Welcome to the September 2025 archive of India News Hub. We covered three stories that mattered most this month: a big move by the RBI for festival holidays, a quirky AI craze on Instagram, and a head‑to‑head test of two electric SUVs. Below is a quick guide to what you missed and why it still matters.
The Reserve Bank of India announced a week‑long holiday schedule for Durga Puja, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti. Branches in Kolkata, Guwahati and Agartala will shut from September 29 to October 5, but digital services stay live. This means you can still pay bills, transfer money, and use mobile apps while the physical counters rest.
If you rely on cash withdrawals, plan ahead. ATMs in the affected cities will run on a limited schedule, and some rural outlets may have reduced cash. On the upside, the RBI’s decision reduces crowding at banks during peak festival shopping, and it gives employees a well‑deserved break.
For businesses, the holiday window is a chance to finish year‑end tasks early or push any pending payments to the next week. The key takeaway: check your bank’s online portal for any service alerts and keep a small cash reserve if you travel to the listed cities during the holiday period.
Instagram users are buzzing about the "Nano Banana" trend, where Google Gemini’s AI turns regular photos into vintage‑style saree portraits. The prompt is simple: upload a selfie, add the Nano Banana tag, and let Gemini add cinematic lighting, retro colors, and a hint of nostalgia. The result looks like a magazine cover, and many creators are sharing the edits alongside luxury car backdrops or beach scenes.
While the effect is fun, it raises privacy questions. The AI processes the image on Google’s servers, so users should read the platform’s data policy before posting personal photos. If you want to try it safely, use a photo you don’t mind sharing publicly and avoid uploading sensitive documents.
On the road front, we put the Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra XEV 9e head‑to‑head. The Harrier EV costs a bit less, offers all‑wheel drive, and hits 0‑100 km/h faster. The XEV 9e counters with the longest claimed range and a quicker DC‑fast charging time. Both models sport large touchscreens, but the Harrier’s interior feels more premium, while the XEV’s cabin focuses on utility.
Real‑world drivers say the Harrier’s AWD shines on monsoon‑slippery roads, whereas the XEV 9e’s range shines on long highway trips. If you live near a strong charging network, the XEV 9e could save you time. If you need off‑road capability, the Harrier EV is the safer bet.
In short, September gave us a mix of practical updates and tech fun. Keep an eye on RBI holiday notices, experiment with the Nano Banana AI if you enjoy creative filters, and weigh your daily drive needs when choosing between the Harrier EV and XEV 9e. Stay tuned for more stories as they happen.
RBI announces a week‑long bank holiday for Durga Puja, Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti, keeping digital services running while branches in Kolkata, Guwahati and Agartala close from Sep 29‑Oct 5.
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Instagram’s Nano Banana craze is turning everyday photos into vintage-style portraits using Google Gemini. The saree edits are the star, but Lamborghini garages and beachside scenes are everywhere too. The results look cinematic—and raise questions about privacy and accuracy. Here’s how the prompts work, why they’re sticky, and how to try them safely.
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Two flagship electric SUVs—Tata Harrier EV and Mahindra XEV 9e—go head to head on price, range, performance, and tech. Harrier EV is slightly cheaper and offers AWD and quicker 0-100 kmph, while XEV 9e counters with the longest claimed range and faster DC charging. Charging network strength, interior screens, and real-world use cases tip the scales for different buyers.
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