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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.

Choose Aadhaar-based KYC: Once done, you may invest across fund houses

Keep Aadhaar, registered mobile number and scanned documents handy before starting online procedure

Cash still king? Rs 1.4 cr is monthly average ATM cash withdrawals in FY24

In terms of absolute withdrawals per ATM, Karnataka saw the highest annual average withdrawal of Rs 1.83 crore during FY24, followed by Delhi at Rs 1.82 crore

India's craze for 'chai destinations' surges before International Tea Day

Popular Indian tea destinations, Ooty, Palampur, and Chikmagalur, outpace Darjeeling and Munnar in web searches

Every Rs 1,000 lost to fraud in India costs firms Rs 4,000: LexisNexis

Fraud has increased for 54% of Indian organisations year-on-year, according to LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study - Asia Pacific

May 1 will be a bank holiday: Full list of bank holidays in May 2024

According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday list, on May 1, 2024, bank operations will remain suspended in major cities due to May Day

Only 11% women investors have portfolio size upwards of Rs 5 lakh: survey

The top five states from where women traders come are Maharashtra (22.38%), Andhra Pradesh (10.68%), Karnataka (7.65%), Uttar Pradesh (6.43%) and Kerala (5.78%).

Ayodhya to Ujjain: Indians prefer spiritual trips over family, solo travel

There is a notable interest in spiritual journeys within tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with searches for destinations with or around religious spots growing 97% in the last two years

Paying utility bills with credit card to become less attractive from 1 May

From May 1, 2024, Yes Bank and IDFC FIRST Bank credit card customers will have to pay a higher amount as fees for paying utility bills

2,000 ghost customers: How a Rs 150 cr loan fraud unfolded in Mizoram

Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla said the scam, involving five local car dealers, operated over four years

Cheaper air fares? New DGCA guideline to make flying more affordable

The new DGCA guidelines require airlines to offer these services as "opt-in" options. This means the base fare will not automatically include these charges, and passengers can choose to add them on on

How much tax do you have pay on earnings from online gaming, TV shows?

Participants of shows like KBC or players of Dream11 should note that their winnings are taxable

Over 5.2 mn medical malpractice cases filed in India annually, shows data

A study from the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics reveals that only 46% of healthcare providers comply with ethical guidelines

Door opens for senior citizens to get health insurance: What they should do

Seniors must strike a balance between premium and co-pay; too low a premium could mean high co-pay, which would pinch at the time of claim settlement