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Explained: Drop in Indian student applications to cost Canada billions

While Indian students, who make up the largest group of international learners, will be affected, it's Canada that stands to bear the most financial impact as international enrolments dwindle

Now, Indians, 96 others can get Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival via VFS Global

The e-Visa on Arrival service will allow travellers to apply for their visa online, reducing time spent at the airport

Limit small and medium Reit exposure at 5% till they develop track record

SM REITs are for investors looking to diversify

Canada Express Entry: 648 invitations issued in province-specific draw

Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791 to qualify

Make your investment portfolio more resilient by adding a quality fund

Investors are shifting from growth and speculative stocks towards quality stocks, which offer predictable earnings and tend to perform well in challenging market conditions

Dubai vs Sharjah and Abu Dhabi: Rent, living costs, pros & cons explained

With rising living costs and a housing crunch, is Dubai still the best option, or should you be thinking about other cities like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah

Proposal to reshape India's money-changing industry hits a roadblock

Central bank called for industry to have forex correspondents but there has been no progress

Festival offers on home loans: Avoid teaser rates that reset after months

Compare offers from various lenders on criteria like interest rates, processing charges, tenure, discounts, repayment flexibility

Tax dept simplifies compounding offence process with lower penalties

New guidelines will help businesses, individuals in rectifying mistakes in taxation

100,000 Indian students can join AICTE's green internship programme

Under this initiative, selected interns will engage in transforming educational institutions into green campuses as part of their live projects

Insurance benefits for EPFO members extended up to Rs 7 lakh

Till April 2021, maximum benefits to legal heirs of a deceased employee was capped at Rs 6 lakh

Heart insurance claims double in 5 years; treatment costs surge 53%: Report

The cost of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has risen from Rs 2.1 to Rs 4.2 lakh in 2018-2019 to Rs 3 to Rs 6 lakh in 2023-2024

Portugal golden visa applicants stuck in limbo, use legal options

Greece, Spain and Italy are among the other EU countries that offer golden visas to non-European nationals

Turkey to allow skilled workers 3-year permit exemption; Indians to gain

Indians should carefully consider the benefits against the higher living costs before planning to work in Turkey

Real deal about festival home loan offers; starting marathon running

This week we report about how to review a discount home loan and what you need to take up running

CBDT issues new form to give details on 'other taxes' paid by employees

Employees have to use Form 12BAA to report to employers any deductions from sources of income other than their salaries

Houses priced over Rs 4 crore see 38% sales spike, led by Delhi-NCR, Mumbai

Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Hyderabad led the charge, contributing nearly 90 per cent of the luxury housing sales across India's top seven cities

Company fixed deposit rates' terms, tenure explained in one table

Comprehensive insights on ratings and returns offered by various players over different horizons

Canada-India diplomatic row impact on immigration, visas, students: Decoded

The frosty ties have impacted diplomatic operations, with both countries reducing staff at their respective high commissions

Corporate bond funds: High credit quality, moderate duration risk

According to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), corporate bond funds must allocate at least 80 per cent to corporate bonds rated AA-plus or higher