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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

Thailand to roll out ETA for India, 92 other nations from Dec 1: Know more

This comes on the back of Thailand expanding its visa exemption to more countries in July 2024

A place of your own: How to decide about buying a home in a big city

More and more Indians are buying apartments rather than living on rent

Consider benefits, costs before agreeing to insurance policy splitting

While splitting is common in life insurance, it sometimes happens in health insurance as well

Canada Express Entry: 911 invitations issued in province-specific draw

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is a pathway for immigration to Canada

Postal dept to assist pensioners in submitting digital life certificate

The postal department will provide doorstep delivery of services to aged pensioners to help them submit their digital life certificates (DLCs), according to an official statement issued on Friday. The move assumes significance as the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has decided to hold DLC campaign 3.0 from November 1-30, 2024, in all district headquarters and major cities across India. A preparatory meeting to structure the DLC campaign 3.0 in all district post offices was held by V Srinivas, Secretary (DoPPW) with Sanjay Sharan Director General Postal Services, Rajul Bhatt Deputy Director General Posts and R Viswesvaran MD & CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), among others, on September 12, 2024. It was agreed that district post offices will coordinate with pensioner welfare associations, pension disbursing banks and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), among others, to conduct the DLC campaign 3.0 at district post offices, the statement

Foreign partners of the deceased in UK no longer have to pay settlement fee

Before this change, applicants seeking settlement in the UK after the death of a British citizen partner were required to pay the full fee, regardless of their financial situation

All about Indian Railways' health cards for free treatment of employees

Unique Medical Identification cards can be made at a cost of Rs 100

Want to study in London? UK hikes minimum maintenance funds to Rs 1.63 lakh

The rising cost of living in the UK, especially in London, is a primary reason for the hike

Rs 5 lakh health cover for seniors under Ayushman Bharat: Who can avail

All senior citizens aged 70 and above, who belong to families already covered under AB PM-JAY, will be eligible for an additional top-up cover of Rs 5 lakh per year

US October 2024 visa bulletin: India's EB-5 category advances by a year

The US Visa Bulletin lists priority dates, essentially placeholders in the green card application line

Buying home, investing in equal-weight index: Top personal finance stories

This week we report about the financial planning needed to buy a home and what investors must consider about equal-weight indexes

Rate cuts and higher discretionary spending likely to boost tech funds

These schemes invest at least 80 per cent in shares of technology companies. As of August 31, 2024, 26 technology sector schemes managed assets worth Rs 45,637 crore.

80% increase in term insurance purchases by women in 2 years: Report

Term insurance purchases of high-cover plans by Indian women increased by 120% over the past two years

How debit, credit card insurance can save you after fraud, accidents & more

Card fraud can seem like something that only happens to others until it happens to you. This is why credit and debit card insurance becomes vital

Pension plans of various companies, terms, fees collected in one table

Deferred annuity payouts, single and joint plans, 'lifetime income' other schemes explained

EB-2 visa hits 2024 limit: Wait until October 1 to apply for US immigration

The EB-2 visa is designed for foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities in their fields

Police book 25 travel agents for fake overseas jobs: Why you must be wary

These agents were specifically targeting vulnerable job seekers, especially youths, with the promise of lucrative overseas jobs

Indian parents risk 64% of retirement savings for child's foreign education

More Indian parents are sending their children abroad for studies, but HSBC's 2024 Quality of Life Report shows this may risk their financial future, with rising costs impacting savings

SSY: Attractive scheme for girl child, provided you don't mind lock-in

An account can be opened for a girl child below 10 years of age. It matures 21 years from the end of the financial year in which it was opened