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Election tourism: 27% surge in inter-state travel during Lok Sabha polls

Travel platforms like ixigo and AbhiBus have observed significant shifts in travel patterns during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Australia student visa rule: Rs 16 lakh minimum bank balance now mandatory

The savings requirement ensures that students have enough money to cover their travel, course fees, and living costs during their stay

Truecaller updates subscription packages for verified business caller ID

The revised subscription packages and pricing is applicable to all new and current business customers upon their upcoming renewals or upgrades

Schengen-style Gulf tourist visa for six destinations by year-end

The GCC Grand Tours visa is designed to attract a higher number of tourists by simplifying the process of visiting multiple countries in the region, similar to the European Union's Schengen visa

Explained: Household savings at 5-year low, MF investments see boom

People are saving less as a proportion of their income but borrowing more to invest in a wider range of financial instruments, including stocks, mutual funds, and insurance products.

In charts: Nifty small and mid-cap stocks outperform market in April 2024

ifty Microcap 250 and Nifty Smallcap 250 have emerged as best performing Index, with an impressive growth of 10.6% & 10.5% in the month of April respectively.

Airport lounge access on credit card: Check rules on access, annual fees

Before using your credit card for lounge access, it's essential to review the terms and conditions

Hacker Sriki arrested: The unfolding of Karnataka's 2017 bitcoin scam

Between 2020-2021, Sriki allegedly moved Bitcoins worth Rs 10 crore to different wallets using a laptop that was smuggled into the prison, unleashing the Bitcoin scam

Antigua to Grenada: Property purchases here can serve as passport to world

Caribbean havens of Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada, Central American jewel Costa Rica, and Mediterranean magnets Greece, Malta, and Spain stand out, according to the 2024 Wealth Report by Henley & P

Thailand, Sri Lanka, Mauritius: List of visa-free countries for Indians

Thailand and Sri Lanka have extended the visa-free entry facilities for visitors from India

5 of 10 richest cities in APAC, Delhi among top 50 cities for millionaires

By growth, seven of the 10 leading millionaire cities are located in APAC, including five in China and two in India.

Extend your SCSS account's maturity period even after it has expired

The SCSS is a government-backed scheme, ensuring the safety of the invested funds and a guaranteed return on investment

Sector & thematic funds: Prospects, not past returns, should be your guide

Monitor these funds closely and be quick to exit, instead of trying to chase the last rupee

Sri Lanka retains $50 visa fee for foreign visitors, free for Indians

Visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia will continue to receive tourist visas free of charge, the Sri Lankan government has said

Want to invest in sovereign gold bonds? Know details before investing

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues SGBs on behalf of the government

Planning to purchase a car? Here are best loan rates by various companies

Processing fees and rules of top lenders listed to help you make a decision

Slow travel is the next big thing & Ahmedabad is among top 10 destinations

Slow travel is an approach to travel that stresses on connection: to local people, cultures, food and music

DIIs vs mutual funds vs FIIs: Which sectors are investors betting on?

Indian markets are moving towards atmanirbharta (self reliance) with the share of DIIs set to overtake that of FIIs in the next few quarters.

Vital step for demat account security: Know how to add nominee details

A nominee is an individual who receives securities held in the case of the account holder's death.

ICICI Pru Platinum: A ULIP that aligns distributor payout to fund's value

Offers unlimited free switches between asset classes without any cost and tax implications