Sat Jan 25 09:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Top News Headlines: 26/11 Accused’s India Return Clears Hurdles, UP Encounter, Factory Blast, & February Bank Holidays

**New Delhi, India** – Several major news stories are breaking today across India. The path is clear for the return to India of David Headley, the Pakistani-American terrorist involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks (26/11). The US Supreme Court has apparently approved his transfer.

In other news, a deadly encounter in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in the death of Naeem, a suspect accused of killing five people.

A significant explosion at an ordnance factory in Bhandara, Maharashtra, has left six people injured. The cause of the blast is currently under investigation.

Finally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the complete list of bank holidays for February 2025. A total of 14 days will see banks closed, encompassing weekend closures and holidays observed for regional festivals. Citizens are advised to plan their banking transactions accordingly. The full list of holidays is available on the RBI website.

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