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Lower Berth Mystery Solved: TTE Explains Railway's Strict '2-Passenger Rule' For Senior Quota | VIRAL VIDEO

A TTE reveals why seniors miss lower berths: The railway system limits the Senior Citizen Quota to a maximum of two eligible passengers per ticket.

 

Nov 14, 2025, 13:27 PM IST

What Dementia Is And How Elderly People Can Manage It: Expert Advice On Symptoms, Causes, And Care

Dementia is a progressive condition affecting memory, thinking, and daily functioning in the elderly. Understanding its symptoms, causes, and types, including Alzheimer’s, helps families identify early warning signs. Expert advice highlights practical coping strategies, lifestyle modifications, and supportive care for seniors.

Sep 17, 2025, 12:26 PM IST

National Senior Citizen Day: FD Rate Up To 8.50 % For Senior Citizens In THESE Banks

On National Senior Citizen Day, the senior citizens of the country can consider investing in fixed deposit schemes to get guaranteed returns and capital preservation. 

Aug 21, 2025, 15:50 PM IST

SpiceJet Asked To Pay Rs 25,000 To Senior Citizen For Issuing Wrong Ticket

The commission also remarked that the passenger could have avoided further trouble by carefully checking the ticket at the time of issuance. 

Jun 22, 2025, 18:28 PM IST

5 Small Finance Banks Offering 8-9% Interest Rates For Senior Citizen --Check List

Senior citizen, looking to reap lucrative interest rates on fixed deposit may take note of the interest rates paid by 5 small finance banks. 

May 26, 2025, 11:18 AM IST

Big Relief for Senior Citizens! Delhi Govt Makes Key Moves On Old Age Pension Scheme– Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

Old Age Pension Scheme: Big updates to Delhi’s Old Age Pension Scheme! Key improvements have been made to speed up the process and add new beneficiaries. 

Apr 20, 2025, 09:56 AM IST

Senior Citizens Aged 75 Or Above Now Need Not To Pay Income Tax Under New Modi Govt Scheme? Read

Income Tax For Senior Citizens Pensioners: As part of India's 75th Independence celebrations, the Modi government introduced a scheme exempting senior citizens aged 75 and above from filing income tax returns. However, this claim has been debunked as false by the PIB Fact Check. 

 

Dec 03, 2024, 19:41 PM IST

7 Countries Where Happiest Senior Citizen Lives

Let’s explore about those countries which always take initiative in providing a better care and lifestyle for its elderly people. These countries know the value of their Senior Citizens.

Jul 31, 2024, 18:54 PM IST

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget May Bring Relief For India's Senior Citizens

The Centre is also considering increasing the number of beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). 

Jul 04, 2024, 15:05 PM IST

Good News For Senior citizens: Health Insurance Now Available For Individuals Over 65

After the recent changes which came into effect from April 1, 2024 individuals of any age can now purchase new health insurance policies.

Apr 21, 2024, 14:40 PM IST

Senior citizen loses Rs 2.20 lakh online after call from man posing as RBI staffer

Neelam Singh got a call from a man claiming himself as RBI staffer and informing him a cash reward of Rs 7,280 he got.

Aug 06, 2022, 20:25 PM IST

Indian Railways may restore train ticket concessions for senior citizens but on THESE conditions

Indian Railways is thinking to restore the train ticket concession for senior citizen but only for general and sleeper class and further plans to tweak age criteria as well, reports PTI. 

Jul 27, 2022, 16:54 PM IST

87-year-old woman allegedly raped in Delhi's Tilak Nagar

The police said that the victim is being provided counselling and is being given all necessary assistance. According to media reports, the old woman lives with her daughter, 65, and the attack by an unknown happened in the afternoon when she had gone for a walk.

Feb 14, 2022, 16:00 PM IST

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana: Senior citizen can get Rs 1.11 lakh per year pension, check details of the scheme

In June 2020, the Cabinet announced extension of Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana up to 31st March, 2023 for further period of three years beyond 31st March, 2020.

Jan 24, 2022, 15:17 PM IST

Mumbai woman duped of Rs 11 lakh while trying to recover money she lost ordering pizza

The fraud came to light when the woman approached the BKC Cyber police station with a complaint recently. 

Jan 16, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

Indian Railways: Want confirmed lower berths for senior citizens? IRCTC tells you how

When it comes to senior citizens travelling by train, not getting a lower berth can lead to a lot of difficulty. This is what the Indian Railways have to say.

Oct 02, 2021, 18:04 PM IST

Senior citizens above 75 years get big relief in budget

Among several key announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2021-22, the senior citizens above 75 years with only pension income have been exempted from filing Income Tax returns.

Feb 02, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

Tamil Nadu senior citizen rescued from freezer box fails to respond to ventilator support, dies

Initial investigation has revealed that Balasubramaniakumar, an epileptic who was also under psychiatric treatment was taken to nearby hospitals in a critically ill state.

Oct 16, 2020, 22:49 PM IST

Life Insurance Corporation of India launches modified PMVVY for senior citizens: Check benefits, other details of this LIC policy

The scheme promises an assured rate of return of 7.40% p.a. payable monthly.

May 29, 2020, 13:11 PM IST