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Maharashtra Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list

Check out the detailed state-wise (Maharashtra) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline

Amit Shahs charge on Hindus condition in Tamil Nadu a lie: Stalin

Dindigul: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Wednesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shahs accusation that the rights of Hindus are being snatched away

No crash doesnt mean the US economy escapes the cost under Trump

In the ever-shifting landscape of America's economy, looming policy shifts and global unrest create a perfect storm for uncertainty. While the st

People Dying Not Only Due To Dog Bites But Also Because Of Road Accidents Caused By Strays: SC

New Delhi, Jan 7: Flagging non-compliances of rules and directions by civic bodies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that people were dying no

Comments on social media: Supreme Court grants protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on December 5 last year had rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by the folk singer

Corona Remedies bets on infertility, lines up 5 new therapy launches

Corona Remedies plans to launch a specialised infertility sales team, comprising fewer than 50 medical representatives across the country, who wi

Does This Video Show American Special Forces Landing in Venezuela? No!

The video dates back to June 2025, when US President Trump had visited the Fort Bragg in North Carolina.

631 Vehicles Seized In Action Against Illegal Mining In Jammu Last Year

Jammu, Jan 7: Police have seized 631 vehicles involved in illegal mining and imposed fines amounting nearly Rs 1 crore last year, officials said

Strasbourg Appoints Gary O'Neil as Coach Following Rosenior's Chelsea Move

O'Neil has been without a club since he was fired by Wolves in December 2024 with the team in the Premier League relegation zone

Meet Aaryan Vikat, Who Is Breaking Barriers As An Autistic Child Fashion Model In India

Aaryan Vikats story is a compelling reminder of what early intervention, patience, and unwavering belief can achieve.

Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland

Mr. Trump has stepped up his designs on Greenland since the U.S. military seized Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro last weekend

PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Make Winning Start at Malaysia Open

PV Sindhu defeated Chinese Taipei's Sung Shuo Yun 21-14, 22-20 in a 51-minutes showdown of the women's singles opening round

Sabarimala gold case: M.B. Rajesh dares Satheesan to refute Kerala HC observation of no govt interference in probe

Minister says High Court observation is a rejection of Satheesans misleading narrative that Kerala government inserted two politically partisan o

2020 Delhi riots: Shifa Ur Rehman, 3 others file bail bonds, court calls for verification report

Four individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case have submitted their bail and surety bonds. This follows their bail being grante

Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar becomes biggest Hindi film ever

Mumbai: Filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar has become the highest-earning Hindi film ever with a nett India collection of over Rs 831 crore, the m

Woman dies of burn injuries after being set on fire for rejecting marriage proposal in Bengaluru

She had been fighting for survival for 20 days

No elections in Kochi Corporation Standing Committees as UDF secures majority in all eight panels

Election to the posts of standing committee chairpersons will be held on January 13

T.N. Forest dept. denies permission for further exploratory tests at Upper Bhavani hydroelectric project site

Conservationists who spoke to The Hindu said that the project would heap a tremendous amount of pressure onto the ecologically fragile area, home

Endowment Inspector Held in Rs.1.50 Lakh Bribe Case in Hyderabad

The ACB officials said Kumar demanded an amount of Rs.1.50 lakh and accepted the part payment of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant for doing an off

Rupee rises 31 paise to close at 89.87 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index was trading 0.07% higher at 98.65

Samsung To Buy $1.73 Billion of its Shares For Employee Compensation

The shares will be acquired through purchases on the stock market between January 8 and April 7, Samsung said in a regulatory filing

Pune Porsche Crash: SC Notice to Maha Govt on Bail Pleas of Accused

Aditya Avinash Sood (52) and Ashish Satish Mittal (37) were arrested on August 19 last year, as their blood samples were used for tests in connec

SC to Hear Plea Against Sonam Wangchuks NSA Detention on Thursday

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned to January 8 the hearing of a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of detained climat

BYD to roll out upgraded plug-in hybrids with longer range batteries

Chinese automaker BYD is set to release upgraded plug-in hybrid cars this month. These new models will feature enhanced batteries offering signif

New Zealand announce T20 World Cup squad ahead of India tour; Jacob Duffy earns maiden call-up

New Zealand have finalised a spin-heavy T20 World Cup squad under captain Mitchell Santner ahead of the India tour. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy has e

Venezuela interim leader Delcy Rodriguez follower of Satya Sai Baba, met Dhankhar in 2023: Jairam Ramesh

Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's interim president. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled her August 2023 meeting with then Vice

India's GDP pegged to grow at 7.4% for FY26 despite tariff heat

India anticipates robust economic growth of 7.4% in fiscal 2025-26. This projection highlights the nation's economic strength despite global chal

Global Faultlines podcast | ISIS explained: How the Islamic State rose, ruled, and evolved

In this episode, we explain the rise and fall of ISIS, and why its defeat was not the end of the story.

Meera Balasubramanian brings a quiet intensity to her movement and expression

Meera approached Adi Shankararacharyas Soundarya Lahari as an inward exploration of Shakti

Rujuta Diwekar's 4-Step Skincare Secret- No Products Required

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar proves glowing skin doesn't need anything expensive. Her approach is simple, affordable and not based on tr

Delhi Riots Bail Case: How the Supreme Court Redefined Protest as Terrorism

The order paves the way for a future where dissent is pre-emptively silenced under the shadow of terrorism charges.

Slogans against Modi, Shah at JNU condemnable: VHP

Meerut:The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday strongly condemned the slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others at the Jawahar

Bengaluru Retains No. 1 Spot as the Top City for Women in India

Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai: Top 5 cities for women Many cities show strength in either social or industrial inclusion, not both

Govt targets to present Seeds Bill in Parliament during Budget session; 9,000 suggestions received: Agri Secretary

Budget session: The government plans to introduce the Seeds Bill 2025 in Parliament in February. This new bill will replace the old Seeds Act of

Understand the difference: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at government over Trumps remarks

Earlier, Mr. Trump said that Prime Minister Modi is not that happy with me because of the tariffs imposed by Washington on Delhi for its purchase

Gadkari calls for import cuts, export push to make India 3rd-largest economy

India aims to be the world's third-largest economy. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that reducing imports and boosting exports are crucial. H

China rolls out new trade measure targeting Japan

China has intensified trade disputes with Japan. Beijing is investigating imported dichlorosilane, a key semiconductor chemical. This follows cur

Rediscovering nostalgia: 1950s glamour meets South Indian tapas at The Quarter

Faf du Plessis creates history, breaks Shoaib Malik's world record to achieve historic feat

Faf du Plessis etched his name in cricket history by breaking Shoaib Malik's long-standing world record. The South African star became the first

On the draw January 7, 2026

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind says will vote for winnable LDF, UDF candidates in Kerala Assembly polls to keep BJP at bay

Admitting that the same stance was taken in recent local body polls, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Kerala amir P. Mujeeb Rahman says the main agenda of th

Bihar publishes four-volume compendium of land and revenue rules from 2003 to 2023

Bihar's Land Reforms and Revenue Department has unveiled an impressive four-volume collection. This comprehensive anthology meticulously gathers

Anjana Anands performance fused aural and visual harmony

The orchestral team provided an excellent base for Anjanas portrayals.

Venezuela's Fate: American Raid on Caracas and the Battle for Venezuela's Black Gold

The US had been planning to target Maduro for years, pumping money into opposition groups and slapping on heavy sanctions.

Five decades after their debut, Kalakshetras Ramayana dance dramas still resonate

All the six episodes, choreographed by Rukmini Devi, were staged after several years at Kalakshetra this Season

Shadow library search engine Annas Archive goes down

Annas Archive is a search engine that catalogues media on shadow libraries across the internet, thereby enabling digital piracy

Himalayan security needs militaryciviliansociety fusion, says Uttarakhand governor

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh stressed a military-civil-society fusion for Himalayan security. He highlighted the Middle Sector's stra

PM Modi Speaks To Israels Netanyahu; Both Resolve To Fight Terror With Greater Determination

NEW DELHI, Jan 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday discussed ways to further strengthen t

Interview | Actor Riya Shibu : Response to Sarvam Maya has been overwhelming

Malayalam actor, producer and social media influencer Riya Shibu is basking in the adulation coming her way post her role as the Gen Z ghost in N

France, allies weigh response if US moves on Greenland

France is collaborating with European allies on a strategy should the United States attempt to seize Greenland. This move follows renewed ambitio

SC To Hear Wifes Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuks Detention On Thursday

New Delhi, Jan 7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned to January 8 the hearing of a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of jailed clim

Cant read a dogs mind when he is in a mood to bite: Supreme Court On Stray Menace

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the presence of stray dogs on highways and public roads, observing that

Fresh Snowfall Covers Higher Reaches Of J&Ks Bhaderwah, Delights Tourists

Bhaderwah/Jammu, Jan 7: Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district delighted tourists, who had fl

Allu Arjun checks his dream property in Kokapet, video inside

Hyderabad: Tollywood star Allu Arjun is riding high as he prepares to launch his ambitious new venture in Hyderabad. The actor is set to open a g

NHAI sets two Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada expressway in Andhra Pradesh

The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh. This achievement was made during the construction

BJP, Samiti Welcome NMC Move On Vaishno Devi Medical College; NC, PDP Call It A Setback For Jammu

Jammu, Jan 7: The National Medical Commissions decision to withdraw permission for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence for

ASHA workers protest outside Bengal health department headquarters to press for demands

ASHA workers demonstrated at Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake, West Bengal. They demanded a Rs 15,000 monthly honorarium and Rs 5 lakh insurance cove

These 6 OTT Films Broke the Internet and You Probably Missed Them

Watch: India concerned about recent developments: EAM Jaishankar on Venezuela crisis

SIT Summons Revanth's Borther Kondal Reddy in Phone Tapping Case

SIT asks Kondal Reddy to appear on Thursday; probe into alleged illegal surveillance continues.

Assam Lawmaker Accuses BJP Of Removing Anti-Party Voters From Special Revision List

Raijor Dal president and Independent MLA from Assam's Sivasagar Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to remove the nam

Ballari range DIG transferred after clash that killed Congress party worker in Karnataka

In another key posting, Sumana D. Pennekar, who was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police (Intelligence), Bengaluru, has been appointed as Sup

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's record-breaking run continues in 2026, slams 63-ball century vs South Africa in Benoni Youth ODI

Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his record-breaking run in 2026 with a stunning 63-ball century against South Africa. Displaying fearless intent, h

Budget 2026: PHDCCI presents proposals for the MSME sector

PHDCCI has presented proposals to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman. The industry body seeks lower borrowing costs and an interest equalisation

After Kashmiri students qualify, permission withdrawn from Vaishno Devi college

New Delhi: Amid right-wing outfits protests against 42 Kashimiri Muslim students qualifying for the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical E

PM Speaks to Netanyahu; Resolve to Fight Terror With Greater Determination

In a post on X, Modi said they also reaffirmed their shared resolve to fight terrorism with greater determination

Justice Yashwant Varma Challenges Lok Sabha Speakers Inquiry Panel in Supreme Court

New Delhi, Jan 7: Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma on Wednesday assailed before the Supreme Court the constitution of an inquiry

Coco Gauff Drags US into United Cup Semis as Swiatek Also Wins

Gauff put the United States on their way in their quarter-final against Greece with a 6-3, 6-2 win over former world number three Maria Sakkari i

Row over Balans Jamaat-e-Islami remark escalates

Thiruvananthapuram: Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly (LoP) VD Satheesan on Wednesday, January 7, launched a sharp attack on senior CPI(M)

Punjab School Holidays: Govt extends winter holidays in schools till...; check details

Earlier, the Punjab government had extended schools till January 7 due to the intense cold conditions and dense fog in the state.

Puducherry government to publish report on counterfeit drugs issue: CM Rangasamy

As demanded by several political parties, the illegal drug manufacturing case has been handed over to the CBI [Central Bureau of Investigation].

Mauritius President visits Tirumala temple

Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool was accorded a traditional reception by Endowments Minister Anam Ramnarayan Reddy, TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu

Maharashtra civic polls: AIMIM councillors support BJP-led front in Akot

Politics continues to throw up unlikely alliances. After councillors from the rival Congress supported the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to wrest

Landmark judgments to crushing orders, 2025 was topsy-turvy for Indian courts

A High Court judges home goes up in flames on Holi and Rs 15 crore in cash tumbles out. A lush forest is razed overnight for an IT park until stu

Three Khammam Corporators Join Congress

CM Revanth Reddy welcomes new entrants in Hyderabad; total of eight corporators switch sides in recent days.

Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

State-backed initiatives like the Thousand Talents Plan have dangled fast-tracked hiring and bountiful grants to lure overseas experts in strateg

NHAIs world records in Andhra Pradesh are a proud moment: CM Chandrababu Naidu

The CM conveyed best wishes to the team as two more Guinness World Records are being attempted in the second and third packages of NH-544G

Pune Porsche car crash: SC notice to Maharashtra government on bail pleas of 2 accused

The Supreme Court has asked the Maharashtra government to respond to bail pleas from two individuals arrested in the Pune Porsche car accident ca

Delhi HC-ordered demolition clears 36,000 sq ft encroachment near Turkman Gate; 32 JCBs, four Poclain machines deployed

Delhi Municipal Corporation officials conducted a major demolition drive near Turkman Gate. Heavy machinery was used to clear a banquet hall and

Claim of residing at now-demolished houses at Kogilu for 28 years factually incorrect, State Government tells Karnataka High Court

Authorities have satellite images to show when houses were constructed, Advocate General tells the court during hearing of PIL petition filed by

Ashes 5th Test: England's Brilliant Bethell Savours 'Very Special' Maiden Century

Bethell powered to his hundred in style off 162 balls in Sydney, raising his bat towards his emotional family in the stands

Madras HC allows urgent plea against book targeting Justice GR Swaminathan

Chennai: The Madras High Court on Wednesday permitted an advocate to move a lunch motion seeking to restrain the reported release of a Tamil book

Winnipeg mans holiday season ends in tragedy as he slips on ice and breathes through pain for 11 hours before ambulance arrives

Ken MacKinnon, a man from Winnipeg in Manitoba endured an agonizing 11-hour wait for an ambulance after slipping on ice and fracturing his hip on

Nikitha Godishala's Body To Be Flown To India by Jan 8: Kishan Reddy

Kishan Reddy said that all legal and administrative procedures have been completed.

PM Modi speaks to Israel's Netanyahu; both resolve to fight terror with greater determination

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They discussed strengthening the India-Israel Strategic Partne

Two arrested for planning targeted killing in Ludhiana

Chandigarh: Two Ludhiana-based persons with Khalistani links who were allegedly planning a targeted killing on the directions of foreign-based ha

Could Endanger NATO': Ex-Danish Envoy To NDTV On Trump's Greenland Push

Freddy Svane said the Greenland crisis cannot be separated from what he called a ew world order driven by raw power.

Not 50 crore, 100 crore, Thalapathy Vijay's fees for Jana Nayagan will blow your mind, he beats Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Salman Khan, by charging...

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan is the final film of Tamil superstar, and he has made sure to push the limits, becoming the highest-paid actor in

Maharashtra Congress VP Hidayatullah Patel Dies After Being Stabbed at Mosque

Patel (66) was attacked with a sharp weapon by the accused over an old enmity at around 1.30 pm on Tuesday after he offered namaz at a mosque

This Trump Aide Was Called A Sell-Out. Venezuela Action Proved Otherwise

With the US military's overthrow and snatching of Venezuela's firebrand president Nicolas Maduro, Rubio is savoring victory -- but the outcome ca