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Air Canada: Earn 15,000 bonus points on flights between India and Canada
he offer is available for bookings until March 31, 2025, and is valid for travel until December 15, 2025, across all classes except Air Canada's Basic fare.
 "Air Canada: Earn 15,000 bonus points on flights between India and Canada")
Silver outlook: After steep runup over the past year, buy on dips
The rupee's depreciation against the US dollar since Diwali 2024 has supported domestic prices
 "Silver outlook: After steep runup over the past year, buy on dips")
US sees 13% drop in Indian student applications, Russia up 34%, Germany 49%
Indian students heading to Russia rose by 33.7% in 2024 compared to 2023
 "US sees 13% drop in Indian student applications, Russia up 34%, Germany 49%")
How a personal financial misstep can affect your investment?
Define short-term and long-term financial objectives before taking a loan, keep a reserve to handle unforeseen expenses without relying solely on credit
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US green card holders, student visa holders can be deported: When and why
A green card holder has lawful permanent resident status, allowing them to live and work in the US indefinitely. However, this status is not absolute
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Akasa Air Holi Sale: Up to 15% off on domestic and international flights
The sale is valid for bookings made between March 10, and March 13, for travel commencing from March 17. It applies to both non-stop and through flights across Akasa Air's extensive network
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Immigration Bill: Foreigners may face visa denial, Rs 10 lakh fine in India
The bill lays down that any foreigner posing a threat to national security, sovereignty, or the integrity of the nation will be denied entry or permission to stay in India
 "Immigration Bill: Foreigners may face visa denial, Rs 10 lakh fine in India")
Explained: Why H-1B is the most restrictive visa in US immigration
For fiscal year 2025, U.S. employers filed a staggering 423,028 eligible H-1B registrations, hoping to secure one of just 85,000 available visas for foreign workers-an approval rate of only 20%
 "Explained: Why H-1B is the most restrictive visa in US immigration")
Delhi NCR realty market crosses Rs 1 lakh cr in sales value, pips Mumbai
The total sales value of Delhi-NCR rose by 63% in 2024 to Rs 1.53 lakh crore while that of Mumbai stood at Rs 1.38 lakh crore, up 13% and Hyderabad at Rs 1.05 lakh crore, down 18%: PropEquity
 "Delhi NCR realty market crosses Rs 1 lakh cr in sales value, pips Mumbai")
AU Small Finance Bank cuts FD rates, offers 8.5% to senior citizens
The interest rate for senior citizens has been reduced from 8.6% to 8.5%, while the rate for general citizens has been lowered from 8.1% to 8%
 "AU Small Finance Bank cuts FD rates, offers 8.5% to senior citizens")
Actress Kajol buys retail space in Mumbai's Goregaon West for Rs 29 crore
The deal was struck with Bharat Realty Ventures Pvt Ltd, with the actress securing a spacious area of 4,365 square feet (RERA Carpet Area)
 "Actress Kajol buys retail space in Mumbai's Goregaon West for Rs 29 crore")
Axis MF launches Nifty500 Value 50 ETF NFO, focusing on value stocks
The Axis Nifty500 Value 50 ETF offers a strategy for investors looking to invest in undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential
 "Axis MF launches Nifty500 Value 50 ETF NFO, focusing on value stocks")
Singapore immigration: Indian work permit holders can stay employed longer
Singapore recently announced updates that will lift employment caps, raise salary thresholds, and expand job opportunities across multiple sectors
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Paytm UPI users can now download expense statements in Excel format
Following the rollout of PDF statements, the new Excel format offers enhanced flexibility for managing expenses
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US visa bulletin April 2025: EB-5 green card wait for Indians up by 2 years
The EB-5 visa category for Indian green card applicants has retrogressed by over two years, now set at November 1, 2019
 "US visa bulletin April 2025: EB-5 green card wait for Indians up by 2 years")
2025 investment guide: 'Say no to US tech stocks, allocate more to gold'
Ashika Global Family Office Services has cautioned Indian investors over the US Stock Market for 2025.
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84% appreciation! Akshay Kumar sells flat in Borivali East for Rs 4.35 cr
Square Yards' analysis of IGR property registration documents reveals that an apartment purchased by Kumar in November 2017 for Rs. 2.37 crore was recently sold for Rs 4.35 crore
 "84% appreciation! Akshay Kumar sells flat in Borivali East for Rs 4.35 cr")
Defensive funds: Focus on consistency across cycles, not just performance
Funds that curbed their losses may not necessarily lead the rebound
 "Defensive funds: Focus on consistency across cycles, not just performance")
Beyond Vanuatu: Countries where rich Indians can easily get a new passport
Caribbean nations are the most popular choice among wealthy Indians, particularly those looking for tax advantages
 "Beyond Vanuatu: Countries where rich Indians can easily get a new passport")
New Canada PM Mark Carney's immigration stance & impact on Indians: Decoded
During his victory speech, Carney avoided discussing immigration but responded to Donald Trump's trade war
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