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Now, Indians can send tuition fees to 600+ universities abroad via HSBC app

HSBC's Global Education Payments service allows customers to pay tuition fees directly to over 600 international universities through its mobile banking app

Australia to launch ballot system for Work and Holiday visa for Indians

The Work and Holiday visa is open to individuals aged 18 to 30, allowing them to travel and work in Australia

Rs 1 cr penalty on HDFC Bank: How to protect yourself from recovery agents

Recovery agents may use untraceable phone numbers or WhatsApp messages to avoid identification.

This Canara Robeco MF has turned Rs 10,000 SIP into Rs 85 lakh in 15 years

A monthly SIP of Rs. 10,000 invested in the fund has grown to Rs. 84.81 lakh, delivering an annualized return of 18.64%

Avoid partial payout: Buy health insurance cover with fewer sub-limits

If you feel unfairly treated, you can complain to the insurance ombudsman or switch to another provider

UK grants 286,382 work visas, 432,225 student visas in a year: Data shows

British citizenship was granted to 246,488 during the same period, an increase of 37% compared to the year ending June 2023

It's about math, not immigrants: Canada leader on reducing foreign workers

"We're going to return to the system we had before Justin Trudeau," said Canadian Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre

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