Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: At 8.2% interest rate, how does SCSS compare to bank FDs, RBI bonds, mutual funds? Explained

SCSS accounts help earn interest payments on a quarterly basis. (AI image) Senior Citizens Savings Scheme or SCSS is a popular Post Office investment and savings scheme for senior citizens and retired individuals. The government-backed scheme is seen as a guaranteed cushion for regular interest income flow, especially for individuals who are looking for high…

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‘Sabnike pranaam’: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal greets Mauritius PM, delegation in Bhojpuri – watch video | India News

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and his delegation in Varanasi – this time speaking in Bhojpuri.Jaiswal posted a short video clip on X where he is heard saying, “Sabnike, Banaras ke Ganga ghat se, Assi Ghat se pranaam. Khaaskar humni…

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Modi govt not implementing quota for backward classes in pvt edu institutions: Congress | India News

Modi govt not implementing quota for backward classes in pvt edu institutions: Congress NEW DELHI: Calling it “unfortunate” that a prime minister who calls himself OBC has steered clear of social justice measures, Congress on Friday accused Narendra Modi of not implementing reservations in private educational institutions, including higher education, for 11 years since the…

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‘Eight songs didn’t work last year’: ‘Besharam Rang’ singer Shilpa Rao,opens up about failure and surviving the music industry |

Singer Shilpa Rao emphasizes that a singer’s career is unpredictable, citing her own experiences with unsuccessful songs. She highlights the enduring success of legends like Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi, attributing it to sheer persistence rather than constant hits. Rao also praises collaborators like Amitabh Bhattacharya and Pritam for fostering creativity, underscoring that dedication trumps…

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India-China ties: Chinese embassy rolls out online visa portal; cuts paperwork, in-person visits

NEW DELHI: The Chinese embassy in India has launched the China online visa application system, allowing Indian passport holders to apply for Chinese visas digitally. The move streamlines the application process that earlier required multiple in-person visits and extensive paperwork.According to a report cited by PTI, Shenzhen-based online portal Greater Bay Area (GBA), eligible applicants…

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