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Tamil Nadu Launches Free Health Insurance for 38 Lakh Seniors
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (259+ words) Whalesbook The Tamil Nadu government has introduced the 'Chief Minister's Elderly Health Insurance Scheme,' an initiative designed to provide medical financial protection to approximately 38 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above Announced by State Health Minister K.G Arunraj on August 17, 2026, the…...
MSRTC NCMC Card Registrations Cross 1 Crore Milestone
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (258+ words) Whalesbook The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has reached a significant operational milestone, recording over 1 crore registrations for its National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) As of August 12, 2026, the corporation confirmed that more than 64.91 lakh cards have been activated, marking…...
DCB, Axis, Union Bank, Indian Bank Revise FD Rates
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (357+ words) Several Indian banks have adjusted fixed deposit interest rates to attract more retail funds. While DCB Bank leads with offers up to 8.05% for senior citizens, investors should note that higher deposit costs could impact bank profit margins as competition for…...
Unity Small Finance Bank Raises Deposit Rates Up to 8.5%
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (231+ words) Whalesbook Unity Small Finance Bank has updated its interest rate structure for retail depositors, effective August 1, 2026 The bank is offering higher returns on both savings accounts and fixed deposits to strengthen its deposit base For savings accounts, the bank has…...
Railway Pensioners Seek Pension Parity, Pay Hike in 8th Pay Commission Memo
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (337+ words) Whalesbook The Railway Senior Citizens Welfare Society (RSCWS) has formally presented a detailed memorandum to the 8th Central Pay Commission, marking a significant step in the ongoing discussions regarding wage and retirement benefit structures for central government staff The proposal focuses…...
Bajaj Finance Hikes Senior FD Rates to 7.75%: Key Details
2+ week, 6+ day ago (262+ words) Whalesbook Bajaj Finance Limited has revised its interest rates for senior citizen fixed deposits, now offering up to 7.75% per annum for tenures ranging from 31 to 60 months This adjustment provides a 0.35% increase compared to the standard rate of 7.40% offered to other…...
Ayushman Bharat Expands Free Health Cover to All Seniors 70+
3+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) Whalesbook The Indian government has officially expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include every citizen aged 70 and older, irrespective of their financial status This expansion removes the previous income-based criteria that limited the scheme to…...
India's Aging Population Creates New Economic Potential
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (279+ words) Whalesbook India is heading toward a major demographic change as the proportion of its elderly citizens increases By 2050, the number of individuals aged 60 and above is expected to rise to 347 million, up from approximately 157 million today The segment of the…...
Small Finance Banks Offer Up To 8.5% FD Rates for Seniors
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (235+ words) Whalesbook Small finance banks are currently providing senior citizens with fixed deposit interest rates reaching as high as 8.50 percent annually This development comes as the broader banking sector experiences a gradual decline in deposit rates, making these niche offerings attractive…...
Bihar Starts Doorstep Property Registration for Seniors
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (283+ words) Whalesbook The Bihar government has introduced a doorstep property registration service, 'Sabka Samman, Jeevan Aasan,' designed specifically for residents aged 75 and older This initiative allows senior citizens to complete the registration process for their land, flats, or plots without needing…...