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SC steps in to implement earlier circular, ensure pleas by PwDs & senior citizens are prioritised
2+ week, 6+ day ago (61+ words) SC steps in to implement earlier circular, ensure pleas by PwDs & senior citizens are prioritised'ThePrint SC steps in to implement earlier circular, ensure pleas by PwDs & senior citizens are prioritised SC now requires lawyers to specify petitioner's category when filing…...
India is facing a silent elderly care crisis. Budget 2026 must confront it
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) This true story, deeply unsettling in its own right, involves elderly who could afford at least some support, unlike many other elderly in India without adequate financial resources. It underscores a national challenge unfolding silently: millions of elderly Indians are…...
With turnout gaps and demographic shifts, India’s elderly electorate could tip margins in critical contests.
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1102+ words) India's elderly voters can swing future elections as a powerful "grey vote' bloc'ThePrint India's elderly voters can swing future elections as a powerful "grey vote' bloc With turnout gaps and demographic shifts, India's elderly electorate could tip margins in critical…...
Punjab govt launches campaign for senior citizens
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (319+ words) Chandigarh, Jan 1 (PTI) The Punjab government on Thursday announced the launch of a state-level campaign, "Sade Buzurg Sada Maan, to ensure the dignity, safety and welfare of senior citizens across the state. Addressing a press conference here, Social Security, Women…...
Critical Illness Riders in Health Insurance for Senior Citizens: Worth It or Not?
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (480+ words) In this article, you will explore whether critical illness riders in health insurance for senior citizens are worth it. Think of it as an extra layer you can attach to your health insurance policy. If you are diagnosed with one…...
Truecaller Partners With Khyaal to Protect Senior Citizens from Scams
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (502+ words) NewsVoir Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 5: As senior citizens embrace the digital age, they are finding themselves at a greater risk than ever before. With unfamiliar technology and fast-evolving fraud tactics, it's no surprise that more and more cybercrime victims are…...
Standing committee has advised to consider senior citizen concessions in sleeper, 3AC coaches: Govt
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (218+ words) New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) The Standing Committee on Railways has advised to review and consider concessions to senior citizens at least in sleeper and 3AC classes, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Some MPs raised the issue…...
Woman's right in shared household must be balanced with senior citizens' rights: Delhi court
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (539+ words) New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) A Delhi court has dismissed a wife's plea in a matrimonial case saying a woman's right to reside in a shared household has to be balanced with the rights of senior citizens. The woman was seeking…...
Senior citizen duped of Rs 10 lakh by fraudsters posing as cyber cell officials in Navi Mumbai
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (240+ words) Thane, Jul 19 (PTI) A 68-year-old woman from Navi Mumbai allegedly lost Rs 10 lakh to two cyber fraudsters who posed as officials from the telecom department and Mumbai cyber cell investigating her for money laundering, police said on Saturday. The complainant,…...
Vayah Vikas seminar to focus on inclusive environment for senior citizens’
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (293+ words) New Delhi, Jul 15 (PT) Vayah Vikas, a leading organisation focused on senior citizens" welfare, aims to spark important discussions about creating a more inclusive environment for elderly people with its maiden seminar in the Delhi-NCR region. The one-day seminar, titled…...