US green card rule change: New medical form needed each time you apply

US green card applicants must now submit a fresh medical form every time they apply, as old forms will no longer be valid if a previous application is denied or withdrawn

US warns Indians against visa misuse after video of student in handcuffs at Newark goes viral, amid Trump’s broader immigration crackdown and campus protest arrests

EB-3 green card dates for India advance slightly in July 2025 visa bulletin, while family-sponsored categories see more movement across multiple preference groups

Trump launches $5 million 'Gold Card' visa programme promising US green card and citizenship path to wealthy foreigners via new site trumpcard.gov

Indian families are rushing to file EB-5 investor visa petitions as the US tightens student and work visa rules and a proposed $5 million 'Gold Card' looms

Accurate record-keeping of all income sources is crucial for smooth tax compliance, experts advise. Failing to meticulously track and report earnings can lead to significant tax problems.

Canara, Union, and Indian Overseas Banks cut lending rates by 0.5% after the RBI's policy rate reduction. Borrowers can expect lower interest payments.

Why stock markets are falling: Rising tensions between the US-Iran, Nifty F&O weekly expiry, and fall in US futures are some of the reasons why Sensex, Nifty are down today

New payment verification measures launch October 1st, enhancing consumer protection for marketplace transactions. Buyers and sellers will gain increased confidence in the security of their payments.

Over 98,000 Indians applied for Australia’s Work and Holiday visa in 2024, as the country opened 1,000 annual spots under a ballot system for young Indian travellers

PNB Housing Finance, ICICI Home Finance and Bajaj Home Finance among firms to announce updated terms

Andhra Pradesh's Talliki Vandanam scheme, fulfilling a CM Naidu election pledge, will provide Rs 15,000 annually to each student.

Bhubaneshwar witnessed the highest decline (72%) while Nashik saw the lowest decline (2%).

From gated societies to corporate campuses, the sport is sweeping the country

Using tools that masked caller identities and generated fake leads, the syndicate reached out to unsuspecting victims abroad and ran well-scripted scams.

A multifactor funds aim to reduce this risk, smooth out returns over time, and offer a more balanced investment approach

A multifactor funds aim to reduce this risk, smooth out returns over time, and offer a more balanced investment approach

Group to bid for UP electricity discoms to expand network

Supply-chain disruptions related to rare earth magnets from China are another cause of geopolitical anxiety for the government at this point

India's social security coverage reaches 64.3 per cent in 2025, up from 19 per cent in 2015, as verified by ILO using new national-level data pooling by the Centre

With RBI cutting repo rate and CRR amid easing inflation, consumer sentiment is expected to improve. Analysts have handpicked these consumer stocks for long-term returns

Singapore-based PAG commits funding of Rs 540 cr

A dispute over the flight’s destination between three Indian-origin women and a crew member delayed takeoff by over an hour until US police intervened and removed the passengers

Repo rate cut, liquidity infusing to aid NBFCs performance

Gen Z job seekers and metro city users are driving the rapid adoption of Apna’s AI Job Prep tool, which simulates interviews and offers real-time feedback

Amid uncertainty over rare earth approvals from China, India pushes to secure dysprosium and terbium imports essential for magnet production in electric vehicles and wind turbines

This comes as channels like quick commerce gain ground, becoming growth drivers for packaged foods companies

FSIB has proposed LIC MD R Doraiswamy for the top role of MD & CEO, with the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet set to take the final call amid a wider leadership reshuffle

Microfinance sector sees worsening credit metrics in FY25 with PAR 31–180 and NPAs rising sharply amid disbursal decline and external disruptions, says MFIN

The Indian Influencer Governing Council's new code mandates disclosure of partnerships, regulates virtual influencer use, and introduces contract templates for brands

Sandeep Nailwal will lead the Polygon Foundation with a product-first vision, focused on scaling Agglayer, evolving Polygon PoS, and boosting ecosystem value

The three-year initiative aims to develop higher education institutions into regional innovation hubs with support from industry, startups, and the government

Trump calls it an "honour" to host foreign students, signalling a shift from past crackdowns that saw visa bans, entry blocks and falling Indian student numbers

Canada ends maintained status for second permit applications, hitting thousands of Indian workers relying on dummy extensions to stay legally amid PR delays

Inflation will reduce value of payout, so invest part of retirement corpus in growth instruments

Lower costs, better work prospects and friendlier visa policies are pushing more Indian students to choose Germany, with enrolments up 67% in a year

Canada faces a nurse shortage and is inviting Indian registered nurses and psychiatric nurses through Express Entry

Indian students planning to study in Germany are being urged to avoid agents offering “complete packages” amid rising visa fraud, fake documents, and legal risks

Switching tax regimes when filing returns is allowed, but may trigger extra tax liability. Tax experts advise preparedness for potential additional payments due to regime changes.

Indian Bank boosts IND SECURE FD interest rates! Now get up to 7.65% p.a. for 444-day deposits. Offer valid until September 30th. Don't miss out!

Paytm introduces personalized IDs for UPI payments, letting users mask their phone numbers for enhanced privacy. No more sharing your personal number for transactions!

80% of the times Indian Equities have doubled in 6-7 years, shows data

Trump suspends new student visas for Harvard and orders reviews of current foreign students’ visas, citing foreign ties and campus unrest. Here's what’s happening

The shares of BSE on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were put under stage 1 of long-term additional surveillance measures

Digital verification will curb train ticket quota misuse by touts and unauthorized agents. This tech upgrade promises a significant reduction in fraudulent ticket sales.

Following the RBI's repo rate cut, major Indian banks (HDFC, Axis, Kotak Mahindra, Canara, Indian Bank) have revised lending and deposit rates. Borrowers and depositors should anticipate changes to their interest rates.

Existing deposit rates are unchanged until maturity. Only new deposits will reflect the lower rates.

Deposits under the Depositor Education and Awareness Fund alone stood at Rs 62,225 crore by the end of March 2023.

With savings account interest rates dropping post-RBI rate cut, moving idle money to liquid funds can offer better returns with minimal risk and high liquidity

United Spirits and Allied Blenders led a selloff in alcohol beverage makers on reports that the Maharashtra government approved a hike in excise duty