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Government Keeps Small Savings Rates Unchanged For 7th Straight Quarter
The government on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, for the seventh straight quarter, beginning January 1, 2026.
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UPSC Releases Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Exam Results
The Combined Recruitment Test for 74 APFC vacancies was held on November 29, and shortlisted candidates now await document verification by UPSC.
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DAAD Scholarship Germany 2026: Fully Funded Masters And PhD Opportunities For International Students
The DAAD Scholarship covers tuition, travel, stipend, insurance, family allowance, and rent subsidies. It supports students from developing countries for degrees lasting up to three years.
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India Pegged As Top Source Market For London's Ambitious New 'Growth Plan'
London has unveiled an ambitious new 'growth plan' to provide an estimated 27 billion pounds extra tax revenue to fund vital public services in London, with India pegged as its number one source market in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI).
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How To Open A PPF Account In State Bank of India?
PPF Account in SBI: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular long-term investment scheme offering attractive interest rates and tax-free returns.
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How To Make Rs 1 Crore By Investing In PPF
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) stands out as a robust and reliable investment option for individuals seeking tax-saving avenues coupled with long-term financial security.
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No Change In Interest Rates On Small Savings Schemes For April-June Quarter
There will be no change in the interest rates of your post office savings, senior citizens saving schemes (SCSS) and public provident fund (PPF) for the new quarter beginning April 1, 2024.
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On-Chain Analytics Giant Glassnode Acquires Crypto Tax, Portfolio Tracking Platform Accointing.com
Crypto analytics firm and on-chain market intelligence provider Glassnode has acquired crypto tax and portfolio platform Accointing.com, a deal that is aimed at combining "the services provided by both companies bringing users more value than ever before."
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Ongoing Crypto Market Meltdown Provides Cautionary Tale for US Public Pension Funds
The ongoing cryptocurrency market meltdown could prove to be a cautionary tale for US public pension funds. Amid a plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, crypto lenders have declared bankruptcy and others are facing a cash crunch. A handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over...
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Italy's Government to Provide Subsidies of Up to $46 Million for Blockchain Companies
The Ministry of Economic Development of Italy has announced that certain blockchain projects will qualify to apply for up to $46 million (roughly Rs. 364 crore) in government subsidies starting from September.
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UPSC EPFO Exam On May 9, Admit Cards Expected Soon
The exam for selection of Enforcement Officer-Accounts Officer in Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 9.
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Interest Rates On Small Savings Cut, PPF At Lowest In Over 4 Decades
Interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, received a huge cut of up to 1.1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021-22 in a massive blow to middle-class depositors.
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EPFO Exam: UPSC Allows Candidates To Change Exam Centre Choice
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will allow candidates, those who had applied for the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization, to change their preferences for their exam centre.
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Bill To Change Foreign Funding Rules For Non-Profits Placed In Lok Sabha
A bill that seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Sunday.
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High Court Cancels Bail Of School Owner Arrested In Delhi Riots Case
The owner of a school, who was arrested in connection with the riots in northeast Delhi this February, will remain in custody, the Delhi High Court has ordered after the police challenged his bail order granted by the lower court last week. In its order, the lower court had observed that despite police allegations, the chargesheet did not provide a...
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Government Keeps Small Savings Rates Unchanged For 7th Straight Quarter
The government on Wednesday left interest rates unchanged for various small savings schemes, including PPF and NSC, for the seventh straight quarter, beginning January 1, 2026.
-
UPSC Releases Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner Exam Results
The Combined Recruitment Test for 74 APFC vacancies was held on November 29, and shortlisted candidates now await document verification by UPSC.
-
DAAD Scholarship Germany 2026: Fully Funded Masters And PhD Opportunities For International Students
The DAAD Scholarship covers tuition, travel, stipend, insurance, family allowance, and rent subsidies. It supports students from developing countries for degrees lasting up to three years.
-
India Pegged As Top Source Market For London's Ambitious New 'Growth Plan'
London has unveiled an ambitious new 'growth plan' to provide an estimated 27 billion pounds extra tax revenue to fund vital public services in London, with India pegged as its number one source market in terms of foreign direct investment (FDI).
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How To Open A PPF Account In State Bank of India?
PPF Account in SBI: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a popular long-term investment scheme offering attractive interest rates and tax-free returns.
-
How To Make Rs 1 Crore By Investing In PPF
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) stands out as a robust and reliable investment option for individuals seeking tax-saving avenues coupled with long-term financial security.
-
No Change In Interest Rates On Small Savings Schemes For April-June Quarter
There will be no change in the interest rates of your post office savings, senior citizens saving schemes (SCSS) and public provident fund (PPF) for the new quarter beginning April 1, 2024.
-
On-Chain Analytics Giant Glassnode Acquires Crypto Tax, Portfolio Tracking Platform Accointing.com
Crypto analytics firm and on-chain market intelligence provider Glassnode has acquired crypto tax and portfolio platform Accointing.com, a deal that is aimed at combining "the services provided by both companies bringing users more value than ever before."
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Ongoing Crypto Market Meltdown Provides Cautionary Tale for US Public Pension Funds
The ongoing cryptocurrency market meltdown could prove to be a cautionary tale for US public pension funds. Amid a plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks, crypto lenders have declared bankruptcy and others are facing a cash crunch. A handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over...
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Italy's Government to Provide Subsidies of Up to $46 Million for Blockchain Companies
The Ministry of Economic Development of Italy has announced that certain blockchain projects will qualify to apply for up to $46 million (roughly Rs. 364 crore) in government subsidies starting from September.
-
UPSC EPFO Exam On May 9, Admit Cards Expected Soon
The exam for selection of Enforcement Officer-Accounts Officer in Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 9.
-
Interest Rates On Small Savings Cut, PPF At Lowest In Over 4 Decades
Interest rates on small savings schemes, including National Savings Certificates or NSC and Public Provident Fund or PPF, received a huge cut of up to 1.1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021-22 in a massive blow to middle-class depositors.
-
EPFO Exam: UPSC Allows Candidates To Change Exam Centre Choice
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will allow candidates, those who had applied for the Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer in the Employees' Provident Fund Organization, to change their preferences for their exam centre.
-
Bill To Change Foreign Funding Rules For Non-Profits Placed In Lok Sabha
A bill that seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), under which providing the Aadhar numbers of the office-bearers of any NGO will be mandatory for registration and public servants will be barred from receiving funds from abroad, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Sunday.
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High Court Cancels Bail Of School Owner Arrested In Delhi Riots Case
The owner of a school, who was arrested in connection with the riots in northeast Delhi this February, will remain in custody, the Delhi High Court has ordered after the police challenged his bail order granted by the lower court last week. In its order, the lower court had observed that despite police allegations, the chargesheet did not provide a...
