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Diwali flight bookings soar by 85%, with Delhi, Kochi among top places

Popular travel destinations include major metros like New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and emerging hotspots like Guwahati and Patna

Fake job racket busted in Bihar, 200 rescued: Tips to avoid scams

The accused had set up an online fake job racket, where unsuspecting individuals were convinced to transfer Rs 21,000 as a job placement fee

New Zealand visitor visa: 23% rejection rate for Indian nationals in 2024

Despite visa challenges, Indian nationals continue to show strong interest in New Zealand

India 3rd favourite spot for global real estate investments: Report

Foreign investment in India's industrial and warehousing sector has been gaining momentum recently, according to a report by Colliers

Car loan rates, terms and processing fees explained in single table

Processing fees and rules of top lenders listed to help you make a decision

Canada to cut student visas by 10% in 2025, another blow for Indians

"Immigration is an advantage for our economy - but when bad actors abuse the system and take advantage of students, we crack down," said Canadian PM Trudeau

Thailand plans Rs 750 tourist tax for visitors: Here's what you must know

The tourism fee, approved by the Thai cabinet in 2022, has yet to be enforced due to the lack of official endorsement through the Royal Gazette

Visa fraud racket busted in Ludhiana: How US embassy helped unfold case

India has seen a sharp rise in immigration scams over the past few years, with dishonest agents taking advantage of people hoping to study, work, or migrate abroad

Create, register partition deed for legally binding property division

To make the division legally binding, the partition deed must be registered with the relevant authority

NPS Vatsalya launched for kids: Know investment amount, eligibility, & more

NPS Vatsalya is an extension of the existing National Pension Scheme (NPS) but focuses on children

Now, withdraw up to Rs 1 lakh from your PF, even within 6 months of joining

If you are an EPFO contributor and there's a family emergency, you can now withdraw a higher amount

Turkiye introduces new tech visa for entrepreneurs: What you must know

The programme offers a three-year work permit for those seeking to establish start-ups in Turkiye

Lack funds for education? Here's all you need to know about education loans

Whether it's tuition fees, books, or even a laptop, education loans help cover the costs and make education more affordable

UK to start ETA for non-visa travellers in 2025: What this means for you

The UK Home Office has introduced the ETA scheme, which operates similarly to the US ESTA system

Now, Indians can send tuition fees to 600+ universities abroad via HSBC app

HSBC's Global Education Payments service allows customers to pay tuition fees directly to over 600 international universities through its mobile banking app

Australia to launch ballot system for Work and Holiday visa for Indians

The Work and Holiday visa is open to individuals aged 18 to 30, allowing them to travel and work in Australia

Avoid partial payout: Buy health insurance cover with fewer sub-limits

If you feel unfairly treated, you can complain to the insurance ombudsman or switch to another provider

UK grants 286,382 work visas, 432,225 student visas in a year: Data shows

British citizenship was granted to 246,488 during the same period, an increase of 37% compared to the year ending June 2023

It's about math, not immigrants: Canada leader on reducing foreign workers

"We're going to return to the system we had before Justin Trudeau," said Canadian Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre

5,000 forged visas, Rs 300 crore: How Delhi's fake visa racket was busted

The case, involving a string of agents and victims duped by the promise of easy overseas travel, has shocked authorities and the public alike