News
Punjab proposes Rs 42. 95 crore action plan to strengthen anti-drug efforts
2+ week, 4+ day ago (284+ words) Punjab Cabinet Minister Baljit Kaur on Monday said a state action plan worth Rs 42. 95 crore has been proposed under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) for 2026-27 to strengthen drug prevention and rehabilitation efforts across the state. Kaur,…...
Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026 opens in Rajasthan. Check details
3+ week, 3+ day ago (347+ words) The Rajasthan government has started accepting applications for the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026, giving eligible residents an opportunity to visit major religious destinations free of cost. Under the scheme, 56, 000 senior citizens will travel by air or AC train to pilgrimage…...
We're not there yet: Rubio says more work needed as Iran flags deep differences
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (635+ words) Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday as diplomatic efforts to end the Iran conflict intensified, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that negotiations were still far from a breakthrough despite some progress…...
We're not there yet: Rubio says more work needed as Iran cites deep differences
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (636+ words) There's been some progress. I wouldn't exaggerate it. I wouldn't diminish it," Rubio told reporters. "There's more work to be done. We're not there yet. I hope we get there." Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran…...
Mumbai man observation about elderly metro passengers hits home for many
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (374+ words) A resident of Mumbai has shared a heartfelt post urging people to help elderly commuters at metro stations, saying even a few seconds of assistance can make public transport less intimidating for senior citizens. The post was shared on X…...
Can senior citizens above skip ITR filing in FY27? Here's who qualifies
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (628+ words) For many senior citizens, filing income tax returns every year can feel stressful and confusing. Now, the government's rules for FY 202627 offer some relief, especially for those aged 75 years and above. A major change is the introduction of Form 125, which…...
Do you need to file ITR if you over 80? Here's what you should know
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (547+ words) As the ITR filing season for AY 202627 comes closer, many families are asking a simple question, i. e. , do people aged 80 and above really need to file an income tax return? The answer is not a straight yes or no. It depends…...
Indian on US work visa nabbed trying to defraud elderly American of $800 K gold
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (250+ words) A 25-year-old Indian national residing in the US on a work visa was arrested before he could collect more than $800, 000 (Rs 7. 41 crore) worth of gold from an elderly resident he allegedly targeted in a gold scam, reported the US-based local…...
Video: Elderly man attacks dog owner in Bengaluru apartment over urination dispute
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (238+ words) A dispute over a dog allegedly urinating in a designated walking area for senior citizens triggered a heated altercation at an apartment complex in Bengaluru's Varthur area, with both sides filing police complaints after the incident, officials said. The clash,…...
Bengaluru man attacked by residents after pet dog urinates in apartment complex
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (317+ words) A CCTV footage of an altercation inside a Bengaluru apartment complex involving a dispute over a pet dog that escalated into a physical fight involving several senior citizens has left social media users shocked. The incident took place on March…...