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Explained: Sebi tightens reigns on mutual funds to prevent insider trading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken a strong stance against front-running and insider trading in mutual funds. Business Standard explains the key decisions made by Sebi;s board

Israel-Hamas war: Protesting Indian students face risk of losing US visa

US police officers took protesters into custody on Wednesday after Columbia University called in police to end the pro-Palestinian occupation on the New York campus

Explained: How Sebi just made it easier for NRIs to invest in Indian market

Sebi has now allowed Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) established in GIFT City to accept unlimited investments from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).

Do you study and work in Canada? Now, there's a 24-hour per week limit

According to the government, research in Canada and the United States indicates that students who work over 24 hours weekly are at a higher risk of dropping out

Beware of parcel fraud: Suspect a scam call? Disengage immediately

Verify the call's authenticity; resist pressure to pay up or share sensitive information

Bajaj Allianz Life declares record Rs 1,383 cr bonus: Check eligibility

All participating policies of Bajaj Allianz Life that were in force as on 31 March 2024 are eligible to receive the bonus

US is prioritising Indian student visas on Biden's order: Eric Garcetti

"It's the first time, I think, in American history that a President (Joe Biden) has instructed an ambassador to reduce those visa waiting times," said Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India

Planning a trip: Check out countries with mandatory travel insurance

Travel insurance covers various risks and expenses associated with travelling, both domestically and internationally

Know more about interchange fee as NPCI considers policy change for UPI

Currently, there is no defined interchange fee for credit lines on UPI by NPCI

Fractional ownership likely to list over Rs 4,000 cr worth of existing AUM

The value of commercial office space under fractional ownership is expected to reach Rs 4,500 billion by 2026.

Mumbai is luxury market leader, over 1300 flats sold above Rs 4 cr in Q1

The city boasts over 40 per cent of the country's total luxury housing inventory, attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs)

Explained: KYC MF mess, how it's impacting NFOs and how to get out of it

Outdated or inaccurate KYC information could lead to problems managing your mutual fund investments, such as buying new units or selling existing ones

Singapore in your bucket list this summer? Here's what you must know

Seventeen Indian cities are connected with Singapore via 286 weekly departures on seven airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Vistara, Indigo, Air India, Air India Express and Drukair

Improved data security to withdrawal flexibility: NPS changes you must know

Subscribers can claim an exemption of up to Rs 1,50,000 lakh with NPS under Section 80C, Section 80CCC, and Section 80CCD (1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961

Gender equality at work place triples women's productivity, loyalty: Survey

Deloitte's recent "Women @ Work" survey represents the views of 5,000 women across 10 countries, including India

Government revises children's education allowance and hostel subsidy limits

Government has fixed the reimbursement amount for children's education allowance at Rs 2,812.5 per month and the hostel subsidy at Rs 8,437.5 per month

RBI announces 8% interest on Floating Rate Bond 2034: All you need to know

The Government of India is issuing a special type of bond called a Floating Rate Bond (FRB) that matures in 2034.

Explained: How banks might have been overcharging you on your loan

The RBI found some banks charging customers interest on loans before the money was even given to them.

May 2024 US visa bulletin: Progress in family-sponsored visas from India

For countries with a high demand for visas, such as China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines, prorating provisions are enacted when the demand exceeds the per-country caps set by US immigration law

Rental market hots up: Bengaluru tops cities with highest yield of 4.45%

Rental yield refers to the annual return on investment (ROI) that a property owner earns from the rent they receive. It's essentially a way to measure the profitability of an investment property.