Bank holidays in March 2025 will affect various cities and states due to regional festivals and observances. Customers should plan financial transactions in advance as banks will be closed on specific dates, but ATMs, mobile banking, and internet banking services will remain available.
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The ninth edition of the Champions Trophy will feature the top eight ODI teams. Hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, the tournament begins on February 19, 2025. Teams are split into two groups, with the top two from each advancing to the semi-finals. The final is set for March 9, contingent on India's participation.
India has seen a significant decline in high malaria-burden states/UTs, dropping from 10 in 2015 to only two in 2023 according to the health ministry data. Mizoram and Tripura remain in the high-burden category, while others like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand have shifted to lower burden categories.
The J&K and Ladakh high court has ruled that NHAI or its concessionaire cannot collect toll tax from commuters if a highway is in bad shape due to construction activities. The court ordered NHAI to collect only 20% toll at Lakhanpur and Bann toll plazas and directed the removal of any toll plazas within 60 km of NH-44 within two months.
Rajouri administration has designated Badhaal village a containment zone following the hospitalization of five residents and the deaths of 17 villagers since December due to an unknown illness. Authorities have imposed restrictions on gatherings, sealed affected homes, and are monitoring food distribution to prevent infection spread. Health teams are investigating, yet no viral or bacterial infection has been confirmed.
Cricket legend Anil Kumble has issued a warning about fake quotes attributed to him circulating on social media regarding the India-Australia Test match. He urged the public to verify information before sharing, emphasizing his official channels as the sole source of his views. This follows a thrilling third Test where Australia, led by Head and Smith's centuries, posted 445.
The White House released a video titled 'ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,' showing shackled immigrants boarding a deportation flight from Seattle, sparking notable reactions from the public and figures like Elon Musk. The video, originally posted by ICE, highlights the deportation process of undocumented immigrants under Trump's immigration policy.
In Nuh, 34 people were arrested for taking the Class X Haryana exams on behalf of others, with most motivated by personal relationships. Strict measures, including police presence and physical barriers, were implemented to curb cheating across various exam centers in the state.
US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard will visit the Indo-Pacific region, including India, to build strong relationships and open communication lines. This marks the first visit by a top White House official to India under the Trump administration, following PM Modi's US visit, where he met Gabbard and discussed enhancing bilateral intelligence cooperation.
Kapil Dev emphasises a balanced approach for cricketers’ families during extended tours, aligning with BCCI's new policy. Families can join players for limited days depending on tour length. Virat Kohli also highlights the importance of family support for player rejuvenation. Kapil expressed this at an event featuring top golfers in New Delhi.