Banks Closed in Select Cities on October 26 for Regional Holidays, Digital Services Active
Banks in select Indian cities including Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, and Srinagar will be closed on October 26, 2026, due to regional holidays such as Laxmi Puja, Accession Day, and Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar. Additional closures include Shimla on October 29 for Karva Chauth and Ahmedabad on October 31 for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birthday. While branch services will be unavailable, digital banking platforms will remain operational nationwide during these holidays.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 25 Oct, 02:32 am. Other outlets followed.