NEW DELHI: Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid or Eid ul-Zuha, is expected to be celebrated in India on Friday, June 7, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.The day is likely to be observed as a public holiday across most parts of the country. Schools, colleges, banks, and government offices are expected to…
For 65 years, the U.S. Naval Academy’s annual foreign affairs conference has been a marquee event on campus, bringing in students from around the world for a week of lectures and discussions with high-ranking diplomats and officials. But this year, the event was abruptly canceled, just weeks before it was set to start. The conference…
Virender Sehwag (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Former Team India batter Virender Sehwag is never one to mince words, and this time, it’s Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone who’ve found themselves in his firing line. The former Indian opener has slammed the two high-profile overseas stars, accusing them of lacking the hunger and intent to contribute meaningfully…
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, on account of Good Friday, a national holiday observed in several parts of the country. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will suspend all trading activity for the day.The closure will apply across all segments including equities, equity…
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Haryana government on Thursday announced that Eid-ul-Fitr on March 31 will be observed as a restricted holiday (Schedule-II) instead of a gazetted holiday, citing the financial year closing. “In partial modification of the Government Notification issued vide even number dated 26.12.2024, it is notified that…
Bank Holidays for Holi 2025 Bank Holidays for Holi 2025: Banks across various states will observe closures during Holi 2025, with specific dates varying by region. As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, certain days are designated as holidays under the Negotiable Instruments Act. These holidays are determined based on local traditions and customs….
NEW DELHI: Delhi government announced Monday that Guru Ravidas Jayanti on February 12 will be a public holiday, according to an official notification. Issued by the General Administration Department, the notice stated, “The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi is pleased to declare Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as a holiday for all government offices, autonomous bodies, and…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR: National Conference in J&K has expressed disappointment over the LG’s decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs (July 13) and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (Dec 5) in the list of holidays for 2025.“Today’s list of holidays and the decision reflects…
Sheikh Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir has expressed disappointment over the lieutenant governor’s decision to not include days commemorating 1931 martyrs and party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in the list of holidays. “Today’s list of holidays and the decision reflects the BJP’s disregard for Kashmir’s history and democratic…
Severe weather disrupted holiday travel on Saturday across the US with deadly tornadoes in the southeast and heavy snow and wind on the west coast, delaying or cancelling thousands of flights across the country. More than 7,000 flights in the US were delayed on Saturday, according to the tracking site FlightAware, and more than 200…