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US is prioritising Indian student visas on Biden's order: Eric Garcetti

"It's the first time, I think, in American history that a President (Joe Biden) has instructed an ambassador to reduce those visa waiting times," said Eric Garcetti, US Ambassador to India

Know more about interchange fee as NPCI considers policy change for UPI

Currently, there is no defined interchange fee for credit lines on UPI by NPCI

Singapore in your bucket list this summer? Here's what you must know

Seventeen Indian cities are connected with Singapore via 286 weekly departures on seven airlines, including Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Vistara, Indigo, Air India, Air India Express and Drukair

Gender equality at work place triples women's productivity, loyalty: Survey

Deloitte's recent "Women @ Work" survey represents the views of 5,000 women across 10 countries, including India

May 2024 US visa bulletin: Progress in family-sponsored visas from India

For countries with a high demand for visas, such as China, India, Mexico, and the Philippines, prorating provisions are enacted when the demand exceeds the per-country caps set by US immigration law

Choose Aadhaar-based KYC: Once done, you may invest across fund houses

Keep Aadhaar, registered mobile number and scanned documents handy before starting online procedure

Every Rs 1,000 lost to fraud in India costs firms Rs 4,000: LexisNexis

Fraud has increased for 54% of Indian organisations year-on-year, according to LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study - Asia Pacific

Ayodhya to Ujjain: Indians prefer spiritual trips over family, solo travel

There is a notable interest in spiritual journeys within tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with searches for destinations with or around religious spots growing 97% in the last two years

2,000 ghost customers: How a Rs 150 cr loan fraud unfolded in Mizoram

Mizoram DGP Anil Shukla said the scam, involving five local car dealers, operated over four years

How much tax do you have pay on earnings from online gaming, TV shows?

Participants of shows like KBC or players of Dream11 should note that their winnings are taxable

Over 5.2 mn medical malpractice cases filed in India annually, shows data

A study from the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics reveals that only 46% of healthcare providers comply with ethical guidelines

Door opens for senior citizens to get health insurance: What they should do

Seniors must strike a balance between premium and co-pay; too low a premium could mean high co-pay, which would pinch at the time of claim settlement

Basic fire policy doesn't cover self-ignition

The National Commission, on reviewing the Fire and Standard Perils Policy, found that spontaneous combustion is excluded unless additional coverage for it is specially purchased

Innovation funds: High-risk bets that are apt for seasoned investors

Failure rates among innovators tend to be high; concentrated portfolios make these funds volatile

Tier 2, 3 cities see 30% rise in demand for jobs in BFSI sector, shows data

The heightened demand is particularly noticeable in areas such as insurance, housing, NBFCs, and retail banking," according to TeamLease Services

Should you invest in Edelweiss MF Nifty Alpha Low Volatility 30 Index Fund?

This multi-factor index fund comprises 30 stocks chosen from the top 150 listed stocks

Venice imposes world's first tourist entry fee: All you need to know

Venice is overwhelmed by tourists - around 30 million arrive each year, dwarfing the less-than 50,000 residents

H-1B visa holders can now sue over fraud-linked visa revocations

H-1B visas will now have the right to take legal action if their visa is revoked due to multiple filings, charging their employer with fraud. Here's how

Relief for NGOs, trusts: June 30 is new deadline for registration, renewal

Form 10A is an application form filed by trusts/institutions who wish to get themselves registered for income tax exemption. Form 10 AB is filed to renew their permanent registration

Explained: What the raging debate about inheritance tax is all about

India implemented an inheritance tax, known as estate duty, in 1953. It was abolished in 1985 by Rajiv Gandhi government