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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

These 2 new car insurance add-ons could cut your out-of-pocket expenses

Magma HDI has introduced two new add-ons to its motor insurance policy that could help reduce these unexpected costs

To determine number of mutual funds to hold, fix your investment goal

Diversifying portfolio is essential for economic stability, according to experts

Soon, your car's scrappage will depend on pollution, not age: Here's how

The government is now studying the vehicle scrappage policy from a pollution perspective

Man nearly duped of Rs 44,000 in credit card scam: How it unfolded

How do you identify a fraudulent call? Here's what experts suggest

Toronto to Windsor: Regions impacted by Canada's cut in temporary workers

Some of the largest CMAs in Canada, including Windsor, Edmonton, and Toronto, have the highest unemployment rates

Opt for e-DRS when you are seeking relief from penalty and prosecution

The e-DRS offers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional litigation