The bank holiday on September 14 will affect branches in select cities across India as banks observe a regional holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi and related festival observances.

September 14, 2026, falls on a Monday and is listed as a holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi and Hartalika in certain banking centres.

Bank holiday on September 14: Full city-wise list

According to the holiday listings, bank branches will remain closed on September 14 in the following centres:

The holiday is therefore not applicable to bank branches across the entire country. Bank holidays in India vary by state and banking centre, depending on local festivals and occasions.

Why are banks closed on September 14?

September 14 marks Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026. The festival falls on Monday this year, with the date confirmed as September 14.

The banking holiday calendar uses different names for the observance across centres, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Puja, Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata, Vinayakar Chathurthi and Hartalika.

The National Stock Exchange’s 2026 holiday circular also lists September 14 as a trading holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi.

Will online banking services work on September 14?

The closure applies to physical bank branches in the affected centres. Customers can generally continue to use digital banking channels such as mobile banking, internet banking and UPI, although specific services can depend on the bank.

Customers who need to visit a branch for cash deposits, withdrawals, account-related work or other in-person services should check the holiday status of their particular branch before visiting.

What about banks in other cities?

Banks in cities that are not covered by the September 14 regional holiday are not automatically closed because of Ganesh Chaturthi.

The bank holiday calendar is centre-specific, so customers should check their bank’s branch holiday schedule before planning a branch visit.

The ChatGPT 80s photo trend has taken social media by storm, with users turning their photographs into images inspired by the look and style of the 1980s. While the trend offers an easy way to create nostalgic-looking pictures, it has also raised an important question: Is it safe to upload personal photos to an AI chatbot?

When users upload an image to ChatGPT, the photograph becomes part of their interaction with the service and is handled under OpenAI’s data policies.

Why is the ChatGPT 80s photo trend going viral?

The trend allows users to give their ordinary photographs a retro makeover using AI. The resulting images can recreate the visual appearance associated with the 1980s, making the trend particularly popular among people looking for nostalgic or creative portraits.

The process, however, requires users to upload their own photographs to an AI service. This makes privacy an important consideration alongside the entertainment value of the trend.

Is it safe to upload pictures to ChatGPT?

Users should understand that uploading a photograph to ChatGPT means sharing that image with the service as part of their interaction. OpenAI’s data policies govern how information submitted through the service is handled.

Therefore, users should think carefully before uploading photographs containing sensitive or private information simply to participate in a viral trend.

What should users consider before uploading a photo?

Before trying the ChatGPT 80s photo trend, users can consider whether the photograph contains information they would prefer not to share with an AI service.

It is also worth being cautious with photographs involving other people, particularly when the image contains children, private surroundings or other information that could reveal personal details.

The key point is that an AI-generated result does not change the fact that an original photograph had to be uploaded to create it.

ChatGPT 80s photo trend: FAQs

What is the ChatGPT 80s photo trend?

It is a viral AI image trend in which users upload photographs and use ChatGPT to create images with a retro 1980s-inspired appearance.

Does ChatGPT require a photo for this trend?

Yes. The trend involves uploading an existing photograph so that the AI can transform it into a new image.

Is it completely risk-free to upload personal photos?

Users should not assume that uploading a personal photograph is risk-free. Images submitted to ChatGPT are part of the interaction and are handled under the service’s applicable data policies.

What should I check before uploading a picture?

Users should consider whether the photograph contains private, sensitive or identifying information before uploading it to an AI service.

What happens when you upload a photo to ChatGPT?

A photo uploaded to ChatGPT becomes part of the user’s interaction with the service. How that information is handled is governed by OpenAI’s applicable data policies.

For users participating in viral AI image trends, understanding this distinction is important. The convenience of creating a retro-style image should be balanced against the privacy considerations involved in sharing an original photograph online.

India secured a place in the Women’s Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semifinal in Dubai on Thursday.

Batting first, India posted 149/6 in 20 overs, with opener Shafali Verma producing the standout performance. She scored 64 runs from 40 deliveries to give India a strong platform on a slow surface where scoring proved difficult for several batters.

Shafali attacked the Bangladesh bowling despite the challenging conditions and reached her half-century before eventually being dismissed for 64. Her innings included seven fours and three sixes.

Bangladesh also missed opportunities in the field, with Shafali benefiting from multiple dropped catches during her innings. India capitalised on those chances to build a competitive total.

India recover after early setback

India lost Smriti Mandhana for two runs early in the innings, but Shafali steadied the batting effort.

Pratika Rawal contributed 20, while captain Harmanpreet Kaur remained unbeaten on 24. Richa Ghosh added 21 from 16 balls, and Deepti Sharma provided a late boost with 13 from five deliveries.

India accelerated towards the end of the innings, scoring 53 runs in the final five overs to finish at 149/6.

Deepti Sharma leads India’s bowling attack

Bangladesh began its chase with positive intent but struggled to maintain momentum as India’s spinners came into the attack.

Bangladesh reached 109/7 after 20 overs, falling 40 runs short of India’s total.

Deepti Sharma was India’s leading bowler with figures of 3/26, while Shree Charani and Prema Rawat also claimed wickets. Nandani Sharma took two wickets and completed the innings with the dismissal of Rabeya Khan.

For Bangladesh, Shorna Akter scored 22, while Dilara Akter made 21. However, regular wickets prevented Bangladesh from building a sustained partnership during the chase.

The victory sent India into their 10th Women’s Asia Cup final. The defending champions will face the winner of the second semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the title clash on September 13. 

India, the seven-time champions, therefore remain in contention for another Asia Cup title after successfully defending a total that initially appeared modest on the slow Dubai surface.