Durga Puja bank holidays 2025 illustration showing Goddess Durga and devotees celebrating the festival in vibrant orange hues.

Durga Puja Bank Holidays 2025

Durga Puja bank holidays 2025 will bring extended closures across India, especially in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand. From September 29 (Maha Saptami) to October 5, banks in several states will remain shut on key festive days, including Ashtami, Navami, Vijayadashami, and Gandhi Jayanti. Customers are advised to plan transactions early and use digital banking services for uninterrupted convenience.

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Mumbai Heavy Rain Alert

Mumbai is grappling with relentless monsoon rains that have brought the city to a standstill. A red alert has been issued as heavy downpours caused widespread flooding, traffic jams, and delays in suburban train services. Schools and colleges were ordered to shut, while many offices advised work-from-home arrangements. In addition, disaster response teams have been deployed to manage the crisis and assist stranded citizens. With the India Meteorological Department predicting more intense rainfall in the coming days, authorities have urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary.

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Rekha Gupta Slapped at Public Meet

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was slapped during a public grievance hearing (Jan Sunwai) at her Civil Lines residence in New Delhi. The attacker, posing as a petitioner, was immediately detained by security and handed over to police. Gupta was later hospitalized, and her condition is reported as stable. The shocking breach of security has sparked political outcry, with both BJP and AAP condemning the violence and demanding stronger safety protocols. Police have identified the accused as Rajesh Bhai Sakriya, 41, from Rajkot, and are investigating his motives.

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