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OPINION | Post-poll Assam reveals deep political polarisation
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (547+ words) For the third time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to power in the northeastern state of Assam. This was not unexpected. However, this time, the scale of the victory was emphatic, with the NDA…...
Are super senior citizens exempt from mandatory e-filing of income tax returns?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (379+ words) Income tax provisions in India come with a range of benefits for senior and super senior citizens, such as higher basic exemption limits and certain compliance relaxations. However, a frequent question during the return filing season is whether super senior…...
Medical Insurance for Senior Citizens: What to Look For
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (655+ words) When you purchase a health insurance policy for your older family member, you should not only look at the premium of the policy. You need to consider the features of a policy, which may allow you to find real-world assistance…...
Epstein's girlfriend married a woman, showing how he gamed immigration
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (1456+ words) In early 2013, Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend, Karyna Shuliak, was stressed about her US visa status. Later that year, she married an American citizen and her worries were gone. A Green Card followed, and, in 2018, citizenship. Then Shuliak divorced her spouse: a…...
How seniors can build steady income, manage rising expenses
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (482+ words) Retirement is not just about leaving a job. It is about making sure your savings last for the rest of your life. For most seniors, the biggest worries are regular income, rising hospital bills and increasing prices. The good news…...
Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank revise FD rates; know how much you can get
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (325+ words) Moneycontrol Axis Bank has introduced new fixed deposit (FD) rates, effective from January 15, 2026 For domestic fixed deposits of less than Rs 3 crore, the interest rates vary depending on the maturity period for general and senior citizens. For general citizens, rates…...
From asset to liability? Why Lashkar-e-Taiba's internal revolt raises alarms for Asim Munir and Pakistan's deep state
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (586+ words) The Lashkar-e-Taiba (Le T) may be heading towards a significant internal split, a development that could further destabilise Pakistan, Indian intelligence agencies have learnt. For years, the group has been Pakistan's preferred proxy and has not witnessed any internal rebellion. According…...
No law allows "digital arrest: CM Yogi Adityanath warns citizens against cybercrime scams
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cautioned citizens against rising cybercrime incidents and misinformation linked to so-called "digital arrest" threats. In a public advisory, he said there is no legal provision in India that allows authorities to digitally arrest…...
Supreme Court to prioritise cases of senior citizens aged above 80 years and vulnerable groups: Report
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (302+ words) The Supreme Court will be majorly overhauling its case management system, while introducing measures to expedite hearings for senior citizens and vulnerable populations, a CNN-News18 report said. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared the procedural changes during a conversation…...
Do senior citizens need to pay advance income tax on pension, interest and capital gains?
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (307+ words) Many retirees are unsure whether they must pay advance tax when their income comes only from pension, bank interest, dividends or capital gains. Today's Ask Wallet Wise query decodes how senior citizens enjoy a key exemption that most taxpayers don't....