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Changing jobs and have multiple PF accounts? How to merge them online

EPFO's portal allows salaried professionals to maintain a seamless service record and pension valuation throughout their careers

Changing jobs and have multiple PF accounts? How to merge them online
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 3:45 PM IST

Rare but vital: Living will concept explained after Harish Rana verdict

Supreme Court verdict a critical legal gap in India where the absence of living wills often leaves families to navigate the emotional and financial burden of end-of-life decisions alone

Rare but vital: Living will concept explained after Harish Rana verdict
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Indians buying property in Dubai: Foreign exchange, loan rules explained

They must adhere to the $250,000 LRS limit and avoid foreign financing to stay on the right side of foreign exchange laws

Indians buying property in Dubai: Foreign exchange, loan rules explained
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Canara Bank raises long-tenor MCLR; some borrowers may face higher EMIs

Decision to hike long-term lending rates by 10 basis points signals a rise in borrowing costs for older loan accounts

Canara Bank raises long-tenor MCLR; some borrowers may face higher EMIs
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Flights disrupted, airfares rise amid Iran war: What travellers can do

With global airline capacity slashed by 10% and major Gulf transit hubs facing severe disruption, international travellers face a summer of record-high fares and significant routing delays

Flights disrupted, airfares rise amid Iran war: What travellers can do
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 12:20 PM IST

NPS corporate model split: How new charges could shape subscribers' corpus

By creating distinct frameworks for government and private-sector employers, regulator aims to streamline the National Pension System

NPS corporate model split: How new charges could shape subscribers' corpus
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details

Country defies the regional trend of tightening immigration; government describes its move is both a social right and an economic necessity

Spain expands free public healthcare to undocumented migrants: Key details
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Women more disciplined in repaying loans, tracking credit: Report

Women display higher engagement in financial planning and superior repayment discipline, says fintech company

Women more disciplined in repaying loans, tracking credit: Report
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

Flying Air India? New fuel surcharge kicks in from today: Details here

Airline introduces a three-phase fuel surcharge on domestic and international tickets to mitigate the impact of surging jet fuel prices

Flying Air India? New fuel surcharge kicks in from today: Details here
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency

Government approves Bill to significantly raise the legal caps on immigration fees, potentially increasing the cost of permanent residency applications

Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 6:44 PM IST

Made losses in the market? Tax-loss harvesting could save you money

Investors can turn market volatility into a tax advantage by using tax-loss harvesting to offset capital gains and maximise their net annual returns

Made losses in the market? Tax-loss harvesting could save you money
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Gold, silver demand to stay strong amid world crises, macro risks: Reports

Central bank buying, geopolitical risks and tight supply likely to support prices of precious metals, say analysts

Gold, silver demand to stay strong amid world crises, macro risks: Reports
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

Airtel Axis Bank credit card: Lounge access ends, cashback rules revised

Axis Bank has overhauled the card's rewards by linking utility and telecom cashback to 'base' retail spending and eliminating complimentary airport lounge access

Airtel Axis Bank credit card: Lounge access ends, cashback rules revised
Updated On : 11 Mar 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it

Legal experts urge Indian professionals in the UAE to register local Wills to prevent asset freezes and ensure seamless cross-border inheritance for their families.

Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

Changed your mind about an EPF nominee? Here is how to update it online

Members can update EPF nominee details online through the EPFO portal by completing the e-nomination process

Changed your mind about an EPF nominee? Here is how to update it online
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026

Deaths reported across multiple US immigration detention centres as cases raise questions around healthcare and detention conditions.

11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 1:55 PM IST

AI, stretched smallcap valuations, oil risks: Where investors should do

DSP Mutual Fund's outlook warns that AI exuberance and oil price volatility risk is disrupting the global landscape, suggesting a strategic pivot toward largecaps, debt and undervalued IT stocks

AI, stretched smallcap valuations, oil risks: Where investors should do
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here

Up to 33,000 temporary workers in Canada may get a chance at permanent residency under a newly launched programme.

Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here
Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

Builder cannot evict buyer over dues using Section 6: What HC ruling means

HC says payment disputes between builders and buyers cannot be settled through summary eviction under Section 6 of Specific Relief Act

Builder cannot evict buyer over dues using Section 6: What HC ruling means
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 5:20 PM IST

Your money at risk? Offshore betting apps using UPI, warns Nithin Kamath

Easy UPI deposits and small entry bets are drawing users to offshore gaming apps

Your money at risk? Offshore betting apps using UPI, warns Nithin Kamath
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 2:34 PM IST