The department of pension & pensioners’ welfare (DoPPW) will launch its 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering nearly 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India. The initiative aims to help pensioners submit their life certificates easily to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal, reported ET. Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan…

As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…

Dhanteras shines: India’s jewellery markets sparkled this Dhanteras, as robust festive demand pushed nationwide sales to an estimated Rs 85,000 crore over two days, according to the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC).“Across India, approximately 50 to 60 tonnes of jewellery were sold over the two days of Dhanteras, amounting to nearly Rs…

In case the refund status is shown as processed with refund due, the next step is to check if the refund determined has been released or not. (AI image) By Amarpal S. Chadha and Shanmuga PrasadITR filing FY 2024-25 income tax refund status: With improved technology and faster processing systems, income-tax refunds are now issued…