There is important news for around 5.5 million central government employees and 6.9 million pensioners. Work related to the 8th Central Pay Commission is moving faster after its Terms of Reference (ToR) were approved nearly 10 months ago. September has brought several key updates, including a possible DA hike, the Commission’s state visits, pension-related discussions, … Read more
Your Aadhaar card is one of the most important identity documents in India. It is used for everything from booking train tickets and getting a SIM card to accessing government and private services. But there is one thing many people are unhappy with: their Aadhaar photograph. Sometimes, the photo taken at the Aadhaar centre does … Read more
The August 31 deadline to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2026-27 is here for taxpayers with business or professional income whose accounts do not require a tax audit. According to the Income Tax Department, around 7 crore ITRs have already been filed. Those who are yet to submit their returns have one final … Read more
A small mistake at a railway station or inside a train could now cost passengers much more. Indian Railways has doubled the penalty for several activities that affect cleanliness. Under the updated rules, people violating the specified cleanliness requirements can now be fined up to ₹1,000, compared with the earlier ₹500. The amended rules came … Read more
Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, farmers in Greater Noida have received a major boost. The Greater Noida Authority Board has approved the biggest-ever increase in land compensation for farmers who give up their land for development projects. The compensation rate has been increased from ₹4,125 to ₹6,415 per square metre. This means farmers will now get … Read more
Penny stock Jonjua Overseas Ltd. has announced another bonus share issue for its shareholders. The stock, currently trading below ₹10, will offer 7 bonus shares for every 24 shares held. The company has also announced the record date, giving investors only a short time to check their eligibility. This is the fifth time the company … Read more
Credit card use has grown rapidly in India. According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the number of active credit cards has crossed 12 crore, while monthly credit card spending has also gone above ₹2.02 lakh crore. But not everyone who owns a credit card uses it regularly. If your credit card has been … Read more
If you want to start a business with low investment and steady demand, a wheat flour (atta) business can be a great choice. Flour is used in almost every household every day, so demand stays strong throughout the year. The best part is that you can start this business with an investment of around ₹2.5 … Read more
The United States has temporarily suspended visa appointments at its embassies and consulates around the world. The move is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration measures. According to the US State Department, a global training program is being conducted for staff at embassies and consulates. Because of this, some visa appointments are being rescheduled. … Read more
The income tax return filing deadline is not the same for everyone for Assessment Year (AY) 2026-27. While salaried employees and many other individual taxpayers had to file their returns by July 31, 2026, taxpayers earning income from a business or profession and not required to undergo a tax audit have more time. For these … Read more
Mold-Tek Packaging has announced its first-ever bonus share issue for shareholders. The company will issue bonus shares in a 1:1 ratio, which means investors will receive one free share for every one share they already own. The company has not yet announced the record date for the bonus issue. It said the record date will … Read more