Bank holidays in February 2026: Are banks closed for Losar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti next week? Check state-wise list

As February progresses, customers planning to visit banks are advised to check the holiday schedule in advance to avoid inconvenience. In India, banks observe both national and state-specific holidays, which means closure dates can differ from one region to another.Next week, several banks across the country will remain closed for state observances: February 18: Banks…

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Evening news wrap: Birla, Misri to attend Rahman’s oath-taking in Dhaka; Rahul targets Centre over India-US trade deal, and more

Quick catch-up for today India will be represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and foreign secretary Vikram Misri at Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in as Bangladesh PM, Rahul Gandhi alleged the India-US trade deal harms farmers, while Amit Shah rejected the claim, asserting that farm interests remain protected. A Bengal man’s body parts found in 3…

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Security agencies freeze 8,000+ mule accounts in J&K; officials flag funds may be exploited for anti-national activities

Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have identified and frozen over 8,000 “mule accounts” in the past three years.According to the officials, these accounts form the financial backbone of global scam networks and could fund separatist and anti-national activities.Officials described these accounts as the “weakest yet most crucial link” in the cybercrime chain, noting that…

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Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan masterclass to ‘Kohli goes down the ground’: How India-Pakistan have fared in T20 World Cups in 2020s | Cricket News

Virat Kohli bats during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Melbourne, Australia. India and Pakistan have faced each other eight times in ICC T20 World Cup history. While the head-to-head record stands at 7-1 in India’s favour, the contests have often been close. From their two meetings in the 2007…

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Saba Pataudi posts RARE wedding picture of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, wishes happy birthday – see post | Hindi Movie News

Saba Pataudi shared a rare wedding photo of Randhir Kapoor and Babita, wishing him a happy birthday on Instagram. The black-and-white image shows the couple in traditional attire, alongside nostalgic notes about her father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and family traditions like Quran Khawani. A viral Kareena clip recalls Karisma’s film struggles and Randhir’s emotional…

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Emotional connections to game characters may play a role in how people think about starting a family, study finds

Recent studies indicate an intriguing correlation between the emotional attachments formed with video game characters and reduced desires for parenthood among young adults. These immersive gaming experiences can create profound parasocial relationships, potentially meeting emotional needs that might ordinarily drive family planning. Low birth rates are no longer a private choice. They have become a…

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