Banks To Remain Shut For 21 Days In October? News Headlines Mislead
By Mohammed Kudrati Several websites and news outlets have published stories with headlines stating that banks would remain shut for 21 days in October. This news is misleading. While the headlines are sensational, they do clarify in their stories that this 21-day closure is not simultaneous across the country and vary by state and the local festival. They have also provided a state-wise festivity list where banks will remain shut. But the headline makes it seem like this is a pan-India occurrence and the banks will be shut down simultaneously for 21 days. Examples of their headlines can be se...