America’s burning ghost town: The Pennsylvania ghost town that has been burning since 1962, left with only 5 residents and a fire that may last another centuryFor more than sixty years, a relentless underground coal fire has consumed Centralia, Pennsylvania, turning it into a ghost town. It began ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
US employers rethink H-1B talent strategy as Trump policies tighten: Envoy GlobalUS employers are changing hiring and retention strategies for foreign professionals. This shift occurs as H-1B program changes make it more...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
New Zealand eases resident visa health rules; Hepatitis B, C no longer automatic hurdleNew Zealand has eased health assessment rules for resident visa applicants. Hepatitis B and C are no longer high-cost conditions for migran...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Canada's self-employed immigration program 'no longer fit for purpose', IRCC evaluation findsCanada’s Self-Employed Persons Program is no longer fit for its role in the country’s economic immigration system despite continuing to pro...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Alternatives can account for up to 20% of an NRI's India allocation: Shiv GuptaFrom portfolio management services (PMS) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) to private credit, these asset classes offer the potential...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Betwa river crossing: Why these MP students risk their lives every day to attend schoolChildren in Kakraua village risk their lives daily crossing a check dam to reach school. This dangerous shortcut significantly reduces thei...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
The surprising metrics of Goa's tourism boom led by traffic, villas and paneerAs flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Trump's visa strategy: Keep announcing sky-high fees until one sticksThe Trump administration is weighing a proposal to charge international students $100,000 to work in the US after graduation under the OPT ...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Are you an NRI who sold an under-construction property? Here's what actually counts as your “Date of Purchase” for capital gains calculationNRIs selling under-construction property must use the allotment date for capital gains. This date determines long-term versus short-term ca...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
The ultimate ITR checklist before you click ‘submit’Taxpayers must file income tax returns by the July 31 deadline to avoid penalties. Accuracy is paramount, and mismatches in the Annual Info...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Annapurna Bhandar Yojana West Bengal Helpline Number: Here are phone numbers and email ids if you are facing trouble in online status checkAnnapurna Bhandar Phone Number West Bengal: West Bengal's Annapurna Bhandar Yojana now provides eligible women a flat ₹3,000 monthly paymen...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
UK tax rule weakens FCNR deposit appeal for wealthy NRIsA steep UK tax on 'global earnings' and the bar on treating interest on certain loans as 'deductible' have reduced the appeal of foreign cu...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Delhi Laxmi Yojana: BJP govt to launch Rs 2,500 monthly assistance scheme for women - Who is eligible, launch date, required documents and application processonDelhi Laxmi Yojana will provide eligible women Rs 2,500 monthly. The scheme is expected to launch on August 28, Raksha Bandhan day. Prepara...
08 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
New Zealand to shift Group, Tour Escort visitor visa applications to enhanced online system from August 24New Zealand will transition visitor visa applications to an enhanced online system. This move is part of a broader initiative to modernize ...
07 Jul, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Too much riding on one AI stock? Why techies should diversify their RSUs before it's too lateWith tech employees holding up to 80% of their net worth in a single stock, advisers say not selling is a real danger.
06 Jul, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
ITR filing for NRIs: From miscounted days in India to missed NRO interest, these mistakes can trigger tax noticesMiscounted days in India, missed NRO interest and TDS mismatches can invite notices from a data-savvy tax department.
06 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
IMD issues red alert in Mumbai, Thane amid heavy downpour; Ram Mandir area records 206.5 mm rainfallMumbai and Thane are under a red alert as heavy rainfall causes widespread waterlogging. Significant rainfall has been recorded across the ...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST