US midterm elections 2026: Alabama voter registration, check details to register before the November 3 voting dateAlabama residents must register to vote by October 19 for the November 3 midterm elections. Residents can register online or submit a paper...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
US immigration fees rise effective today: What Indians applying for work permits and other benefits need to knowStarting today, US immigration fees will increase for certain applications due to inflation adjustments. Indians applying for asylum, Tempo...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stallOn October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry a...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
US denies 35,767 Green Card applicants’ work permits as rejection rate rises to 44 per centThe US denied 35,767 work permit applications from Green Card applicants between April and June 2026, taking the rejection rate to around 4...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Two wheeler loan interest rates: What can affect your financing cost16 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
US Green Card lottery 2027: Judge orders Trump administration to reopen Diversity Visa registration from November 1A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reopen registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration window...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
South Indian Bank to enter credit card market with proprietary tech platform by FY28 Q1South Indian Bank is developing a proprietary tech platform to launch its credit card business next fiscal year. The bank aims to increase ...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
UPI MDR rollout deferred until after DiwaliUPI MDR charges on eligible merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 have been deferred until after Diwali, with the exact implementation date ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Diwali Sale 2026: Buying fridge, AC, or washing machine online? Here’s how to get the best deal on big appliances and save moreOnline sales of big appliances are growing at 25% as the festive sales begin. The Kagan 2026 Asia-Pacific Consumer Insights survey by S&P G...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
HDFC Bank offers up to Rs 70,000 savings on credit card purchases during festive season: Offers on Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and moreIn its annual Festive Treats 2026 campaign, HDFC Bank is rolling out exciting financial product offers that allow customers to save up to R...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
SBI refused to close higher fee credit card given to woman who asked for cheaper one; charged Rs 2,999 instead of Rs 499; SBI Card ordered to pay Rs 50,000A Delhi consumer commission has ordered SBI Card to pay Rs 50,000 to a cardholder who asked for a cheaper credit card and was refused. The ...
12 Oct, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
IIT-Bombay study bats to cut MDR to 0.08 pc from 0.4 pc, exclude banks from taking bulk shareA report by IIT-Bombay professors recommends reducing the Merchant Discount Rate for UPI transactions to improve the ecosystem. The current...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
A paid Rs 1,64,900 upfront for iPhone 18 Pro, B chose credit card EMI, C picked no-cost EMI in festive sales – Who saved most after discounts?The biggest misconception about no-cost EMI is that the bank doesn't charge any interest. In a no-cost EMI, the seller readjusts the intere...
10 Oct, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Be agent provocateur: India's internet needs an AI makeover
As India's digital ecosystem experiences rapid transformation, it is imperative to enhance support for the growing presence of AI agents in...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Compensation of Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 per day for delay by bank in processing your request in these 5 situationsFrom stuck credit card closure requests to lost property papers, RBI rules require banks to pay you for every day they're late. A customer ...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
₹5 lakh credit card limit but you only use ₹70k? Can unused credit help your CIBIL scoreLearn about the crucial impact of your credit card utilization ratio on your CIBIL score and recognize what a balanced ratio looks like. Un...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
New FEMA can be fatale for e-shoppersEffective from October 1, new rules by Fema are causing apprehension over individual digital service purchases. Banks will now need to repo...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST