India’s e‑passport follows the same application flow as a regular passport through the Passport Seva system, but the booklet contains an embedded RFID chip compliant with ICAO standards for stronger security and faster immigration processing. Applicants apply online, book an appointment at a PSK/POPSK, complete biometrics and document verification in person, and receive the e‑passport…
Here is the NI Act (gazetted) list of bank holidays in Bihar for 2026, as approved by the Bihar Government for observance under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Dates below reflect the state-notified list for banking operations and cheque clearing. Notes for practitioners Disclaimer: While due care and diligence have been exercised in compiling the…
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
The Labour Bureau has released the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) for July, August, and September 2025 as 146.50, 147.10, and 146.90 respectively. The average CPI-IW for the quarter works out to 146.83. Based on this average index, the Dearness Allowance (DA) payable to bank employees and officers for the quarter of November…
Union Bank of India closed FY25 with strong profitability, improved asset quality, and higher capital buffers, alongside steady business growth as of 31 March 2025. Profitability Business growth RAM segment momentum Asset quality Capital and coverage Dividend and shareholder returns Additional data points for context Quick snapshot (as of 31 Mar 2025) What to…
Canara Bank closed FY2024-25 with double-digit business growth, strong profitability, improved asset quality, and a higher dividend, underscoring a strengthened balance sheet and sustained operating momentum as of 31 March 2025. Growth momentum Earnings and profitability Asset quality Capital and resilience Retail and RAM franchise Dividend and shareholder returns Priority sector achievements Network and…
“Under the explanation to Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881) read with the Notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs No. 20/25/56/Pub-1 dated 8th June, 1957, the Government of Goa in its Notification Series II no 28 dated 9th October 2025, declared bank holidays as…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines titled “Reserve Bank of India (Nomination Facility in Deposit Accounts, Safe Deposit Lockers and Articles kept in Safe Custody with the Banks) Directions, 2025.” These guidelines aim to make it easier for family members or legal heirs to claim money or valuables from banks in…
