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US expands social media screening to 3 more visa categories from Oct 1

Foreign journalists and certain professionals from Canada and Mexico among people who will face mandatory online presence reviews under expanded rules

Plan to visit Malaysia? Indians warned against using tourist visa for jobs

High Commission warns of fake job offers, overstay, detention and legal action for those misusing tourist entry.

Rs 25,000 EPF ceiling: How PF, EPS pension and EDLI insurance change

12-year-old wage limit has been revised, changing contribution rules and potentially increasing retirement savings and life cover

Gold hallmarking fee rises 67%: New charges, what buyers should know

BIS has raised the hallmarking fee for gold articles to Rs 75 from Rs 45. Here is what the change means for jewellery buyers

Home loan rates in Sep start at 7%: Top lenders and terms compared

Home loan rates vary by lender and loan size, with some banks offering different rates across borrowing slabs

Rs 18.34 lakh stipend: When can students claim income-tax exemption?

Order draws a line between educational support and employment income, with implications for students receiving scholarships and stipend

Car loan rates start at 7.35% in mid-Sept: Top offers and EMIs compared

Loan costs vary widely across lenders, with differences in interest rates, EMIs and processing fees affecting the total cost of buying a car

Senior citizen FD rates in mid-September up to 8.5%: Top rates compared

Small finance banks offer the highest rates, while select lenders provide extra interest for super senior citizens aged 80 or more

Fixed deposit rates in mid-Sep up to 8.25%: Top picks across banks

The highest rate may come with a longer lock-in, making tenure and liquidity important before you invest

US green card rules change Sept 18: New checks applicants must know

USCIS will assess age, health, finances, family status, education and public benefits under the revised public charge test.

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000: Will your take-home salary decrease?

The change will extend EPF, pension and insurance benefits to more than 5 million workers, with contribution rules yet to be detailed.

'H-1B should not exist to replace US workers': JD Vance backs $100,000 fee

US Vice-President says the country is reviewing employer practices and visa costs, as Indian professionals closely watch changes to the visa programme

UK study visas fall 16%: New rules, fewer dependants and what's changed

Stricter dependant rules and immigration curbs are reshaping the UK study route as applications fall for a second year.

Term insurance purchases rise 1.5X post-GST break, more buy riders: Report

Lower premiums are prompting buyers to reassess their protection needs and opt for higher cover and riders.

UPI MDR from Oct 15: Will your SIP, automated insurance payments cost more?

The payment method matters: One-time UPI transactions and automated mandates will be treated differently under the new framework

UPI MDR explained: How new charges compare with debit, credit cards

Credit cards can cost merchants 1.5-2.5%, while debit cards can cost up to 0.9%; new UPI MDR is capped at Rs 300

Your bank deposits are lawful but tax experts want you to keep records

A senior citizen won relief after bank records linked disputed deposits to an old fixed deposit and earlier cash withdrawals

Explained: RBI proposes 60-day debit holds for suspected mule accounts

The proposal gives account holders 20 days to explain flagged transactions, while banks face fixed timelines for action and review.

US court puts Trump's 4-year student visa limit on hold: What to know

The proposed rule would have replaced duration of status with fixed admission periods for students, exchange visitors and journalists

EPFO WhatsApp channel goes live: PF balance, claims services may follow

Members can follow the verified platform for scheme alerts and announcements; interactive facilities are expected to be rolled out separately.