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UPI-ICD expands to more banks: Cash deposits easier, no debit card need

UPI Interoperable Cash Deposit (UPI-ICD) allows you to deposit cash into your bank account using any UPI app, regardless of the bank operating the ATM.

5,000 forged visas, Rs 300 crore: How Delhi's fake visa racket was busted

The case, involving a string of agents and victims duped by the promise of easy overseas travel, has shocked authorities and the public alike

Thailand to roll out ETA for India, 92 other nations from Dec 1: Know more

This comes on the back of Thailand expanding its visa exemption to more countries in July 2024

'Only 10% of India's 1.5 mn engineering graduates to secure jobs this year'

Many engineering graduates lack the practical skills and industry-specific knowledge required to meet the demands of employers

RBI seeks granular data from NBFCs, wants to check lending standards

Purpose is also to check if interest rates being charged are in line with far practices code

A place of your own: How to decide about buying a home in a big city

More and more Indians are buying apartments rather than living on rent

Consumer protection: Bank not liable for lack of pledged goods cover

The National Commission noted that merely because the bank had obtained the previous policy did not absolve the customer of its primary responsibility to obtain coverage

Consider benefits, costs before agreeing to insurance policy splitting

While splitting is common in life insurance, it sometimes happens in health insurance as well

Canada Express Entry: 911 invitations issued in province-specific draw

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a pathway for immigration to Canada

Postal dept to assist pensioners in submitting digital life certificate

"The Department of Posts will also provide doorstep delivery of services to aged/(and to) inform pensioners to submit their DLC's as per requirements," the statement said

Foreign partners of the deceased in UK no longer have to pay settlement fee

Before this change, applicants seeking settlement in the UK after the death of a British citizen partner were required to pay the full fee, regardless of their financial situation

More medical insurers joining NHCX platform for efficient claim processing

This digital platform aims to enable patients to access quality healthcare quickly and reduce out-of-pocket expenses

Short term health insurance coverage: Benefits and limitations explained

It helps people between jobs or facing a gap in employer-sponsored plans, helping in protection against unexpected medical expenses

All about Indian Railways' health cards for free treatment of employees

Unique Medical Identification cards can be made at a cost of Rs 100

Know how to make changes in provident fund accounts & document required

A joint declaration is a request submitted by employees, which is verified by the employer, to modify or update key details in the members' basic profile information

88% of top 25 MF schemes close higher in August, Axis Bluechip Fund leads

On an MoM basis, the weights of Technology, Healthcare, Retail,Consumer, NBFCs, and Telecom increased

Want to study in London? UK hikes minimum maintenance funds to Rs 1.63 lakh

The rising cost of living in the UK, especially in London, is a primary reason for the hike

Rs 5 lakh health cover for seniors under Ayushman Bharat: Who can avail

All senior citizens aged 70 and above, who belong to families already covered under AB PM-JAY, will be eligible for an additional top-up cover of Rs 5 lakh per year

US October 2024 visa bulletin: India's EB-5 category advances by a year

The US Visa Bulletin lists priority dates, essentially placeholders in the green card application line

UPI users can now send Rs 5 lakh for some transactions: Check details

RBI has raised UPI transaction limit to Rs 5 lakh for tax payment, effective from Sunday