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Immigration changes in January 2026: Key updates from major destinations

US, UK, Canada, Singapore, Ireland, NZ, EU, France, Gulf implement immigration changes, including fee hikes, stricter eligibility, and enhanced security measures

Does the IT dept track your online spending or lifestyle? Govt clarifies

Government responds to claims about ITD and citizens' digital activity

Credit cards in 2025: Tax clarity, RBI rules and a shift in spending

From festive splurges to planned spends, how card usage evolved in 2025

Senior citizen FD rates in January 2026 up to 8.10%: Bank-wise list

Interest rates vary widely across banks and tenures, making comparison important

FD rates in January 2026 at 5%-8%: Check best offers across banks

Bank-wise FD rates range from 5% to 8%, depending on tenure and lender type

LIC's revival drive for lapsed policies: Who should act and why it matters

LIC offers limited-time relief to restore life cover in case premiums were missed earlier

Banks entering NPS fund management space: What it means for subscribers

More bank-led pension funds mean wider access, sharper competition, and better NPS experiences for long-term savers, say experts

Cigarette tax hike from February 1: Check how much each stick will cost

Longer and premium cigarettes to cost more as new taxes kick in

'Marriage alone won't get you a US Green Card,' says immigration lawyer

Couples must live together to strengthen US Green Card applications, say immigration experts

Gold investors get 387% returns as RBI redeems 2017-18 SGB series

Redemption at ~13,486 a gram delivers nearly fourfold gains in eight years

Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers

Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25

Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain

'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities

'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog

Advisory issued as visa backlogs and immigration scrutiny intensify

Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper

More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025

Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter

Government keeps post office and small savings interest rates steady for Q4 FY26

Banks tighten on-boarding with video KYC, experts explain why

Fraud risks and mule accounts are pushing banks beyond Aadhaar-based eKYC

Probate no longer mandatory: When skipping court approval can backfire

Probate is a legal process where a court formally recognises a will's validity and an executor's authority to distribute the estate

Good news for EV buyers: Tamil Nadu extends motor tax waiver till 2027

State extends 100% motor vehicle tax exemption on electric vehicles by two years

Fake traffic fine SMS surge: Here's how to safeguard yourself

These messages, which often appear urgent and alarming, urge recipients to click on a link to make immediate payments

Year-ender: The big insurance shifts of 2025 and what they mean for 2026

OPD surge, wellness-linked pricing and AI-led underwriting reshaped how Indians protected their health in 2025