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Sending money abroad? Why your transaction could draw tax scrutiny

The Income Tax Department is verifying 394 entities over suspicious overseas remittances, with mismatches in income, turnover and payment purpose raising red flags

US green card applicants face tougher 'public charge' test from Sept 18

7% of the 1.2 mn people who received green cards in 2023 were from India

Abu Dhabi, MakeMyTrip offer UAE visa fee waiver to Indian travellers

MakeMyTrip's Abu Dhabi tie-up covers the AED 285 UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking stays of three nights or more until October 31

Housing society votes 3/4 against you: Can it force you to sell or leave?

A majority vote may let a housing society act against a member, but it cannot automatically take away your ownership or force you to sell or vacate your flat.

US to change key visa forms from Sept 15: No relief for old versions

USCIS will introduce new versions of Forms I-539 and I-765 from September 15, with no grace period for older editions.

Axis Bank credit card rules change: What gets costlier from Aug 28

From higher overseas transaction costs to revised late fees and reward exclusions, Axis Bank cardholders face several changes from August 28

Property registered in your name? That's not the end of ownership process

A registered sale deed records the transaction, but buyers must check title history, encumbrances and other records before claiming clear ownership

US immigration backlog hits 11.3 mn, wait times and denials rise

US immigration processing slows down, with longer waits and rising denial rates creating fresh uncertainty for Indian applicants

Got a Rs 6,000 tax demand? Govt warns it could be a phishing scam

Fake messages seek to resemble genuine communication from a government authority and exploit taxpayers' concern about penalties, says PIB Fact Check

Rs 54 lakh cash deposit avoids taxation: Why property dealer won case

Tax tribunal rules the amount passed through his account and was not income. Experts explain the evidence that made the difference

CGHS reimbursement rules: The Rs 3,000 test rule & referral norms explained

CGHS has clarified when beneficiaries need referrals or prior approval for tests, follow-ups and procedures under the reimbursement rules

RBI's new loan rules: Experts explain faster rate resets, tighter spreads

Regulator prescribes three-month resets for floating-rate loans and tighter rules on spreads, with changes for existing borrowers.

Rs 1,322 cr leaves Largecaps in July. Is Investor Money Moving to Midcaps?

Investors are rebalancing within equity portfolios rather than making a wholesale shift towards defensive assets, says CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth

Canada citizenship certificate wait hits 25 months as backlog tops 121,000

Rule change triggers surge in citizenship-by-descent claims, adding pressure on Canada's immigration system and extending waits for applicants

Waiting for higher EPFO pension? Govt announces 4 steps to speed up claims

Measures include online regional monitoring and regular reviews, but no fresh deadline has been set for pending claims.

Indian-born man risks losing US citizenship loss over 'false identity'

Authorities allege he concealed his past immigration history and later obtained a Green Card and citizenship

REITs vs FDs vs equities: Which investment leaves you more after tax?

REITs, FDs and equities follow separate rules, making post-tax returns an important factor when comparing investment options

NPS for NRIs: Investment options, account rules and repatriation explained

They can build a retirement corpus through NPS Tier-I, with equity, debt and government securities offering investment choices based on risk and retirement goals

Singapore's highly-paid foreign professionals double to 8,500 in 2 years

ONE Pass holders rose from 3,600 in 2023 to 8,500 in 2025 as the city-state steps up its push to attract global talent

Emirates allows free date changes on Dubai flights; refund charges lowered

Emirates passengers flying to Dubai can change travel dates without a fee, while refund charges have also been reduced on eligible fares