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Trump claims 'record-low' illegal immigration in Feb, says US invasion over

Trump compared the figures to those under Joe Biden's presidency, saying, "300,000 Illegals crossing in one month under Biden"

Indian passport & visa fees to rise 15-20 times? Embassy denies claims

The Indian Embassy in Bahrain issued a statement rejecting the claims

What happens to EB-5 if Trump's $5 million 'Gold Card Visa' takes over?

The proposed gold card visa is intended to supplant the EB-5 programme. However, significant legal questions arise, as the EB-5 program was reauthorized by Congress through 2027 under the EB-5 Reform

PNB urges customers to update KYC by March 26 to avoid account restrictions

The KYC update can be done by visiting PNB branch, using the PNB ONE mobile app, Internet Banking Services (IBS), or sending the required documents via registered email or post to their base branch

IOB bank user can access Housing Loan Interest Certificate on DigiLocker

Indian Overseas Bank customers can now download their housing loan interest certificate directly from DigiLocker by entering their housing loan account number and selecting the relevant financial year

ITR to UPI: Money changes in March that will impact you financially

If you have chosen the old tax regime, ensure that your tax-saving investments under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G, and others are made before March 31, 2025, to maximise tax benefits

Canada to launch home care worker pilot soon: Know eligibility criteria

The new system removes the requirement for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and lowers eligibility criteria

Should you stick or twist? What to do with ELSS funds in new tax regime

Over any three-year period in the past decade, ELSS funds have delivered an average annual return of 14.24%.

Mis-selling of insurance policies: Full premium should be refunded

The National Commission acknowledged that the complainant, a retiree, couldn't afford a 10-year annual premium and concluded that the agent had misled him

Compare sale prices across payment plans to evaluate cost-effectiveness

If a developer offers a deferred payment plan but hikes the sale price, that would make the plan less advantageous

Mumbai gets ₹896 cr as stamp duty from 11,500 property registrations in Feb

Registrations for units priced above Rs 5 crore grew by 15 per cent Y-o-Y, highlighting the demand for high-value properties

Golden visas: Indians curious about it but few apply. Expert explains why

Immigration lawyer Prashant Ajmera says Russians and Chinese are 'primary applicants' for such programmes

Income Tax notice demands details of haircut, perfumes, monthly ration cost

If expenses appear significantly higher than what can be accounted for by these records, individuals may be required to provide detailed expense breakdowns

No change in EPF rate, 8.25% set for 2024-25: What this means for you

The EPF is a crucial retirement savings scheme for salaried employees in India.

Trump can't scrap EB-5 visa-investors have legal safeguards: Explained

President Trump lacks the authority to unilaterally scrap the EB-5 programme or create a new visa category without congressional approval, say immigration experts

Axis Mutual Fund launches Nifty AAA Bond Financial Services Index Fund

Customers can enter scheme with a minimum investment of Rs 5,000, followed by multiples of Rs 1

RuPay Debit Select card to offer airport lounge, gym benefits from April 1

Debit card will have personal accident insurance of up to Rs 10 lakh among other benefits

Fixed deposit in Feb: IndusInd, Ujjivan SFB & 5 other banks cut/hike rates

Stock market crash has renewed focus on fixed deposits, which remain a preferred investment option

Hrithik Roshan rents out Pune office space for Rs 6 lakh/ month for 4 years

The property, located on the 8th floor of the World Trade Centre, spans 9,209 square feet, offering ample room for commercial use.

When you buy personal accident insurance, know what does it cover

Experts say customers should maintain personal accident coverage of at least 10 times their annual income