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BusinessPhoto: Business StandardOn November 9, 2026, major banks including SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank will observe regional holidays due to Diwali and related festivities. Branches in affected cities will remain closed, with a city-wise list available for reference. Customers should check when branches will reopen and which banking services will remain accessible during the holiday.
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WorldPhoto: HT WorldA Turquoise Alert was issued on November 8 for 4-year-old Ezekiel Siutza, who went missing near Extension Road and 8th Avenue in Mesa. He was last seen at 3 pm with an unknown white female with red hair. About an hour later, authorities confirmed Ezekiel was found safe with family. The alert covered a five-mile radius around his last known location.
HT World··Mesa
PoliticsPhoto: Aaj TakIn Bikaner, a rocket narrowly missed Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal while he was celebrating Diwali with BSF personnel. Meghwal was about to light a sky shot when another person ignited a rocket nearby, causing sparks to fall on the minister's clothes. Fortunately, he escaped without serious injury.
Aaj Tak··Bikaner
PoliticsPhoto: TOI WorldAn Ohio court ruled that a husband retains ownership of his premarital home after divorce, dismissing the wife's claims of marital contributions from their joint bank account. The court ordered the wife to pay $20,000 in the husband's legal fees. The husband's rental income was considered sufficient to cover mortgage payments, emphasizing the importance of asset tracking in divorce cases.
TOI World··Ohio
WorldPhoto: The HinduA fire broke out around midnight on November 9 in a building in Barhi town, Katni, Madhya Pradesh. The fire spread rapidly due to highly flammable crockery materials stored on the lower floor. Despite efforts, the fire could not be controlled, resulting in the deaths of six family members, according to Katni Collector Ashish Tiwari.
The Hindu··Barhi
SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketGautam Gambhir, head coach of Team India, and spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule are expected to travel with the ODI squad to Mount Maunganui for the last two matches. However, reports indicate that the coaching staff will split after the third ODI, though exact arrangements are still being finalized.
NDTV Cricket··Mount Maunganui
Business Standard·
Photo: Business StandardOn November 9, 2026, major banks including SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank will observe regional holidays due to Diwali and related festivities. Branches in affected cities will remain closed, with a city-wise list available for reference. Customers should check when branches will reopen and which banking services will remain accessible during the holiday.
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