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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

Is your portfolio heavy on growth strategy? Add dividend yield funds

"Companies that pay high dividends typically have strong cash flows and tend to be more stable," Atul Shinghal, Founder and CEO of Scripbox, says

University of Southampton to open campus in Gurgaon: What you must know

The University of Southampton, a top 100 global university and a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, is setting up a campus in India

Soon, board flight at Abu Dhabi airport sans passport, ticket: Here's how

By 2025, Zayed International Airport wants to be the world's first fully document-free airport

Passive funds, luxury bedding: Top personal finance stories of the week

Our newsletter this week tells you how to invest in passive funds and where to find luxury bedding

RBI announces early redemption for SGB: Tax implications explained

You can prematurely withdraw your sovereign gold bond investment once it completes the fifth year

Soon, loan processing for MSMEs, others will be faster, simpler: Here's how

Much like the UPI revolutionised payments, ULI aims to do the same for lending, making it quicker and simpler

Pension plans of various companies, terms, fees put together in one table

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

Flipkart-backed SuperCard offers credit limits from Rs 90 to Rs 9 lakh

Super.Money's card allows users to make payments through regular channels as well as UPI, using Super.Money's 'Scan & Pay' feature

Canada abruptly ends visitor work permits to tackle 'bad actors': Know more

The policy allowed visitors in Canada to apply for a work permit without needing to leave the country

RuPay credit card: Same rewards, benefits for UPI transactions from Sept 1

According to NPCI, RuPay credit cards on UPI are not getting the same rewards and benefits as other RuPay credit card transactions

'Visa at Your Doorstep': Here's how you can complete the process from home

Visa at Your Doorstep enables applicants to complete their visa application process from their homes or offices

Edinburgh to join growing list of cities introducing tourist tax: Know more

"Tourist tax" refers to a fee levied by local governments on visitors staying in paid accommodations such as hotels, hostels, and holiday rentals

Airline lost your baggage? Know your rights and compensation claim

If you're concerned that airlines might lose your baggage, it's important to know your rights, insurance options, and DGCA rules

Nithin Kamath warns investors against fake trading apps: How to stay safe

Zerodha CEO warns that these apps mimic leading broker interfaces and fool people with the idea of becoming rich quickly

Unified Pension Scheme Explained: How UPS, NPS, and OPS affect your pension

Unified Pension Scheme is set to be implemented from April 1, 2025, and is expected to benefit around 230,000 central government employees

Canada cracks down on foreign worker exploitation: New rules from Sept 26

The Temporary Worker Programme is meant to be a temporary solution for businesses that can't find qualified Canadian workers to fill job vacancies