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November 2026 Bank Holidays Across Indian Cities Announced

In November 2026, various bank branches across India will close for regional festivals and weekends. Key holidays include Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, and Guru Nanak Jayanti, with dates varying by city and state. Banks like SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis will observe these holidays regionally. For example, branches in Agartala, Bhopal, and Lucknow close on November 9 for Diwali, while Ahmedabad and Mumbai close on November 10 for Bali Pratipada and Govardhan Puja.

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Lance Klusener Names Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India's Future Cricket Stars

Lance Klusener expressed confidence in Indian cricket's talent pipeline, highlighting Shubman Gill as a future team leader and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a potential next superstar. He believes India doesn't need to look far for emerging cricket stars following legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, indicating a smooth transition to the next generation.

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DAC Approves ₹2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Purchases Including Drones and Artillery

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved military purchases worth ₹2.12 lakh crore to enhance combat readiness. The procurement includes K9 Vajra-T artillery guns, high-mobility vehicles, helicopters, air defence systems, and kamikaze drones. About 82% of the equipment will be sourced domestically. The acquisitions aim to boost operational capabilities, logistics, and air defence against new aerial threats.

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Manoj Bajpayee's On-Set Behavior Revealed by Co-Stars in 'Gajab Raat'

In the film 'Gajab Raat,' actors Manoj Bajpayee, Saqib Saleem, and Divya Dutta star together. In an interview with Amar Ujala Digital, Saqib and Divya shared their experiences working with Manoj Bajpayee, revealing interesting insights about his behavior on set.

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India, Mexico to Sign Terms for Preferential Trade Agreement This Week

India and Mexico will sign the terms of reference this week to formally start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement (PTA). The deal aims to protect Indian exports like automobiles, textiles, footwear, plastics, steel, chemicals, and toys from Mexico's new tariffs of up to 50%. Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal is visiting Mexico as part of a trade mission to support these talks.

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Sai Pallavi Shares Her Approach to Playing Maa Sita in Ramayana

Actress Sai Pallavi discussed her experience portraying Maa Sita in the upcoming film Ramayana. She said she approached the role with surrender and prayer, aiming to remain transparent to absorb the character's wisdom. Pallavi appeared on the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati with co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Ravi Dubey, where host Amitabh Bachchan praised the project and welcomed the cast warmly.

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