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Working on weekends? What labour laws say about your right to rest

As weekend work creep intensifies, we explain the laws for pay and compensatory leave - and the professional risks of asserting your rights

Japan proposes to sharply raise visa renewal, permanent residency fees

Move to a tiered pricing structure could see costs increase for foreign professionals as the government seeks to fund its expanding immigration infrastructure

New NPS fee rules from July: Tier-II costs to rise, dormant fees added

Regulator aligns Tier II with Tier I rates, brings in costs for dormant accounts and multi-scheme holdings within PRAN

OCI application: Process moves online, tightens eligibility criteria

Digital process system tightens child passport rules and adds quicker immigration tracking

Dhan rolls out 'Gold Vault', brings MCX-priced bullion with delivery option

Dhan's Gold Vault allows investors to buy MCX-linked gold and silver, opt for physical delivery

Workplace injury claims up over 30% as worker insurance cover widens:Report

It signals wider worker insurance cover, better reporting and faster digital policy access across sectors in India, says the report

Viral Odisha incident: What banks can and cannot do in death claims

Legal experts say that while the incident highlights the emotional friction in death claims, strict banking protocols are designed to ensure funds reach rightful legal heirs rather than to obstruct gr

Dubai eases visa rule for single-property buyers, drops value bar: Details

Dubai eases investor visa norms as no minimum property value is now needed for sole owners seeking 2-year residency

Fixed deposits offer up to 8.1% interest: Check best offers across lenders

Small finance banks and NBFCs are leading the rate cycle, while PSU banks remain steady

70% Indians say retiring financially secure is 'unachievable': Report

Holidays take precedence over pensions, marking growing tension between lifestyle and long-term security goals

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates at 8.3%: Check top offers by lenders

Small finance banks and NBFCs outpace major retail banks to attract retirement savings with premium interest offerings

No paperwork for NPS retirees' medical allowance: New rules explained

Automated mechanism replaces manual bill submissions with direct bank credits, ensuring seamless quarterly payments for beneficiaries

EPFO replaces Form 15G/15H with 121: What it means for withdrawing money

EPF TDS exemption moves to Form 121, allowing simpler filing process but with stricter data checks and verification norms

Income Tax return 2026: ITR-4 rule change, investment disclosure explained

Small businesses and freelancers opting for presumptive taxation must now declare fixed deposits, equity, mutual fund holdings

New OCI rules: Application fee fixed at $275, 6-month stay rule dropped

Government ends Person of Indian Origin scheme, completing a structural consolidation that deems all existing cardholders as OCI status

Investing globally through GIFT City: Experts explain advantages, risks

While GIFT City simplifies international diversification, investors must still navigate the $250,000 annual LRS limit and its associated tax collection hurdles.

NSC holds at 7.7% for June quarter, stays ahead of most 5-year FDs

With sovereign backing and Section 80C benefits, the scheme remains a primary choice for risk-averse investors

British Columbia opens residency path for health workers: Key details

Canadian province to offer 250 nominations for healthcare support staff in limited June intake; rural roles prioritised

India-New Zealand FTA: Piyush Goyal calls for stronger academic ties

Countries announce mobility-led partnership to boost skilled migration and academic collaboration through joint degrees and expanded visa pathways

Flexi-cap vs large & mid-cap funds: Diversification or hidden overlap?

Flexi-cap vs large & mid-cap funds: where diversification ends and overlap begins, and how investors can balance both