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed from August 14 to August 17, giving students in the state an extra weekend this August. To establish a four-day holiday break, important occasions like Janmashtami, Independence Day, and Chehlum fall in succession. Under the UP government's 2025 vacation calendar, the break will be available to the majority of public and private schools in the state. For a comprehensive list of August 2025 school holi
Mumbai, July 7: Every year, the Islamic calendar begins not with a fixed date, but with eyes toward the sky. This year followed tradition, as the crescent moon was sighted in India on June 26. This marked June 27 as the first day of Muharram, setting Ashura, the 10th day and the most solemn day of mourning, on July 6. Now, there is growing uncertainty over whether Monday, July 7, will be declared a public holiday across India for Ashura. As mentioned, the new Islamic year began on June 27, following the moon sighting on June 26. This places Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram and the most signif ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders at Sasaram in Rohtas district on Wednesday and reviewed preparations for Rahul Gandhi's visit to Bi ...Read More >
Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated with devotion and joy on Friday, 15 August 2025 across India. According to the Hindu Panchang, this sacred festival marks the divine birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura. This year will mark the 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. For devotees in different parts of the country, the auspicious Nishita Puja hours vary slightly: The Nishita Puja is believed to be the precise moment of ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 years, basic accounts/PM Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, or those opened before July 31, 2025.Meanwhile, HD ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has suggested prioritising women in allocation of deceased donor organs.In a letter to the states/UTs, the apex authority for regulating organ donations and transplants in the country, has said a provision should be made to mark additional points for women recipients of donor organs, to address gender disparity. Studies have shown that while women make up a large percentage of donors, they receive fewer organs than men. "Women are equally vulnerable when it comes to end-stage organ failure due to illness, and it is import ...Read More >
New Delhi: Banking services in India may be unavailable on certain days this week due to a series of public holidays observed in various states. From August 13 to August 17, 2025, several banks will remain closed on different days, depending on regional holidays. The closures begin with Patriot's Day in Manipur on August 13, followed by Independence Day on August 15 and Janmashtami on August 16, leading into the regular Sunday holiday on August 17. Customers may wish to plan their banking activit ...Read More >
Hyderabad: AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has termed the GHMC's order for closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day as 'unconstitutional'.He slammed the civic body for issuing such an order, calling it a violation of the right to livelihood and nutrition.Addressing the media, Owaisi said: "Many municipal corporations in India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on Aug 15. Unfortunately, GHMC has also made a similar order. This is callous and unconstitutional. What's the connection between eating meat and celebrating ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Aug 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The death toll due to electrocution during the Sri Krishna Shobha Yatra in Hyderabad rose to six with one of the injured succumbing at a hospital on Monday. The incident occurred at Gokulnagar in Ramanthapur, past midnight, when the Rath came into contact with an electric wire. The yatra was being taken as part of the Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations. Four others were injured, and one of them, identified as Ganesh, succumbed while undergoing treatment at Osmania Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Krishna (21), Rudra Vikas (39), Rajendra Red ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. Also Read | Nafisa Ali Calls Supreme Court's Stray Dog Relocation Verdict 'Devastating', Says 'Decision To Rid Delhi Roads of Dogs Is a D ...Read More >
Mathura , The 5,252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna will be celebrated at midnight on August 16 in all major temples of Mathura, including the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and at the Thakur Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. Nandgaon will mark the festivities on the night of August 17, officials said here on Sunday. District Magistrate Chandraprakash Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar said that while around 4.2 million devotees visited Mathura during Janmashtami last ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Telangana government has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 5 lakhs each to the families of those who lost their lives in the electrocution during a Krishnaastami procession in Ranga Reddy district, while also assuring full medical support for the injured. State IT & Industries Minister and In-charge Minister for the erstwhile Ranga Reddy district, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, visited Gandhi Hospital and consoled the bereaved families of the Victims. Also Read | Karnataka School Holiday: Heavy Rain Lashes Coastal Areas and Hilly Regions of State; Norm ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Congress party during his visit to Assam's Darrang, accusing it of siding with anti-national forces and supporting terrorists nurtured by Pakistan. "Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten India's unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces," Modi alleged while addressing a massive public gathering. The Prime Minister's visit ...Read More >
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard hourly parking fees, setting the rate at Rs 20 for two-wheelers and Rs 40 for four-wheelers, with z ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the decision to close slaughterhouses and meat shops on Independence Day, August 15, calling the move by municipal corporations unconstitutional. Owaisi said that various municipal corporations across India, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), ordering the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on India's Independence Day is callous and unconstitutional. He questioned the logic behind the meat ban and celebrating Independence Day. On social media, Owaisi posted, "Many municipal corporatio ...Read More >
Shimla, Jul 17 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to remove encroachments on forest lands, including the fruit-bearing trees, all across the state and not limit it to some areas. The order was passed by a division bench consisting of Justices Vivek Thakur and Bipin C Negi on Wednesday after the Advocate General placed on record fresh instructions issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, informing that 2,456 apple and other fruit trees have been felled from forest lands in Chaithla village, and 713 and 490 trees in Rohru and Kotgarh forest divisions, r ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 13 (ANI): The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami across the state with a series of cultural programmes. The hotels in the state have been urged to reflect the Janmashatami theme in their premises as happens during the Christmas festival with the related theme. Cultural Advisor to the Chief Minister, Shriram Tiwari clarified that there are no orders and hotels can do so voluntarily. The Chief Minister view has been centred on development from heritage, and his first address in the state assembly after becoming the CM ...Read More >
Mumbai: If some of your Shia friends in the city are currently not here, maybe they are walking down the nearly 90 km road from Najaf to Karbala in Iraq. Arbaeen, or 'fortieth' in Arabic, is 40 days after Ashura, or the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the battle of Karbala in 860, and draws millions from across the world. Many thousands from Mumbai are at the Arbaeen pilgrimage, enduring cruel heat of 52 degree celsius in the day, but mostly preferring to walk in the night.Arbaeen, which is also called Chehelum, symbolises commemoration of the Karbala tragedy when Prophet Muhammad's gr ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Holiday List 2026: As the current year draws to a close, the Tamil Nadu government has released a comprehensive list of dates that are marked as public holidays in 2026. The public holidays list will be followed by state government offices, banks, educational institutions and other organisations in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and other cities in Tamil Nadu. Notably, Thai Poosam and Deepavali will both occur on Sundays, specifically on February 1 and November 8, respectively. Public Holidays January The new year kicks off with a holiday on January 1, which falls on a Thursday. Th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a spirited Tiranga Yatra was held across the country on Tuesday to ignite patriotism and unity ahead of Independence Day. Gujarat's Gandhinagar witnessed a vibrant display of national pride as hundreds of citizens gathered for the yatra, which commenced from Sector 6 and stretched over 2 to 3 kilometres. The rally saw enthusiastic participation from Minister Bhanuben Babaria, MLA Rita Patel, Mayor Meera Patel, District Collector Mehul Dave, schoolteachers, students, and police personnel. Dressed in Tricolour-the ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Rescue operations for stranded Manimahesh pilgrims in Chamba began with IAF Chinook helicopters airlifting 135 devotees. Authorities, aided by HRTC buses and security forces, are ensuring safe return of thousands despite damaged roads and rains, prioritising convenience and safety of all pilgrims. Chandigarh: The rescue of devotees stranded during the Manimahesh pilgrimage in the interiors of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, began on Friday, with three Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopters evacuat ...Read More >
Will schools remain closed on 7th July 2025 for Muharram? Here's the latest update on the possible national holiday in India based on moon sighting and official government notification. As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India i ...Read More >
Bank holiday today: All scheduled commercial banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Digital banking services remain available for transactions, offering convenience during holidays. Upcoming holidays include Tendong Lho Rum Faat and Raksha Bandhan.As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, all scheduled commercial banks in India remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. However, they operate as usual on the first, third, and fift ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13 (ANI): Renowned singers Sonu Nigam and Shaan are all set to perform live for a Janmashtami special on OTT. Excited about it, Sonu in a press note, shared his fond memories associated with the Hindu festival. Janmashtami has always been a pious and prayerful event in our house. I have fond memories of my childhood from both Mumbai and Delhi, each has its own distinct way of celebrating the occasion.. My son,now a big boy, loved dressing up as Krishna when he was a toddler. My sisters wish me a happy birthday every year for they playfully call me Krishna ...Read More >
Darrang: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of supporting anti-national forces and terrorists in an address at Darrang in Assam on Sunday. This is the PM's first visit to the state after Operation Sindoor. "Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten India's unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces," Modi told a large gathering. Calling Operation Sindoor a "huge success", Modi dedicated it to Maa Kamakhya and Lord Krishna. "Yesterday was my first visit to Assam after Operation Sind ...Read More >
Asaduddin Owaisi, Aaditya Thackeray and Ajit Pawar have spoken out against the meat ban ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Meat shops and slaughterhouses ordered closed on Independence Day in several Indian cities * AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the ban callous and unconstitutional * Deputy CM Ajit Pawar criticised the ban in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as wrong to impose Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A huge political ...Read More >