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82-year-old senior citizen digitally arrested and cheated of Rs. 1.16 cror
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
An 82-year-old senior citizen was digitally intimidated and coerced into transferring a total amount of Rs. 1,16,00,000 on the false pretext of legal action in a recent cybercrime incident. The Cyber Cell of the Delhi Crime Branch has arrested three accused persons.
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Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Income Tax Department has issued a fresh public advisory cautioning taxpayers--especially senior citizens--against a growing number of fraudulent emails, SMS messages and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information.
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HMD Doubles Down on Affordable Featurephones Segment, Launches HMD 100 & H
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12: HMD, today announced the launch of the all-new HMD 100 and HMD 101 feature phones. Designed specifically for Indian consumers who value durability, simplicity, and affordability, these devices make everyday communication easier and more reliable than ever befo
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Wheelchairs available at 5,868 railway stations across country to assist d
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Additionally, 196 battery-operated vehicles have been made available at 79 major railway stations, prioritising divyangjans, senior citizens, sick passengers, and pregnant women," Vaishnaw said, as per the Ministry of Railways.
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Elderly population to rise to 22.74 crore by 2036: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the main objective of the the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) is to improve the quality of life of the Senior Citizens by providing basic amenities like shelter, food, medical care and entertainment opportunities and by encouragin
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MP CM Mohan Yadav flags off 10 new Canter buses at Panna National Park
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Each bus can accommodate 19 tourists at a time and is longer and higher than that of regular safari vehicles, providing better views and a more comfortable journey. These buses are also considered safer for children and senior citizens, offering them enhanced space and stability during th
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With ongoing Indigo service disruption, Ministry of Civil Aviation takes p
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With the ongoing disruption in flight schedules, particularly those of IndiGo, the Ministry of Civil Aviation took urgent and proactive measures on Friday. The Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders of the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) have been placed in abeyance with
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"Public health emergency affecting all age groups": Padma awardee doctors
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The advisory highlights mounting health risks for all age groups, especially children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or lung diseases.
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"400 par nara safal hoya hai kiuki Delhi me AQI 400 par hai": BJD's Sulata
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The BJD leader said that the rising pollution levels were severely impacting children, senior citizens, and the general population.
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Outer North Delhi Police bust inter-district robbery gang; three held, mas
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The incident took place on 27 November 2025, when an elderly man withdrew ₹3.5 lakh from the State Bank of India's Burari branch. Unbeknownst to him, five robbers - posing as regular customers inside the bank- had already marked him as a target after observing his large transaction.
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"Aradhana" cultural programme to promote awareness about ageing and inter-
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organized a cultural programme "Aradhana" on Friday at Bhim Hall, DIAC, Janpath, New Delhi, to raise awareness on ageing and promote inter-generational bonding as part of the series of celebrations for the Day of Older
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"BJP MLA from Mundka was busy in temple with poor in some illegal activity
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X on Saturday, Bharadwaj wrote, "Expose Tomorrow morning there is the MCD election The BJP MLA from Mundka was busy tonight in a temple with the poor in some illegal activity That's when our candidate Anil Lakda arrived and exposed it. By the way, the practice of gathering th
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