US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly AmericansUS authorities have dismantled an India-based call centre scam. Hundreds of elderly Americans lost millions to tech support fraud. The inve...
21 May, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Iqra Hasan's ‘don’t touch me’ video goes viral after brief detention following clash with DIG over Shamli youth death caseSamajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan was briefly detained and filmed repeatedly saying "don't touch me" while being escorted by police in Saharanp...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Indigenous Australians win record $150 million payout after billionaire mined without consentA landmark Australian court ruling has ordered Fortescue, an iron ore company, to pay A$150.1 million to the Yindjibarndi people. This is f...
14 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Vijay thanks PM Modi after being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM, hopes for Centre's "support and cooperation"Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister, Joseph Vijay, has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message. Vijay expressed his...
10 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Who are Senthil Kumar and Laxmi Priya IAS appointed as Secretaries I and II for New Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph VijaySenthil Kumar IAS has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary and Secretary-I to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay following th...
10 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Focus on upcoming Budget: Policy in the works on finance, health support for eldersIndia is considering policy measures for senior care, including expanding healthcare access through Ayushman Bharat, revising pension under...
23 Jun, 2024, 11.33 PM IST
NITI Aayog working on policy to improve elderly care in the worksThe NITI Aayog in India is developing a policy to improve elderly care in the country. The aim is to have a comprehensive system in place t...
29 Aug, 2023, 11.51 PM IST
Govt rethinks on maintenance of Senior Citizens Bill amid fears of rising family feudsThe bill, which was introduced in Lok Sabha on December 11, 2019, brought stepchildren, adoptive children and children-in-law under the def...
25 Aug, 2022, 12.50 AM IST
Regulatory framework for elderly healthcare in worksThe NITI Aayog held several rounds of stakeholder consultations with industry and ministries concerned, including health and family welfare...
07 Mar, 2022, 12.34 AM IST
Helpline for elderly logs over 3.39 lakh calls since MayThe top reasons for reaching out to the helpline included Covid support(13,496), pension (8,952), abuse (1890), health-related support (120...
03 Oct, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
Govt announces project to support startups developing innovative solutions for elderlyThe project is shaped by the recommendations of an empowered expert committee report on startups for the elderly
04 Jun, 2021, 05.28 PM IST
Centre planning to launch Poshan Abhiyan to tackle malnutrition among elderly populationMinister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Rattan Lal Kataria said in the Lok Sabha that the scheme will focus on procuring local...
23 Mar, 2021, 04.01 PM IST
Government to ensure 60-year limit followed for senior citizen benefitMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment is contemplating to bring in an amendment in the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior C...
23 Apr, 2017, 02.49 PM IST
Government to sustain all programmes for elderly, ensure pensionThe number of aged persons in India is projected to increase from 103.8 million currently to 173.2 million by the year 2026.
04 Dec, 2014, 02.16 PM IST
Government planning new legislation soon for benefit of senior citizensThaawar Chand Gehlot was briefing reporters on the sidelines of an event here in connection with the International Day for Older Persons.
16 Oct, 2014, 06.16 PM IST
- SC concerned over murders of elderly in Capital
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over murders of the elderly in the Capital while hearing a plea on implementation of provis...
11 Jan, 2008, 02.04 AM IST