The July 2026 DA hike announcement is awaited by central government employees and pensioners ahead of Diwali on 8 November. Here is what is known about the announcement date, revised dearness allowance, dearness relief and possible arrears.

Aadhaar is used for opening bank accounts, SIM verification, and PAN linking. Here’s what you need to know about the information UIDAI stores, how Aadhaar authentication works, whether your bank account is at risk, and what safeguards protect your personal data.

Gold, silver prices today, 25 October: Check the retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai today. 

Received a WhatsApp loan offer from a lending app? Check these 5 safety measures before clicking the link. Verify the lender, check the website, protect sensitive details, compare loan costs and avoid suspicious upfront payment demands. Awareness and vigilance are key to staying safe.

Farmers awaiting the PM-Kisan payment on 30 October should verify their records and complete any pending e-KYC. 

The 15-15-15 rule explains how a ₹15,000 monthly mutual fund SIP could grow to approximately ₹1 crore in 15 years at an assumed 15% annualised return. Check the calculations, compounding benefits and investment risks.

Money changes from November 1: The new month brings several financial deadlines and updates — pensioners must submit life certificates, audited tax filers have extended deadline, and the gold purchases during the festive season can verify jewellery purity using six-digit HUID code. 

Bank holidays in November 2026 vary by city, with regional closures on dates including 9–11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 24 and 27 November. Check the complete list of holidays next month. 

Fuel prices were mostly steady on 25 October though CNG became costlier in several cities. 

A fund can beat its rivals and still lose you money, but that’s not an automatic justification for selling it.