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Move to Canada? Migrants face 'No good options' after Supreme Court backs Trump's policy
A US Supreme Court ruling makes many immigrants vulnerable. These immigrants came from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. They may face deportation. Many are now considering moving to Canada. The ruling affects those who qualified under a Biden-era program. The program allowed them to stay for two years. Some businesses are closing due to fear.
Book, cancel, and track train tickets with ease: What IRCTC's AskDISHA 2.0 offers passengers, check its features, how to book train tickets, check refund status and more
IRCTC's AskDISHA 2.0, an AI-powered virtual assistant, simplifies train ticket booking and refund processes. Users can effortlessly book tickets using voice commands in multiple languages and secure OTP authentication. The assistant also facilitates quick refund status checks and ticket cancellations, enhancing user experience by streamlining travel-related tasks and minimizing complexities.
These UPI transactions will face restrictions from August 1, as NPCI introduces new API rules to prevent outages
Starting August 1, 2025, NPCI is regulating UPI API usage, limiting balance inquiries to 50 per app daily and restricting autopay mandates to only take place during non-peak hours. Banks must start sending balance updates with transaction notifications, and transaction status checks will be staggered throughout the day. Read on to know how this will impact your UPI transactions.
Train ticket booking: New mobile app SwaRail launched by IRCTC; step-by-step guide on how to use it railway ticket
IRCTC has introduced 'SwaRail,' a new ticket booking app for Android and iOS, developed by CRIS. Beyond ticket reservations, the app facilitates train planning, real-time tracking, PNR status checks, and food ordering. Users can log in with existing IRCTC credentials or create a new account, streamlining the entire journey experience with features like R-Wallet integration and multilingual support.
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed on May 24, 2025?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates that all scheduled banks in India—both public and private—remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
‘On rates, it’s status quo or cuts; concerned about banks’ mis-selling of insurance’: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasizes India's economic resilience and commitment to managing rupee volatility without targeting specific rates. He highlights the importance of real interest rates for depositors and the central bank's focus on customer protection and cybersecurity. The governor also addresses concerns about UPI concentration and governance lapses in banks.
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Multibagger or IBC - Part 7: With a new plant in Gujarat, will this company change its pivot?
No buzzwords. No pitch decks. No founder Twitter threads. Yet this company has quietly served a large carmaker for nearly four decades. It’s a supplier of axles, chassis systems, and sheet metal components. It is deeply embedded in the automotive value chain, but completely tied to one OEM. And as that OEM has been cautious in its EV transformation, this auto ancillary has been a late mover in the space. But now that it has begun its pivot in step with the mother company, it’s doing it in style, with a 100% robotised EV-dedicated plant. And also in silence, without any fanfare. In an era of noise, this might be India’s old-school small-cap bet.
How are investors being lured into stock market scams via WhatsApp? Sebi issues advisory
Sebi has warned investors about rising stock market scams on platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, urging caution against fake advisors and unsolicited trading tips. Investors should verify intermediaries and use official platforms for secure, informed investing.
GST is applicable on joint development of properties in this condition, rules Patna High Court; buyers must check this
The Patna High Court has ruled that GST is applicable on RCM basis on the transfer of development rights from a landowner to a builder before the completion certificate (CC) is issued under a joint development agreement. This decision means builders must pay GST on the apartment units given to the landowner, potentially increasing costs for landowners. Read below to know more.
Saturn Retrograde 2025 - Gemini: There can be career re-appraisal, authority issues, and a call for more public responsibility ensues
Saturn Retrograde in the Pisces sign from 18 July 2025: Saturn will be retrograde in the Tenth House. The focus can be on your job and reputation. Delays, added tension, or scrutiny in the workplace are possible. Authority figures will likely become less helpful; handling your reputation becomes exceedingly crucial. Place topmost priority on restoring your professional reputation. You should also balance your career with discipline
HDFC Bank revises lounge access policy for these credit card users effective from June 10, 2025
HDFC Bank is revising its lounge access policy for Tata Neu Infinity and Plus credit cardholders, effective June 10, 2025. Domestic lounge access will now be milestone-based, requiring a spend of Rs 50,000 per quarter to earn vouchers.
Make UPI transactions faster soon: Thanks to this move by NPCI these transactions to be processed 50% faster
Starting June 16, 2025, UPI transactions are set to become faster, with completion times reduced to as low as 15 seconds. NPCI's mandate aims to cut response times for most financial activities, including status checks and reversals, down to 10 seconds. These changes promise quicker transaction confirmations and a more reliable experience for customers. Read on to know how this will impact you while you undertake UPI transactions going ahead.
Limit usage of non-financial requests to UPI: NPCI to banks
NPCI has directed banks to limit non-financial UPI transaction checks and audit systems annually, after outages in March-April caused network congestion. Banks must delay 'check transaction' API calls by 90 seconds and show only beneficiary names during payments. The move supports UPI’s global expansion and rising transaction volumes.
How the Jaggi brothers misled investors and lenders while being cleantech poster boys
BluSmart, once celebrated as India's first all-electric ride-hailing service, faces a crisis as promoters Anmol and Puneet Singh Jaggi are accused by SEBI of fund diversion from Gensol. This revelation has shaken investor confidence, leading to leadership exits and a decline in daily rides.
Gensol, BluSmart unravel; IT hiring to slow down
Happy Thursday! Gensol promoter Anmol Singh Jaggi and BharatPe cofounder Ashneer Grover have a history of investment dealings. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Can you change tax regime while filing income tax return?
Income tax regime: Many individuals are confused about whether income tax rules allow a taxpayer to choose any tax regime during the income tax return filing. This is because last year, government presented the budget in July 2024 (after the General elections) but many communicated the desired tax regime in April for TDS on salary.
Sebi pulls Gensol’s plug; Wipro Q4 results
Sebi has banned Gensol Engineering and its promoters from accessing the securities market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
ETtech Explainer: Why do UPI payments fail and what is NPCI doing to check these failures?
Banks generally operate at 85-95% success rate on UPI with most of the transaction failures happening due to business problems. Over the last few weeks system-wide transaction failures over multiple occasions have raised eyebrows in the policy circles on whether the UPI network is coming under too much stress.
National Herald Case explained: How a Rs 90 crore loan sparked an alleged money laundering case against Rahul & Sonia Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi face charges in a money laundering case linked to the National Herald, a newspaper founded by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges the Gandhis, through Young Indian Limited (YIL), illicitly acquired assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), publisher of the National Herald. The ED's probe intensified, attaching properties worth crores.
NPCI attributes UPI outage to excessive API calls; plans preventive measures
The third such incident in two weeks was traced back to certain PSP banks repeatedly sending requests, including for older transactions, without waiting for responses, which created congestion in the system. Going forward, NPCI plans to enforce stricter rate-limiters and reiterate API usage guidelines to all PSP banks.
Asian stocks rise led by Japan on auto tariff reprieve
Shares in Japan rose more than 1% with companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. jumping after President Donald Trump said he is exploring a pause in auto tariffs. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 pared earlier losses from a plan to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. Treasuries were steady and a gauge of the dollar edged higher, trimming some of Monday’s decline.
Security, transparency, and innovation: What sets Pi42 apart in crypto trading
Pi42, a new player in India's crypto exchange ecosystem, is focusing on security, regulatory compliance, and seamless trading experiences to address existing industry challenges. Advanced security measures, user-friendly features, and transparent operations are key aspects driving its innovation and appeal to traders.
Non-residents to get full income tax exemption on profits from OTC derivative contracts traded in IFSC due to this rule change
No income tax: Incomes arising out of non-resident's income on Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives will be fully exempt from Income Tax under Section 10 (4E) provided they are routed through overseas banking units or FPIs. Yeeshu Sehgal says: “It means Non-residents can now engage in transactions through FPIs operating in IFSCs & income earned from these derivative transactions will continue to be exempt from income tax."
MobiKwik IPO allotment status may be finalised today: Here's how to check status on BSE and Link Intime; Check latest GMP
Mobikwik IPO allotment status will be available soon. Investors can check the BSE website or the registrar, Link Intime India. The IPO received a 119 times subscription. Listing is expected on December 18. The company aims to use proceeds for growth and development.
Mutual fund KYC status: Meaning of validated, verified, registered KYC and how it impacts for MF investments
Check mutual fund KYC status online: Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) new KYC rules for mutual funds have come into effect from April 1, 2024. A mutual fund investor who has undergone KYC process previously may be required to do KYC process again due to different KYC status. Know the meaning of different KYC status and how it impacts you.
1.3 crore mutual fund accounts on hold due to incomplete KYC; how MF investors can check KYC status online
KYC Status check online: Many mutual fund investors are struggling with the new KYC rules. Further, most of them don't know their current KYC status and don't even know how they can check. Here is a step by step guide on how to check kyc status online and what their kyc status means.
TDS deduction: Why you must check status of PAN Aadhaar linking status of deductee on deduction date to avoid income tax notice
Tax deducted at source (TDS): While it is important to deduct a correct amount of TDS in certain transactions, it is also important to check the status of the deductee's PAN. If the TDS deductor does not check the status of PAN of the deductee on the date of TDS deduction then all the penalty and other legal repercussions would be applied to him and nobody else.
PAN- Aadhaar linking: Here is how to check if your PAN is valid or invalid
PAN can be verified online by filling out the core details mentioned in the PAN Card such as Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth.
IRCTC refund status: How to check Indian Railways refund status live using chatbot AskDisha
Individuals can check refund status via Ask DISHA, a helpdesk provided by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The chatbot has been responding to users' questions in both Hindi and English.
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