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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In Kevin Warsh’s First Meeting As Chair
Federal Reserve policymakers voted unanimously to maintain the benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
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Life Insurance vs Fixed Deposit: The Winner On Returns May Surprise You
Over long horizons, equity exposure and compounding can deliver returns that beat traditional fixed deposits -- especially after tax.
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Gold vs Personal Loan: Which Is Better For Borrowing Under Rs 5 Lakh
While gold loans charge lower interest rates, personal loans offer a longer repayment duration. Experts say the choice changes as per user's need.
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Well-Reasoned, Well-Researched PILs Will Always Be Entertained: Supreme Court
The Chief Justice told a advocate to first raise issues with the concerned authorities and file a PIL in the court only after his prayers go unheard.
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PPF And SSY: Why Depositing Before 5 April Could Earn You Significantly More Tax-Free Interest
Under PPF rules, interest is calculated on the lowest balance held between the 5th and month-end, meaning a late deposit costs investors a full month's interest.
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Centre Keeps Small Savings Rates Unchanged, Choose Best Scheme For Your Needs
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 8.2 per cent with tax benefits. Like other small savings scheme, SSY also carries sovereign guarantee.
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Provident Fund Body EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest For 2025-26
Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26 at 8.25 per cent, retaining the rate for the second consecutive year, a source said.
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Ever Wondered Why Beer Bottle Caps Have 21 Ridges? Here's The Real Reason
There's real science behind those 21 tiny ridges on every beer cap. Learn how they keep your favourite drink fresh and secure.
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Trump Proposes 1-Year, 10% Cap On Credit Card Interest Rates
Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars but drew immediate opposition from an industry that has been in his corner.
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Why India's Middle Class Can't Buy Homes, Even With Higher Salaries
The trend reflects post-2008 global economic environment, which saw a significant increase in the availability and encouragement of consumer debt.
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US Fed Cuts Rates For 3rd Time This Year, Flags Labour Market Concerns
A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labour-market concerns even as inflation remained elevated amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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UK Introduced A 75% Tax, But No One's Ever Paid a Penny. Here's Why
The UKs Public Interest Business Protection Tax (PIBPT), introduced in 2022 amid energy market turmoil, has never collected any revenue.
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
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UK's Unemployment Rate Rises To Nearly A Four-Year High
Britain's unemployment rate climbed to 4.7 percent in the three months to the end of May, the highest level since June 2021. That compared with 4.6 percent in the February-April period.
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PF Interest Alert: 8.25% Credited To 96% Accounts, Check If You Got Yours
The government has credited 8.25% EPF interest for FY25 to over 96% of accounts, starting much earlier than last year.
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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged In Kevin Warsh’s First Meeting As Chair
Federal Reserve policymakers voted unanimously to maintain the benchmark overnight borrowing rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
-
Life Insurance vs Fixed Deposit: The Winner On Returns May Surprise You
Over long horizons, equity exposure and compounding can deliver returns that beat traditional fixed deposits -- especially after tax.
-
Gold vs Personal Loan: Which Is Better For Borrowing Under Rs 5 Lakh
While gold loans charge lower interest rates, personal loans offer a longer repayment duration. Experts say the choice changes as per user's need.
-
Well-Reasoned, Well-Researched PILs Will Always Be Entertained: Supreme Court
The Chief Justice told a advocate to first raise issues with the concerned authorities and file a PIL in the court only after his prayers go unheard.
-
PPF And SSY: Why Depositing Before 5 April Could Earn You Significantly More Tax-Free Interest
Under PPF rules, interest is calculated on the lowest balance held between the 5th and month-end, meaning a late deposit costs investors a full month's interest.
-
Centre Keeps Small Savings Rates Unchanged, Choose Best Scheme For Your Needs
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 8.2 per cent with tax benefits. Like other small savings scheme, SSY also carries sovereign guarantee.
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Provident Fund Body EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest For 2025-26
Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees' provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26 at 8.25 per cent, retaining the rate for the second consecutive year, a source said.
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Ever Wondered Why Beer Bottle Caps Have 21 Ridges? Here's The Real Reason
There's real science behind those 21 tiny ridges on every beer cap. Learn how they keep your favourite drink fresh and secure.
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Trump Proposes 1-Year, 10% Cap On Credit Card Interest Rates
Reviving a campaign pledge, President Donald Trump wants a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, a move that could save Americans tens of billions of dollars but drew immediate opposition from an industry that has been in his corner.
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Why India's Middle Class Can't Buy Homes, Even With Higher Salaries
The trend reflects post-2008 global economic environment, which saw a significant increase in the availability and encouragement of consumer debt.
-
US Fed Cuts Rates For 3rd Time This Year, Flags Labour Market Concerns
A divided US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates Wednesday for a third consecutive time this year, flagging labour-market concerns even as inflation remained elevated amid President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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UK Introduced A 75% Tax, But No One's Ever Paid a Penny. Here's Why
The UKs Public Interest Business Protection Tax (PIBPT), introduced in 2022 amid energy market turmoil, has never collected any revenue.
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"Do Homework": Court Warns Petitioner Not To File Litigation After Reading Newspapers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday cautioned a petitioner against reading news reports and filing litigation and asked him to "do homework first".
-
UK's Unemployment Rate Rises To Nearly A Four-Year High
Britain's unemployment rate climbed to 4.7 percent in the three months to the end of May, the highest level since June 2021. That compared with 4.6 percent in the February-April period.
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PF Interest Alert: 8.25% Credited To 96% Accounts, Check If You Got Yours
The government has credited 8.25% EPF interest for FY25 to over 96% of accounts, starting much earlier than last year.
