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Hyderabad Man, 44, Jailed 60 Days for Repeatedly Assaulting Elderly Parents
The sentence was passed on Friday by the Special Judicial Magistrate Court. The elderly parents had lodged a complaint on May 21, stating that their son had been harassing and assaulting them for a long time.
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Holi 2026 Safety Guide: How To Protect Children, Senior Citizens And Pets
As India prepares for Holi 2026, here is a comprehensive safety guide to protect children, senior citizens and pets, ensuring a joyful and accident-free celebration of the festival of colours.
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5 Big Railway Reforms Expected In Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Railway Budget 2026 as part of the Union Budget tomorrow, with expectations centred on safety upgrades, passenger-friendly measures and capacity expansion.
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7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
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Centre Allows Voters Over 65 To Opt For Postal Ballot In Polls Amid COVID Pandemic
Keeping in mind the safety of senior citizens amid rising cases of the coronavirus infection, the age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot in Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been reduced.
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"Why Restriction Only For Artistes": Senior Actors On Exclusion From Sets
As industries resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, the central government has advised senior citizens - people above the age of 65 - to "stay safe at home".
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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2017: BJP Manifesto Promises End To 'Mafia Raj', Free Pilgrimage For Seniors
An end to "mafia raj", women's safety, free pilgrimage for senior citizens - these are some of the key poll promises made by the BJP in its "Vision Document" for the Himachal Pradesh polls.
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Rise in Rape, Molestation Cases in Mumbai, Claims Survey
Crimes like rape and molestation have witnessed almost a three-fold increase in the metropolis since 2010-11 raising questions over safety of women, children and senior citizens, according to a survey conducted by a city-based NGO.
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Abandoned by family, 90-yr-old lives on railway platform
At a time when safety of senior citizens is a growing concern in Mumbai with the rising incidences of crime against them by strangers and family members, some commuters at Chinchpokli railway station, have donned the avatar of guardian angels. They have taken the onus of looking after 90-year-old Savitri Kashiram Desai upon themselves. Savitri has ...
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Another elderly attacked, robbed in city
Her snow-white hair stained with patches of red, the frail woman lying on the hospital bed seemed to be oblivious to the narrow brush with death she had on Monday evening. N Bhagyalakshmi (86) of Sydoji Lane in Triplicane has joined a growing list of elderly persons in the city who have fallen prey to killers, robbers and chain-snatchers on the pro...
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Hyderabad Man, 44, Jailed 60 Days for Repeatedly Assaulting Elderly Parents
The sentence was passed on Friday by the Special Judicial Magistrate Court. The elderly parents had lodged a complaint on May 21, stating that their son had been harassing and assaulting them for a long time.
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Holi 2026 Safety Guide: How To Protect Children, Senior Citizens And Pets
As India prepares for Holi 2026, here is a comprehensive safety guide to protect children, senior citizens and pets, ensuring a joyful and accident-free celebration of the festival of colours.
-
5 Big Railway Reforms Expected In Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Railway Budget 2026 as part of the Union Budget tomorrow, with expectations centred on safety upgrades, passenger-friendly measures and capacity expansion.
-
7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
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Centre Allows Voters Over 65 To Opt For Postal Ballot In Polls Amid COVID Pandemic
Keeping in mind the safety of senior citizens amid rising cases of the coronavirus infection, the age limit for voters to opt for postal ballot in Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been reduced.
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"Why Restriction Only For Artistes": Senior Actors On Exclusion From Sets
As industries resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, the central government has advised senior citizens - people above the age of 65 - to "stay safe at home".
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Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2017: BJP Manifesto Promises End To 'Mafia Raj', Free Pilgrimage For Seniors
An end to "mafia raj", women's safety, free pilgrimage for senior citizens - these are some of the key poll promises made by the BJP in its "Vision Document" for the Himachal Pradesh polls.
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Rise in Rape, Molestation Cases in Mumbai, Claims Survey
Crimes like rape and molestation have witnessed almost a three-fold increase in the metropolis since 2010-11 raising questions over safety of women, children and senior citizens, according to a survey conducted by a city-based NGO.
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Abandoned by family, 90-yr-old lives on railway platform
At a time when safety of senior citizens is a growing concern in Mumbai with the rising incidences of crime against them by strangers and family members, some commuters at Chinchpokli railway station, have donned the avatar of guardian angels. They have taken the onus of looking after 90-year-old Savitri Kashiram Desai upon themselves. Savitri has ...
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Another elderly attacked, robbed in city
Her snow-white hair stained with patches of red, the frail woman lying on the hospital bed seemed to be oblivious to the narrow brush with death she had on Monday evening. N Bhagyalakshmi (86) of Sydoji Lane in Triplicane has joined a growing list of elderly persons in the city who have fallen prey to killers, robbers and chain-snatchers on the pro...
