Bank Holiday Calendar 2025: Full List of National and Regional Bank Holidays in India, Check State-Wise Closures and Long Weekend Dates
Bank Holidays 2025: Long weekend to begin from March 13, know in which cities banks will remain closed
If you are planning to get some bank related work done, then pay attention! Banks will be closed in some cities of India on Thursday, March 13 due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), bank holidays may vary from state to state.
In which cities will banks remain closed on March 13?
Banks will remain closed in Dehradun, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram due to Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala.
March 14: Holi holiday (in most cities)
March 15: Second Saturday (bank holiday)
March 16: Sunday
What are Holika Dahan and Attukal Pongala?
Holika Dahan: This Hindu festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to the belief, Holika, his aunt, sat in the fire to kill devotee Prahlad, but was burnt to ashes herself, while Prahlad survived.
Attukal Pongala: It is a 10-day religious festival celebrated at Attukal Bhagavathi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in which lakhs of women participate.
Banks will also remain closed on March 14
Due to Holi, banks will remain closed in many cities on March 14, including:
Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati, Shillong, Srinagar, Nagpur, Itanagar, Gangtok and other cities.
Other Important Bank Holidays 2025
Bank holidays in India vary depending on the state and festivals. Some of the major holidays in 2025 will be:
26 January: Republic Day
15 August: Independence Day
2 October: Gandhi Jayanti
Diwali, Dussehra, Christmas, Eid, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Good Friday, Ganesh Chaturthi, Buddha Purnima etc.
If you have to settle bank related work, then plan your plans keeping this list of holidays in mind! 🚀
From Adani Green to Adani Power: All 10 stocks of Adani Group are rising*, aour portfolio too?
**Fitch ratings stable for four Adani Group companies, removes negative outlook**
New Delhi, March 12 (ANI): Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings of four infrastructure companies of the Adani Group, changing their outlook to ‘stable’ from ‘negative’. However, their rating has been retained at ‘BBB-‘.
The companies whose ratings have been updated are:
– **Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL)**
– **Adani International Container Terminal Private Limited (AICTPL)**
– **Adani Green Energy Limited Restricted Group 2 (AGEL RG2)**
– **Adani Energy Solutions Limited Restricted Group (AESL RG)**
Fitch has removed **Rating Watch Negative (RWN)** on these companies and reviewed the ratings of two other Adani Group companies:
– **Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL)** – It has been placed on Negative Outlook with a ‘BB+’ rating.
– **North Queensland Export Terminal Private Limited (NQXT)** – Its rating remains ‘BB+’, but the outlook has been kept stable.
Fitch has made this change in view of the improved funding position of the Adani Group. The report said that some board members of Adani Green Energy Solutions were convicted by a US court on November 20, 2024, but despite this the group has maintained its strong financial position.
According to Fitch, the group’s **liquidity (cash flow) and funding needs are now stabilizing.** An example of this is **NQXT’s successful refinancing of 329 million Australian dollars term loan**, which was due in June 2025.
In addition, **AGEL has also refinanced its $1.1 billion construction-linked funding**, which was due in March 2025.
### What does the report say?
– **AGEL RG1, AGEL RG2, AESL RG and AICTPL** have received stable outlook, indicating that the US investigation has not had any serious impact on them.
– The group’s **bond security structure remains strong**, providing protection to investors.
– Adani Group has renewed hedging contracts without increasing additional costs and continues to raise funding.
### Why is Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) under negative outlook?
MIAL has been placed in the negative category due to **near and medium-term funding needs**. In the next few years (FY25-FY29), the company plans to make **large-scale capital expenditure for the reconstruction and capacity expansion of Terminal 1**.
Fitch will continue to monitor whether the US investigation has any adverse impact on MIAL’s financial position.
**Top courtroom drama movies to watch in 2025: Priyadarshi’s must-watch legal thriller** on ‘Court’: Balancing Cinema, Life, and Meaningful Roles
Top Courtroom Drama Movies to Watch in 2025: Must-See Legal Thriller
It is a hot morning in Hyderabad, and a film production house in Jubilee Hills is bustling with activity. The walls are adorned with posters of director Ram Jagadish’s new film “Court”, which stars Priyadarshi Pulikonda in the lead role. Priyadarshi, who began his career with a comic role in “Pelli Choopulu” (2016), has gradually branched out into different genres of cinema. From films like “Mallesham” and “Balagam” to the upcoming “Sarangapani Jathakam”, he has played every character with aplomb.
“It was always my wish to play different kinds of roles,” says Priyadarshi. He thanks the changing times of Telugu cinema and the writers who put their faith in him and gave him challenging roles.
He recalls that when he was approached for “Yuddham Sharanam” in 2017, director Krishna Marimuthu clearly said there was no room for comedy in the film. Until then, the role of the hero’s friend in films was usually light-hearted and funny, but Priyadarshi happily accepted the challenge.
Many well-wishers advised him to limit himself to comedy, but Priyadarshi knew that cinema was changing. In “Terror”, director Sathish Kasetty did not see him as just a comedian, and then Raj offered him “Mallesham”. He saw that new writers and directors like Tharun Bhaskar, Vivek Athreya and Prashanth Varma were telling stories on their own and were getting support from producers too.
Priyadarshi also tried his hand at web series and unconventional films, such as “Loser” and “Male”. “These projects gave me the opportunity to do more interesting work,” he says. “After Mallesham, I couldn’t sit around for four years waiting for a big film.”
### Mainstream recognition
Films with big stars also gave Priyadarshi a new identity. Films like “Jai Lava Kusa”, “MCA” and “Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi” brought him to the mainstream audience. “Working in big budget films boosted my confidence, which enabled me to work even more strongly in films like ‘Balagam’.”
Speaking of “Court”, Priyadarshi says that director Ram Jagadish’s vision impressed him. “Anyone can learn to make films, but the real question is what you want to say through your cinema. Ram is from Visakhapatnam, his father was a tailor, and he has a different way of looking at the world. He first offered a romantic film, but I was not interested. Then he told me the story of a friend who was falsely accused. I suggested researching the subject and if it had any substance, we should go ahead. He did deep research like a journalist and came back with a solid story. Since the film was related to the POCSO Act, we had to investigate every detail.”
Priyadarshi loves travelling alone and backpacking. Last year he went trekking in Manali. He says that reading books and meeting new people gives him a new perspective by keeping him away from the world of cinema. “My inspiration comes from real life. I would not have been able to portray my character in ‘Court’ the way I did if it weren’t for my friend Jayakrishna. My friends are in different professions—some are IT professionals who repair cars at night, some crack codes and work on cyber security. My character in ’35’ is dedicated to the teachers I hated in school,” he says with a smile.
For “Court”, he went to the Telangana High Court and observed lawyers closely. “We learnt everything from the correct way to wear a gown to the language to address a judge. High Court registrar Chandrasekhar even gave us law books so that we could portray every aspect correctly.”
### The nuances of acting
This year, Priyadarshi is also playing the lead role in “Sarangapani Jathakam”. Director Mohanakrishna Indraganti says Priyadarshi’s acting shines better on the editing table and not on camera. Priyadarshi thanks his mentors, N.J. Bhikshu and Aruna credit Bhikshu for teaching them the difference between theatre and film acting.
Priyadarshi’s journey shows that if an artist channels his talent in the right direction, he does not limit himself to one genre but constantly explores new avenues.
“Sheikh Hasina will become Prime Minister again, youth made a mistake” – claims close aide
US Awami League Vice President Dr. Rabbi Alam expressed concern over the current situation in Bangladesh and said that Sheikh Hasina will soon return to the post of Prime Minister. He claimed that the country’s young generation has made a mistake, but they are not fully responsible for this, rather they have been manipulated.
Dr. Alam thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India and said that India gave safe shelter to Sheikh Hasina and also ensured a safe travel route for her. He said, “Bangladesh is being attacked and the international community should pay attention to this. This is not just a political rebellion, but a terrorist rebellion.”
Seizure of Sheikh Hasina’s properties
A Dhaka court ordered the seizure of several properties of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family. These include the Sudasadan residence in Dhanmondi and 124 bank accounts.
Bangladesh government objects
The Bangladesh government objected to Sheikh Hasina’s social media statements to India, claiming they were false and provocative. A protest letter was handed over to the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, appealing to India to stop Hasina from making such statements.
Arrest warrant and ouster from power
In January, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) issued an arrest warrant against Sheikh Hasina and 10 others. On August 5, Hasina was removed from power following student-led protests that left over 600 people dead. Following this, an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was formed and 77-year-old Sheikh Hasina moved to India.
Dr Alam is confident that Sheikh Hasina will soon return as Bangladesh’s prime minister.
SSC CGL 2024 Final Result Declared: Download Scorecard & Category-Wise Cut-Off
SSC CGL Final Result 2024 Released: 18,174 candidates got success!
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final result of CGL 2024! This time 18,174 candidates have been provisionally selected on the basis of merit and preference of their posts.
If you had taken the exam, then you can check your result and cut-off by visiting ssc.gov.in or use the direct link given below.
What will happen next?
Now the selected candidates will be called for document verification, after which their appointment process will be completed.
The result of SSC CGL Tier 1 was released on 5 December 2024.
Tier 2 exam was conducted on 18, 19, 20 and 31 January 2025 in CBT mode. Tie-breaking rules (if more than one candidate has the same marks)
1️⃣ Marks of Paper 2 of Jr. Statistical Officer (JSO) and Statistical Investigator (SI)
2️⃣ Marks of Section 1 of Paper 1 of Tier 2
3️⃣ Date of Birth (higher will get preference)
4️⃣ Alphabetical order of names
Important information
The results of 1,267 candidates have been put on hold, while 253 candidates have been rejected/disqualified.
The verification of documents related to the appointment will be done by the allotted departments.
If a candidate does not get any contact from the appointment department for 6 months, he can contact the department himself.
This time no waiting list will be made and the vacancies will be carried forward to the next year.
💡 SSC CGL 2024 Final Result and Detailed Marks will be available on the official website soon!
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility, and Latest Updates
UP Police Constable Recruitment 2023: Result Declared, Cut-Off and Further Process Full Details
Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the Constable Civil Police Recruitment 2023 exam results on 13 March 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official website uppbpb.gov.in. Along with this, the board has also published category wise cut-off marks.
Recruitment Process and Exam Details
Total Posts: 60,244
Registered Candidates: 48,17,441
Exam Dates: 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 August 2024
Exam Centres: 67 districts of Uttar Pradesh
Shortlisted Candidates: 1,74,317 (2.5 times the total number of posts)
Next Stages: Document Verification and Physical Standard Test (PST) (26 December 2024 – 7 February 2025)
Tie-Breaking Rules
If two or more candidates have the same marks, the merit list is decided on the basis of these criteria:
Educational Qualification
Higher Age
Initials of Name (in English alphabetical order)
Category Wise Cut-off Marks
Category Number of Posts Minimum Cut-off Marks Female Candidates Cut-off Freedom Fighter Dependents Cut-off Ex-Servicemen Cut-off
Important Information
This selection will be subject to health test, educational qualification, reservation certificate and character verification.
No waiting list has been released for this recruitment cycle.
UPPRPB will soon announce the next stages of the selection process.
For more details and to check results visit the official website uppbpb.gov.in.
“The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Shines in This Gripping Political Thriller”
The Diplomat: An impactful drama
The Diplomat is a gripping drama, in which John Abraham plays the role of JP Singh—an Indian diplomat who navigates the complex corridors of Indo-Pak relations. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is based on the true story of Uzma Ahmed’s struggling experience in Pakistan.
Highlights:
John Abraham in the lead role
Release on 14 March 2025
Read our detailed review
Starts with Gandhiji’s famous quote
The film begins with the inspiring words of Mahatma Gandhi:
“If I believe that I can do it, I shall certainly acquire the ability to do it, even if I do not have it at the beginning.”
This quote beautifully reflects the experience of The Diplomat.
Movie Summary
Shivam Nair’s thriller stars John Abraham as JP Singh, India’s Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, while Sadia Khateeb plays Uzma Ahmed—an Indian woman who is duped into landing in Pakistan and suffers a lot there.
The film starts off on a slow note, but a strong screenplay and the dedication of the cast take it to a thrilling climax. There is no room for error in films based on real events, especially when the protagonist of the story is a genuine and honourable person.
Beyond clichés, closer to reality
The Diplomat takes a balanced and realistic approach, staying away from the nationalistic wave of traditional Indo-Pak dramas. The film allows the characters to grow in depth, which keeps the story authentic.
Creative direction and impressive performances
Nair sometimes presents the story in a linear fashion, and at other times unravels the layers of the past through flashbacks. The dialogues are simple, but effective, and the emotions in the film don’t feel fake. A political thriller needs edginess to make it a success, and this film passes that test.
Performance: John Abraham’s outstanding performance
John Abraham takes his acting to another level in The Diplomat. He is restrained but impressive in the role of JP Singh. His performance is not showy but full of nuances. His silences and gestures make more of an impact than his dialogues.
Sadia Khatib is superb as Uzma Ahmed. She is completely immersed in the character and brings depth to every scene with her acting. Jagjeet Sandhu, as Tariq, is a strong antagonist, while Revathi (as Sushma Swaraj), Kumud Mishra and Sharib Hashmi also give excellent supporting performances.
Shortcomings and Conclusion
The first half of the film seems inconsistent in some dialogues and scenes, and JP Singh’s relationship with his family could have been explored in more depth. The flashbacks to Uzma’s time in Pakistan needed better editing.
But despite this, The Diplomat’s biggest strengths are its balanced narrative, realistic characters and strong performances. Without unnecessary songs or distractions, the film stays true to its purpose—to effectively present a true story.
Mandhana, Wareham, Rana perform brilliantly to deny MI the top spot
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended the season on a high note as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 11 runs and knocked them out of the top spot. However, MI made it straight to the final.
Sneh Rana’s impressive performance
Sneh Rana picked up two crucial wickets in her first two overs to turn MI’s start into a shaky one.
Match Brief:
RCB batted first and scored 199 for 3. Smriti Mandhana (53), Alyssa Perry (49*), Richa Ghosh (36) played brilliant knocks while Hayley Matthews took 2 wickets (2-37) for MI. In reply, despite a brilliant innings from Nat Sciver-Brunt (69), MI could only manage 188 for 9. Sneh Rana registered excellent figures of 3-26.
MI’s race for top spot ends, RCB makes a strong comeback
First season champions Mumbai Indians (MI) needed a win to top the table and enter the final directly, but poor fielding and RCB’s aggressive play defeated them. Nat Sciver-Brunt fought alone, but it became difficult for MI to achieve the target as she was dismissed for 69 in the 15th over.
RCB’s aggressive batting set the stage for victory
In this match, RCB put pressure on MI bowlers with their aggressive attitude. S Meghna and Mandhana gave a great start, while Perry, Ghosh and Wareham batted fast to take the team to a strong score.
Mandhana scored 53 runs off 37 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.
Meghna gave a quick start by scoring 26 runs off 13 balls.
Alyssa Perry (49*) and Georgia Wareham (31* off 10 balls) scored runs quickly in the end.
MI’s weak fielding became the reason for the defeat
MI dropped several catches during the match, giving RCB a chance to reach a big score. RCB batsmen attacked the bowling of Kerr and Ismail, which weakened MI’s strategy.
Rana’s sharp bowling wiped out MI
MI got off to a bad start, and Kerr failed once again. Matthews played some good shots, but Rana pushed the team back by dismissing both MI openers in her first two overs.
IndusInd Bank’s Share Price Falls 15% to ₹765.55 on March 11, 2025,
On Monday, IndusInd Bank informed the stock exchanges that it had found accounting errors in its foreign exchange derivatives portfolio, which could impact its earnings and net worth.
The bank said that during an internal review, it was found that hedging costs related to foreign exchange transactions were miscalculated over the last five to seven years. This review was related to the processes of other asset and liability accounts. The bank had used internal derivative trades on its foreign currency borrowings and deposits till March 31, 2024. This assessment was done in line with the valuation processes of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and commercial banks’ investment portfolio, including derivative portfolio management.
This discrepancy is estimated to have a potential impact of 2.35% (about Rs 1500-1600 crore) on the total value of the bank. As of December 31, 2024, the bank’s total assets were Rs 65,102 crore.
On Tuesday, IndusInd Bank shares recorded their biggest ever fall, closing 27.2% lower at Rs 655.95 on the BSE. This was the lowest level since November 2020 after hitting an intra-day low of Rs 649. The stock also fell 27.06% on the NSE. The stock had already fallen by 4% on Monday after the bank’s CEO Sumant Kathpalia got just a one-year extension from the RBI instead of the three-year term.
The stock has been falling for the last five sessions and is down 58% from its 52-week high of Rs 1,576.35 hit on April 8, 2024. The fall has eroded the bank’s market capitalisation by about Rs 19,000 crore.
Analysts’ opinion
According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, anomalies were caused by insider trades linked to swap contracts amid low liquidity. This trading was done under 3/5-year yen and 8/10-year dollar borrowings. When the new investment norms came into effect from April 1, 2024, internal swaps done by the banks’ asset liability management (ALM) and treasury desks were exposed.
A senior analyst told Reuters, “When the currency market became volatile and the dollar strengthened, the treasury department booked these profits. However, the bank should have reported the losses that were incurred due to the ALM desk’s swap trades but it did not do so. Whether this was done deliberately or it was a systemic mistake is not yet clear.”
Domestic brokerage firm Nuwama raised concerns over the delayed disclosure. “The bank said it wanted to present the most accurate assessment of the impact, hence it was not disclosed in the Q3FY25 earnings report,” the report said.
Strategy ahead
IndusInd Bank has appointed an external agency to conduct an independent review of the matter, after which the potential impact can be re-evaluated after the final report is released. According to media reports, PwC is probably handling this review.
The bank says that this loss may be visible in the March 2025 quarter or the June quarter of FY 2025-26. However, the bank has assured that its profitability and capital adequacy are strong enough to handle this one-time impact.
IndusInd Bank promoter Ashok Hinduja also assured investors that the bank is financially strong and the promoters will make additional investments if capital is required. He told CNBC-TV18, “Investors need not panic. The banking business runs on trust and transparency. The bank itself has brought this issue to the fore.”
Impact on the stock and brokerage reaction
Several brokerage houses downgraded the stock of IndusInd Bank and reduced their price targets. ICICI Securities estimates that this discrepancy will lead to a post-tax loss of Rs 2,000-2,100 crore. “This impact will be reflected in the P&L statement and the bank may report a loss in Q4FY25. Overall, the impact on the bank’s earnings could be up to 25%,” the report said.
Risks in the banking sector and lessons for investors
Risks in the banking sector remain persistent, making it challenging for investors to select banking stocks. In recent years, Yes Bank, RBL Bank and Bandhan Bank have also gone through crises.
Devina Mehra, founder and CMD of First Global, wrote in her LinkedIn post, “Banking is a business where negative surprises outweigh positive surprises. When a bank grows faster than expected, it becomes clear after a few years what problems were hidden in that growth.”
Panchang for March 12, 2024: Know Tuesday’s Almanac, Rahukaal, Auspicious Timings, and Sunrise-Sunset Details.
March 12 marks the day of Phalgun Shukla Paksha Dwitiya and falls on a Tuesday. The Dwitiya Tithi will remain until 7:14 AM on Tuesday, after which Tritiya Tithi will begin. On March 12, Brahma Yoga will last until 4:08 AM the next day. Additionally, Revathi Nakshatra will be in effect from 8:29 PM on Tuesday.
Apart from this, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti and Phulera Dooj will be celebrated on March 12. Get insights from Acharya Indu Prakash about Tuesday’s almanac, Rahukaal, auspicious timings, and sunrise-sunset details.
Udaya Tithi of Falgun Shukla Paksha: Dwitiya Tithi will last until 7:14 AM on March 12, 2024, after which Tritiya Tithi will begin.
Brahma Yoga: It will last throughout the entire day on March 12, 2024, and end at 4:08 AM the next day.
Revathi Nakshatra: Begins at 8:29 PM on March 12, 2024.
Fasts & Festivals on March 12, 2024: Phulera Dooj, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Jayanti.
Rahukaal Timings (City-wise):
Delhi: 3:29 PM – 4:58 PM
Mumbai: 3:47 PM – 5:17 PM
Chandigarh: 3:30 PM – 4:59 PM
Lucknow: 3:14 PM – 4:43 PM
Bhopal: 3:28 PM – 4:58 PM
Kolkata: 2:45 PM – 4:14 PM
Ahmedabad: 3:48 PM – 5:17 PM
Chennai: 3:19 PM – 4:49 PM
Sunrise & Sunset Timings:
Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
