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21-year-old Mumbai student pays Rs 2.73 lakh in college fees, invests Rs 40,000 in SIP: Check her October expense breakdown
A 21-year-old Mumbai engineering student's October spending breakdown has highlighted her financial priorities, including a Rs 40,000 monthly SIP, Rs 23,000 in rent and Rs 6,300 in subscriptions. Her Rs 2.73 lakh engineering fee is the biggest listed expense, offering a glimpse into how education and investments feature in her finances.
Got an email offering to fix your Outlook or refund you for the Microsoft outage? It’s probably a scam; here’s how to spot it
Microsoft's global outage has created an opening for phishing scams. Emails promising to restore Outlook access, verify mailboxes or arrange refunds should be treated with caution. Microsoft 365 was still experiencing disruption on November 13, with recovery incomplete. Users should avoid email links claiming to fix their accounts and check updates through Microsoft's official channels instead.
Platforms seek DPDP alignment in NCPCR’s child safety guidelines
In a meeting held by NCPCR on Thursday, the platforms said age-assurance and parental-consent mechanisms under the data protection regime should be harmonised with any NCPCR guidelines rather than being governed by parallel obligations.
Chinese man gets a 2BHK flat for Rs 155 after placing the highest bid first in an online auction, plans to spend winter holidays there
2BHK flat for Rs 155: A Chinese shopper has bought a 732 sq ft, two-bedroom apartment for just Rs 155 during the Double 11 shopping festival. The auction attracted 1,677 bidders, while the apartment's estimated market value is Rs 5.6 lakh. The buyer will additionally pay around Rs 28,000 in taxes to complete the ownership transfer.
NCMEC urges India to avoid duplicate reporting of online child sexual abuse cases
The letter comes amid discussions following recent Supreme Court proceedings on the reporting and removal of child sexual exploitation and abuse material online. The court directed the government to strengthen the mechanisms for detecting and removing such material and reiterated that platforms must comply with reporting obligations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
How investors in India can compare forex investing spreads, execution, spreads, and hidden fees
An easy guide on understanding real investing costs, fund transfers, and platform performance across international investing brokers.
EU threatens significant fines for unfair online trade practices
The European Commission is proposing a new Digital Fairness Act aimed at enhancing consumer rights. This legislation will impose fines on companies engaging in unfair practices such as deceptive advertising targeted at children. It seeks to ban dark patterns and other misleading digital strategies that cost consumers significantly. Companies will need to comply with these new rules to avoid substantial penalties.
German antitrust authority says PayPal practices may restrict competition
Germany's Federal Cartel Office is scrutinizing PayPal's strategy that bars merchants from imposing extra charges for specific payment methods. This practice is perceived as a potential barrier to competition among payment services, raising concerns about compliance with existing competition laws. While PayPal has not yet provided a media response, this investigation indicates a growing regulatory focus on digital payment systems within Germany.
New Zealand moves visitor visa applications online, changing the process for Indian tourists and business travellers
New Zealand has moved most visitor visa applications to its enhanced Immigration Online system, ending the use of several older online forms and selected paper applications. The transition, completed between September 24 and October 8, 2026, affects Indian tourists, business travellers and people visiting family. Applicants who started applications in the old system but did not submit them before the deadline must begin again using the new platform.
China app bets Rs 28,000 on your love life, promises refund if you don't marry in 3 years
A Chinese matchmaking start-up is offering users a full refund if they remain unmarried after three years, while using AI conversations and one-to-one matching to identify compatible partners. Founded by a former Kimi AI developer, Liangpei AI has attracted more than 35,000 users, but its ability to turn matches into marriages remains untested.
EU to make addictive app features easier to switch off
The European Union will on Wednesday unveil new rules to crack down on influencer marketing, ban online features that trick Europeans and force platforms to give users the right to turn off "addictive" features.
US SEC seeks to close Elon Musk, Tesla settlement fund
In a filing in Manhattan federal court, the SEC asked a federal judge to close the Fair Fund, created after Musk settled the SEC case in 2018 charging him with securities fraud for posting on August 7, 2018, that he had "funding secured" to potentially take Tesla private.
445 Delhi DDA flats are on sale at a starting price of Rs 43 lakh, registration has started; check locations and booking amount
Delhi Development Authority has launched the Khushhaal Pariwaar Yojana 2026, offering 445 MIG flats in Loknayakpuram, Jahangirpuri and Narela. Registration starts on November 6, with bookings opening November 16. Prices range from approximately Rs 43.36 lakh to Rs 1.19 crore, depending on the location and flat.
NBFCs eye rate hikes, higher fees to offset insurance income hit
Non-bank lenders and housing finance companies are expected to raise lending rates in response to proposed regulatory changes. This adjustment aims to offset potential income losses from caps on insurance distribution. Companies such as Bajaj Housing Finance and Home First Finance are considering changing their product mix and increasing fees. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has proposed stringent commission cuts on credit-linked insurance products.
EU charges TikTok over harmful algorithmic 'rabbit hole' effects
EU tech regulators charged social media platform TikTok on Friday with breaching the bloc's online content rules due to the so-called "rabbit hole" effect of its recommender system, which attracts users' attention to a constant stream of
ECI gives 'absent, shifted, dead, duplicate' electors one more chance to get names on final voter list
The Election Commission of India has provided an opportunity for electors missing from the draft list. Those marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate can submit Enumeration Forms. Electors not submitting forms earlier must explain their situation for reconsideration. Booth Level Officers will assist by contacting these electors to facilitate the process. The Commission emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the final electoral roll.
Woman went to operate bank locker, found it surrendered, Rs 47 lakh jewellery missing; sought Rs 48 lakh compensation, gets big relief in consumer commission
A Delhi woman found that her bank locker, which contained jewellery worth Rs 47 lakh, had been surrendered. The bank continued to charge her annual rent even after the locker was surrendered without notification. After approaching the Consumer Commission, the bank was found liable for the loss and faulty handling of the locker. Know what the Commission ordered in the case.
SIR: EC separates Form 6, declaration in online submission process; mandates separate OTPs
The Election Commission has divided the voter enrolment process into separate submissions for Form 6 and declarations. This change occurred following a Supreme Court directive aimed at improving clarity in the application process. Previously enrolled voters can reapply if their names are missing from draft lists. The new system requires distinct OTP verifications and e-Signatures for successful submissions.
ETtech Explainer: Food delivery, ride-hailing firms differ on gig worker welfare levy calculation
Food delivery and quick-commerce companies such as Zomato and Swiggy are seeking a levy based on the value of transactions facilitated through their platforms, while cab and bike-taxi aggregators such as Uber and Rapido want it to be calculated on their own turnover rather than the total value of rides facilitated.
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