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News18
13-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
10 Languages, 10-Day Mass Connect & Modi's Message: How BJP Plans To Win Narrative War
Last Updated: BJP's 'Tiranga Yatra' will see the party crediting PM Modi's leadership, while highlighting opposition statements that came across as tacitly supporting Pakistan Operation Sindoor is 'paused", as Prime Minister Narendra Modi puts it, setting narrative of a 'new normal" of 'crushing terror universities" like Bahawalpur and Muridke. In probably one of his most straightforward addresses to the nation, PM Modi refused to take any credit but showered praise on India's tri-service, paramilitary, and scientific community for Operation Sindoor. Stressing that it was Pakistan that requested for a ceasefire, the prime minister warned: 'I am repeating; we have just suspended our retaliatory action against Pakistan's terror and military camps. In the coming days, we will measure every step of Pakistan on the criterion of what sort of attitude it adopts ahead." But in this age of information warfare, where Pakistan has flooded the internet with doctored video to suggest it demolished India's prized S400 air defence system, or their prime minister's midnight press conference claiming 'victory", how does BJP plan to take Modi's message of 'India struck at the heart of Pakistan"? MODI'S MESSAGE IN 10 LANGUAGES On Monday, PM Modi reminded the world that he still believes it's not the age of war but 'neither is it the age of terror". The prime minister, using the occasion of Buddha Poornima, sent out the message of peace but with a caveat: 'The path of peace also goes through power". For those who wondered about US President Donald Trump's offer of mediating in the Kashmir matter, Modi left nothing to confusion for the domestic crowd. 'Today, I would also like to tell the global community that our stated policy has been: if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on terrorism; and if there are talks with Pakistan, it will be only on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)." But the problem lies with the language in which he spoke—Hindi. According to the 2011 census, only 43.63 per cent of the people in India can speak Hindi. The southern and north-eastern states, apart from Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim, have a very low percentage of Hindi speakers. For instance, in Tamil Nadu only 2.3 per cent speak Hindi. So how will Modi's message reach them? The government used Artificial Intelligence and dubbed PM Modi's speech in 10 regional languages in an hour's time—Telegu, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Punjabi, Kannada and Odia. They beamed the regional versions in respective Doordarshan channels and released on YouTube channels, garnering massive eyeballs and taking the message deep. BJP's TIRANGA YATRA If the government is taking Modi's message of 'We have defeated Pakistan every time" to the masses with multiple languages, the BJP isn't sitting idle either. The party now plans to hold a 10-day nationwide mass connect movement through which it plans to not just portray a brave face of the BJP-led Centre but will inevitably do a contrast of response between Congress-led UPA era and BJP-led NDA era. The movement will be called 'Tiranga Yatra', which is expected to kick off from May 13 and will continue till May 23. BJP will not just hold press conferences across major capitals, but its member of MPs, general secretaries, and even select Union ministers, will be asked to tour certain states where they will reach out to intellectuals, senior citizens, trader bodies, clubs among others, say sources. BJP's Yuva Morcha and Mahila Morcha will also be used during this 'Tiranga Yatra' where the goal will be to claim victory and credit PM Modi's leadership, while highlighting opposition statements that came across as tacitly supporting Pakistan. BJP will mount a social media campaign with regular multiple reels on Instagram targeting the youth, while the cadres will distribute leaflets highlighting, in bullet points, why Operation Sindoor is a 'gamechanger', a BJP source told News18. With Bihar election scheduled in the year-end, less than six months from now, one can expect BJP to become more aggressive in its narrative war in the coming days. First Published: May 13, 2025, 14:14 IST
Economic Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on May 10, 2025?
Getty Images May 10, 2025, Saturday, is a bank holiday across India as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. Planning to visit a bank today? Find out if banks in India will be closed due to a bank holiday. According to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) guidelines, all banks, including public and private sector banks, remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. May 10, 2025, Saturday, is a bank holiday across India as it falls on the second Saturday of the month. Therefore, bank branches will be shut for regular operations on this date, and services like cheque processing, cash deposits, and in-branch transactions will be unavailable. Additionally, there are no national or state-specific holidays scheduled for May 10, 2025, except for the second Saturday closure. However, regional variations may apply, so it's wise to check with your local bank branch for confirmation. On bank holidays like May 10, 2025, the following services are typically unavailable: In-Branch Transactions: Cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque processing, and loan applications. Account Opening: Instant account opening or KYC processes at branches. Locker Access: Access to bank lockers for safe deposit items. Banks in many states will be closed on Monday for Buddha Purnima and these states will also witness a three-day bank holiday as it is preceded by Second Saturday and Sunday. Banks will be closed in Tripura, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Srinagar on May 12, 2025 on account of Buddha Poornima. However, digital banking services remain operational, ensuring you can manage your finances seamlessly. These include the following services: Net Banking: Check account balances, view statements, and initiate fund transfers. Mobile Banking Apps: Perform UPI, IMPS, or bill payments. ATMs: Withdraw cash or deposit money (where available). Note: HDFC Bank has announced a UPI downtime from 2:30 AM to 6:30 AM IST on May 10, 2025, affecting UPI transactions for HDFC Bank accounts, RuPay credit cards, and merchant payments. Plan your UPI transactions accordingly to avoid disruptions.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bank Holidays in May 2025: On what days are banks closed? Check state-wise full list
: For those planning banking activities in May 2025, it's essential to understand that vary across different states. Whilst not all banks nationwide will be closed simultaneously, several significant holidays could affect banking services in specific regions. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now All banks, both scheduled and non-scheduled, will remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Bank Holidays in May 2025 During May, banks will observe closures for Maharashtra Din/May Day (Labour Day), Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, Buddha Pournima, State Day, Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam, and Maharana Pratap Jayanti. State-specific Holiday Schedule Banks in different states will observe closures on these dates for local festivals, regional celebrations, and gazetted holidays: May 1 (Wednesday) – Labour Day / Maharashtra Day Banking establishments will not operate in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Manipur, Kerala, West Bengal, Goa, Bihar on this date. May 9 (Friday) – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti Banking services will be unavailable in West Bengal on this occasion. May 12 (Monday) – Buddha Poornima Financial institutions will remain closed across Tripura, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Srinagar on May 12, 2025 in observance of Buddha Poornima. May 16 (Friday) – Sikkim State Day Banking operations will be suspended in Sikkim on May 16, 2025 to commemorate the State Day. May 26 (Monday) – Birthday of Kazi Nazrul Islam Banking services will not be available in Tripura on May 26, 2025 as the state observes the birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam. May 29 (Thursday) – Maharana Pratap Jayanti Banks in Himachal Pradesh will remain closed on May 29, 2025 to observe Maharana Pratap Jayanti. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now May 2025 1 7 9 12 16 26 29 Agartala • • Ahmedabad Aizawl • Belapur • • Bengaluru • Bhopal • Bhubaneswar Chandigarh Chennai • Dehradun • Gangtok • Guwahati • • Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh • Hyderabad - Telangana • Imphal • Itanagar • Jaipur Jammu • Kanpur • Kochi • Kohima Kolkata • • • Lucknow • Mumbai • • Nagpur • • New Delhi • Panaji • Patna • Raipur • Ranchi • Shillong Shimla • • Srinagar • Thiruvananthapuram • During bank holidays, customers should note that branch services, cheque processing, NEFT/RTGS transfers, and loan-related activities will be unavailable. Whilst electronic services including ATMs, internet banking, and mobile applications continue to function, customers should plan ahead for any requirements involving physical banking or documentation.
