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Centre govt hikes DA by 3%: Here's how it lifts salaries and pensions

3% DA hike from July will boost salaries and pensions for millions of central employees and pensioners.

SBI Card will charge 1% extra on certain transactions from Nov: Know more

Credit card company will add up to 1% charges on select payments and wallet loads

Interest rate on small savings schemes retained for Oct-Dec quarter

Public Provident Fund will continue to earn 7.1% interest; National Savings Certificate will fetch 7.7%

Deadline to opt for UPS extended; govt employees get more time to decide

Finance Ministry extends UPS enrolment till November 30, giving central government staff and retirees more time to weigh pension choices

Jewellery, bricks or ETF: Here is the experts' pick for investment in gold

This Dhanteras, experts break down costs, risks and real returns to reveal the smarter pick

Investing in fixed deposit for safety 'biggest money myth', says CA

'Inflation eating returns', says Nitin Kaushik about investment choice of many Indians.

EMI relief may be quicker from Oct as RBI changes loan rules

RBI's latest rule change removes a 3-year lock on loan spreads, letting borrowers see EMI relief sooner and choose fixed rates at reset.

Misusing your PF? EPFO says it can recover money with interest

EPFO warns members against false PF claims, saying withdrawals for wrong reasons can invite recovery, penalties and a ban on future advances

Financial changes in Oct: Higher bank charges, new pension rules and more

New Rules From 1 October 2025: New rules by Banks, Indian Railways and postal department may raise costs and tighten compliance requirements

Marriage registration goes digital in Kerala: Here's how video KYC works

Kerala's new video KYC system lets couples register their marriages online quickly and easily, Here's a simple guide to complete the process from anywhere.

Buying property? Here's why your wife's name could mean extra savings

Buying property in your wife's name can help you save on stamp duty, get lower home loan rates, double tax benefits, and even protect assets. Here's how it works

Canada signals new plans to tap global tech talent after US' H-1B fee hike

For many Indian professionals dreaming of overseas opportunities, this development presents fresh avenues

UK's new digital ID cards aim to curb illegal work: Here's what to know

The UK's new digital ID cards explained -- how they aim to simplify work and housing checks while tackling illegal immigration and what it means for migrants

UPS or NPS: Which retirement plan fits your future? Deadline hits tomorrow

As the September 30 deadline approaches, the central government employees must choose between the assured payouts of UPS and the market-driven growth of NPS.

Foreign travel bookings soar 24% this festival season, Asia-Pacific tops

Strap: Indians are spending ₹25k-95k on festival getaways, with short-haul Asia and boutique domestic breaks driving an 18% surge in travel demand.

46% women left work after marriage 42% men took loans for divorce: Survey

Couples blame financial disputes as cause for marriages breaking down, it says

Tax audit deadline moved to Oct 31: Who needs to follow process, why

Tax audit deadline: One month more give to businesses and professionals after representations from industry groups

New RBI rules make banks fully liable if payment safeguards fail: Details

RBI on Digital Transactions Fail: Banks will be responsible for compensating customers if fraud occurs due to them not following authentication process

59% of Indians delay personal insurance, rely on employer cover: Report

Most people buy insurance only after events like marriage, a health scare or changing jobs

Delhi's Ladli scheme: 40,000 girls to get payouts on Oct 1

Programme supports education and empowerment of eligible beneficiaries