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Singapore sees 21% rise in tourists; Indians, Chinese among top visitors

Singapore's appeal to Indian travellers has been bolstered by strong connectivity

Earn 8% or more: Lock in your FDs before banks start cutting interest rates

With banks likely to adjust their rates downward, fixed deposit returns could shrink in the coming months

RBI rate cut: Home loan borrowers can save Rs 4.20 lakh on Rs 50 lakh loan

RBI's decision to reduce the repo rates by 25 bps piggybacks on the recent taxation benefits announced in the Union Budget

UK citizenship rules: Opposition wants PR ban for low-wage immigrants

Households applying for UK citizenship must prove they are "net contributors" to the economy, meaning they would have to meet a higher earnings threshold, says UK Opposition

Fixed deposit rates may fall after RBI cut - what investors can do now

With interest rates likely to decline further, FD investors may need to rethink their approach

Big relief for home loan borrowers as RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps

Banks likely to lower lending rates for home, auto and business loans, according to one analyst

Spritual tourism: You can now find 'Loved by Devotees' places on MakeMyTrip

Travellers can find 'Loved by Devotees' stays on the MakeMyTrip app and website, where a dedicated tag provides clear information on amenities, location, and accessibility

No tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh, but it's a rebate, not an exemption

A rebate applies after tax is calculated, reducing the final amount payable, much like a discount

France issues 16.8% more visas in 2024; Indians among top recipients

Long-term data since 2011 shows a slight rise in US arrivals, with a dip in 2020 and 2021, likely due to Covid-19 restrictions

Relief for H-1Bs, L-1s! Trump's citizenship order blocked indefinitely

Shortly after taking office, Trump signed an executive order on birthright citizenship, which denied US citizenship to children born to parents who are not permanent residents

Illegal Indian immigrants in US: Any escape from deportation under Trump?

"There are not many legal pathways for those on illegal status, especially the ones with criminal records", say experts

Is your salary between Rs 8-25 lakh? See how much tax you'll save this year

The Union Budget 2025 brings notable tax relief, particularly for middle-income earners

Godrej, Radhika Piramal, KSF launch Rs 2 cr Pride Fund for India's LGBTQIAs

"Today will go down in history. What a celebration of queer joy and queer resilience", Godrej Industries said in an Instagram post

Beware! Canada can cancel a valid visitor visa: What you need to know

Canada no longer automatically grants 10-year multiple-entry visitor visas

Russia to allow visa-free group travel for Indians by Spring 2025

India is a major source of tourists for Russia, ranking second after China among distant foreign countries

Cancer treatment costs Rs 30-40 lakh: How health insurance can help

The cost of diagnosis of cancer, which can go up to Rs 50,000-60,000 is not included in the health insurance policies

18,000 Indians identified as illegal immigrants in US; 205 deported so far

Trump introduced military deportation flights last week under his emergency declaration on immigration

Canada opens two new PR routes for skilled workers, including Indians

Applications for the new immigration programmes will open soon

Trump may revoke the extended auto-renewal for H-1B and L-1 work permits

Former President Biden passed a ridiculous rule that allows illegal aliens to keep jobs in the United States for over a year without authorisation, said Republicans

Decoded: With Budget 2025 tax sops does old tax regime still make sense?

The government on Saturday said the old tax regime will continue. But with the changes announced in Budget 2025, does it still make sense to use it?