Business You paid a higher premium, but the agent benefited:Insurance regulator to change rules, commission cap to be set; more money will be invested September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent If you are considering buying a new insurance policy, this news concerns your savings. Over the past decade, premiums in…
Business National traders’ organisation calls reports of ‘No UPI Day’ fake:There has been no such announcement; some local organisations may protest on 2 October September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent The Confederation of All India Traders, or CAIT, has called media reports that a ‘No UPI Day’ would be observed…
Business PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, ₹2 lakh cover for just ₹20:18–70-year-olds eligible for this scheme; know the key details September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana provides life insurance cover of up to ₹2 lakh for an annual premium of…
Business Bill Gates says AI misuse could cause 1 billion deaths:After AI hacks Australian govt portal, calls grow for US AI legislation September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence, or AI, in the wrong hands could become so powerful that…
Business EPF salary ceiling raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000:Over 2.25 lakh new employees to join in Ahmedabad September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent The monthly salary ceiling for mandatory enrolment under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) has been raised from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.…
Business Is this best time to buy your dream house?:Banks may soon increase home loan interest rates; fixed rate vs floating rate – what should you select? September 26, 2026 Special Correspondent If you are planning to buy your dream house, you might want to act soon. Banks in India may raise…
Business Need money in emergency?:Take loan against Provident Fund at lower interest rate than banks; here’s how to apply September 25, 2026 Special Correspondent When they need money in an emergency, most people consider borrowing from friends or relatives, using a credit card or…
Business Banks shut for 16 days in October:Apart from 4 Sundays 2 Saturdays, banks will remain closed for 10 more days in different cities September 25, 2026 Special Correspondent Government and private banks across different cities will remain closed for a total of 16 days next month, in October.…
Business SBI customers will pay no charges for withdrawing ATM cash:Bank takes steps to provide relief to customers during the 3-day strike September 25, 2026 Special Correspondent SBI has announced that it will not charge customers for withdrawing cash from its ATMs from 28 to 30 September.…
Business More people looking for AI’s help while shopping this festive:75% trust AI shopping recommendations, 3 in 5 plan to spend over ₹10,000 September 25, 2026 Special Correspondent This festive season, most consumers are prepared to spend more than they did last year. However, shopping decisions are now…
