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Portfolio deadlock continues in Kerala Cabinet; Fisheries, Devaswom still undecided
8+ hour, 28+ min ago (229+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: Even on the second day after the swearing-in of the Chief Minister and ministers, a final decision on portfolio allocation has not been reached. The delay in issuing the official notification on departments is reportedly due to disagreements over…...
'People stand with VD Satheesan; there'll be protests if not made CM': Sudheeran to High Command
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (275+ words) New Delhi: During a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday night, senior leader V M'Sudheeran reportedly took a firm stance, stating that V D'Satheesan should be appointed Chief Minister as that is the clear mandate of the people…...
Ayushman Bharat card for West Bengal seniors: Who is eligible, how to apply
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (363+ words) West Bengal has rolled out the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme again, offering senior citizens aged 70 and above cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Here's who can apply, documents required, and the step-by-step application process. The newly…...
Why banks don't pay full FD interest: How to avoid TDS?
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (396+ words) A person invested his entire retirement gratuity into a bank Fixed Deposit (FD). He calculated that the monthly interest would cover his medical bills and daily expenses. However, when the first month's interest hit his account, he was shocked. A…...
Postal and home voting in Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls 2026: Check dates, eligibility and full schedule
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (345+ words) Chennai: Postal voting for senior citizens and differently-abled voters in Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 will be conducted on April 15 and 16, with the second day reserved for those unable to cast their vote on the first day, officials…...
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting window extended, over 96% elderly participation recorded
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: The Election Commission of India has extended the home voting facility in Kerala elections for voters aged 85 years and above and those in the Persons with Disabilities (Pw D) category until Monday, officials said. According to data released by the…...
Form 15 H replaced by Form 121: What changes for senior citizens in TDS exemption rules?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (338+ words) A major change in tax rules has replaced Form 15 H with a unified Form 121, altering how senior citizens claim TDS exemption. The Income-tax Rules 2026 have introduced a significant update in how taxpayers, especially senior citizens, claim exemption from Tax Deducted…...
NDA manifesto 2026: Free LPG, pension for women & senior citizens, AIIMS in Kerala
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (233+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP-led NDA on Tuesday released its manifesto, which promised monetary benefits for needy women and those above 70 years, two free LPG cylinders per year for poor households, an AIIMS for Kerala and protection of places of worship in…...
I've become senior citizen': Shashi Tharoor turns 70, hails India's T20 World Cup win as best gift
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (196+ words) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor marks his 70th birthday by celebrating India's T20 World Cup triumph and Sanju Samson's stellar performance. Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor turned 70 on Monday, March 9. Tributes and birthday wishes poured in from across the…...
How senior citizens can get a lower berth on Indian trains" Just follow this simple booking tip
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (484+ words) A viral video from the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express clears the air on why senior citizens don't always get lower berths " and the key mistake passengers make while booking tickets. When travelling long distances by train, senior citizens often find that…...