Banks can offer loans for FCNR (B), rebook deposits, RBI clarifiesIndian banks can now lend against FCNR(B) deposits, with the RBI offering forex swaps only on the principal amount. This move aims to attra...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap schemeIndian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facilit...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Husband trades through wife’s demat account, incurs Rs 1.95 crore loss; tax dept sends notice over clubbing of income, ITAT Lucknow grants him reliefA husband's attempt to offset substantial stock market losses against his income was initially rejected by tax authorities. Despite trading...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
In 1969, a fossil hunter followed an eroded gully in northern Kenya: It revealed ancient skull fragments and helped establish Koobi Fora as one of the world’s most important fossil sitesThe 1969 fossil discovery by Richard Leakey and H. Mutua at Koobi Fora, Kenya, initially speculated to belong to an early Homo species, has...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
In 1950, peat cutters digging for fuel in Denmark uncovered a remarkably preserved body: It became Tollund Man and transformed the study of bog preservationIn 1950, Denmark's peat cutters made a groundbreaking discovery with the unearthing of Tollund Man, an Iron Age body in exceptional conditi...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 20, 2026?Bank holiday: Indian banks operate on a mixed schedule, with closures on Sundays and the second/fourth Saturdays. While many services are d...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Indian man opens bank account in UAE on an app, two months later, wins Rs 5 crore rewardUAE Lottery: An Indian-origin man, Shajeer Venga, has won 2 million AED in Sharjah Islamic Bank's 'Millionaire' campaign after opening a sa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Aroop Biswas seeks freeze on TMC bank accounts, CPI(M) demands complete account freezeFormer Trinamool Congress (TMC) treasurer Aroop Biswas has sought an immediate freeze on the operation of party bank accounts, citing an on...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
MHA agency launches 2 portals to prevent cybercrimes, ensure justice for victimsThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has launched two new portals. The Grievance Redressal Mechanism portal helps unfreeze wrongly fr...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
What should international students know about Germany's blocked account requirement?Germany requires international students and job seekers to open a blocked account, known as a Sperrkonto, to prove financial self-sufficien...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bank freezes Bengaluru man's entire account instead of Rs 25,000 specified by police; Karnataka HC grants him reliefA Bengaluru resident approached the Karnataka High Court after his bank froze his entire account despite police communications seeking a fr...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
RBI eases investment rules for NRIs, OCIs; permits designated repatriable rupee accountsThe Reserve Bank of India has updated investment rules for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. Individuals residing outsid...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Operation Mule Hunt: Five held in Gujarat's Gir Somnath in Rs 310 crore cyber fraud caseGir Somnath police have uncovered a massive cyber fraud network. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with suspicious transact...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST