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Soft vs hard enquiries: Checking your own credit report? Know why it won't hurt your credit score

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Your credit report is like your financial report card. Checking it regularly is a critical part of managing your finances. Still, some people hesitate to access their own credit r... Read More


Tenant fails to pay rent: Can house owners exclude the unpaid amount from taxable income? Expert explains

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- For a house owner, rent that has accrued but has not actually been received from a defaulting tenant can create a tax concern. However, the Income-tax Act, 2025, provides relief w... Read More


When can you claim tax benefits on home loan for under-construction property? Tax expert explains

New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- If you have bought an under-construction home and have already started paying EMIs, do not assume you can immediately claim all available home loan tax benefits. The tax treatment... Read More


8th Pay Commission: Shamli pensioners' 12 demands include coverage for retirees before 1 Jan 2026

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Retired employees and pensioners staged a protest at the Collectorate in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday, seeking the inclusion of government employees who retired before 1 Ja... Read More


Gold, silver prices today, 30 September: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold, 999 silver in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The price of the yellow metal in India's retail market rose on Wednesday, 30 September, amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty between the US and Iran. The US and Iran held separ... Read More


8th Pay Commission: OROP demand for central government civilian pensioners explained

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The 8th Pay Commission will complete 11 months since its constitution on 3 November 2025, on 3 October. In October, the Commission will hold two key meetings in Bengaluru and Mu... Read More


J&K allows one-time NPS to OPS switch for govt employees: Check eligibility, deadline and rules

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The administration of Jammu and Kashmir has permitted certain government employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) to opt for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) on a o... Read More


ITAT relief on Rs.2.47 crore cash deposits: How a Delhi businessman won 10-year tax battle post demonetisation

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- A Delhi-based pharmaceutical retailer who deposited Rs.2.47 crore in cash during demonetisation has recently secured relief from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Delhi.... Read More


Can a housing society evict a tenant? Legal expert explains renters' rights and protections

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Tenants living in a housing society may sometimes face disputes and problems with the society over issues such as maintenance, rent, use of common areas, and adherence to societ... Read More


World Tourism Day 2026: How much should you budget for your next international holiday?

New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- An international trip or holiday can quickly become expensive if an individual's budget allocates funds only to flights and hotels, without paying close attention to the trip as... Read More