Bharatiya Janata Party Tamil Nadu unit General Secretary V Ramesh was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near his house in Salem on Friday night, the police said.
Around 90-100 people received burn injuries, and the condition of some of them was serious.
Instead of getting confused by what agents tell you, check waiting period, claim-settlement ratio, price comparison etc to make the right choice.
If your fund's expense ratio has risen dramatically after Sebi's recent changes, compare it with the category average before switching.
If the changes being considered by the EPFO become a reality, investors may have to be more active in deciding equity preference and when to withdraw money, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh
Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.
With reports of eight fresh deaths on Thursday, the total toll in Bihar flood increased to 135, with Bhojpur district accounting for 12 deaths in the second round of floods due to the swollen Ganga.
For those who find the online facility difficult, there is an electronic tutorial, and staff to assist you.
Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.
'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'
Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.
You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.
All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday brushed aside Union minister Giriraj Singh's racist comment saying she need not reply to a person with "neech mansikita" (narrow mindset)
Invest 5 to 10 per cent in a banking sector fund. Ensure that mutual fund's portfolio includes all three players -- private sector banks, public sector banks and NBFCs.
Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
HNIs are scrambling to do so, as they fear government might introduce inheritance tax. This haste could cost them dear, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh
Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.
An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.
Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.
Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.
If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.
While India is catching China in motorbike sales, it lags far behind in cars, which use more petrol per journey.
Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
Distraught relatives of people on board the ill-fated Indore-Patna Express who have still not been united with their family, searched frantically for their loved ones.
The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.
Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.
In the first secretary-level appointments by the Narendra Modi government, Rakesh Garg was on Sunday named the new telecom secretary while Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is to be secretary in the fertilizers ministry.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal apologises for not stopping the event and making a speech after the incident.
The four-day Chhath Puja may be a Hindu festival, but Muslim families across Bihar are busy churning out earthen stoves for devotees.
Salaried employees get several benefits under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G and others.
Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.
Developers are likely to start announcing their festive season offers soon, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.
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