Apple is nearing a launch of Apple Pay in India, aiming to introduce contactless credit card payments through Visa and Mastercard before potentially expanding to UPI integration, signalling a strategic shift in its Indian payments strategy. Apple is edging closer…
As medical school costs continue to rise, students are urged to carefully plan budgets and borrow selectively, considering both expenses and future income to prevent long-term financial strain. Medical school remains one of the most expensive professional paths in the…
As Independence Day prompts reflection on freedom, financial experts highlight seven key questions to evaluate whether your finances can withstand unexpected shocks and support long-term independence. Financial freedom is not the same as being wealthy. It is the point at…
As lifespans extend and costs rise, retirees are urged to build flexible, adaptive financial plans that prioritise dependable income sources, disciplined withdrawals, and regular reviews to ensure longevity of their savings in an uncertain economic landscape. For many retirees, the…
The Telangana government has approved a comprehensive accident insurance plan for registered fishermen, providing financial protection in cases of tragedy and reinforcing state efforts to extend social security to risky livelihoods. The Telangana government has approved accident insurance cover for…
Indonesian retail investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios globally, driven by rising confidence in US stocks and ETFs, with AI-linked shares now dominating the market and expanding their reach into secondary cities. Diversification is becoming a more prominent part of…
A young man from near Bareilly lost Rs 1.46 lakh after falling for a scam on Grindr, revealing a wider interstate operation involving Nigerian nationals and Indian accomplices, highlighting rising risks on dating apps. A 23-year-old man from a village…
While AI can streamline financial management by analysing transactions and spending habits, users must navigate privacy risks by limiting data sharing, employing safer practices, and recognising AI as an aid rather than an authority. Using AI to sort through personal…
Gujarat police and banks are intensifying efforts to combat a rise in complex digital arrest scams that manipulate fear and isolation among older citizens, deploying staged scenes and fake warrants to siphon off millions of rupees. Police in Gujarat are…
The Raipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the State Bank of India to return nearly Rs 1 lakh to a young woman after failing to act swiftly on her cyber fraud complaint, highlighting growing accountability for banks in…
