The Allahabad High Court has underscored the need for the government to establish a mechanism to secure cybercrime victims when their credentials have been exploited. It asked the Centre to come up with a solution so that victims are not left waiting for their account de-freezing
The Odisha government revised the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana rules and expanded coverage to all eligible beneficiaries in the state, removing the cap on the number of beneficiaries. It would mean an increase in senior citizen beneficiaries from 3.67 million to 4.18 million
Indian Overseas Bank has raised the interest rate on its 444-day fixed deposit (FD) by 15 basis points to 7.25 per cent for senior citizens. Banks typically offer some of their highest FD interest rates on special tenures such as 444 days. Senior citizens can earn up to 7.40 per cent by investing in a 444-day FD
Following the announcement, banking stocks experienced a sharp and immediate sell off. On September 24, certain bank stocks witnessed intense pressure including five major private banks
Cardiovascular and respiratory diseases account for 78 per cent of pollution-related claims, while working professionals aged 31-55 make up the largest share
The nine-day campaign will include enrolment drives, awareness sessions and school outreach programmes to inform parents about children's financial planning
The Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) covers more than 1,900 procedures for treatment. However, the funds allocated for cancer treatment under the scheme are less than required. The FinCan study suggests that including early diagnosis of the disease under the scheme could reduce fund requirements and save more lives
