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Every Saturday bank holiday? Govt debunks fake Gazette; here's the rule

Bank branches are closed on the second and fourth Saturdays, while other Saturdays are generally working days

Income tax enters Class 9: NCERT teaches students how to calculate tax

Council's social science textbook covers budgeting, saving, investing and risk management, linking money choices with long-term financial stability

Digital NBFC loan book hits Rs 1.54 trn, up 28% in a year: Report

Digital lenders accounted for 70% of personal loan volumes, with average ticket size rising 15% to Rs 18,802

Indian household debt rises 14.3%, financial assets grow 9% in 2025: Report

Insurance and pensions grew 11.4%, while deposits rose 9.8% and securities 6.1%

US citizenship backlog hits 742,138 as USCIS receives 2X new applications

USCIS received 145,872 citizenship applications from April to June, while 70,539 cases were decided during the quarter.

Paid for a house, lived there but HC nixes son's ownership plea: Here's why

Residence, household spending or construction costs do not create co-ownership when a child cannot prove an independent legal right to the property, says court

Money changes in Oct: SBI ATM, LPG, FD, NPS and EPF rules to know

From LPG subsidy authentication to ATM charges and tax deadlines, here are the key changes consumers should track this month.

Canadian province invites 41 workers in latest draw for permanent residency

The September selection gives eligible candidates another opportunity to move closer to Canadian permanent residence

J&K allows one-time NPS to OPS switch for eligible government employees

Employees appointed against vacancies notified before December 24, 2009 can apply for OPS by December 28, 2026

Parents funding NRI child's home abroad? Know LRS limit, TCS, tax rules

A resident parent can remit up to $250,000 a year under LRS, but ownership, gift or loan structure and foreign tax rules also matter.

US probes H-1B visa for fraud, plans 'very different' scheme in a year

Investigators are examining alleged fraud and worker exploitation as Washington steps up H-1B enforcement

Funds for buying a house: Know much you can withdraw from your PF corpus

Members can use EPF savings for buying, building or repairing a home; eligibility, limits and withdrawal frequency apply

EPF vs EPS vs EDLI: Earning Rs 10,000-Rs 35,000? Know your new PF share

The EPF wage ceiling is now Rs 25,000. Here is how employee and employer contributions change across salary levels.

LPG Aadhaar rule: How subsidy and cylinder bookings change from Oct 1

The new requirement is aimed at checking eligible connections and curbing duplicate or ineligible LPG beneficiaries, with consumers given multiple ways to complete verification.

NPS Swasthya health cover explained: Premium, withdrawal and exit rules

From premiums and health cover to withdrawals and exit rules, here is what subscribers need to know about NPS Swasthya

FD interest rate rules to change from October 1: Key changes explained

Banks will have to disclose large-deposit rates in advance, with limited flexibility to price them based on liquidity requirements.

New US Green Card Bill targets jobs, family visas and lottery: What to know

The proposal would reward education, English skills, salary and job offers while restricting several existing family-based pathways.

Delayed flat possession: Accepting keys won't end interest claim, says HC

HC says buyers can claim interest despite accepting delayed possession; 'zero period' cannot erase earlier default.

Australia student visa changes explained: New rules on family and stay

The country is restricting dependants, tightening 'visa switching' and changing skilled visa priorities as it seeks greater control over migration.

More consumer-friendly insurance? Regulator targets costs, misselling

Lower expense limits, tighter commission caps, stronger misselling safeguards and wider disclosures are part of Irdai's proposed insurance reforms.