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Purchasing a car is a milestone for many, often facilitated through car loans. While taking out a car loan is common, borrowers should also consider the benefits of prepaying their car loans to save on interest costs and achieve financial freedom sooner.

fixed deposits are at multi-year highs. Most banks are offering interest rates in the 7-8% p.a. range.

liberalize the economy on May 10 aimed at ensuring freedom of entrepreneurship by developing competition, reducing state stakes in the economy, and decreasing business costs in a step that would encourage Indian private investors to explore the regional market by making Kazakhstan as a base. Firstly, it is envisaged to create a National Privatization Office at the Kazakh Agency for Protection and Promotion of Competition. This office will be responsible for developing the standards for state assets that are eligible for privatization and compiling a list of those assets.

NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at six locations across Jammu province in connection with a Pakistan-backed terror conspiracy case. Extensive searches were conducted in Doda, Ramban, and Kishtwar districts of Jammu province by NIA teams in the case relating to the conspiracy by banned terrorist organizations and their offshoots to carry out violent attacks with sticky bombs, IEDs, small arms, etc., in Jammu and Kashmir, the agency said in a release. The searches have led to the seizure of incriminating material, including digital devices, documents, etc. from premises linked with hybrid terrorists, Overground Workers (OGWs), sympathizers, and cadres linked with the newly-formed offshoots and affiliates of proscribed terrorist outfits. These include Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Al-Badr, Al-Qaeda, etc., it said.

Happy Mother's Day! Livemint spoke to some industry experts regarding prioritising financial freedom for mothers. The combined advice emphasises the importance of mindful self-investment, budget optimization, and long-term financial planning for mothers. It encourages them to manage their finances wisely, allocate resources efficiently, and plan for the future by saving for emergencies and retirement.

PTI on Thursday, Jaishankar said that the Canadian government, by allowing political space to Khalistani separatist elements, is sending a message that its vote bank is "more powerful" than its rule of law. "We cannot, for the good relations, overlook that," said the minister.

An appeals court has granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms in the city

Khalistani factions in Canada, India has called on the North American nation to stop providing a safe haven and political space for criminal and secessionist elements. India has also expressed concerns for the security and safety of diplomatic representatives stationed in Canada.

This year’s Berkshire Hathaway meeting gave shareholders their best chance yet to hear from the man who will one day take over as CEO when Warren Buffett is gone

Some journalists at Italy’s state-run RAI are on strike to protest budget streamlining and what they say is an increasingly repressive atmosphere in Italy for media

India commemorates the birth anniversary of the literary luminary, Rabindranath Tagore, on May 7th, 2024, it's not just a day of remembrance but a celebration of his profound legacy that continues to resonate across the globe. Tagore, fondly remembered as Gurudev, was not only a poet, philosopher, and artist but also the composer of India's National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana." His contributions to literature, music, and education have left an indelible mark on Indian culture and beyond.

The Indian Constitution—or the Samvidhan in Hindi—has rarely if ever been a campaign spearhead for national elections. This time, though, poll speeches have brought it up with a frequency that may suggest a deep divide over it. The irony: Both archrivals in the country’s electoral fray, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress, have accused each other of planning to twist it for partisan ends.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says the BJP will cross the 50% vote share mark in South Goa, a seat the ruling party lost last elections. In an interview with Himani Kothari, the CM calls the BJP a secular party and talks about what his government is doing to ensure Goans always have a place in Goa. Edited excerpts: Q. How has Goa benefitted over the last 10 years because of a double-engine government? Goa has got direct benefit of over Rs 35,000 crore – from infrastructure to the various schemes. Q) How confident is the BJP about winning both the seats? We are 100% confident. We’re winning with 100,000+ margin in North Goa and in South, it would be a margin of 60,000+ votes.

The government has lifted its ban on onion exports but has imposed a minimum export price of $550 per tonne in addition to a 40% tariff. So, while the move spells relief, it is partial at best.

Berkshire Hathaway meeting gave shareholders their best chance yet to hear from the man who will one day take over as CEO when Warren Buffett is gone, but Buffett said for the first time Saturday that Greg Abel should also take responsibility for the company's investments after he takes over, raising new questions about the succession plan. Abel put his encyclopedic knowledge of the utility business that he led directly for years on display and delved into railroad operations and potential acquisitions that Berkshire pursued while sharing the stage with Buffett all day.

Kangana Ranaut says Jawaharlal Nehru's father Motilal Nehru was Ambani of his time, Congress files complaint with EC Reacting to her remarks, the Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC), alleging that she has used "derogatory and insulting" remarks against senior leaders of the party and tried to compare "freedom fighter Motilal Nehru with one of the top businessmen of the country".

ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut takes aim at Tejasvi Surya, mistakes him for Tejashwi Yadav in viral speech: WATCH "Motilal Nehru, the father of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, was Ambani of his time but no one knows from where his wealth and property came from. He was close to the British, and from where he got the wealth is still a secret," she said while addressing a gathering at Himachal Pradesh's Sarkaghat assembly segment.

Mahatma Gandhi's message on freedom of the press, UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis called on member states to reaffirm their commitment to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide. In a post on X on World Press Freedom Day, marked on May 3, Francis said attacks on press freedom undermine democracy. In the face of misinformation, disinformation, and the environmental crisis, society needs the independence, expertise, and integrity of a free media more than ever. «In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, 'freedom of the press is a precious privilege that no country can forego.' On #WorldPressFreedomDay, let's reaffirm our commitment to protecting journalists and media workers worldwide,» he said.

PM Modi to file nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on May 14 Modi brought in the topic of Pakistan and alleged that Pakistan's leaders are now praying that the Congress “shehzada" becomes India’s PM as they were fearful of the Saffron regime that launched a surgicla strike in 2019. “The new India knows how to enter enemy territory and strike...

The circular emphasizes that you, as an individual, have the freedom to choose any of the three CRAs for opening and maintaining your Atal Pension Yojana account. Even existing APY account holders have the option to switch their CRA. This is because CRA portability is allowed for both existing and new APY account holders, giving you the power to manage your pension account at your convenience. The PFRDA circular also mentions the charges the three CRAs can levy on the APY account holder for opening and maintaining the pension account.

India ranks below Pak at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index Khan has lamented the sorry state of affairs in Pakistan where political leaders like him languish in jail and said all that is left for the powerful military leadership was to "murder" him. The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 75-plus years of existence, has wielded considerable power in matters of security and foreign policy.