 "Surbhi Gloria Singh")
Surbhi Gloria Singh
Surbhi Gloria Singh
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on finance, insurance, and investment, with a focus on financial products, insure-tech, and immigration. Besides her role as a personal finance writer, Surbhi also covers travel and cybercrime. As a multimedia journalist, she is skilled at voiceovers, social media content, and video production. She has previously worked with the Financial Express and NDTV.
Surbhi Gloria Singh writes on finance, insurance, and investment, with a focus on financial products, insure-tech, and immigration. Besides her role as a personal finance writer, Surbhi also covers travel and cybercrime. As a multimedia journalist, she is skilled at voiceovers, social media content, and video production. She has previously worked with the Financial Express and NDTV.
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Budget 2025: Will middle-class gain relief with tax slabs from Rs 5 lakh?
Budget 2025 expectations: This year, speculation revolves around whether tax slabs will be altered or new relief measures introduced
 "Budget 2025: Will middle-class gain relief with tax slabs from Rs 5 lakh?")
Budget 2025: What real estate sector seeks for homebuyers under Modi 3.0
Home affordability remains a pressing concern in India, with rising costs keeping ownership out of reach for many
 "Budget 2025: What real estate sector seeks for homebuyers under Modi 3.0")
Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indians: Here's what changes
The pre-verification requirement was first proposed six months ago as part of Saudi Arabia's labour sector reforms
 "Saudi Arabia tightens work visa rules for Indians: Here's what changes")
Saudi Arabia tighten visa health rules: Key changes for Indian visitors
Saudi Arabia plans to welcome 7.5 million Indian travellers annually by 2030
 "Saudi Arabia tighten visa health rules: Key changes for Indian visitors")
US Visa Bulletin January 2025: Changes for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 categories
The US bulletin shows mixed movement across employment-based categories, with some progress in the Final Action Dates for applicants from India and China
 "US Visa Bulletin January 2025: Changes for Indians in EB-2, EB-3 categories")
HMPV virus in India: Does your health insurance policy cover outbreaks
HMPV is not a new virus and health officials have also advised the public not to panic
 "HMPV virus in India: Does your health insurance policy cover outbreaks")
What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era
Despite frustrations with the immigration system, most newcomers reported overall happiness in Canada
 "What Canada holds for Indian students and workers in the post-Trudeau era")
New Zealand eases visa rules for Indians amid global immigration crackdown
These changes simplify hiring processes for employers and relax requirements for prospective workers, making New Zealand a more accessible destination
 "New Zealand eases visa rules for Indians amid global immigration crackdown")
Steal a Coke can, get arrested: This new US Bill targets illegal immigrants
The Laken Riley Act, recently passed by the US House of Representatives, makes it mandatory to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for certain non-violent crimes like theft, or shoplifting
 "Steal a Coke can, get arrested: This new US Bill targets illegal immigrants")
Apple's charity program: How 50 employees, including Indians, misused it
The Apple Matching Gifts Programme encourages charitable giving by matching employees' donations or volunteer hours with equivalent contributions from Apple
 "Apple's charity program: How 50 employees, including Indians, misused it")
Italy's biometric rule to increase Schengen visa travel costs for Indians
The fingerprinting process, already a requirement for short-term visas, is now extended to cover long-term visas
 "Italy's biometric rule to increase Schengen visa travel costs for Indians")
Top FD rates in January, 2025: 10 banks offering 8% or more interest
Among the options, Unity Small Finance Bank and North East Small Finance Bank provide the highest rates, offering up to 9% for select tenures
 "Top FD rates in January, 2025: 10 banks offering 8% or more interest")
Budget 2025 expectations: Insurers seek GST cut, Section 80D hike, more
Budget 2025: Key demands include reducing GST on premiums, revising tax exemptions under Section 80D, and introducing a health regulator to counter rising medical inflation
 "Budget 2025 expectations: Insurers seek GST cut, Section 80D hike, more")
US consulates in India to shut on January 9: What it means for your visa
Applicants with scheduled appointments for US citizen services or visa interviews on that day are advised to check their email for rescheduling instructions
 "US consulates in India to shut on January 9: What it means for your visa")
Short on funds? Book flights with 10-40% upfront & pay the rest later
MakeMyTrip expects the feature to address challenges faced by families, groups, and even solo travellers who find it difficult to pay the full fare immediately
 "Short on funds? Book flights with 10-40% upfront & pay the rest later")
Thailand eyes 40 million tourists by 2025 with relaxed visa policies
Tourists spent approximately 1.67 trillion baht ($66 billion) in 2024
 "Thailand eyes 40 million tourists by 2025 with relaxed visa policies")
H-1B visa renewal process to change in 2025: No travel to India required
The US is preparing to roll out a formal visa renewal process for H-1B holders, which is expected to be implemented in 2025
 "H-1B visa renewal process to change in 2025: No travel to India required")
Australia student visa: New rules tighten process for foreign applicants
From January 1 unless exempt, foreign student visa applicants must provide a CoE at the time of lodging their application
 "Australia student visa: New rules tighten process for foreign applicants")
H-1B visa reforms from Jan 17: Faster processing, simpler F-1 transitions
The reforms are expected to benefit thousands of Indian professionals, who constitute the majority of H-1B visa holders
India launches new e-visas for foreign students: Here's how they work
The e-student visa is available to eligible foreign students registered on the 'Study in India' (SII) portal
 "India launches new e-visas for foreign students: Here's how they work")