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BOI launches 333-Day Star Dhan Vriddhi FD, offers 7.9% interest rates

Star Dhan Vriddhi offers interest rates of 7.25%, 7.75% and 7.90% for general citizens, senior citizens, super senior citizens

New Zealand visitor visa: Why you must apply for Christmas travel by Oct 15

To avoid missing out on your planned travel dates, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has set some important deadlines

Australia's parent visa shock: 31-year wait or pay big for faster entry?

Australia offers a few long-term parent visas that provide a quicker pathway for parents to join their children. These visas are more expensive but come with the advantage of shorter processing times

UAE visa amnesty: How to replace a lost passport and avoid fines by Oct 31

The UAE is offering a two-month amnesty, allowing you to regularise your status or leave the country safely without facing any financial penalties

Medical evacuation insurance a must for your foreign travel: Here's why

Medical emergencies abroad can be costly, particularly if you need to be transported to a hospital. This is where medical evacuation insurance comes into play

Different modes of MF holdings and how are they taxed?

Profits gained from investment in mutual funds are known as 'Capital gains'. These capital gains are subject to tax

9 NFOs to launch this week: Check details before investing

With a mix of sectoral, thematic, and diversified funds, investors have the opportunity to tailor their portfolios according to their financial goals and market outlook

UAE visa amnesty: Lifeline for illegal residents & job seekers until Oct 30

Indian nationals wishing to return to India can apply for an emergency certificate at the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Dubai or the Awir Immigration Centre

September 2024: Aadhaar deadline, LPG price hike & 7 more financial changes

In September 2024, key financial changes include the Aadhaar update deadline, an LPG price hike, new credit card rules and more

New credit card rules & rewards this September: What you need to know

September brings new credit card rules: increased RuPay rewards, HDFC caps, IDFC payment changes, and RBI's network choice mandate. Here's all you need to know

How to make payments with Google Pay's UPI Circle: A complete guide

UPI Circle is designed to assist individuals who may not have a bank account or find it inconvenient to manage digital payments

Heavy rain damage covered under policy for 'flood' and 'inundation'

The National Commission concluded that the policy's coverage for flood and inundation would include losses caused by heavy rains

Passive funds are growing: How you can benefit by investing in them

Demand and supply factors have led to the preference for passive funds

What's your credit score? Know how its behaviour affects financial health

Higher frequency of credit data reporting is a win-win for credit bureaus, borrowers and lenders

UPS or NPS: Younger employees and risk-takers likely to stick to NPS

UPS merges elements of defined contribution and defined benefit. Under NPS, employees contribute 10 per cent of their salary while the government contributes 14 per cent

Canada invites 4,421 in two express entry draws: What you need to know

To qualify, candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 507

Mpox, dengue, Covid, & more: Does your health insurance cover outbreaks?

As outbreaks like Mpox increase, so do medical costs. But the question is: does your health insurance cover such diseases?

No card, phone, or cash needed! This tech lets you pay with just your face

SmilePay replaces the need for cash, cards, or mobile devices, instead relying on advanced facial recognition software

New simplified pension application form released for central govt employees

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday launched a new simplified pension application form for retiring central government employees. A total of nine different forms have been merged into one form -- Form 6A -- that was launched by the minister through video-conference. Singh said the launch of the simplified form is yet another step by the government to ensure ease of living for citizens and pensioners. The new form will be available in Bhavishya/e-HRMS (portals) for all central government employees who are going to retire in December 2024 and onwards. Bhavishya is an initiative of Department of Pension & Pensioners' Welfare, which is launched with the goal to ensure payment of all retirement dues and delivery of Pension Payment Order (PPO) to retiring employees on the day of retirement itself. The system provides online tracking of pension sanction and payment process by the individual as well as the administrative authorities for all actions preparatory to grant pension and ...

US extends work eligibility for STEM students to 3 years: New rules decoded

If you're an international student in a STEM field, you can now enjoy up to three years of OPT, compared to just one year for students in other fields