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AMFI March Data: Equity Inflows Surpass ₹40,000 Crore as SIPs Hit Record High
Mutual Fund SIP Inflow: Investor confidence remains resilient despite global volatility, with Flexi Cap funds leading the charge and monthly SIP contributions scaling an unprecedented peak of ₹32,087 crore in March 2026
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.
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.
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
RBI Implements Stricter Two-Factor Authentication for Digital Payments from April 1
RBI New Payment Rules: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is implementing stricter two-factor authentication (2FA) for digital transactions from April 1, 2026. OTP alone will no longer be sufficient; biometrics or a dynamic PIN will be mandatory for UPI and card payments.
Why Postal Life Insurance Remains a Top Choice for Affordable Coverage in 2026
Postal Life Insurance: In an era where private insurance companies often charge....
NPS Reforms: New Rules Allow Banks to Launch Independent Pension Funds
NPS Reforms:Â The pension sector is set for a major transformation with new....
