Despite 6 Local Plants, Cement Prices in Himachal Jump Rs25 Per Bag in a Month
Cement prices in Himachal Pradesh have increased by about Rs 25 per bag over the past month, pushing retail rates to Rs 410 in Solan. Manufacturers cited rising input, fuel, and transportation costs for the latest price adjustment.
Himachal Apple Grower Installs Monorail in Shimla Orchard to Beat Labour Shortage
To tackle acute labour shortages and rising wages, a Kotkhai apple grower in Shimla district has installed a petrol-run monorail system imported from China. The 500-kg capacity system easily transports crop crates and farm inputs across steep orchard slopes.
What Happens If Your Health Insurance Sum Insured Gets Exhausted Mid-Year?
Exhausting your health insurance sum insured mid-year due to high medical bills does not make your policy invalid. Features like restoration benefits, cumulative bonus cover, or secondary policies can still help pay subsequent hospitalisation expenses under policy conditions.
PM Modi Inaugurates 10th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia felicitated him and outlined India’s digital progress and the event’s focus on 6G, AI and inclusive connectivity.
Cashless vs Reimbursement Health Insurance Claim: Steps, Deadlines and Mistakes to Avoid
Cashless vs reimbursement health insurance claim: steps, deadlines, IRDAI's 1-hour and 3-hour rules, documents and what to do if your claim is rejected.
Emergency Fund for Freelancers in India: How Much You Really Need
Emergency fund for freelancers in India: calculate your number from expenses, split it into 3 layers, and build it on irregular income. Examples included.
Pre-Existing Disease Waiting Period in Health Insurance: IRDAI Rules, Timeline and Claim Tips
Pre-existing disease waiting period explained: IRDAI's 3-year cap, 5-year moratorium, portability rules and how to avoid claim rejection in India.
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on UPI MDR Above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Centre’s proposed Merchant Discount Rate on specified UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The framework is scheduled to take effect from October 15 and has been challenged through a PIL filed by advocate Anjan Datta.
Taxpayers Get More Time to Complete Tax Audit Formalities
Taxpayers have been given additional time to complete tax audit-related work. The extension will allow professionals to finish audits, reconcile records and verify important information, but taxpayers should avoid waiting until the last minute.
TRAI Changes Recharge Rules for Jio, Airtel and Vi Users
TRAI has changed rules for mobile recharge plans, requiring Jio, Airtel and Vi to offer more voice-and-SMS-only options without bundled data. The plans must be priced lower than comparable bundled plans, giving consumers more flexibility when choosing prepaid recharges.
