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 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
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
Millions of Indians woke up on January 1, 2026, to a harsh financial reality: their Permanent Account Number (PAN) has been rendered inoperative because it was not linked to Aadhaar by the December 31, 2025 deadline. The Income Tax Department has confirmed that over 4.8 crore PANs are now inactive, blocking everything from opening bank … Read more
The Wolf Moon is the first full moon of 2026 and also qualifies as a supermoon—one of the brightest and largest full moons of the year. It peaks on the night of January 2–3, 2026, and will be clearly visible across India, making it a major astronomical highlight for skywatchers, photographers, and families alike. Here’s … Read more
Big boost for Northeast travellers! Indian Railways is launching the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in January 2026, with the inaugural service on the Guwahati-Howrah (Kolkata) route. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off this modern overnight train soon. This marks a major upgrade in long-distance rail travel, offering faster, safer and more comfortable … Read more
Big shock for smokers and chewing tobacco users! From February 1, 2026, cigarettes, gutkha, pan masala and other tobacco products will become more expensive. The government has replaced the old GST compensation cess with additional excise duty on tobacco products and a new Health and National Security Cess on pan masala. These new taxes will … Read more
Big alert for all bank customers, salaried employees and businesses! January 2026 has several bank holidays due to New Year celebrations, regional festivals like Pongal/Makar Sankranti, and Republic Day on January 26 (Monday) – a nationwide closure. Banks will be closed on up to 16 days in some states, including Sundays and second/fourth Saturdays. Plan … Read more