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Buy more, hold, or sell? Let fundamentals, valuations guide decisions

High valuations are the primary reason behind the correction in mid- and small-cap stocks

Malaysian tycoon's son renounces Rs 4,000 crore fortune to embrace monkhood

The son of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, Siripanyo chose to leave behind a multi-billion-dollar inheritance to dedicate his life to Buddhism

PAN 2.0 explained: Is your current PAN card without QR code invalid?

PAN 2.0 consolidates all PAN/TAN activities and validation services into a single ecosystem for improved efficiency

Rupee's weakness: Achieve dollar goals with US funds and gold in portfolio

The primary cause of the rupee's fall against the US dollar is the latter's broad-based strengthening against major global currencies

US immigration: Beware people posing as USCIS officials, offering support

The warning comes amidst a surge in immigration-related scams targeting individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the United States

Spain to grant residency to 900,000 migrants by 2027, job visas extended

The move comes as Spain seeks to address its labour shortage, requiring around 250,000 workers to sustain its economy

Canada visa: How students struggle for justice against fraud consultants

"The many malpractices, including outright corruption, have become deeply entrenched in the immigration system," said Darshan Maharaja, a Canada-based immigration analyst

Beating insurance mis-selling by banks: Use e-banking, reduce branch visits

Echoing her views, Debasish Panda, chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), also underscored growing concerns regarding banks mis-selling insurance products

Immigration fraud: How Mohali man duped job seekers with fake visa promises

The accused, Jalwinder Singh, 25, was running "Visa Tour Immigration Consultancy" in the Phase-5 market of Mohali without a valid licence

Investing in ETFs: Ensure low tracking error, alignment with risk appetite

Investors should approach ETFs as long-term investments and avoid frequent trading

Canada uncovers 10,000 fake student visas, most from India: Report

According to media reports, approximately 80% of these fake letters were linked to students from Gujarat and Punjab

Bank fixed deposit interest rates revised: You must lock in FDs now

In the event that the RBI decides to lower interest rates in December, this could be an opportune time for investors to lock in higher returns on fixed deposits

Senior living homes, air purifiers, stocks: Top personal finance stories

This week we report about why you must invest in a senior living home and how premium air purifiers help at home

Bitcoin scam: The legality of cryptocurrencies in India explained

Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, was created as a decentralised alternative to traditional financial systems

Canada Express Entry: 3,000 invitations issued to healthcare workers

The focus on healthcare occupations comes amid Canada's efforts to address labour shortages in this sector

Term insurance policies of various companies put together in one table

What companies offer to subscribers living in a metro city and do not smoke

Canada sees 14,000 asylum claims by foreign students in 2024, Indians lead

Between January and September 2024, IRCC received 132,525 asylum claims

US jobs decline? Amazon, Infosys, others cut H-1B visa sponsorship in 2024

The H-1B visa offers a pathway for international graduates to remain in the US after their studies

Canada raises weekly work hours to 24 for Indian, other foreign students

However, not every international student will be able to work off-campus. Here's what you must know

Gujarat engineer caught with fake visa to New Zealand: Consequences decoded

The Gujarat engineer has been booked under India's Passports Act, 1967, which imposes penalties for passport misuse and fraudulent activities