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UK visa fee hike from April: 6-month visa to cost Rs 13,400 for Indians
The fee for a Standard UK Visitor visa - required for Indian, Pakistani and Nigerian nationals - has increased from ₹12,190 to ₹13,462
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Emerging mkt flows in Feb 2025: India faces outflows, China sees inflows
FPIs sold across all sectors except IT and telecommunication services
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Rewards to insurance: SBI, Axis Bank, IDFC change credit card terms
Lenders have announced new policies for ticket vouchers, renewal perks, milestone rewards
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Maharashtra hikes property rates: What 3.9% RR rate increase means for you
The Maharashtra government has raised the Ready Reckoner rates by an average of 3.9% for the year 2025-26. These rates are important for calculating property taxes, stamp duty, and registration charge
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DA arrears for central govt employees: Check payment date & amount received
Government employees will receive arrears for January, February and March 2025, along with April salaries
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Canada hikes minimum wage to $17.30 from April 1; Indian immigrants to gain
Canada's wage hike applies to those working in federally regulated private sectors, including banks, postal and courier services, etc
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New borrowers face credit squeeze, turn to secured loans and credit cards
A rise in defaults, particularly in small-ticket unsecured personal loans, prompted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to tighten lending norms
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House tax waiver scheme for Delhi residents: What this means for homeowners
MCD's new house-tax waiver scheme offers full exemption for properties up to 100 square yards and partial relief for larger homes
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MCD refutes Delhi property tax exemption claims, urges timely payments
The MCD clarified that property tax remains mandatory for all property owners and occupiers, as per existing laws
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Failure to deduct tax under Section 194-IA may deem transferee as default
From April 1, 2025, the higher TDS rate for non-filers (as per Section 206AB) will not apply under Section 194-IA
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24,000+ removed from UK; illegal immigration makes me angry: PM Starmer
Starmer said the UK was no longer "a soft touch," adding, "No more gimmicks, no empty promises, just serious action for British security"
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Can you claim HRA tax exemption for society maintenance charges?
HRA exemption is applicable only under the old tax regime and cannot be claimed under the new tax regime
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UK, Australia to hike visa fees by up to 13% for Indians in April 2025
The fee hikes affect a wide range of categories, from short-term visitor visas to work sponsorships and long-term university courses for Indians
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Money changes in April: Impact on GST, credit cards & other transactions
Starting April 1, investors will be able to store their demat account holding statements and consolidated account statements (CAS) directly in DigiLocker
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'Value, Alpha, and Momentum Strategies to outperform amid uncertainty'
Investors should take a measured approach, focusing on Value, Alpha, and Momentum strategies while staying vigilant of evolving market dynamics.
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UK universities face funding crunch as foreign enrolments fall: Explained
According to the UK's Office for Students, nearly three-quarters of UK universities could be running deficits in 2025
What fuelled the rally? Recommended portfolio by KIE amid market volatility
The BFSI sector has been a large contributor to the rally of the large-cap. indices in the past month
ATM withdrawals to cost Rs 23 per transaction beyond free limit from May 1
Bank customers are eligible for five free transactions (inclusive of financial and non-financial transactions) every month from their bank ATMs
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India inflows hit 6-month high at $419 mn as US funds see $19 bn redemption
India just got a huge boost, with $419 million flowing into its markets, which is the highest it's been in the last six months. T
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Hurry! Grab your last chance today to invest in tax-saving instruments
If you have chosen the old tax regime, ensure that your tax-saving investments under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G, and others are made before March 31 to maximise tax benefits
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