Category: Banking
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Never Share Your Bank Account With Friends: Puducherry College Students Caught in ₹90-Crore Cyber Scam
Students shared their bank accounts with a friend for “easy money” — and ended up in the middle of a ₹90-crore cyber scam. Police say: never share your bank account with anyone.
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Why Banks Freeze Accounts: Real Case, Legal Rules & How to Unfreeze
Bank account freezes have become increasingly common as police track cybercrime and suspicious transactions. This article explains why accounts are frozen, how to remove a freeze legally, and what Indian laws govern the process—with a real example from an everyday shopkeeper.
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Bank Account Frozen by Cyber Cell? Here Are the Best Legal Ways to Unfreeze It
If your bank account has been frozen by the Cyber Cell due to suspected fraud or mistaken identity, you can legally unfreeze it through proper documentation, written representation, and, if needed, court orders. Here’s the complete process.
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FD highest interest rates: These 10 banks are offering up to 8.50% return on 2-year FDs, details here
Fixed deposits (FDs) are still considered a great option among Indian consumers for a safe investment. Let’s explore 10 banks that offer the highest interest rates on 2-year FDs. FD highest interest rates: Fixed deposits (FDs) are still considered a great option among Indian consumers for safe investment of their savings. If you too are…
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Post-Dated Cheques for Loans: Full Guide to Purpose, EMI Backup & Cheque Bounce Actions
Post-dated cheques (PDCs) play a crucial role in loan repayments, acting as both a backup EMI mechanism and a legal safeguard for banks. This article explains why lenders collect PDCs, how they use them during EMI failures, and what happens when these cheques bounce— including penalties, legal notices, and possible court action. Real loan examples…
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Check Where You Can Get The Cheapest Loan-New Home Loan Interest Rates Released Ahead of RBI Policy — Lowest Starts at 7.35%
Mumbai: Buying a home has become difficult for many people due to rising property prices. As a result, several homebuyers depend on bank loans to fulfill their dream of owning a house. If you too are planning to take a home loan, this update is important for you.With the RBI monetary policy announcement just days…
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Pensioners alert! The deadline for submitting life certificates is near, so hurry!
Life Certificate: The deadline for pensioners to submit their life certificate is November 30, 2025, meaning only one day remains. Failure to submit on time could result in a suspension of pension payments, so complete the process immediately using either the digital or offline option. November 29, 2025, is a crucial time for millions of…
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India’s Banks Shift to Secured .bank.in Domain to Combat Digital Fraud
India’s largest banks have moved swiftly to adopt a new, government-mandated digital identity, retiring decades-old web domains in favor of a single, secured address. Now, regulators are preparing to push the rest of the financial sector into a similar transformation—one they say is necessary to contain fraud in an era of rapidly expanding digital payments.…
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Bank Holiday on December 1: Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland Banks Closed — Find Out Why
Mumbai: Banks in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland will remain closed on December 1 due to regional observances. Arunachal Pradesh is celebrating State Inauguration Day, while Nagaland is observing Indigenous Faith Day, leading to a state-specific bank holiday declared by the RBI.
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Banks Merger: 6 small government banks are being merged to form a single large bank in the country.
About six smaller banks, including Indian Overseas Bank, Central Bank of India, and Bank of India, could be merged with larger banks like SBI, PNB, and Bank of Baroda. Preliminary discussions are underway. Banks Merger: The landscape of India’s banking sector could change in the coming years. After nearly five years, the central government is…