Bank holidays in January 2026: Are banks closed on Lohri and Makar Sankranti? Check state-wise list

Representative image (AI) There has been widespread confusion among bank customers over January bank holidays, particularly around Lohri and Makar Sankranti. Many are unsure whether banks will be closed today or tomorrow.As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from state to state, depending on regional festivals and observances. This…

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Brics India 2026 logo launched; lotus takes centrestage — key details and theme | India News

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday formally launched the logo and official website for its Brics Presidency 2026, setting the tone for its upcoming chairmanship of the multilateral grouping. The launch took place in New Delhi, where external affairs minister S Jaishankar attended the event and outlined India’s priorities for the year ahead.The logo reflects Indian…

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India-US ties: New Delhi joins critical minerals supply talks in Washington; underlines need for resilient sourcing

Ashwini Vaishnaw (ANI image) India on Monday participated in the Finance Ministerial on Securing Critical Minerals Supply Chains hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw represented the country in the high-level meeting. New Delhi underlined its strong commitment in building…

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Bharat Coking Coal IPO: What does GMP on the final day indicate & should you subscribe? What brokerages say

Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL) IPO entered its third and final day on Tuesday, continuing to attract strong investor interest. The Rs 1,071-crore issue is currently commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 11, indicating nearly 46% gains over the upper price band of Rs 23 ahead of its listing.The GMP reflects strong positive sentiment…

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Yellen says Powell probe ‘extremely chilling’ for Fed independence

Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Monday condemned an investigation into her successor, Jerome Powell, saying it compromises the central bank’s independence. Yellen, who served as Treasury secretary after leaving the Fed, added that she thinks financial markets should be more concerned about a situation that she called “extremely chilling.” “I’m surprised the market…

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Indian High Commissioner meets Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary; sides agree to convene Joint Commission for Cooperation

High Commissioner of India to Kenya Adarsh Swaika met Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia W Mudavadi on Monday, with both sides agreeing to convene the Kenya-India Joint Commission for Cooperation in New Delhi as part of efforts to further strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations.According to…

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