Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Explained | Karnataka's Permanent Residence Certificate: Who can get it, why it matters and what it doesn't doKarnataka has become the first state to introduce a Permanent Residence Certificate. This certificate is now accepted by the Election Commi...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
CGHS pensioner card application process gets easier: Retiring central government employees can now get CGHS card through Bhavishya portalCentral government employees retiring soon will find CGHS pensioner card applications simpler. Pension details from the Bhavishya portal wi...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Indian professionals are turning to EB-5 as decades-long green card waits make H-1Bs untenableThe US EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is increasingly being used by Indian professionals trapped in decades-long employment-based green ca...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Delhi govt to soon provide smart property cards in Lal Dora areas of 48 villages: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government is preparing digital records and issuing smart property cards. This initiative aims to resolve long-standing property owne...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Samsung Galaxy Card launches in the US to take on Apple Card: 5% cash back, $200 bonus, no annual feeSamsung Galaxy Card reward: Samsung has launched its first branded credit card, the Samsung Galaxy Card, in the United States. This new Vis...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
NY Fed survey finds highest credit application rate in nearly five yearsAmericans’ demand for new credit hit a near five-year high in June, according to New York Fed data. While applications for credit cards and...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
US Visa Bulletin August 2026: A new uncertainty looms over Indians in the Green Card queueIndian professionals face continued delays for US employment-based green cards in August 2026. The EB-2 category remains unavailable, and E...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Nearly 55.49 crore UPI users onboarded by June 2026Around 55.49 crore UPI users were onboarded by June 2026, Parliament was informed. UPI transactions reached 24,162 crore in volume and Rs 3...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Karnataka CM launches PRC drive to step up voter enrolment, BJP flags misuse concernsKarnataka's Chief Minister launched a statewide drive for permanent resident certificates. Doorstep delivery of caste certificates also beg...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Punjab govt releases over Rs 1,400 crore under old-age pension scheme: MinisterPunjab's social security minister announced over Rs 1,423 crore disbursed for the old-age pension scheme. Approximately 23.77 lakh senior c...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Carrying original Emirates ID now key for UAE return travel: What residents should knowUAE residents must carry their original Emirates ID when flying home. Airlines may deny boarding without the physical identification card. ...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Government warns against fake emails asking users to download e-PAN cardsThe Government's Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit issued a warning on Saturday. Fraudulent emails are circulating, asking recipient...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Delhi government raises annual family income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh for ration card applicationsIn a notable policy change, the Delhi government has raised the annual income cap for ration cards to Rs 2.5 lakh, a move designed to enhan...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Applying for a US green card? Your fate will be in the hands of Trump's officersA new public charge rule will assess immigrants' reliance on government aid. Immigration officers will gain broader discretion in evaluatin...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Trump administration weighs $100,000 bond for some green card applicantsThe Trump administration is considering a $100,000 bond for some green card applicants. This proposal aims to ensure immigrants can financi...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Delhi to fine officials up to Rs 5,000 for delaying public services: New bill proposes to raise daily penalty from Rs 10 to Rs 250The Delhi cabinet has approved a bill that will penalise government officials up to Rs 5,000 for delaying or wrongfully rejecting citizen s...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST