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National Digital Health Mission: What it does it for health records

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission facilitates services such as virtual consultations and patient consent for healthcare practitioners to access their records

Kisan Vikas Patra: Eligibility, benefits, other details you must know

Scheme was launched to enable farmers to save for the long term but now it is available for all

After Australia, New Zealand tightens work visa rules for immigrants

New Zealand aims to introduce several measures, such as an English language requirement for low-skilled jobs and a minimum skills and work experience threshold for most employer work visas

Growth path: Premium of non-life insurance companies grew 12.78% in FY24

Private general insurers gain market share

More dependants, increased liabilities should prompt hike in term cover

Boost health coverage periodically to cope with double-digit medical inflation & access premium healthcare facilities

Women-specific health insurance policy is not worth your money: Here's why

Health insurance policies: Adding a separate maternity cover can significantly raise your annual premiums throughout the policy's duration

US streamlines B-1, B-2 visa waivers in New Delhi: What you must know

B-1/B-2 visas are for individuals wishing to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), tourism (B-2), or a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2)

Thailand plans Schengen-style visa for Asia: How does it impact you?

Thai Prime Minister is in discussion with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Vietnam for a Schengen-style visa programme

Taking a loan against life insurance policy is quicker, simpler, cheaper

Expect smaller loan approvals in policy's early years, which may necessitate selling of investments instead

Insurance: High surrender charges deter exits

Policyholders are not the only sufferers. Taxpayers subsidise insurers' and banks' profits via unjustified tax concessions given to the maturity value of life policies

DA to overtime: Revised allowances for central government employees

7th Pay Commission reviewed all benefits offered to Central Government employees

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged: What home loan borrowers must do now

A steady repo rate indicates a consistent outlook for interest rates for borrowers, offering reassurance to homebuyers about stable loan interest rates, says Adhil Shetty, CEO of Bankbazaar.com

Fixed deposit rates in April 2024: Why it's prime time for FD investments

According to experts, the RBI might adjust interest rates towards this year's end. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in FDs now, taking advantage of the current higher interest rates

UPI's new feature: Soon, you can deposit cash at ATMs through UPI, says RBI

In a significant decision, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday said it will soon facilitate cash deposit facilities in banks through the use of the popular UPI

For summer holiday, discover 8 countries with visa-on-arrival for Indians

For their summer holidays, Indians can travel to 43 countries that provide visa-on-arrival

Loan against insurance, minding mental health: Top personal finance stories

Our top stories this week tell you about the pros and cons of using your life policy as collateral and what it takes to be mentally fit

Indians can now get e-Visa for a trip to Japan: Here's a step-by-step guide

For Indian tourists, the process of obtaining a visa has been simplified with the introduction of eVisas for Japan, effective from April 1, 2024

Investors should sync tax savings with goals and cash flow needs

Even ELSS, being an equity fund, should be purchased with minimum seven-year horizon

Company fixed deposit rates' terms, tenure explained in one table

Detailed insights on ratings and returns offered by various players over different horizons

6 innovative startups from Shark Tank India awarded grants: DBS Foundation

These startups were recognised for their commitment to a dual bottom line, aiming for profit while making a positive social or environmental impact