Day: August 4, 2026
NTA releases scanned OMR sheets for NEET-UG, candidates can challenge responses till July 15
The National Testing Agency has uploaded NEET-UG scanned answer sheets online. Candidates can now challenge their responses until July fifteenth for a fee. This crucial medical entrance exam was re-conducted on June twenty-first. NEET UG attracts nearly twenty-five lakh candidates annually for MBBS and other healthcare programs. Scores are used for admission to approximately one…
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here’s how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better way
Selling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax reduction opportunities through reinvestment and documentation. Agricultural land taxation depends on its location, with rural land generally exempt from tax. Listed shares and mutual funds have specific tax treatments and exemptions for long-term gains. Careful…
Week in Focus: US ISMs, NFP, EZ HICP and Canadian Jobs Take Center Stage
Week in Focus: US ISMs, NFP, EZ HICP and Canadian Jobs Take Center Stage
Looking for a job? AI skills could help you earn a higher starting salary
Indian employers now prioritise candidates with industry-recognized micro-credentials. These skills-based certifications significantly boost hiring and starting salaries for graduates. Companies seek graduates ready to contribute immediately as generative AI transforms workplaces. Learners securing jobs often cite micro-credentials as a key factor.
Majority Indian companies willing to pay graduates with GenAI micro-credentials over 15 pc more: Report
Higher salaries in India are being offered by employers to graduates with GenAI micro-credentials, with boosts often over fifteen percent. This trend allows these candidates to navigate hiring pipelines more swiftly.
Week in Focus: US CPI, OPEC, BoC, ECB, UK GDP and China Inflation
Week in Focus: US CPI, OPEC, BoC, ECB, UK GDP and China Inflation
Life insurer rejected Rs 70 lakh death claim, but consumer commission ordered it to refund Rs 7 lakh premium despite a lapsed policy; here’s why
A life insurer denied a seventy lakh death claim after a policy lapsed. The policyholder had paid seven lakh as the first year premium. The consumer commission ordered the insurer to refund this initial premium payment. This decision prevented unjust enrichment by the insurance company. Policyholders must pay premiums on time to maintain active life…
India’s gig internet workforce to grow to 17-21 million by 2030: Redseer
India’s gig internet workforce is projected to triple by 2030. This expansion will create millions of new livelihood opportunities for workers. Many new entrants will join the workforce for the first time. Gig work offers higher incomes and flexible participation options. Increasing women’s involvement is a key growth opportunity for the sector.
‘Don’t fall for fake SMS messages’: NPCI explains how scammers target your money; shares tips to protect your bank account, UPI
‘Don’t fall for fake SMS messages’: NPCI explains how scammers target your money; shares tips to protect your bank account, UPI