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Experts recommend different strategies for gold and silver in your investment portfolio. A report recommends holding gold as geopolitical insurance, supported by central-bank buying, and avoiding silver until its price base strengthens. 

Delhi's old-age pension survey began on 24 October to verify 4.3 lakh beneficiaries. The door-to-door drive aims to remove duplicate, deceased and ineligible entries. Check the monthly pension amounts, the verification process and the steps eligible senior citizens should take.

Investors can borrow against pledged shares to raise cash while retaining ownership and delaying capital gains tax. Loans typically cover 30% to 60% of share value, with interest of 9% to 12%. 

Out of the over 7.5 lakh homes advertised across the country, more than 6.6 lakh are completed projects

Domestic airfares are 30-40% higher than a year ago as fuel costs, a weaker rupee and limited flight capacity squeeze festive travel budgets.

Investors must look through the recent returns and packaging of a product, understand the risks and invest only if it suits their risk appetite.

Senior living is gaining attention, with investors and developers treating it as a core real estate sector. Square Yards identified 15 growth cities as demand spreads beyond established metros, reflecting preferences for wellness, care and affordability.

Repaid your personal loan but see no jump in your credit score? Experts explain why bureaus can take 30-45 days to update, how closing a loan affects your credit mix, and what to check in your credit report afterwards to make sure the loan shows as closed.

Brands are increasingly using artificial intelligence to produce more advertisements, adapt campaigns for regional audiences and reduce production time and costs. Yet, marketers concede human creativity remains central to effective storytelling.

Under the long-term mitigation measure, eligible industrial units will get one-time capital support to retrofit plants, including installing air pollution control devices and effluent treatment systems.

Paytm and AU Small Finance Bank have launched a lifetime-free RuPay credit card that offers rewards on eligible Paytm UPI spending and complimentary family airport lounge access on eligible flights booked through Paytm. The card has no joining or annual fee.

HDFC Banks new Flexi (Green) electric car loan lets you finance the car body and battery separately, with a longer battery tenure to lower EMIs. Heres how it works and what to check before you apply, including the cost of a longer repayment term.

Noida Metros Aqua Line carried a record 1.05 lakh passengers on 23 October, while average daily ridership rose by around 20%. NMRC now plans to increase peak-hour train frequency from 1 November and is considering extending late-night services to accommodate growing passenger demand. 

Delhi MCD wage hike: Around 4,000 public health workers will receive a minimum monthly salary of 18,000 plus dearness allowance (DA) under the equal pay for equal work principle. The pay revision will cost 52 crore, with increased wages transferred directly to workers bank accounts.

Gold and silver prices today, 26 October: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

Tata Consultancy Services, Cognizant, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra have each stated that managing AI agents and governing their use are emerging as new business opportunities

Using a credit card abroad can easily cost more than the foreign-currency price shown. Forex markup fees of 1% to 3.5%, GST on those fees, exchange rate changes and dynamic currency conversion all add to your bill. Here are 5 things to know about credit card charges on international transactions.

The 8th Pay Commission concluded its Mumbai consultations on 23 October and will complete one year on 3 November, with about 6 months left to submit its report. Here are the 5 latest updates on its website, from visit schedules to consultant guidelines and what they mean for employees, pensioners.

Bank holiday today: Public and private lenders, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB branches, will be closed on 26 October for Laxmi Puja / Accession Day / Maharishi Valmiki's birthday. Check the full RBI calendar here

Rising US Treasury yields and a weaker rupee are drawing Indian investors toward dollar-denominated debt as a fixed-income diversifier.

Under the new model for BharatNet, ISPs will own customer relationships, receive direct per-connection subsidies of 8,900-12,900, and retain 95% of monthly subscriber revenues.

The Kerala High Court awarded a jointly registered house exclusively to a woman after bank records supported her claim that her father funded the purchase. Here's whether a person can claim joint property ownership without proof of their contribution. 

As investment participation grows in India, scammers are using messaging groups and fake apps to lure investors with promises of quick returns. Here's what to do if you fall for such frauds. 

Indian Bank has raised rates by 15 basis points on its 555-day Ind Grow and 777-day Ind Prosper fixed deposits, effective October 23, 2026. Check latest rates here. 

Bharat Pensioners Samaj seeks early announcement and payment of pending dearness relief instalment along with arrears; rate may rise from 60% to 63%

NPS Vatsalya allows parents and guardians to build long-term savings for their child. Know the eligibility criteria, contribution rules, and options available when the child turns 18, including continuing, transferring, or exiting the scheme.

Ahead of Dhanteras, buyers must verify a gold item's purity before purchasing them. This ensures that the purchases does justice to the price paid by a customer. Here's how to do it. 

Sold land or property at a profit? Section 54EC bonds can help you claim exemption on long-term capital gains. Know the eligible bonds, 50 lakh investment limit, six-month deadline and five-year holding requirement under the applicable tax rules.

Centre to deploy officers, experienced engineers and experts to share best practices in DPR preparation, contractor selection and construction models

The case stems from a complaint filed by MGF Developments Ltd, which alleged that M3M and its group companies obtained rights over approximately 31 acres of land in Chauma village, Gurugram, without paying the full consideration agreed upon under a land exchange arrangement

An interest-free or concessional loan from your employer can have tax implications. Understand how the taxable amount is calculated, when loans up to 20,000 are exempt, and which medical loans qualify for tax exemption under income tax rules.

Term insurance provides financial protection to a policyholders beneficiaries if the policyholder dies during the policy term. Depending on the plan, nominees can receive the death benefit as a lump sum, instalments, or a combination. 

The revised guidelines set out land valuation methods and compensation rates for transmission lines and towers, seeking to ease right-of-way disputes that threaten renewable energy expansion.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Tanishq and Joyalukkas have different gold rates in October 2026. Here are the 22K and 24K gold prices per gram and 10 grams, and which jeweller offers the lowest listed rates before buying gold jewellery, coins, or bars.

The GST Appellate Tribunal has ruled that airlines can claim GST refunds on cancelled tickets if they return the fare and tax to passengers and provide supporting documents. It directed the tax department to refund 45.92 lakh to Singapore Airlines with applicable interest.

Banks in several Indian cities will be closed on October 26 in observance of several regional holidays. Full details here.

Apni Party leader Ghulam Hassan Mir urged the J&K govt to hike monthly pension to benefit the elderly, orphans and widows, as per a report. He also called for release of pending payments reportedly not received by beneficiaries over the past four months.

J&K Bank has increased accident insurance cover to 1 crore for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government employees under a five-year agreement. The package includes disability protection, education assistance, preferential loan rates, waived processing fees and other banking concessions.

Agricultural land attracts wealthy Indian celebrities for farming, investment, privacy and potential tax advantages. Genuine farming income may be exempt from central income tax while qualifying rural land sales may avoid capital gains tax. 

Inherited gold jewellery may hold financial and sentimental value, but selling or exchanging it involves more than checking current gold prices. Here are six things to consider, from purity and resale value to exchange deductions, capital gains tax and the records you need.

Rising yields offer an opportunity to lock in higher yields, but inflation risks, higher crude prices and further rate hikes could push bond yields higher.

Bank holidays next week: Public and private lenders, including the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and PNB branches, will remain closed on three days from 26-31 October. Check here for the full RBI calendar 

The July 2026 DA hike announcement is awaited by central government employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali on 8 November. Here is what is known about the announcement date, revised dearness allowance, dearness relief and possible arrears.

Running six days a weekwith services suspended on Saturdaysthe train will offer a seamless overnight journey connecting New Delhi and Varanasi, with crucial halts at Kanpur Central and Prayagraj Junction.

Aadhaar is used for opening bank accounts, SIM verification, and PAN linking. Heres what you need to know about the information UIDAI stores, how Aadhaar authentication works, whether your bank account is at risk, and what safeguards protect your personal data.

Gold, silver prices today, 25 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

Received a WhatsApp loan offer from a lending app? Check these 5 safety measures before clicking the link. Verify the lender, check the website, protect sensitive details, compare loan costs and avoid suspicious upfront payment demands. Awareness and vigilance are key to staying safe.

Farmers awaiting the PM-Kisan payment on 30 October should verify their records and complete any pending e-KYC. 

The 15-15-15 rule explains how a 15,000 monthly mutual fund SIP could grow to approximately 1 crore in 15 years at an assumed 15% annualised return. Check the calculations, compounding benefits and investment risks.

Money changes from November 1: The new month brings several financial deadlines and updates pensioners must submit life certificates, audited tax filers have extended deadline, and the gold purchases during the festive season can verify jewellery purity using six-digit HUID code.