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58% of blue-collar workers earn under Rs 20,000 monthly: Pay split here

Given the low wages in India, many skilled blue-collar workers are looking abroad for better opportunities

New Zealand visa fee for students doubles: From Rs 19,000 to Rs 38,190

New Zealand visa fee for students will see a steep increase, doubling from NZ$375 to NZ$750

What is co-applying for home loan? Know risks and benefits

A co-applicant may be named as the secondary applicant on the joint home loan but may share same loan repayment responsibilities and benefits that go with a home loan

NPCI launches 'UPI Circle' for secure delegated payments with trusted users

Primary users can link their UPI accounts with secondary users, granting them the ability to make payments on their behalf

Planning to move to Canada, US, UK, or France? A guide to jobs and salaries

Take a look at the most sought-after jobs and average pay in countries like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, France, and New Zealand

Tata Nifty200 Alpha 30 Index Fund launched: Everything you should know

By investing in this fund, investors can potentially benefit from the outperformance of high-alpha stocks within the Nifty 200 index.

Drip pricing to basket sneaking: Survey busts shocking airline tactics

62% of consumers surveyed say they have frequently experienced hidden charges associated with flight ticket booking that are not presented upfront

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Gift your sister financial literacy; some tips for you

Whether it's an investment in her future or contributing to her financial goals, a financial gift could be the most meaningful present you give this year

LIC agents income varies widely across India; Andaman tops list with 20,446

In terms of the number of agents, Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) has the lowest number of agents at 273 in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands

You can buy Rakhi gifts on EMI with Bajaj Finserv EMI Network Card

Whether it's the latest electronics, fashionable accessories, or home essentials, the EMI card makes it easier to select a thoughtful gift, tailored to individual preferences.

Germany cuts visa processing time to 2 weeks for skilled Indians: Know more

Between January and June 2024, Germany issued 80,000 employment-related visas

Yen carry trade: India sees redemptions worth $66 mn, mostly from midcaps

For the first time since beginning of the Yen carry trade in India, there has been small redemptions from Yen denominated funds over the past 2 weeks

Producer held liable for faulty tiles

The National Commission observed that the State Commission had blindly relied on Johnson's report without bothering to consider the Institute's report and Dr Mishra's evidence

Prefer diversified, value-driven approach? Go for equal-weight index fund

Investors seeking greater diversification in their portfolios may consider equal-weight indices

Waiting for ITR refund: Check who will get faster refund among ITR-1, 2 & 3

If the taxpayer does not receive the refund in time, they should check for issues with their income tax return and review their email for any messages from the tax department about the refund

Indian students turning to US as Canada, Australia, UK tighten rules

In recent years, several countries have been tightening their immigration rules, directly impacting international students

RBI new rules for FD in NBFC applicable from Jan 2025: Check details

A number of regulations applicable to NBFCs were reviewed and revised regulations were shared in the central bank's latest circular

PNB, HDFC Bank offer low personal loan rates: Should you opt for them?

Take a look at the current personal loan rates and charges from some well-known banks

Housing crisis: Nearly 2,000 projects stalled in India; Mumbai tops list

According to recent PropEquity data, 1,636 projects totaling 4,31,946 units in 14 Tier-I cities and 345 projects totalling 76,256 units in 28 Tier-II cities have been stalled

US September visa bulletin: Diversity visa numbers released for DV-2024

The US offers a range of immigrant visas, including those based on family ties, employment, adoption, and special categories