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What is LIC’s ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ for women?

The Bima Sakhi Yojana is a transformative initiative launched by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), designed to empower women, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with employment and financial independence .

Inflation Calculator: What will be the value of Rs 1 crore in 20, 30 and 50 years from now?

This article explores how inflation erodes the value of Rs 1 crore over time, calculating its worth in 20, 30, and 50 years based on a 6% inflation rate.

Aadhaar Card Update Deadline: Last date approaching soon! Here’s how to upload documents free-of-cost

Aadhaar card update: After extending the deadline multiple times in the past, the UIDAI has urged residents who got their Aadhaar issued 10 years back to get their documents updated by December 14, 2024.

Will Rs 7.5 lakh income be tax-free for senior citizens under Old Tax Regime in upcoming Union Budget? Here’s what finance ministry says

As Budget 2025-26 approaches, senior citizens await potential tax relief. A query was recently raised in the Lok Sabha if the government plans to offer a tax rebate on incomes up to Rs 7.5 lakh and a 5% tax on Rs 7.5-10 lakh.

Term Vs whole life insurance – Which should you choose? Know the key differences

Term insurance is a straightforward life insurance policy that provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term'; if the insured person passes away during this period, the policy's beneficiaries receive a death benefit.

How scamsters tricked investors of Rs 25 cr through fake apps and stocks

A woman from Faridabad was cheated out of Rs 7 crore, a businessman from Noida lost Rs 9 crore, and a doctor from Punjab’s Bathinda was defrauded of Rs 6 crore. These are just a few of the victims of a massive scam recently uncovered by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED).

New PPF rules effective today: All you need to know

New PPF rules effective today streamline account management for minors, multiple account holders, and NRIs, impacting interest rates and regulations.

Life insurance rule change: From October 1, 2024, you will get higher refund when you surrender your life insurance policy

Policyholders exiting traditional life insurance get more money back starting October 1, 2024. Irdai has asked the insurance companies to offer a higher special surrender value (SSV) for traditional endowment policies from October 1, 2024. The new 'special surrender value' rule mandates higher refunds, offering flexibility to switch plans.

Karnataka online trading frauds: Losses skyrocket from Rs 23 crore in 2022 to Rs 903 crore by mid-2024

Most victims from Karnataka are educated professionals, particularly techies from Bengaluru, who were duped after being enticed by fraudsters with promises of high returns or IPO allocation. And this has been a trend across the country when it comes to fake broking apps.