Senator Rick Scott highlighted China's control over US supply chains, particularly in pharmaceuticals, during a Senate hearing. He warned of the risks to older Americans' health, finances, and security due to this dependence.
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has enrolled 6 crore senior citizens and operates over 19,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras. The scheme offers cashless healthcare coverage up to Rs 5 lakh annually for secondary and tertiary care, significantly reducing out-of-pocket expenses and saving citizens over Rs 40,000 crore on subsidized medicines.
Senior citizens can now avail fixed deposit interest rates of up to 8.3% from small finance banks like Unity SFB and Shivalik SFB, offering a lucrative opportunity for savings.
Small finance banks in India are offering senior citizens fixed deposit interest rates up to 8% for a three-year term on deposits up to Rs 3 crore. Investors can submit Form 15H to avoid TDS if their total income is below taxable limits.
HDFC Bank launched a voluntary double OTP system for senior citizens (60+) in Gurugram and Faridabad. This security measure requires verification from both the account holder and a trusted contact to prevent cyber fraud and financial losses.
Senior citizens can find competitive fixed deposit rates across PSU, private, and small finance banks, offering stable income with additional benefits and higher exemption limits for TDS.
Small finance banks in India are offering FD interest rates up to 8.05% for senior citizens on 3-year terms, with Jana Small Finance Bank at 8% and Utkarsh Small Finance Bank at 8.05%. Banks deduct TDS on FD interest exceeding Rs 1 lakh annually, but senior citizens with zero tax liability can submit Form 15H to avoid this deduction. Deposits are insured by DICGC up to Rs 5 lakh.
Leading PSU banks in India including SBI, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda and Canara Bank offer special 444-day FD schemes with interest rates ranging from 6.45% to 7.35%. Indian Bank offers the highest rate at 6.60% for general citizens, 7.10% for seniors and 7.35% for super seniors. The schemes are valid for deposits below Rs 3 crore, with rates applicable from January-March 2026. A new unified TDS Form 121 will replace Forms 15G/15H from April 1, 2026.
Machida Zelvia, a Japanese club that was playing non-league football as recently as 2013, are one win away from becoming Asian Champions League champions. The Tokyo suburban club, led by a former high-school coach and averaging 14,000 fans, face Saudi Arabia's defending champions Al-Ahli in Saturday's final in Jeddah. They have already beaten big-spending Al Ittihad in this competition.
