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From Shirpur Merchants to PMC: What happens to your money when banks fail

Deposits up to Rs 5 lakh are refunded within 90 days from the start of the moratorium when banks go bankrupt

Annoyed by flight delays or planning a trip abroad? Go for travel insurance

Travel insurance is crucial in offering financial protection and assistance to travellers affected by flight cancellations and delays

Gen Z turns to tarot, astrology during appraisal season, reveals data

According to Astroyogi, career-related queries surged by 50-60 per cent as individuals turned to astrology in anticipation of salary hikes

National Career Service: How to look for jobs, learn new skills on portal

NCS links jobseekers, employers, counsellors and training providers, through Aadhaar-based authentication.

UK Family Visa's $36,397 cap now applies to all, including Indian descents

UK Family Visa: We have reached a tipping point with mass migration. There is no simple solution or easy decision which cuts numbers to levels acceptable to the British people," said British govt

Why 20,701 NGOs lost their FCRA licences since 1976: Cause, impact decoded

To accept foreign contribution/donation from a 'foreign source', obtaining prior permission or an FCRA registration licence from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is mandatory

Want to work in Canada? All you need to know about Open Work Permit

Want to work in Canada? Then you must have a work permit. Work permits are a combination of a visa and a permit, which are issued at the same time. There are many types of work permits, but a commonly

HDFC Bank branch opens in Kavaratti as Lakshadweep's popularity soars

Lakshadweep islands have witnessed a surge in popularity following PM Narendra Modi's visit in January

Pension plan terms and guaranteed sums explained in one chart

Pension plans of six major financial companies explained

Cash at your doorstep: Get post office delivery via Aadhaar ATM service

Running out of cash but can't reach a bank or ATM? Fear not! India Post Payments Bank's Aadhaar ATM (AePS) service lets you withdraw cash using your Aadhaar number for verification

Canada's 606,000 study permit cap: What it means for Indian students

A total of about 552,000 study permit applications have been allocated under the cap. These allocations are expected to yield approximately 292,000 approved study permits

Gold hits all-time high, soars past Rs 71,000: Should you still invest?

Geopolitical conflicts are contributing to market instability, prompting investors to flock to assets perceived as safe, such as gold.

In a first, Paris Olympics 2024 gold medalists to get $50,000 prize money

With this, World Athletics (WA) will become the first international federation to award prize money at an Olympic Games.

How to update Aadhaar address online and offline: A step by step guide

An incorrect address on your Aadhaar can disrupt several official procedures, like banks sending you cheque books or credit cards, accessing government benefits, or activating SIM cards

ByteDance, OpenAI, Canva, and more: 2024's top 10 global unicorns

The top 10 unicorns are mainly found in China and the US, with both countries having four each. The list is rounded off with one unicorn each from Australia and Malta

Spain joins UK, Portugal in scrapping Golden Visas: All you need to know

The 'golden visa' offers a residency permit to individuals making substantial investments in a country, such as buying property or investing in businesses or government bonds

New Zealand tightens visa rules: How will it impact Indian job seekers?

New Zealand's Alejandra Mercado told Business Standard that, applications already in progress at the time of the changes will be assessed based on immigration requirements effective when they applied

15G/15H or Section 197 to avoid TDS? Choice depends on your income

Individuals with income below basic exemption limit should opt for the former, those exceeding this limit may go for the latter

Majority customers surveyed admit facing cashback trap online: Report

A majority of customers who were part of a survey said they were lured to an online platform that offered cashback and subscription, but they were not paid after they signed up, a report said on Tuesday. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has identified 13 types of "dark patterns" that amount to misleading advertisement or unfair trade practice or violation of consumer rights, including subscription trap, bait and switch, drip pricing, etc. The report by LocalCircles said that "62 per cent users of online payment platforms surveyed experienced the bait and switch approach where a cashback was advertised to lure them but never actually paid after they signed up/conducted the specified transaction." The firm said it received over 45,000 responses from users of online payment platforms from across 376 districts of India. According to the survey, 67 per cent users of online payment platforms surveyed have experienced subscription traps where once they added/linked their bank

Now pay your Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance premium via WhatsApp: Here's how

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance has announced the introduction of premium payment options on WhatsApp, in collaboration with Meta