senior citizens

New Delhi, March 30 Only around 14,000 of the 50,000 vacancies announced under Delhi's old-age pension scheme last September have been filled so far, which is significantly slower than 2024, when about 80,000 beneficiaries were enrolled over a year, a source said.The pace of enrollment since...

New Delhi, March 30 The income tax department said on Monday that "banking companies" governed by the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, will deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on interest income exceeding the prescribed threshold.Under the Income Tax law, tax is to be deducted...

Adoor, March 30 – Launching his election campaign for the Kerala Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi struck a forceful tone on Monday, alleging a "secret understanding" between the ruling Left and the BJP, even as he unveiled a series of welfare promises for voters ahead of the...

Congress President announces five guarantees for AssamLakhimpur, March 29: A massive election rally was held by the Congress in Naoboicha, Lakhimpur district, where senior party leaders addressed voters from five constituencies.The rally was attended by All India Congress Committee President...

In Naoboicha, Assam, Mallikarjun Kharge announced the Congress party's "five guarantees" for the upcoming elections, focusing on women's welfare, universal healthcare, land rights, and justice in the Zubeen Garg case.He also criticized the BJP-led government, accusing it of rampant corruption...

Hyderabad, March 29 The Telangana Assembly on Sunday passed the ‘Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026,’ aimed at ensuring financial security for senior citizens.Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the Bill seeks to go beyond existing central...

The 106-year-old freedom fighter in Dhemaji is ready to cast his voteA 106-year-old freedom fighter, Tanka Bora, from the Dhemaji district, is all set to exercise his right to vote in the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, scheduled for April 9, 2026.Bora, a resident of Bishnupur village in...

New Delhi, March 24 The Delhi government will launch the "Vayo Anand" scheme for senior citizens and construct an integrated complex for children in juvenile reform homes, and has allocated Rs 25 crore and Rs 18 crore, respectively, for the initiatives, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in the...

Hamirpur, March 24 Deputy Commissioner of Hamirpur, Gandharva Rathore, launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) screening drive in the district on World TB Day on Tuesday.Speaking on the occasion, Rathore said that under the 'TB-Free Hamirpur' campaign, health department teams will screen...

Hyderabad, March 23 The Telangana Cabinet on Monday decided to appoint a ministerial subcommittee to draft the framework for the 'Rohith Vemula Act', aimed at addressing caste discrimination in educational institutions, sources said.In a move to ensure social security for senior citizens, the...

The Kathua District Administration is planning to organize "Anubhavon Ki Shaam" – a special evening of devotional songs and cultural performances – dedicated to senior citizens on March 24, 2026.The event will take place from 6:00 PM onwards at Kathua Waterfront, with free entry for everyone...

Chennai, March 21 – Following the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a special doorstep voting facility to ensure greater accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process.The initiative is aimed at enabling senior...

Chennai, March 19 – As Tamil Nadu prepares for the assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process.These initiatives focus on improving...

Chandigarh, March 17 Around 37,000 elderly citizens were registered at state-level health check-up camps held under the "Sade Buzurg, Sada Maan" initiative, Punjab Minister Baljit Kaur said on Tuesday.She said the camps were organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, with...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has urged Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to install audio traffic signals to help vulnerable pedestrians, such as senior citizens and people with disabilities.In a letter dated March 16, Gupta expressed concern over the daily...

New Delhi, March 17 As of February 28, a total of 11.69 crore hospital admissions across the country, amounting to Rs 1.73 lakh crore, have been authorized under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha...

New Delhi, March 17 – Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats, and senior advocates, voiced their concerns on Tuesday regarding the alleged conduct and behavior of Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the Congress party and the Leader of...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens today. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with the States and UTs, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for Social Defence, the Anugraha-Regional Resource...

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be exclusively open for senior citizens tomorrow, allowing them to visit the garden. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, the Senior Citizen cell of the Delhi Police, the National Institute for...

Bengaluru, March 16: BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, launched a sharp attack on the Congress government on Monday, alleging that corruption has become widespread under its rule.In a statement, Ashoka said that when the entire government, starting...