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  SBI General Insurance launches customisable Health Alpha plan after GST reforms - Check key features

  October 08, 2025 14:45 IST

  Health Alpha, an industry-first product after recent GST reforms, provides sum insured options ranging between Rs 5 lakh to unlimited sum insured.

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  PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 2025: Will Rs 2,000 be credited to your account? Check instantly

  October 07, 2025 18:02 IST

  In case the 21st installment of the Kisan Yojana hasn't been credited to your account, you first need to check your bank account and Aadhaar number on the website.

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  Dussehra special offer: This bank waives minimum balance charges for savings account holders

  October 02, 2025 12:32 IST

  Indian Overseas Bank has announced a waiver on penalty charges for savings account holders who fail to maintain the minimum average balance. The decision is expected to benefit millions of customers. The bank said the move is part of its focus on financial inclusion and hassle-free banking.

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  Dussehra 2025: Will banks remain open or shut tomorrow? Check details

  October 01, 2025 18:02 IST

  Several bank branches across the country will remain closed on October 2, 2025, on account of Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanti, and other regional festivals.

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  Axis Bank launches India’s first gold-backed credit line accessible through UPI: Details

  October 01, 2025 16:53 IST

  Axis Bank customers can avail this programme at all branches that give gold loans, without even the need to visit the branch.

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  Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central govt employees, pensioners: What this means for your wallet

  October 01, 2025 16:17 IST

  DA Allowance: Following this increase, dearness allowance has increased from 55 per cent to 58 per cent of basic salary.

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  DA Allowance: Cabinet approves DA hike for central govt employees and pensioners, say sources

  October 01, 2025 13:21 IST

  DA Allowance: According to the information available, the DA hike will be effective from July 1, 2025.

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  Small savings interest rate remains unchanged for October-December quarter - Details

  September 30, 2025 18:07 IST

  Like the current quarter, the monthly income scheme will earn 7.4 per cent for investors during the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

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  RBI cheque rules, IRCTC ticketing and NPS: Check list of key financial changes from October 1

  September 30, 2025 17:29 IST

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that from October 4, cheque handling will undergo a transition from the batch clearing method to the continuous clearing method with settlement on realisation.

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  8th Pay Commission: When will it be implemented? Timeline of when past pay hikes kicked in

  September 30, 2025 13:18 IST

  8th Pay Commission: As per the previous commission, it generally takes two to three years for its implementation from the time gets constituted.

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  Big update on digital payments: RBI to allow more ways to comply with the two-factor authentication

  September 26, 2025 13:47 IST

  While SMS OTPs will continue to be a valid option, the new rules encourage the adoption of alternative, more technologically advanced methods.

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  Rs 10,000 financial assistance to women of this state: Who can avail the benefits, other details

  September 25, 2025 14:52 IST

  The scheme is aimed at making women self-reliant, ultimately empowering their families. Later, women whose employment is assessed and found to be doing well will be provided financial assistance of up to Rs 2 lakh.

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  Family floater plans vs individual policies: Which health insurance is a better choice for you?

  September 24, 2025 16:37 IST

  Understanding the key differences between these two is crucial for making an informed decision that secures your financial well-being against unexpected medical expenses.

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  Diwali gift for 11 lakh railway employees: Cabinet approves productivity-linked bonus, check amount

  September 24, 2025 15:44 IST

  Payment of productivity-linked bonus to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja or Dussehra holidays.

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  PM Kisan 21st instalment date 2025: Will farmers get Rs 2000 before Diwali?

  September 24, 2025 15:10 IST

  As per PIB data, the scheme has ensured the transfer of Rs 3.69 lakh crore to farmers' accounts since its launch in 2019. It currently covers approximately 120 million farmers nationwide.

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  Zero GST rate on health insurance from today: Implications for policyholders and insurers

  September 22, 2025 17:41 IST

  This change means all individual health insurance plans, including family floater policies, those for senior citizens, and reinsurance, are now exempt from GST.

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  How to plan retirement in your 30s: Here's why it could be the best time - Check Details

  September 12, 2025 16:14 IST

  Need a corpus of Rs 1 crore or Rs 10 crore? Compounding will do the work. Action taken in your 30s could mean the difference between you retiring financially secure or not.

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  8th Pay Commission: Here's what central government said on constitution of panel

  September 09, 2025 18:03 IST

  In January this year, the announcement of the 8th Pay Commission was made, and since then, there has been no considerable progress as employees await the appointment of key panel members as well as the finalisation of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the panel.

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  No GST on life insurance, health insurance - Here's how much you will save on your premium

  September 04, 2025 18:45 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said all individual life insurance policies, whether term life, ULIP or endowment policies and subsequent reinsurance are exempt from GST.

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  Bank Holiday: Are banks open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad un-Nabi? Check details here

  September 05, 2025 11:47 IST

  Bank Holiday on September 5, 2025: If you are planning to go to the bank, you must check whether banks are open or closed in your state.

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  New Vs Old GST rates: Check complete list of items under 5%, 18% and 40% slabs, these goods exempted

  September 04, 2025 13:28 IST

  The Goods and Services Tax Council has decided to rationalise the current four tax slabs to a two-rate structure with a standard Rate of 18 per cent and a Merit Rate of 5 per cent.

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  GST rates revised: Check the complete list of goods under 40 per cent sin, luxury tax slab

  September 04, 2025 9:18 IST

  The GST Council has introduced a simplified two-slab structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent, effective from September 22. Many essential goods and services will now become cheaper, while luxury and sin goods will attract a new 40 per cent de-merit rate.

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  GST rate cuts from September 22: Here's the complete list of goods exempted from tax

  September 04, 2025 8:15 IST

  GST rate cuts: The GST Council has introduced a two-tier rate structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent effective September 22, slashing taxes on most personal-use goods while exempting life and health insurance premiums entirely.

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  ITR Status: Here's how to check status online using PAN - Step-by-step guide

  November 25, 2025 16:05 IST

  The Income Tax Department has simplified the process of checking the tax returns online. You just need to have the User ID, password, and PAN linked with Aadhaar to be able to check the refund status.

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  Update on Rs 2,000 notes: Here's what Reserve Bank of India said - Check details

  September 02, 2025 16:57 IST

  Update on Rs 2000 notes: The public can send Rs 2000 banknotes through India Post from any post office within the country, to any of the RBI issue offices for credit to their bank accounts.

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  From SBI credit card to hallmarking on silver jewellery, these 5 changes expected from September 1

  August 29, 2025 18:19 IST

  The postal services will also undergo significant changes, starting this September. Announcements have been made that registered post will be merged with the speed post service.

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  Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Key money lessons from Lord Ganesha to build a strong investment portfolio

  August 27, 2025 11:29 IST

  Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Let's have a look at the valuable lessons his attributes can teach us about building and maintaining a robust investment portfolio.

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  Bank Holidays In August 2025: Are banks open or closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi? Check full list

  August 27, 2025 10:01 IST

  Bank Holidays In August 2025: According to the list of holidays issued by the Reserve Bank of India, banks are closed in some regions on August 27, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi.