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PNB scheme helps 26 martyred soldiers' families with Rs 17 cr assistance

State-owned lender says special financial product is designed for defence and paramilitary personnel

Home Alone: Single professionals revive demand for luxe studio apartments

Supply of these compact living spaces, though, has been falling since the pandemic, with little sign of recovery despite a spate of new launches in urban centres

RBI-TRAI pilot to curb spam calls, messages for loans, credit cards

STRAP A new RBI-TRAI pilot brings relief from unwanted bank calls and messages. Consent will be required before promoting loans, credit cards, or financial products.

Indonesia volcano grounds flights: How travel insurance helps in crises

Volcanic ash from Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi forced Bali flight cancellations, prompting fresh scrutiny of travel insurance cover for delays and disruptions

Centre brings parity in gratuity under old and new pension schemes

Decision addresses 'significant demand of government staff', says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Annual FASTag pass to make highway toll payment easier: This is how

Nitin Gadkari says 'transformative step' will save time for drivers of non-commercial private vehicles while announcing FASTag Annual Pass

Now, Axis Bank users can tap and pay up to ₹5,000 via a smartwatch

Axis Bank customers can now make tap-and-pay transactions using boAt's new Wave Fortune smartwatch, with tokenised card support via Crest Pay and Mastercard

Women rank term insurance as top choice to secure child's future: Survey

Women prefer term insurance plans with child income security, according to Bajaj Allianz Life

Undisclosed crypto income: Respond to taxman's notice, file revised return

Underreporting or misreporting crypto income can lead to penalties ranging from 50 to 200%, even imprisonment of up to seven years

Real estate booms as housing sales up 77% in last 7 years: Report

Sales up, luxury living rising, and $6.99 billion in deals, India's real estate market is evolving fast with tech, green trends, and growing investor appetite shaping its next chapter

Bank locker customers urged to secure their rights, sign new agreement

Many still haven't signed revised agreements complying with RBI guidelines that were announced in Aug 2021

Shop smart: RuPay JCB card now gives 25% cashback abroad this summer

Get 25 per cent cashback on in-store purchases with RuPay JCB cards across 8 Asian countries this summer. Offer valid from June 15 to August 31

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Federal slash savings rates: New terms explained

Lenders shift too flat rates and others continue with tiered returns after central bank's policy decisions

Govt not seeking donations for Indian Army, social media claims 'fake'

Government has not opened bank account seeking funds, says fact-check unit of Press Information Bureau

Seventh Pay Commission: Dress allowance rule changed for new govt recruits

Employees joining work after July 2025 will not get the full annual amount, under the revised 7th Pay Commission rules

SDL-based STRIPS: Use for duration matching, not for tactical gains

Invest for more than 12 months to enjoy favourable tax treatment

Paid taxes abroad as an Indian resident? Here's how to claim tax credit

Avoid double taxation on your foreign income. Here's everything you need to know for smoothly claiming your foreign tax credit while filing in India.

Central banks bet big on gold as reserves surge past 1,000 tonnes again

Central banks worldwide have added over 1,000 tonnes of gold annually for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey.

SBI cardholders to pay more monthly: New rules for minimum amount due

SBI card new rule: Company changes the way it calculates the least amount a user must pay as credit card bill to avoid penalties

SBI Card drops air accident cover on premium cards: Here's the list

Company is discontinuing complimentary service offered by key credit cards, has not announced any replacement benefit