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Joint or mutual Will? How they differ on control, heirs and flexibility

Understanding the legal nuances between joint and mutual Wills is essential for balancing a surviving spouse's independence with the guaranteed protection of future heirs.

Canada offers relief to temporary residents hit by disasters: Key Details

Six-month relief window gives them more time to restore residency status and replace documents if they were affected by wildfires, floods, hurricanes or earthquakes

Delhi eases property ownership in unauthorised colonies: Key details

No layout plan needed to regularise homes, says government, speeding up ownership and access to loans

Filing returns for overseas pension accounts: What taxpayers must know

Not submitting Form 10-EE can trigger tax on foreign retirement income, despite funds being abroad

43% of insurance premiums paid in rural India as demand widens: Report

Smaller places increase their share in insurance demand as awareness improves, it says

Inherited Indian assets as an NRI? Experts explain Will, forex rules, taxes

From navigating dual Wills to managing FEMA repatriation limits, experts outline the essential compliance steps for NRIs inheriting Indian property and financial assets

Valuations normalise, equities enter better risk-reward zone: Report

Correction brings markets closer to fair value, shifting focus from caution to gradual investing

Health insurance firms shifting to personalisation, prevention: Report

Industry using technology to focus on prevention and healthy living, says Policybazaar

EPFO flags critical error: Check your DoJ/Exit date before it hits your PF

Even small errors in employment dates can affect your provident fund balance and pension eligibility, EPFO warns

75x jump in scams hits Indians in US amid visa crackdown: Govt data

Complaints jump from 8 to 613 in a year as scammers exploit visa fears among Indians in the US

80% lack savings, 79% unsure of cover as health risks climb: Survey

Rising health risks meet weak finances: 80% lack savings, 82% fear costs, and 79% remain unsure of insurance coverage

Loan against PPF: Who can borrow, limits, rates, and repayment rules

Loan against PPF allows borrowing at low rates between years 3 and 6, with strict limits, a 36-month repayment window, and impact on returns if delayed

FASTag or pay more: No cash tolls, UPI costs 25% extra, ID waivers end

Govt ends cash tolls from April 10; ID-based waivers scrapped, exempt users must switch to FASTag or annual pass

Form 130 replaces Form 16: Experts explain what's changing in 'tax year'

New document become the statutory tax deduction certificate, introducing a three-part structure and shifting reporting from the 'assessment year' to a 'tax year' framework

New Zealand dependent child visa rules: Age, eligibility rules for families

Country updates eligibility criteria for dependent child visas, introducing stricter age limits for temporary applicants and new restrictions on the recognition of international adoptions

Carrying gold or extra gadgets into India? What new baggage rules allow

The Baggage Rules 2026 introduce weight-based gold allowances and clearer electronics limits while mandating stricter declarations via digital platforms like the Atithi app

New train rule allows last-minute boarding station change: Know more

Indian Railways eases boarding station rules while tightening cancellation refund windows

FY27 bring new real estate tax rules: What stays, what gets easier

Real estate investors gain long-term certainty as new tax rules prioritise policy stability and streamlined compliance for NRI transactions

Canada raises provincial immigration quotas by 31%, boost residency chances

Canada's 31% boost in provincial immigration quotas is set to open new doors for Indian professionals, offering a vital 600-point Express Entry advantage in high-demand sectors

Young investors drive crypto futures surge as trade sizes double: Report

Traders aged 18 to 25 make large bets but they are disciplined and mature, it says