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UK may launch 'invite-only' residency visa for wealthy global investors
The country is considering programme for ultra-wealthy investors willing to invest at least £5 million
 "UK may launch 'invite-only' residency visa for wealthy global investors")
UK migration drops 48% to 171,000 as stricter worker visa rules kick in
Work visas and skilled worker permits fell sharply as tighter immigration rules pushed net migration to its lowest level in years
 "UK migration drops 48% to 171,000 as stricter worker visa rules kick in")
India issues Ebola advisory for passengers from high-risk African nations
Passengers coming from or travelling via Ebola-affected regions asked to report any symptoms or exposure history to airport health authorities
 "India issues Ebola advisory for passengers from high-risk African nations")
UK flat, US stocks? Why one Indian Will may not work for your legal heirs
It may not smoothly transfer your overseas assets as foreign courts, taxes and probate rules can intervene, say legal experts
 "UK flat, US stocks? Why one Indian Will may not work for your legal heirs")
Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.3% this month: Know offers
Senior citizens can still earn up to 8.3%, with small finance banks offering the highest rates
 "Senior citizen FD rates up to 8.3% this month: Know offers")
Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?
Eye exercises may ease strain and fatigue, but can they really improve eyesight? Eye doctors explain what actually works
 "Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?")
Elon Musk's SpaceX files for IPO: Inside revenue, losses, and future plans
The filing showed that SpaceX has been aggressively investing in artificial intelligence (AI), Starlink satellites and future space missions
 "Elon Musk's SpaceX files for IPO: Inside revenue, losses, and future plans")
Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs
Factory workers are being paid to wear cameras and record their movements to train AI-powered robots. But many fear the technology they are helping build could eventually replace them
 "Why workers helping train AI robots are worried about losing their jobs")
DRI seizes 300,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore across 4 states
The Ministry of Finance said all the prohibited e-cigarettes were sourced from China and were concealed inside consignments labelled as other goods to avoid detection
 "DRI seizes 300,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore across 4 states")
Will fixed-charge reform fix discom losses, or only repackage them?
The CEA wants a new fixed-charge framework to help discoms recover costs, but experts say tariff redesign cannot replace operational and regulatory reforms
 "Will fixed-charge reform fix discom losses, or only repackage them?")
Swipe or tap: 5 features that make your credit cards safer than before
From AI-led fraud alerts to tokenisation and biometrics, modern credit cards are adding stronger layers of payment security.
 "Swipe or tap: 5 features that make your credit cards safer than before")
Fixed deposit rates up to 8.1% at May-end: Check best offers across banks
Lenders are offering fixed deposit rates between 6% and 8.1% in May-end, with small finance banks leading returns
 "Fixed deposit rates up to 8.1% at May-end: Check best offers across banks")
EU plans offshore 'return hubs' to speed up migrant deportations: Details
Bloc moves closer to offshore migrant return hubs as member countries seek tougher deportation and asylum rules
 "EU plans offshore 'return hubs' to speed up migrant deportations: Details")
Why CBSE's 3-language formula has schools, educators worried over rollout
CBSE's decision to introduce the three-language formula for Class 9 has drawn concerns from educators over teacher shortages, curriculum restructuring and mid-session rollout challenges
 "Why CBSE's 3-language formula has schools, educators worried over rollout")
What is the 10-year government bond, and why does everyone track it?
A jump in US Treasury yields, pressure on the rupee and RBI's latest liquidity move have again brought focus back on India's 10-year bond yield and why markets track gap so closely
 "What is the 10-year government bond, and why does everyone track it?")
Delhi airport issues health advisory amid Ebola outbreak concerns
The advisory asked travellers coming from countries reporting Ebola cases, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, to remain vigilant
 "Delhi airport issues health advisory amid Ebola outbreak concerns")
Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?
Bond yields show the return investors demand for lending money. When yields rise, borrowing becomes costlier for governments, companies and consumers across the economy
 "Explained: What are bond yields and why markets watch them closely?")
Composite Flash PMI eases to 58.1 in May, signals steady expansion
The latest reading pointed to continued expansion across both manufacturing and services, though at a slower pace due to weaker growth in new orders, exports, employment and overall business activity
 "Composite Flash PMI eases to 58.1 in May, signals steady expansion")
75% of Indians lack retirement plan, most skip professional advice: Survey
They start saving at age 39, holding a median corpus of Rs 28 lakh against a goal of Rs 1 cr
 "75% of Indians lack retirement plan, most skip professional advice: Survey")
Delhi likely to cross 46°C as IMD issues heatwave alert across India
Extreme heat conditions persist across north and central India, with unusually high night temperatures, even as pre-monsoon rainfall brings some relief across eastern, northeastern, and southern parts
 "Delhi likely to cross 46°C as IMD issues heatwave alert across India")