Senior citizens News

Senior citizens under the old tax regime get a higher basic exemption limit. 

ITR Forms 2025-26 For Senior Citizens: Adding further, many senior citizens mistakenly assume that filing returns isn't necessary if tax is already deducted at source (TDS) on their income. However, this is incorrect.  

Delhi Budget 2025: The Chief Minister allocated Rs 2,929 crore for Delhi Metro projects, pointing out that the previous AAP government had failed to clear its Rs 6,000 crore liability to the Centre for Phase IV of the Delhi Metro. 

SBI New Scheme For Minors And Senior Citizens: SBI aims to enhance financial inclusion by introducing schemes tailored to meet the unique needs of specific customer segments.

Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Ayushman Bharat PMJAY For Senior Citizens Aged 70+: The Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme has been expanded to include senior citizens aged 70 and above, providing free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family annually. This initiative aims to benefit approximately 6 crore senior citizens across 4.5 crore families, ensuring access to comprehensive health coverage.  

Additional Pension After 80 Years: The DoPPW notification stated that the additional pension or compassionate allowance would be effective from the first day of the month when the pensioner reaches the designated age.

GST On Health Insurance Premium: The GST Council addressed this issue during its September meeting, following discussions about the 18 per cent GST on life and health insurance premiums.  

Ayushman Bharat Scheme For Senior Citizens: The Ayushman Bharat scheme will benefit approximately 4.5 crore families, and six crore senior citizens, with Rs 5 lakh free health insurance cover on a family basis.  

Healthy aging is crucial, and a nutrient-rich diet plays a pivotal role. Read expert-backed tips to ensure the older adults at home can maintain vitality through proper nutrition and care.

Ready to venture on your post retirement adventures? Here are 10 travel tips to plan a safe and enjoyable trip! From health considerations to destination choices, check tips for smooth travel.

Looking for a safe and relaxing travel destination in 2024? Check out these year long travel destinations that offer a perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and rejuvenation for seniors to travel together and safely.

Karnataka's Health Minister Rao reassured the public, stating that the sate government is closely monitoring the situation and will issue more advisories based on expert recommendations.

Take care of your social relationships because they have been shown to increase empathy and reduce anxiety and despair A healthy diet is crucial for physical and mental well-being as well as maintaining a constant level of energy throughout the day Volunteering and community work can provide your post-60 life a much-needed purpose as well as financial benefits in some cases

In the era of online dating and the advancement of technology, love knows no boundaries. Romance has found new avenues that do not adhere to any barriers, especially to that of age.

Yoga offers older people a holistic approach to ageing gracefully. From improving physical health to balance here are some daily yoga asanas to practice to alleviate common age-related issues. Read on.

September 10 is celebrated as Grandparents Day every year. As you celebrate the special bond with your grandfathers and grandmothers, here is how you can help them be happy by taking care of their mental health. 

Spending quality bonding time with grandparents can create lasting memories and strengthen family connections. 

The study reveals how walking may decrease cerebral blood flow and improve brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. 

The world, which is already battling climate change and global warming, benefits from solar power because it is so inexpensive compared to conventional energy. Children are taught how to make solar lights on their own by her.

The lack of public convenience booths in the locality where JNU is situated has resulted in people relieving themselves in the open, causing a foul smell in the entire area, said local residents.