The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday issued revised norms to streamline the process of bill payments, enable greater participation, and enhance customer protection. These directions will apply from April 1, 2024, to banks, NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited and other non-bank payment system participants. The central bank has issued the revised ‘Reserve Bank of India…
If you’re a WhatsApp user who frequently needs to sift through chats looking for a specific message, here’s good news: WhatsApp is rolling out the ‘search by date’ feature to search for messages and media files by a specific date on Android. Importantly, this feature has been available on other platforms where WhatsApp is present,…
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday announced a new scheme under which the government will make a fixed deposit of Rs 10,800 in the name of a newborn. FD stands for Fixed Deposit. It is a type of investment offered by banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) that allows you to invest a…
The misconception that cashless transactions are less traceable by the Income Tax Department has arisen due to the increasing prevalence of such transactions. Nevertheless, this belief is incorrect. This is because banks and other financial institutions must notify the Income Tax department of transactions surpassing a specified threshold. This encompasses card payments, UPI transactions, as…
At this point, you must be accustomed to encountering Google’s sign-in form on a day-to-day basis. There’s nothing fancy about it; it just gets the job done. However, recently, Google was seen advertising a ‘new look’ for its sign-in page, potentially to freshen things up. Now, Google has finally revealed what the redesign looks like….
Aadhaar is a unique 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to residents of India. It’s more than just a number; it’s linked to an individual’s demographic and biometric information, including name, address, photograph, fingerprints and iris scans. Aadhaar serves as a valid proof of identity and address across the…
EPF vs PPF Comparison: Retirement plans supported by the government provide individuals with diverse avenues to invest in their future financial stability. Among these options, the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) stand out as favoured choices for individuals aiming to fortify their retirement funds. Each scheme comes with distinct withdrawal regulations,…
New Delhi: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Monday ordered withdrawal of small tax demands that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced in her FY25 budget speech to improve ease of living. CBDT said that tax demand up to ₹25,000 for assessment year up to 2010-11 and demands up to ₹10,000 from the next…
As a ChatGPT user, you would be aware that each conversation is new because the chatbot can’t retain details you would prefer it to follow or a style you want it to remember, ultimately wasting your time from repeating information in new conversations. However, this is all set to change soon, as OpenAI has announced…
NPS (National Pension System) is a voluntary, long-term retirement savings scheme regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) in India. It is designed to provide retirement income to subscribers. Experts believe that NPS is a great way to save for retirement while also enjoying significant tax benefits. However, it’s important to remember…