Centre amends Census rules to let private teachers and PSU staff serve as enumeratorsThe Home Ministry has notified changes to the Census (Amendment) Rules, allowing teachers from aided and unaided schools, as well as staff of public‑sector undertakings and banks, to be hired as enumerators for Census 2027.17 October 2026
Indian public sector banks hit by nationwide strike over five-day week demandsBranches are closed or short-staffed across the country, but online services and private banks remain open.11 September 2026
