Bank holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi: Are banks open or closed on August 27? Check state-wise list

Ganesh Chaturthi leads to bank closures on August 27 in several states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu, with online services remaining accessible. Further closures are scheduled for Nuakhai and Ganesh Chaturthi in Odisha and Goa, respectively. Customers should note upcoming nationwide holidays in October for Gandhi Jayanti and Diwali, impacting in-person banking services.

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Scientists find mysterious 250 million-year-old fossils that roamed the Earth before the ‘Great Dying’ extinction; to open doors to new discoveries

New research, based on fossils discovered in Tanzania and Zambia, broadens our understanding of the Permian ecosystem before the Great Dying. These finds, including saber-toothed gorgonopsians and burrowing dicynodonts, allow comparisons between different regions of Pangea. The studies reveal a shift to localized ecosystems after the extinction, potentially enabling the rise of new groups.

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Saudi AI firm Humain launches Allam-powered AI app; to rival Abu Dhabi’s Falcon

Saudi Arabia’s Humain has launched Humain Chat, a conversational AI chatbot powered by the Allam LLM, designed with Islamic values and supporting Arabic dialects. Developed by Saudi talent, Allam was trained with data reflecting regional culture. Humain, backed by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, aims to build substantial data centers and expand into various tech sectors.

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Bigg Boss 19: Who is Ashnoor Kaur? The 21-year-old Yeh Rishta actress who started as a child actor, took a 3-year break for studies, and more

Ashnoor Kaur, famed for roles in ‘Patiala Babes’ and ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,’ is entering Bigg Boss 19. The actress, known for balancing her career with academics, has also appeared in Bollywood films. This marks her debut in a large-scale reality show, promising viewers a new perspective beyond her scripted performances.

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Massive cloudburst in J-K’s Doda: Flash floods, landslides reported; Jammu-Srinagar highway closed

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district triggered flash floods, disrupting normal life and closing the Jammu-Srinagar highway. Heavy rainfall caused landslides at multiple locations, halting traffic and damaging homes in Kishtwar, Doda, and Rajouri. Rivers are overflowing, and authorities have issued warnings for continued rainfall and potential hazards.

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