Banks Open or Closed on Hanuman Jayanti: Which States Have a Holiday Today? On April 2, 2026, which falls on a Wednesday, Hanuman Jayanti is being celebrated across India. However, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) holiday list, there is no official bank holiday on this day. That said, certain states have declared holidays for specific reasons, leading to variations in banking operations. In Kerala, banks will remain closed on April 2 due to the observance of Mundi Thursday, a regional holiday. This decision is based on local traditions and cultural practices. Meanwhile, in other states, banks will operate as usual. The RBI’s holiday schedule does not include Hanuman Jayanti as a national holiday, so most financial institutions will remain open. The holiday schedule for April 2026 includes additional days of closure in several states. On April 3, Good Friday is observed, and banks across the country will be closed except in Tripura, Chandigarh, Assam, Rajasthan, and Jammu-Kashmir. These exceptions are due to local administrative decisions or religious observances. Other notable holidays in April 2026 include: April 14: Banks in multiple states, including Tripura, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Manipur, Rajasthan, Jammu-Kashmir, Kerala, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar, and Jharkhand, will be closed to mark Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, Baisakhi, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, and Makar Sankranti. April 15: Banks in Tripura, Assam, Manipur, Kerala, West Bengal, and Himachal Pradesh will be closed for Bongalī New Year, Bohag Bihu, Vishu, and Himachal Pradesh Day. April 16: Only Assam will have a holiday for Bohag Bihu. April 20: Karnataka’s banks will be closed for Basava Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya. April 21: Tripura’s banks will be closed for Garia Puja.#kerala #assam #rajasthan #reserve_bank_of_india #tripura
Deeya Yadav smashes double century in U23 Women's One Day Trophy The 16-year-old Deeya Yadav delivered a stunning performance in the Women’s U23 One Day Trophy on Thursday, scoring an unbeaten 206 runs off 147 deliveries for Haryana against Tripura. Her innings helped her team post a commanding total of 356/3 in 50 overs, setting a formidable target for the opposition. Yadav, who previously represented Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League this year, showcased exceptional skill with the bat, hitting 22 boundaries and seven sixes during her innings. A significant portion of her score came from boundaries, with 63.11% of her runs generated through fours and sixes. The ball frequently crossed the ropes every 5.07 deliveries, highlighting her ability to dominate the attack. Her partnership with opening teammate Tanishka Sharma, who scored 79, and captain Sonia Mendhiya, who contributed 52, proved crucial in building a strong foundation for Haryana’s total. Both Sharma and Mendhiya reached half-century marks, supporting Yadav’s efforts effectively. This achievement marks Yadav’s second double century in one-day cricket, following her previous milestone in the U15 Women’s One Day Trophy in 2023. Notably, that innings also came against Tripura, where she scored 213 off just 125 deliveries. The young cricketer’s ability to consistently perform at a high level against the same team underscores her talent and adaptability. Haryana’s dominance continued in the second innings as they restricted Tripura to 109/9 in their allotted 50 overs, securing a memorable victory. Yadav’s record-breaking performance not only highlights her individual brilliance but also cements her status as a rising star in women’s cricket.#haryana #deeya_yadav #tripura #tanishka_sharma #sonia_mendhiya
16-Year-Old WPL Batter Shatters Records with Second Limited-Overs Double Century A 16-year-old cricketer, Deeya Yadav, has made history by scoring a second double century in limited-overs cricket, surpassing notable players like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. Her remarkable achievement came during an Under-23 One-Day Trophy match between Haryana and Tripura in Puducherry, where she smashed 206 off just 147 balls. The innings featured 22 fours, seven sixes, and 76 runs from singles and doubles, showcasing her explosive batting skills. Yadav opened the batting for Haryana and took the attack to the Tripura bowlers, supported by Tanishka Sharma, who scored 79 off 106 balls. The pair formed an 181-run partnership, with Yadav scoring 97 from 78 balls. After Sharma’s dismissal, Yadav continued her dominance, adding 98 runs in a 160-run stand with Sonia Mendhiya. Despite Mendhiya’s dismissal on the last delivery of the penultimate over, Yadav remained five runs short of a double century. With four balls left in the innings, Yadav scored 10 more runs to cross the 200-mark, helping her team reach 356-3. This marks her second double century in limited-overs cricket, following a 213-run innings in an Under-15 One-Day Trophy game against Tripura in November 2023. Her performance has drawn attention from top franchises, leading to her signing with Delhi Capitals at their base price of INR 10 lakh for the WPL 2026 auction. She became the youngest player to feature in a WPL match after her debut against Mumbai Indians earlier this year. Yadav’s achievement also places her ahead of Mandhana and Rodrigues in the record books. Mandhana scored 224 off 150 balls for Maharashtra against Gujarat in 2013, while Rodrigues hit 224 off 150 for Mumbai against Saurashtra in 2017.#smriti_mandhana #haryana #jemimah_rodrigues #deeya_yadav #tripura
