Bank Holidays in December 2025:Check the complete list of bank holidays in December 2025. See city-wise dates when banks will remain closed across India as per RBI holiday calendar.

Bank Holidays in December 2025: Full city-wise list of dates when banks will remain closed

India 23 hr ago

The RBI has announced 18 bank holidays for December 2025, including state inaugurations, religious observances, and weekly offs. Customers should check the holiday calendar and use online banking for uninterrupted services. Essential financial services such as online and mobile banking, NEFT and RTGS transfers, and ATM withdrawals will still be available during the closures.

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IND vs SA: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's 136-run partnership set up the Ranchi win for India on Sunday. (CREIMAS)

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Kohli and Rohit playing like 28-year-olds, it should be their call on future: Madan Lal

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Madan Lal, former cricketer and selector, supports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as batters and believes their future should be their own decision. Despite retiring from T20Is and Tests, they continue to excel in ODIs. Lal defends selectors and coaches, stating they are unfairly criticized when the team doesn't perform well.

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India overcome fighting Switzerland with all-round efficiency to enter quarterfinals

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Switzerland's Dutch coach Jair Levie was proud of his team's performance against India at the FIH Junior World Cup, despite losing 0-5. India's senior coach Craig Fulton praised the team's instinctive and quick-thinking forward play. India's defence stood strong, with Dilraj Singh and Manmeet Singh scoring two goals each.

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Isack Hadjar to partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as Lindblad arrives in F1

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Red Bull has chosen Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen's teammate for next season, while Arvid Lindblad will join Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls. Tsunoda will stay with the team as a reserve driver, leaving no Japanese driver on the grid. Hadjar and Lindblad are determined to match Verstappen's performance as his past teammates have struggled to keep up.

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No pressure but motivated to do well for Warriorz in WPL: Deepti Sharma

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Deepti Sharma, the star all-rounder for India, has been retained by UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore for the upcoming Women's Premier League. She was released before the auction but retained through the right to match option. Deepti's focus is on enjoying the game and improving her strike rate and shot selection.

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India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Playing 11, Squad

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India and South Africa are set to face off in the 2nd ODI match with India looking to seal the series. They are expected to stick with the same winning combination from the 1st ODI, but may make a change depending on the dew factor. Meanwhile, South Africa is likely to make a change with Temba Bavuma returning to the team and possibly replacing Prenelan Subrayen with Keshav Maharaj.

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Virat Kohli informs Delhi he is available for Vijay Hazare Trophy

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Virat Kohli has announced his participation in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's domestic one-day tournament, after being asked by the BCCI to do so in order to be considered for the national team. This decision demonstrates Kohli's dedication to the sport and will inspire young players. His and Rohit Sharma's recent good form puts to rest any doubts about their future in the national team.

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The highly anticipated Bollywood film Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has received an 'A' certificate from the CBFC and has a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, making it the longest Bollywood film in 17 years. The CBFC's requested changes have caused some challenges for its release, but the director assures that it is ready for the big screen.

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Singer Altaf Raja rose to fame with his debut album Tum Toh Thehre Pardesi in 1997. He received multiple offers to feature in films, and collaborated with filmmaker Rajiv Babbar on the track Ishq Aur Pyar Ka Mazaa Lijiye. In a recent interview, Altaf revealed that Rajiv gave him a blank cheque after completing the shoot.

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Dyson introduces a new ceramic pink and rose gold colour option for its Airstrait hair styling tool in India, inspired by the visual qualities of a pearl. The tool is designed for wet-to-dry styling and features an ultra-matte, satin texture for improved grip. Dyson also launches two new air purifiers with advanced sensing, filtration, and airflow technologies to combat pollution in Indian cities.

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