Amit Kumar

PFRDA eases NPS annuity exit rules for retirees facing emergencies: Details

NPS retirees facing critical illness or holding older annuity plans with surrender clauses may now get an exit route under revised rules

Can a parent open a PPF account for a child? Process, tax rules explained

How parents can leverage government-backed compounding and Section 80C benefits while staying within annual deposit limits

US Visa Bulletin June 2026: EB-1, EB-2 dates move backwards for Indians

'Retrogression' in the June 2026 US Visa Bulletin is set to trigger fresh Green Card delays for thousands of Indian professionals

Buying a home? UP regulator lists 6 steps to check property's legality

UPRERA advises people to verify land title, complaints against builder and project progress before booking homes

Can cancelling a credit card hurt your score? Here's all you need to know

'The older and cleaner the card, the greater the cost': Why credit card closures can backfire

Australia plans nearly 1 mn migrants by 2029: Here's what it means

Country's long-term migration roadmap signals continued demand for global talent even as it makes visa grants stricter

Senior citizen fixed deposit rates rise to 8.3%: Check best offers

Senior citizens are continuing to find the highest FD returns at small finance banks, particularly for tenures of one to three years

Fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1% in mid-May: Check best offers across banks

Investors get best returns in shorter tenures as small finance banks keep rates above 8%

US eases visa bond rule for FIFA World Cup fans from select countries

US waives up to USD 15,000 visa bonds for World Cup fans from select nations despite tougher immigration checks

ITR-3 changes: Experts explain what traders, freelancers should know

The revised form requires stricter disclosure, turnover matching and reconciliation across trading records.

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details

New Altyn Visa promises tax incentives, easier residency and long-term access for foreign investors

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad

UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law

Department moves to automated refunds as the 2025 Act prioritises simplified compliance and reduced litigation

'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention

Widow of retired US soldier says during detention she shared a dormitory with nearly 60 women, many of them mothers separated from their children

Allahabad HC ruling on EPFO higher pension may widen relief for retirees

Court rules that EPFO cannot deny higher pension benefits where contributions were made on actual salary basis

IT form changes in FY26: Experts explain key updates taxpayers should know

Experts say the new FY26 income tax forms aim to make tax reporting more data-driven while tightening checks on mismatches and under-reporting.

Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter

Indonesia is tightening tourist visa rules as influencers, digital nomads and remote workers come under scrutiny

AU SFB hikes savings account interest rate to 6.75% on select balance slabs

Higher rate can improve returns on emergency funds but customers should consider other features of a saving account

Railway pensioners get 2% hike in dearness relief: Know rise in benefits

Retrospective increase will raise monthly payouts for railway pensioners and family pensioners from January 1, 2026.

Security deposit not refunded by landlord? Experts explain tenants' options

Experts say tenants can challenge unfair rental deposit deductions through legal notices, rent authorities and civil courts