Amit Kumar

12-year-old wage limit has been revised, changing contribution rules and potentially increasing retirement savings and life cover

BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to Rs 75 from Rs 45. Here is what the change means for jewellery buyers

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs

Order draws a line between educational support and employment income, with implications for students receiving scholarships and stipend

Loan costs vary widely across lenders, with differences in interest rates, EMIs and processing fees affecting the total cost of buying a car

Small finance banks offer the highest rates, while select lenders provide extra interest for super senior citizens aged 80 or more

The highest rate may come with a longer lock-in, making tenure and liquidity important before you invest

USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.

The change will extend EPF, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme

Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.

Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.

The payment method matters: One-time UPI transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new framework

Credit cards can cost merchants 1.5-2.5%, while debit cards can cost up to 0.9%; new UPI MDR is capped at Rs 300

A senior citizen won relief after bank records linked disputed deposits to an old fixed deposit and earlier cash withdrawals

The proposal gives account holders 20 days to explain flagged transactions, while banks face fixed timelines for action and review.

The proposed rule would have replaced duration of status with fixed admission periods for students, exchange visitors and journalists

Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; interactive facilities are expected to be rolled out separately.

The court held that the old remarriage restriction applied to the widow, not to her daughter's independent inheritance rights

White House review is complete, but the fee is not yet final; Indian students can still use existing post-study work rules