Senior Citizen

Delhi HC directs AAP govt to ensure strict compliance with law for senior citizens' welfare

The high court directed the Delhi State Legal Services Authority to ensure that legal aid is provided to the senior citizens, who come under the Act, and that they are not put any inconvenience

CPI MP Binoy Viswam urges railway minister to restore senior citizen concession in trains

While the decision was made in light of COVID-19, it has not been reviewed despite repeated demands of senior citizens as the country opened up once again after the pandemic, Viswam said

Varishtha Pension Yojana: Will the existing scheme cannibalise it?

It appears that the new scheme would arouse the interest of only those who have more than Rs 15 lakh to spare

Union Budget 2017: Focus on 'welfare schemes' sends right message, it's now up to BJP to convince voters

The Narendra Modi-led BJP government has succeeded in giving a political message through the Union Budget 2017 — it is pro-poor and is inclined to give special thrust to the welfare of the underprivileged and marginalised sections of the society.

Cabinet clears pension scheme for seniors with 8% guaranteed return

The pension scheme, the release said is a part of governments commitment for financial inclusion and social security.

Modi speech: Here is a list of all schemes announced by the PM

A list of all the schemes announced by Narendra Modi today

Protesting 'meagre' pension, senior citizens return a day's pension to PM Modi

A symbolic protest against the "meagre pension" given to underprivileged senior citizens.

Senior citizens' dilemma: To sell or reverse mortgage your house

You could either sell your house, buy a cheaper house and use the remaining funds as a retirement corpus. Or, you could take a reverse mortgage on your house. But, which option works out better?

Viral Video: 'Grandma' drummer drums up a storm on internet

A video of a 'grandma' behind the drums in a US drum store is the current rage on the internet.