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JEEVAN And SHATAYU Apps Launched For Geriatric Care, How Elderly Can Benefit
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (231+ words) The Mo SJE has launched two Mobile Apps to support senior citizens accessing healthcare, welfare schemes, and safety services. JEEVAN offers information on government programmes and emergency help. The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, launched these…...
Senior Citizen FD Rates Over 8 Per Cent, Check Details
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (413+ words) Bank of India and Jana Small Finance Bank revised fixed deposit rates for senior citizens during this week. Seniors can avail of more than 8 per cent interest in some tenures. Deposits with both scheduled banks and small finance banks are…...
Bank Of India Hikes FD Rates, What Seniors And Super Seniors Can Receive
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (266+ words) Bank of India has revised fixed deposit rates from May 18, 2026. It has introduced a new three-year FD that now offers the highest returns. Seniors can earn up to 7. 45 per cent and super seniors up to 7. 60 per cent. Bank of India…...
Bank Of Baroda, Central Bank Of India, And South Indian Bank Revise FD Rates, Seniors Can Get Up To 7. 30 Per Cent
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (470+ words) Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India and South Indian Bank have revised fixed deposit rates for senior citizens. The changes, effective between May 10 and May 18, 2026, alter yields across tenures. Callable FDs allow withdrawal before maturity. Three banks, including Bank…...
Supreme Court Calls For Airfare Rationalisation, Asks Centre To Protect Flyers From High Costs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (511+ words) The Supreme Court of India noted a significant disparity in the ticket prices of airlines operating on the same routes on the same day, and expressed concerns regarding it. Hearing the petition on May 15, 2026, the Court requested the government to…...
City Union Bank, Kotak Bank, And Utkarsh SFB Revise FD Rates, Senior Citizens Can Get Up To 8. 25 Per Cent
2+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) City Union Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank revised FD rates for senior citizens. The changes, effective between May 3 and May 9, 2026, apply to deposits below Rs 3 crore with premature withdrawal allowed. These give retirees more options to…...
Crimes Against Senior Citizens: NCRB Data Shows Highest Number Of Cases In MP, Maharashtra; Chandigarh, Delhi Lead In Crime Rate
2+ week, 3+ day ago (193+ words) Crimes against senior citizens in India rose nearly 17 per cent in 2024, according to NCRB's Crime in India 2024 report. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra recorded the highest case counts, while Chandigarh and Delhi led in crime rate per lakh population. Theft, followed…...
Census 2027: How to Detect Scams, Protect Yourself and Use Self-Enumeration Correctly
2+ week, 4+ day ago (406+ words) Verify official identity cards of enumerators to avoid impersonation. Never share bank details or pay fees for census participation. Survey procedure for the census usually include door-to-door data collection and online self-enumeration option. Although the process is intended to be…...
DCB Bank, ESAF SFB, And Capital SFB Revise FD Rates, Seniors Can Avail Of Up To 8. 25 Per Cent
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (282+ words) DCB Bank, ESAF Small Finance Bank, and Capital Small Finance Bank have revised fixed deposit rates. The revisions between April 26 and May 3, 2026, aim to attract retirees seeking stability amid market volatility. The highest rate offered is 8. 25 per cent for senior…...
Bombay High Court Defers Defamation Case To 2046, Says Senior Citizens" Ego Clash Clogging The System
3+ week, 4+ day ago (460+ words) Updated on: 29 April 2026 6: 52 pm The Bombay High Court has pushed a 20-year-old defamation suit to 2046, calling it an ego clash between senior citizens. Justice Jitendra Jain said such disputes at the fag end of life clog an already overburdened judicial…...