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Haryana IDFC First Bank Scam: Two IAS officers suspended over ₹597 crore fraud
Haryana News: In a major crackdown, the Nayab Singh Saini government has suspended senior IAS officers Ram Kumar Singh and Pradeep Kumar following ED investigations into the embezzlement of government funds through shell companies and gold transactions.
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana maturity rules: Will your daughter get the funds at 21 or 31?
SSY interest rate 2026: Understanding the specific timelines of the Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme is vital for parents planning their daughter's future, as maturity depends on the account opening date rather than the child’s current age.
Supreme Court DA Verdict: States Cannot Discriminate Against Pensioners
Supreme Court decision on DA for pensioners: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed appeals by the Kerala Government, affirming that Dearness Allowance hikes must be equal for both active employees and retirees to ensure constitutional equality.
Google Pay UPI Circle: How to Transfer Money Without a Bank Account
GPay UPI Circle setup: Google Pay introduces a new ‘Pocket Money’ feature via UPI Circle, allowing primary users to authorize dependents for digital payments. Learn how to set up secondary users and manage spending limits effectively.
UPI Transaction Charges: 75% of Users Vow to Abandon Platform if Fees Imposed
A comprehensive LocalCircles survey reveals a massive public pushback against potential monetization, as banks struggle with zero returns on a network that processed over 240 billion transactions in FY26.
RBI New Digital Rules: 1-Hour Hold for Transfers and New Kill Switch Feature
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a major overhaul of digital payment security, introducing a cooling period for high-value transfers, an emergency kill switch to block accounts, and specialized protection layers for senior citizens to combat rising cyber fraud.
Escalating Iran-Israel Tensions May Drive Future FD Rate Hikes
As the RBI MPC meeting begins, escalating Middle East tensions and rising crude oil prices fuel inflation fears. While analysts expect a status quo, persistent geopolitical instability may soon force the central bank to hike repo rates and bank FD interest.
RBI MPC Faces High-Stakes Balancing Act Amid Surging Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions
RBI Monetary Policy April 2026: As the MPC convenes for the first review of FY27, all eyes are on Governor Sanjay Malhotra. With Brent crude soaring 48% and geopolitical tensions rising, find out if the RBI will hold the repo rate at 5.25% or take aggressive action to curb mounting
8th Pay Commission: JCM Demands OPS Restoration and Major Policy Reforms for Govt Employees
8th Pay Commission Update 2026: The National Council (JCM) has formally submitted its demands to the 8th Pay Commission, prioritizing the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
Zero Tax up to ₹12.9 Lakh, New Income Tax Regime 2026-27 Slabs and Key Changes Explained
New Income Tax Rules 2026: Starting April 1, salaried employees can enjoy zero tax on income up to ₹12.9 Lakh under the New Tax Regime. Learn about the new ₹75,000 standard deduction, the Income Tax Act 2025 overhaul, and how to choose between the New and Old regimes for maximum
