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Daikin sets up GCC in India
Japanese air-conditioner manufacturer Daikin has set up a global capability centre (GCC) in India in partnership with EY to build capabilities around information technology, digital services, data management services, finance, artificial...

Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today for Muharram on July 7? See list here
Bank holiday today: The first month of the Islamic calendar Muharram began on June 27, which means that the most auspicious 10th day of the month, known as Ashura, was observed on Sunday, July 6, as per list of Gazetted holidays. Monday, July 7 is...

Bank Holidays Next Week: Branches to remain closed on these days; check full schedule here
Home News Bank Holidays Next Week: Branches to remain closed on these days; check full schedule here As per RBI, public and private banks will observe seven holidays in the month of July, in addition to regular weekend closures. Bank Holidays Next...

Bank holiday for Muharram 2025: Are banks open or closed today on July 7, 2025? Check July 2025 holidays list
The schedule for bank holidays in July 2025 includes regional holidays. Bank Holiday for Muharram 2025: Confusion prevailed among the public regarding banking services on Monday, July 7, 2025, as people were unsure about the Muharram holiday. The...
Bhutan: Where There Are More Trees Than People
Known as the Land of Happiness, Bhutan prioritises the well-being and happiness of its citizens over purely economic growth. This holistic approach emphasises environmental conservation, cultural preservation and good governance. This small...

Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today? Check Status Here
New Delhi: The confusion around uncertainty over observation of Muharram on either July 06 or July 07 has lead to several speculations on office holidays including banks. It must be noted that Muharram was observed on July 06 for which public...

Saturday Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed On July 12? Details Here
Last Updated:July 12, 2025, 07:00 IST Banks in India are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Banks closed on July 12. (Representative Image) All scheduled and non-scheduled banks will be closed on July 12 as it is the second...

Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed Today, July 07 For Muharram? Check Status
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 07:46 IST Bank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, July 07, over the confusion for Muharram day. Are banks open or closed today, July 07? Bank Holiday Today, 7th July 2025: There has been confusion among...

Bhutan prepares for aging society
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay acknowledged Bhutan’s rapidly aging population as a sign of progress while warning of potential challenges if current demographic trends continue at the National Assembly yesterday. for economy a 72 locked content...

“Bhutan Believe” film wins Silver Award at US International Awards
Bhutan’s national brand film “Bhutan Believe” has won the silver award at the 2025 US International Awards in the category for best video for tourism country promotion on June 25. culture, will the of locked content stunning dance future, it’s...

Bhutan feels the heat as Asia’s climate crisis escalates
Asia is heating up at nearly twice the global average, and the consequences are mounting, from record-breaking floods and heatwaves to accelerating glacier loss and rising sea levels. for Ema Datshi on August locked content the GNH Lhakhang by...

H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future
H.E. Ven. Sangay Dorji. From facebook.com Bhutan’s main ecclesiastic organization is the Zhung Dratshang or Central Monastic Body, which has watched over the nation since 1621. Bhutan’s Drukpa Kagyu institution is made of diverse perspectives,...

Bank holidays next week: When are banks closed from July 6-13? Check schedule
Bank Holiday next week, July 6-13, 2025: Banks across India will be closed next week for Saturday and Sunday weekly offs. Overall, there are a total of seven listed bank holidays in July this year. Besides this, all banks in India, public and...

Bank holiday: Are banks open or closed on July 7, 2025 for Muharram?
If you are planning to visit your bank on Monday, July 7, 2025, you might want to double-check your schedule. Muharram, a significant religious observance, also falls on the same date or the day after on July 8, 2025 raises questions about whether...
SAFF U-20 Women's Champs: Sagorika guides holders Bangladesh to flying start crushing Sri Lanka 9-1
A brilliant hattrick by striker Sagorika guided defending champions Bangladesh to make a flying start will start in the four-nation South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) U-20 Women’s Championship’2025 crushing Sri Lanka by 9-1 goals in the...

Foreign ministry advises illegal Bhutanese immigrants in US to return
In a notification issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) urged undocumented Bhutanese nationals in the United States (US) to voluntarily return home following revelations that the US government may impose...
Bhutan Accelerates Crypto Adoption to Drive Economic Diversification and Digital Finance
With Binance Pay partnership and blockchain pilots, the Kingdom positions itself as a future-ready digital economy In a bold stride toward digital transformation, Bhutan is accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies to...

Bitcoin Forces Global Policy Trilemma on Central Banks
“Bitcoin has effectively cornered the world’s central banks, and there is no way out,” said author Adam Livingston on July 9. He added that the banks face an “unprecedented challenge,” in that they cannot print Bitcoin to defend their currency,...

Bhutan steps up fight against digital scams targeting vulnerable groups
Amid a steady rise in scam calls and digital fraud across Bhutan, authorities are intensifying efforts to protect those most at risk, elderly citizens, rural residents, and young jobseekers who often have limited digital literacy. The Department...

New guideline underway to ensure safe and quality wellness services in Bhutan
As more people in the country turn to wellbeing and wellness services to take care of their body, mind and overall wellbeing, the need for clear guidelines and regulations has become crucial. To ensure safe and effective practices, the Department...