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Good News For Senior citizens: Health Insurance Now Available For Individuals Over 65

After the recent changes which came into effect from April 1, 2024 individuals of any age can now purchase new health insurance policies.

Apr 21, 2024, 14:40 PM IST

Senior citizen loses Rs 2.20 lakh online after call from man posing as RBI staffer

Neelam Singh got a call from a man claiming himself as RBI staffer and informing him a cash reward of Rs 7,280 he got.

Aug 06, 2022, 20:25 PM IST

Indian Railways may restore train ticket concessions for senior citizens but on THESE conditions

Indian Railways is thinking to restore the train ticket concession for senior citizen but only for general and sleeper class and further plans to tweak age criteria as well, reports PTI. 

Jul 27, 2022, 16:54 PM IST

87-year-old woman allegedly raped in Delhi's Tilak Nagar

The police said that the victim is being provided counselling and is being given all necessary assistance. According to media reports, the old woman lives with her daughter, 65, and the attack by an unknown happened in the afternoon when she had gone for a walk.

Feb 14, 2022, 16:00 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana: Senior citizen can get Rs 1.11 lakh per year pension, check details of the scheme

In June 2020, the Cabinet announced extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana up to 31st March, 2023 for further period of three years beyond 31st March, 2020.

Jan 24, 2022, 15:17 PM IST

Mumbai woman duped of Rs 11 lakh while trying to recover money she lost ordering pizza

The fraud came to light when the woman approached the BKC Cyber police station with a complaint recently. 

Jan 16, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

Indian Railways: Want confirmed lower berths for senior citizens? IRCTC tells you how

When it comes to senior citizens travelling by train, not getting a lower berth can lead to a lot of difficulty. This is what the Indian Railways have to say.

Oct 02, 2021, 18:04 PM IST

Senior citizens above 75 years get big relief in budget

Among several key announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2021-22, the senior citizens above 75 years with only pension income have been exempted from filing Income Tax returns.

Feb 02, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

Tamil Nadu senior citizen rescued from freezer box fails to respond to ventilator support, dies

Initial investigation has revealed that Balasubramaniakumar, an epileptic who was also under psychiatric treatment was taken to nearby hospitals in a critically ill state.

Oct 16, 2020, 22:49 PM IST

Life Insurance Corporation of India launches modified PMVVY for senior citizens: Check benefits, other details of this LIC policy

The scheme promises an assured rate of return of 7.40% p.a. payable monthly.

May 29, 2020, 13:11 PM IST

60-year-old killed over filling water from tank in Delhi, three arrested

The incident took place when a water tanker had arrived in the colony and the residents gathered to get water. 

Mar 18, 2018, 08:51 AM IST

Delhi: Man gets life term for murdering senior citizen

A man has been awarded life term for murdering his former employer's father by a Delhi court, which said the offence was not a "crime of passion" and deserved severe punishment.

Aug 09, 2017, 14:25 PM IST

Demonetisation: Withdrawal amount from ATMs increased to Rs 2,500, exchange limit over counter raised to Rs 4,500

Daily limit for withdrawing cash from ATMs has been increased to Rs 2,500 from existing Rs 2,000 announced Ministry of Finance on Sunday.

Nov 13, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Woman arrested for senior citizen's murder in east Delhi

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested for the murder of a senior citizen at his flat in Samachar Apartments in east Delhi`s Mayur Vihar, police said on Saturday.

Jul 23, 2016, 14:39 PM IST

Know! How you can avail 50% discount on train tickets

Rail passengers must fulfill some criteria to avail 50 percent discounts on train fare.

Jun 15, 2016, 13:49 PM IST

Budget 2016: Here's what senior citizens expect

Senior citizens expect that more room should be given for senior citizens in tax rebate.

Feb 24, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

DNA: Elderly man taken to hospital in garbage truck in Shirdi, dies

A sick man, apparently in his 60s, died in the pilgrim town of Shirdi after he was taken to a hospital in a municipal councils waste collection van prompting demands of resignation of the state Hea

Jan 29, 2016, 23:52 PM IST