The uncomfortable truth behind silver’s spectacular rally

Silver’s rally looks spectacular on the surface. Prices have , massively outperforming gold and most other asset classes. But beneath the charts and bullish forecasts lies a far more unsettling…

8th Pay Commission: Will pre-Dec 31, 2025 retirees miss 8th CPC benefits? Govt clarifies

New Delhi: The announcement of the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) on November 3, 2025 has triggered a major question among lakhs of central government pensioners — will retirees up…

PPF account rules: Why you can open only one PPF account and what it means for your tax savings

New Delhi: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of India’s most popular long-term, government-backed savings schemes. But many investors often wonder whether they can open multiple PPF accounts to…

Do banks keep duplicate locker keys? Here’s what happens if yours goes missing— Process explained

New Delhi: That small metal key to your bank locker may seem insignificant until it’s suddenly nowhere to be found. In that moment what appeared to be a minor oversight…

Update your mobile number linked with Aadhaar anytime, anywhere; New facility available from today January 28

New Delhi: Want to change your mobile number in Aadhaar? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced flexible and hassle free system for updating mobile numbers linked with…

Nationwide bank strike today, Jan 27: Which banks are on strike today? Check list of banks

New Delhi: The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for nationwide bank strike on Tuesday, January 27, which may affect branch operations of several PSU banks viz State…

Why withdrawing EPF during a job switch can be a costly financial mistake

The moment you resign from a job, life feels lighter. There’s excitement about what’s coming next, a sense of progress, maybe even a quiet relief. Somewhere between farewell lunches and…

Gold prices at record highs: What’s driving the rally and what comes next?

Gold prices are hovering near record highs across global and domestic markets, driven by a powerful mix of safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and expectations of easier monetary policy ahead.…

PAN–Aadhaar not linked after December 31? Be ready for penalty and ITR issues

Taxpayers who have not yet linked their Aadhaar with their Permanent Account Number (PAN) have limited time left to do so. The final date to complete the PAN–Aadhaar linking is…

Bank holiday Republic day: Are Branches open or closed today? Check dates and city wise list

New Delhi: Banks across the country will remain closed on account of Republic Day today (January 26) as per RBI’s official holiday calendar. However, banking activities on mobile and internet…