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Big warning for liquor shops, bars, hotels and party lovers in Andhra Pradesh! In 2026, several Dry Days will see complete ban on alcohol sale and serving across the state, including Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Amaravati. Nationwide bans on Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) remain strict. Andhra Pradesh … Read more
Big warning for liquor shops, bars, hotels and party lovers in Telangana! In 2026, several Dry Days will see complete ban on alcohol sale and serving across the state, including Hyderabad, Warangal and Secunderabad. Nationwide bans on Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) remain mandatory. Telangana adds restrictions … Read more
Big news for families, students and employees in Tamil Nadu! Pongal 2026, the grand harvest festival, falls from Wednesday, 14 January to Saturday, 17 January. Government offices, banks and schools remain closed for multiple days, creating a long weekend break. Thai Pongal (main day) on 15 January (Thursday), followed by Thiruvalluvar Day (16 January, Friday) … Read more
Big warning for liquor shops, bars, hotels and party lovers in Maharashtra! In 2026, several Dry Days will see complete ban on alcohol sale and serving across the state, including Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. Nationwide bans on Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) remain strict. Maharashtra adds extra … Read more
Big relief for home buyers and property sellers across India! From January 15, 2026, new guidelines under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) and state registration acts will streamline property registry processes. Key changes include mandatory online appointments, faster digital verification, and reduced paperwork in many states – helping buyers save lakhs in … Read more
Big alert for all ration card holders across India! From January 2026, Aadhaar linking and e-KYC for every family member on the ration card is fully mandatory. If not completed, your ration card may become inactive, and you could lose access to free food grains under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). This strict enforcement … Read more
Big alert for all two-wheeler riders and drivers! From January 2026, traffic police across India are enforcing stricter rules on helmet wearing and over speeding. Key change: Even if you wear a helmet, if the strap is not properly fastened, you can be fined up to ₹2,000 – same as not wearing one. Over speeding … Read more
Good news for investors, seniors and families relying on safe returns! The government has kept interest rates on all Post Office small savings schemes unchanged for the January-March 2026 quarter. This means Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) continues at 7.4% for steady monthly payouts, while Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) stays at attractive 8.2% … Read more
In a major New Year financial boost, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced a special one-time bonus of ₹1,200 for all active subscribers with a valid UAN and contribution history in 2025. The amount will be credited directly to EPF accounts between January 10–15, 2026, benefiting over 7.2 crore formal-sector workers across India. … Read more
A major financial shock may hit Indian households this week: petrol and diesel prices are set to rise by ₹2.50–₹3.80 per litre from January 6, 2026, following a sharp 12% surge in global crude oil prices. With Brent crude crossing $89 per barrel—its highest level since October 2025—state-owned oil companies are under pressure to revise … Read more
