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  Firecracker insurance at just Rs 11: Here's how to buy it under a minute - Step-by-step guide

  October 15, 2025 17:02 IST

  As the upcoming festive season is the peak, PhonePe has reintroduced the firecracker insurance plan at a nominal fee of Rs 11 (inclusive of GST).

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  CGHS Scheme Rule Change: Here's how these changes will impact central govt employees, pensioners

  October 15, 2025 16:24 IST

  The implementation of the new rates will increase the likelihood of hospitals participating more frequently under the CGHS.

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  EPF withdrawal limits: Here's how new EPFO rule is beneficial for members - Key things to know

  October 14, 2025 15:28 IST

  EPF withdrawal limits: The government has also removed the requirement to provide justification for the purpose of partial withdrawals.

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  EPFO eases withdrawals: Members can now access full PF balance without documents

  October 13, 2025 23:55 IST

  EPFO now allows members to withdraw their full PF balance without documents, with simplified rules, automated settlements, and extended withdrawal periods.

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  Dearness allowance hiked by 3% for employees, pensioners of this state; arrears to be paid in cash

  October 10, 2025 14:07 IST

  Dearness Allowance Hike News: Earlier in May this year, the Arunachal Pradesh government also decided to hike the DA/DR from 53 per cent to 55 per cent.

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  National Post Day: List of Indian postal schemes still operating, know all about them

  October 10, 2025 7:28 IST

  National Post Day: Every year, October 10 is celebrated as National Post Day in India to honor the contributions of the Indian Postal Department, which has been serving the nation for over 150 years.

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  Rs 2 lakh loan at just 6%: Here's how to apply and key benefits of scheme

  October 09, 2025 17:08 IST

  According to the Ministry of Finance, Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have given their approvals to over 5.79 lakh loan applications. Until September 2025, loans amount to Rs 10,907 crore under the PMSGMBY scheme.

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  Dearness Allowance Hike: Centre raises DA by up to 8% for these govt employees – Check eligibility

  October 09, 2025 13:37 IST

  Dearness Allowance Hike Latest Updates: The Finance Ministry has said that the rate of DA for employees who are drawing salaries as per the 5th Central Pay Commission has been increased

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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.