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Avoiding loan scams requires vigilance and scepticism. Here are some red flags to watch out for and tips on how to stay away from loan scams
 

Sri Lanka has announced plans to hand over the management of its Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to Indian and Russian companies, marking a strategic move to mitigate losses incurred by state enterprises.

Thackeray vowed to reinstate Mumbai as the financial hub, alleging its displacement to Gujarat, and promised to focus on generating employment opportunities for rural youth at the district level to curb migration from the state.

It is necessary to keep your CIBIL above 750. Below this, it is likely that your loan application will be rejected. CIBIL score ranges between 300 and 900. The greater, the better.

"So did you like the Congress manifesto? You must have seen that the PM has panicked, he is rattled and scared. It is a krantikari (revolutionary) manifesto," Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday.

Personal loans offer a convenient and flexible way to access funds. 

Former BJP president and the number two in the Modi government, Amit Shah declared his total assets in 2024 as worth Rs. 36 crore. All 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will go to polls on May 7th, 2024, during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, and the results for all 543 seats in the country will be declared on June 4th, 2024.
 

Geetha Shiva Rajkumar, wife of actor Shiva Rajkumar and daughter of former Chief Minister late S. Bangarappa filed nomination papers revealing assets worth 89.04 crores. Geetha declared cash, gold, silver, and a car totalling 4.43 crores, while Shiva Rajkumar's assets include vehicles and property worth 87.7 lakhs. Their combined loans amount to 24.15 crores.

This article outlines seven key strategies to improve your credit score and financial well-being: prioritize timely payments, borrow responsibly, maintain diverse credit, apply for credit wisely, monitor joint accounts, check your credit report for errors, and build credit gradually. Following these steps can lead to a stronger financial future.

The starting price for 10 grams of gold remained stable at around Rs 72,000. For 10 grams of pure gold (24-carat), the price lingered at approximately Rs 72,550, while for 22-carat gold, it held steady at about Rs 66,500.

Three women in Mumbai—PS Kewat, KS Yadav, and KB Kshatriya—have been targeted by loan sharks who are employing ruthless tactics, including threatening phone calls and manipulation of personal images, to coerce them into repaying loans they never took. Mumbai police are investigating, amidst a surge in loan fraud cases in the city, highlighting the need for stricter measures against such fraudsters.

Union Energy Minister RK Singh cautions states on providing free electricity due to debt concerns, highlighting Punjab's reliance on loans for such schemes. He urges fiscal responsibility, warning against exacerbating debt through populist measures. Singh's remarks underscore broader debates on the sustainability of welfare programs in state economies.

Former President Donald Trump, along with co-defendants, secured a $175 million bond after a New York court found them guilty of misrepresenting property values in a civil fraud case. Don Hankey, a billionaire and head of Knight Speciality Insurance, underwrote the bond

These rules aim to curb the practice of banks and finance companies imposing additional fees on borrowers for late payments or breaches of loan terms. Under the new directives, banks are prohibited from charging penal interest on late Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) payments and from adding extra charges to the interest rate.

The delivery aims to enhance Guyana's capabilities in areas such as connecting remote regions, medical evacuation, disaster response, surveillance, reconnaissance, and troop transportation. The aircraft were acquired through a loan agreement between Guyana and India's Export-Import Bank.