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Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates For July-September: Key Updates You Should Know
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (225+ words) Updated on: 30 June 2026 4: 6 pm The government is expected to announce July'September 2026 small savings rates today (June 30, 2026). This is crucial for investors seeking safety amid market volatility. These rates were last tweaked in Q4 2023-24 and currently offer up to 8. 2 per cent on…...
Climate Risks Affect Older Adults Severely! Help Age Report Lists Measures That Help Them Overcome Crisis
2+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) The Climate Resilient Ageing 2026 report by Help Age India shows how climate change is reshaping life for India's seniors. The report highlights how seniors, especially those living alone, with impairments or in poverty, are affected by climate risks. It reveals…...
PNB Issues Advisory on Mastercard Restrictions for Russian, Sanctioned Customers
4+ week, 22+ hour ago (282+ words) Updated on: 4 June 2026 2: 43 pm Airport lounge access withdrawn for Mastercard Platinum Debit Card holders. PNB revises FD rates, offering up to 7. 10 per cent. The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued a customer advisory stating that the Mastercard network activity with…...
City Union Bank Hikes FD Rates, Offers Seniors Up To 7. 50 Per Cent
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (259+ words) City Union Bank raised fixed deposit rates ahead of the RBI's June MPC meeting. It offers up to 7. 50 per cent to senior citizens. The rate applies to FDs up to Rs 3 crore across multiple tenures, with premature withdrawal allowed. In…...
Elderly Mother Harassed By Son, Bombay High Court Slaps Rs 50, 000 Cost On Son
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (433+ words) The Bombay High Court dismissed a 46-year-old son's appeal and imposed a cost on him for harassing his elderly mother through years of litigation. The court upheld the cancellation of property relinquishment deeds executed by the mother in her son's…...
JEEVAN And SHATAYU Apps Launched For Geriatric Care, How Elderly Can Benefit
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) The Mo SJE has launched two Mobile Apps to support senior citizens accessing healthcare, welfare schemes, and safety services. JEEVAN offers information on government programmes and emergency help. The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, launched these…...
Senior Citizen FD Rates Over 8 Per Cent, Check Details
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (413+ words) Bank of India and Jana Small Finance Bank revised fixed deposit rates for senior citizens during this week. Seniors can avail of more than 8 per cent interest in some tenures. Deposits with both scheduled banks and small finance banks are…...
Bank Of India Hikes FD Rates, What Seniors And Super Seniors Can Receive
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) Bank of India has revised fixed deposit rates from May 18, 2026. It has introduced a new three-year FD that now offers the highest returns. Seniors can earn up to 7. 45 per cent and super seniors up to 7. 60 per cent. Bank of India…...
Bank Of Baroda, Central Bank Of India, And South Indian Bank Revise FD Rates, Seniors Can Get Up To 7. 30 Per Cent
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (470+ words) Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India and South Indian Bank have revised fixed deposit rates for senior citizens. The changes, effective between May 10 and May 18, 2026, alter yields across tenures. Callable FDs allow withdrawal before maturity. Three banks, including Bank…...
Supreme Court Calls For Airfare Rationalisation, Asks Centre To Protect Flyers From High Costs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (511+ words) The Supreme Court of India noted a significant disparity in the ticket prices of airlines operating on the same routes on the same day, and expressed concerns regarding it. Hearing the petition on May 15, 2026, the Court requested the government to…...