Uttarakhand High Court forms a medical committee led by an AIIMS Rishikesh neurologist to investigate fraudulent reservation claims using invalid disability certificates. Report due by March 15.
January 1, 2026, is a US federal holiday. Find out what's closed: banks, stock markets, USPS, and federal offices. Plan your financial transactions accordingly.
Banks in Imphal and Aizawl are closed on December 31 for New Year's Eve and Imoinu Iratpa. Check the RBI's city-wise holiday list and available digital banking services.
Banks in Manipur and Mizoram are closed today, January 31, for local festivals. Check details on the RBI holiday calendar and which banks are affected.
Explore the profound life of Swami Vishnudevananda Giri, the 6th Peethadhish of Kailash Ashram, through a new book based on 13 months of research. Discover the essence of his divine silence and spiritual legacy. Read more.
Banks in Shillong are closed on December 30 for U Kiang Nangbah's death anniversary. Check the city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Haridwar police form a special team to investigate an audio clip linking a BJP leader to the Rishikesh resort murder case. Key figures deny allegations as legal battles intensify.
Violent protests erupted in Rishikesh during a Supreme Court-ordered forest land encroachment survey. Stone-pelting injured 4 police personnel, disrupting rail & road traffic. Read the full details.
Days after SC's strict order, Rishikesh sees violent protests over forest land demarcation. Locals block highway, pelt stones at officials. Get the full story on the 2,866-acre land dispute.
Goa Police's Anti-Narcotic Cell arrested a 23-year-old Mapusa resident in Anjuna, seizing suspected Ecstasy and hydroponic weed worth over Rs 1 lakh. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Banks across India, including SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, are closed today, 27 December, as it's the fourth Saturday. Check the RBI holiday calendar for details on weekend closures and how they affect your banking.
BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam strongly refutes allegations linking him to the Rishikesh resort murder case, warns of defamation suits. Haridwar police investigate fabricated audio clip.
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 and stock exchanges (NSE, BSE) are closed nationwide on December 25, 2025, for Christmas. Check the RBI holiday list and available digital banking services.
Haridwar police register FIR against expelled BJP MLA Suresh Rathore for allegedly circulating a fabricated audio clip to tarnish BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's image. Details inside.
Two men arrested for shooting gangster Vinay Tyagi in Laksar. Police suspend three officers for security lapse. Tyagi remains critical at AIIMS Rishikesh.
Christmas 2025 holiday in India: All banks, NSE, and BSE are closed on December 25. Check RBI holiday list, digital banking services available, and last market holiday of the year.
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.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand authorities as 'silent spectators' to systematic forest land grabbing in Rishikesh. Orders inquiry, halts construction. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Expelled BJP leader Suresh Rathore denies an audio clip's authenticity, calling it AI-generated. He files a police complaint as the 2022 Rishikesh resort murder case sees renewed political demands. Read the full story.
Escape Delhi's December chaos with these 5 nearby destinations. From Mussoorie's views to Lansdowne's silence, find your ideal short trip to start the year feeling refreshed. Plan your easy escape now.
A wedding in Rishikesh captured hearts online when monkeys joined the ceremony. See how the couple's calm reaction turned an unexpected visit into a viral blessing.
Banks in Nagaland are closed today, December 23, 2025, for a state holiday. Check the city-wise list and see which digital banking services remain available for customers.
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.
Uttarakhand High Court questions felling of 4,000 trees for highway widening, suggests an elevated road. Next hearing on Dec 31. Read the full story.
Banks in Shillong are closed today, December 18, 2025, for U SoSo Tham's death anniversary. Check city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Four young drivers died when their SUV hit a parked truck after a cow appeared on the Haridwar-Rishikesh road. Police launch drive to collar stray animals. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district has declared holidays for classes up to 8th due to severe fog. Check the official order, closure dates, and when classes will resume.
A tragic road accident near Rishikesh claimed four lives after an XUV collided with a parked truck. Details on the victims, police investigation, and road safety concerns.
Bengaluru residents are choosing Oman and Egypt over Dubai for international holidays this season, citing lower costs and fewer crowds. Find out why these destinations are trending.