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Is 1 May holiday for schools, banks, offices? — What's open, closed on Buddha Purnima, Maharashtra Day, Labour Day

Maharashtra Day 2026: While major tourist spots in the state will remain open, banks, schools, colleges and stock markets won't operate on Maharashtra Day. However, emergency services will continue to operate. Check schedule.AI-generate image on Maharashtra Day 2026.(Gemini)Maharashtra Day 2026: Maharashtra Day is celebrated each year on May 1 to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra, which dates back to May 1, 1960. It is a public holiday for the states, which also coincides with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima on Friday, making it a perfect time for...

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Fed Meeting Today: Markets Await Powell's Last Interest-Rate Decision as Chair — Live Updates

Fed Meeting Live Updates: Wash Nomination for Fed Chair Advances Ahead of Powell's Presser The New York Times Trump Fed pick Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle, teeing up final vote CNBC Warsh’s Path to Lower Rates Is Riddled With Hurdles Bloomberg.com Kevin Warsh Moves to Full Senate Vote on Fed Chair Nomination Barron's New Fed chair, same reality: Imminent rate cuts are unlikely, even if Warsh takes the helm CNN

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Is Rohit Sharma playing today in MI vs SRH? Hardik Pandya shares ‘couple of more’ updates on Mumbai Indians opener

The franchise released a statement ahead of the match to explain the decision.Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, left, and Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins during the toss.(PTI)Mumbai Indians (MI) players took the field with a touching gesture that caught everyone’s attention. The entire squad wore black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The gesture has left fans wondering why the Mumbai Indians are wearing black armbands.The tragic reason behind the gestureThe reason is deeply personal and sad. It involves the sudden loss...

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Weather today: Delhi-NCR skies turn stormy as rain hits city; Bengal on IMD's orange alert on Phase 2 polling day

Delhi residents welcomed cooler weather after days of intense heatwave on 29 April. IMD issued a yellow alert, predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms, while temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming days. Check West Bengal's forecast for Phase 2 polling day.Delhi weather today: IMD issued a yellow alert, predicting light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms, while temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming days.(PTI)Weather today: Delhi residents woke up to pleasant morning after days of sweltering heat as strong winds and rain pounded city...

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As Bengal votes today, why BJP feels it has an advantage

Atal Behari Vajpayee once remarked, wistfully, to colleagues how painful it was for him that the BJP that had made strides in different parts of the country should hardly make any headway in West Bengal.Vajpayee’s words had a poignancy because Bengal was the home state of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, who founded the Bharatiya Jan Sangh, the earlier avatar of the BJP, in 1951. And, what is more, Vajpayee who went on to become the Prime Minister, had cut his teeth in politics by working as a personal assistant of...

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