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    • California becomes third US state to declare Diwali a holiday: The first two might surprise you

      The law allows public schools and community colleges to close for Diwali. State employees can choose to take the day off, and public school students will receive an excused absence to celebrate.

    • Punjab govt declares public holiday on Labour Day

      All government offices will remain closed on this day, an official statement said.

    • Public holiday in Maharashtra to mourn Lata Mangeshkar's death: Here's what is open, what is not

      Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary singer, who mesmerised millions with her golden voice, died at 92.

    • Maharashtra Public Holiday: BSE to function as usual on February 7

      The Maharashtra government announced a public holiday as well as one-day mourning on February 7 as a mark of respect to melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away on February 6.

    • RTGS facility will not operate on 2nd, 4th Saturdays: RBI

      "Processing of future value dated transactions with value date falling on second and fourth Saturdays will not be undertaken under RTGS," RBI said.

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