Indian banks will observe closures on June 6th and 7th, 2025, for Eid al-Adha, according to the RBI. Kerala banks will be closed on June 6th, while most banks nationwide will be closed on June 7th, except in a few cities. Despite the holiday, digital banking services will remain operational.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed India joined the QUAD for trade, but other members push for military exercises. He warned of a militarization agenda, urging India to see the "provocation." Lavrov also advocated reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral mechanism, citing improved India-China border relations, and criticized Western attempts to divide India and China.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-Admit Cards for the Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025, scheduled for June 8. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from upsc.gov.in. Carrying a printed admit card to the exam centre is compulsory, and it must be retained until the final ESE results are announced.