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Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

Amit is a personal finance journalist covering banking, taxation, insurance, investing, and consumer money matters. He writes analytical yet easy-to-understand explainers, breaking down complex financial and policy developments for everyday readers. His work focuses on helping audiences make informed decisions through data-driven reporting, expert insights, and practical context.

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UK extends eVisa deadline for migrants holding physical immigration cards

More time for migrants to complete UK's eVisa switch as old physical immigration cards remain valid for online status linking until December 2026

UK extends eVisa deadline for migrants holding physical immigration cards
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 3:30 PM IST

Found an error in your credit report? Here's how to get it corrected

A mistake can affect loans and interest rates. Know the steps to dispute errors and get your credit record corrected

Found an error in your credit report? Here's how to get it corrected
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

US relaxes immigration detention rules, allows AI use and unpaid work

New ICE standards ease rules for detention operators as critics warn of weaker oversight and concerns over detainee conditions.

US relaxes immigration detention rules, allows AI use and unpaid work
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

RBI's new misselling rules explained: What changes for bank customers

From influencers to bank agents, all sales channels come under regulator's new rules against financial product misselling

RBI's new misselling rules explained: What changes for bank customers
Updated On : 17 Jun 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

As co-owner, women can seek tenant eviction without property partition: SC

Verdict strengthens the rights of co-owners, allowing legal action against tenants even without a partition deed, say lawyers

As co-owner, women can seek tenant eviction without property partition: SC
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

JAL to be delisted: What happens to retail investors of bankrupt firm

Jaiprakash Associates shares will be delisted after IBC takeover. Experts explain what retail investors can expect and what lessons to learn

JAL to be delisted: What happens to retail investors of bankrupt firm
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

900,000 apply for Spain's migrant legalisation scheme before deadline

Country's regularisation programme sees demand nearly double estimates as migrants seek legal residence and work permits before June 30 deadline

900,000 apply for Spain's migrant legalisation scheme before deadline
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors: Details

Indian entrepreneurs and executives may gain from the new route as Arab nations offer long-term residency to attract global investors

Kuwait launches 15-year residency scheme for foreign investors: Details
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

SGB 2020-21 Series-III investors get 219% return as RBI opens exit window

Redemption price fixed at Rs 14,774 per unit as gold prices nearly triple since the Sovereign Gold Bond's launch in June 2020

SGB 2020-21 Series-III investors get 219% return as RBI opens exit window
Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 12:07 PM IST

Occasional smoking? This health insurance mistake can hurt your claim

Social smokers often ignore tobacco disclosures. Experts explain why this small detail can impact health insurance claims

Occasional smoking? This health insurance mistake can hurt your claim
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 5:29 PM IST

EPFO cannot recover PF money from retirees over employer lapses: HC

Ruling protects retirees from PF recovery demands, saying employer and trust compliance failures cannot burden employees

EPFO cannot recover PF money from retirees over employer lapses: HC
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 5:26 PM IST

Indian passport, visa services in UAE get new operator from July 1: Details

Al Hind Tours and Travels will replace BLS International and SGIVS Global, with the new system starting from July 1

Indian passport, visa services in UAE get new operator from July 1: Details
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

Passing on mutual funds? How investors can gift units without cashing out

Gifting mutual funds explained: Investors can transfer units to family or others without selling, but tax rules, paperwork and eligibility matter

Passing on mutual funds? How investors can gift units without cashing out
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

EU tightens migration rules: New checks, faster asylum process explained

From tighter border checks to quicker asylum decisions, the new EU migration pact changes how Europe handles arrivals

EU tightens migration rules: New checks, faster asylum process explained
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct

Embassies and consulates cannot issue new EB-5 unreserved visas to Indian applicants until next financial year

US hits annual EB-5 visa cap for Indians, new issuances paused till Oct
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Filed your ITR? Tax dept highlights 6 categories that could face scrutiny

ITR scrutiny: From surveys to tax evasion inputs, these returns may be picked for closer review

Filed your ITR? Tax dept highlights 6 categories that could face scrutiny
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

US begins probe of 15,000 migrant child 'super-sponsor' cases: Details

Trump administration steps up scrutiny of migrant child sponsorships as thousands of custody cases face review

US begins probe of 15,000 migrant child 'super-sponsor' cases: Details
Updated On : 12 Jun 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

US revokes hundreds of visas in global crackdown on 'birth tourism'

Embassy investigations in Europe and Africa led to visa cancellations and permanent travel bans in some cases

US revokes hundreds of visas in global crackdown on 'birth tourism'
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

Plastic notes in India from June 30? Here's what govt says on viral claim

Central bank is studying polymer notes but social media posts saying that paper currency notes will be withdrawn soon are false, it says

Plastic notes in India from June 30? Here's what govt says on viral claim
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

NRI dollar deposits now offer up to 7.1% after RBI's special window

Higher FCNR rates are now live, with some banks paying more than US Treasuries

NRI dollar deposits now offer up to 7.1% after RBI's special window
Updated On : 11 Jun 2026 | 12:05 PM IST