Bank Holiday Alert: Dec 26-27 Closures in Select Cities
Banks in select Indian cities to remain closed on December 26 & 27, 2025, following Christmas. Check the full city-wise list and available digital services here.
Banks in select Indian cities to remain closed on December 26 & 27, 2025, following Christmas. Check the full city-wise list and available digital services here.
A 59-year-old man in Greater Noida was duped of nearly Rs 24 lakh by a scammer posing as an NPCL employee. The fraud involved malware-laden APK files. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself.
Noida cyber police arrest Ashish Pal for allegedly letting fraudsters use his bank account to route Rs 80.6 lakh from a fake stock trading scam. Details on the investigation inside.
With Congress securing a majority in the MCDCC Bank board, a power struggle ensues for the president and vice-president posts. Key MLAs back candidates for the influential Rs 2,500 crore turnover bank.
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The Reserve Bank of India has released the official list of bank holidays for 2026. Plan your financial year with our detailed guide to over 100 days of national, regional, and religious closures.
Cybercriminals are using festive WhatsApp gift links to steal money. Learn how the scam works and crucial steps to protect your bank account this Christmas.
NRIs, learn the tax implications of being a joint holder on parents' Indian bank accounts and the online procedure to apply for a nil TDS certificate when selling property in India. Expert advice inside.
Confused about bank timings for Christmas? Banks are closed only in Mizoram, Nagaland & Meghalaya on Dec 24. Nationwide holiday on Dec 25. Check state-wise list and plan your banking.
Bank employees across India demand a 5-day work week, planning sit-ins and a nationwide strike in January 2025 if the government fails to act. Read the full story.
Bank of India announces a free life insurance cover of up to Rs 2 crore for Jharkhand state government employees with salary accounts. The MoU, signed Tuesday, prioritizes welfare and financial security.
RBI releases 2026 holiday calendar. Banks across India to remain shut for 10 days in January. Check city-wise list for New Year, Republic Day, Pongal & more.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
Ganjam police dismantle a cybercrime-linked mule account network, arresting four brokers who opened accounts for cash. Over Rs 9 lakh found in two accounts. Read the full investigation details.
Ahmedabad DCB arrests a 38-year-old for renting his bank account, used to route Rs 2.79 lakh from online frauds. Read the full details of the Operation Mule Hunt case.
Banks will be shut for up to six days next week in parts of India due to festivals and weekends. Check the full state-wise list of closures and available online services.
A new 'Ghost Pairing' scam on WhatsApp can silently hack accounts. Learn how this attack works and the crucial steps to protect your chats and data immediately.
A youth from Sambhal arrested after his Bank of Baroda account was used to funnel crores in a pan-India cyber fraud. The scam, promising high stock returns on WhatsApp, highlights a dangerous new trend of 'account lending' to syndicates. Stay vigilant.
Chennai cybercrime police warn of a new scam where fraudsters pose as courier agents, trick victims into dialling USSD codes to hijack bank accounts. Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if targeted.
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Banks in Sikkim are closed on December 20, 2025, for the Losoong harvest festival, creating a three-day weekend. Check the full list of 17 bank holidays across India for December 2025 here.
Two Gurgaon travel company employees arrested for diverting Rs 10 lakh to fake accounts. Police investigation ongoing to recover funds. Read the full details.
Returned NRI wants to gift money from foreign account to daughter abroad. Also, an NRI selling Dubai property seeks clarity on TDS certificate. Expert explains tax implications.
Two Indian Bank employees in Rajkot face charges for misappropriating pledged gold worth Rs 64 lakh. The accused, who controlled the locker keys, were transferred after an internal probe. Police investigation is ongoing.
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IDFC FIRST Bank unveils 'IDFC FIRST Global Savings' for NRIs in GIFT City, offering high-interest rates in USD, EUR, and GBP. A strategic move to attract NRI deposits with competitive returns.
A 25-year-old in Ahmedabad faces legal action after allowing a friend to use his bank account for a commission, linked to cyberfraud worth lakhs. Read the full story.
Junagadh police arrest monk Kalyangiri for orchestrating a cyberfraud network using rented bank accounts. Over Rs 41 lakh linked to eight complaints. Read the full investigation details.
HDFC Bank subsidiaries get RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stake in IndusInd Bank. The move signals strong support for the lender. Read the full details here.