In a major shift for the banking sector, authorities have confirmed that banks will remain closed on all Saturdays and Sundays beginning 15 February 2026. This update replaces earlier arrangements where selected Saturdays were working days for certain services. Why Banks Are Moving to Full Weekend Closure The decision to close banks on both Saturdays … Read more
Starting 12 February 2026, banks across the country will follow revised working hours affecting branch visits, counter services, and customer support. The new schedule is part of a nationwide effort to standardise banking operations and improve service delivery for customers and staff alike. What the New Timings Are Under the revised schedule, most bank branches … Read more
The government brought forward a fresh batch of welfare measures in 2026 for senior citizens on the lines of eight key facilities in order to upgrade financial security, healthcare access and overall quality of life. These portray a growing focus on the needs of the geriatric population, since living expenses and medical costs are on … Read more
Address verification will now follow the 2026 rule for Khan; an Aadhar or DVID for documenting residence was allowed earlier; however now ClearOneDoc can also be provided as proof of address for the owner. This step was taken to best serve the interests of all the stakeholders at all junctures. The user can always update … Read more
The long-standing demand among central government employees and pensioners has been to merge Dearness Allowance (DA) with basic pay so that DA becomes part of the permanent salary base. Under discussions linked to the 8th Pay Commission 2026, this proposal has gained significant traction and could bring sweeping changes to how salaries and pensions are … Read more