New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
No Covid, yet Rs 3.71 lakh hospital bill: Gujarat man's insurance paid only Rs 1.78 lakh, deducting Rs 1.64 lakh; Then court delivered justiceA Gujarat consumer commission ordered a hospital and doctor to refund Rs 1.64 lakh to a patient. The patient was wrongly billed under a Cov...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
The biggest financial mistake NRIs make is assuming distance equals preparednessEarning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
GST@9: Building a more seamless, certainty-driven input tax credit frameworkA more balanced and predictable approach can help safeguard revenue, reduce disputes, enhance taxpayer confidence, and create a more effici...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Indian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 millionAn Indian-American man, Mahender Makhijani, was arrested in California for allegedly defrauding a bank of nearly $100 million. He is accuse...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Worried about future of your child with special needs? How making a trust can help your child when you are not aroundFor parents of children with special needs, a special needs trust offers a vital long-term plan for their child's care and financial securi...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Kiwi targets Rs 5,000 crore premium book with AI-led insurance modelA new general insurance company, Kiwi General Insurance, is set to launch in India. Backed by WestBridge Capital and Neelesh Garg, it plans...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius Horoscope Today for June 6, 2026: Financial Growth, Career Success & Relationship ClarityYour Daily Horoscope Today emphasises financial portfolio reviews, document audits, and collaborative growth. Your personal drive can remai...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Planning to study in Ireland? Here's how to apply for a long-term student visaStudents planning to study in Ireland for over 90 days need a long-term visa. Applications open three months before travel and must be made...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Claim settlement and grievance redressal related performance will determine the incentives of top executives of insurance companies: IRDAIn a significant policyholder-centric move, IRDAI has linked insurance executive pay to customer-centric metrics like claim settlement and ...
26 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST