Travelling to Nepal? Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian notes valid again after decade-long ban

Travelling to Nepal? Rs 200 and Rs 500 Indian notes valid again after decade-long ban

Good news for travellers, patients and businesses moving between India and Nepal. After nearly ten years of restrictions, the Nepal government has lifted the ban on carrying Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 currency notes across the border, easing a long-standing pain point for cross-border movement. The decision brings major relief to thousands of people…

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8th Pay Commission Update: Salary hike, Pension revision & DA merger — What govt really said

8th Pay Commission Update: Salary hike, Pension revision & DA merger — What govt really said

8th Pay Commission: The much-awaited 8th Pay Commission is finally in motion, and it has sparked widespread discussion among over 50 lakh central government employees and 65 lakh pensioners. With questions flooding social media, many are wondering: When will salaries increase? How much will the hike be? Will pensions rise? The government has now clarified…

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Looking for low-risk, high-growth investment? Index funds could be your best long-term bet

Looking for low-risk, high-growth investment? Index funds could be your best long-term bet

Index funds have quietly become one of the most reliable ways for ordinary investors to build wealth without getting trapped in daily market noise. As volatility rises and active funds struggle to consistently outperform benchmarks, more savers are shifting towards low-cost, rule-based index investing. The category has grown sharply in the past few years, and…

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Buying gold or silver as 2025 nears end? Motilal Oswal explains what to buy and how much to hold

Buying gold or silver as 2025 nears end? Motilal Oswal explains what to buy and how much to hold

Gold has held steady through a turbulent year, and Motilal Oswal’s latest outlook suggests that the precious metal will continue to play an important stabilising role for Indian households in the coming months. Even as global cues remain mixed, the report says investors should stick to a disciplined strategy instead of chasing short-term price swings….

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Looking for safe returns? This 5-year FD turns Rs 1 lakh into Rs 1,44,995 — check full calculation

Looking for safe returns? This 5-year FD turns Rs 1 lakh into Rs 1,44,995 — check full calculation

Post Office FD: India’s postal network is no longer just a legacy service for letters and parcels – it has steadily evolved into one of the country’s most trusted financial lifelines. For millions of households looking for steady, risk-free returns, Post Office savings schemes remain a preferred choice, particularly at a time when interest-rate cycles…

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New labour codes to strengthen legal rights, social security and safety for dock workers

New labour codes to strengthen legal rights, social security and safety for dock workers

The recent unification of labour laws in India is expected to great extent enhance the safety, health, and welfare of dock workers, as revealed by government statistics published on Friday. Some of the measures taken in this direction are compulsory dock registration, wider access to social security, and more rigorous safety standards. Mandatory registration to…

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Bank Holiday: Will banks be closed on December 1, 2025? Check city-wise RBI holiday list for December

Bank Holiday: Will banks be closed on December 1, 2025? Check city-wise RBI holiday list for December

On Monday, December 1, 2025, banks will remain closed in selected cities, including Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh and Kohima in Nagaland, while the closure will not be nationwide. The bank holiday in Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) and Kohima (Nagaland) on December 1, 2025 coincides with a State Inauguration Day/Indigenous Faith Day (regional holiday) that is celebrated…

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