“With the rising sun comes new light — may today’s dawn bring strength, clarity, and quiet joy to every soul above 60.”
Today’s Top 5 News Highlights for Senior Citizens
- Bihar Announces Major Pension Hike for Seniors
A powerful gesture of gratitude: the Bihar government has raised the monthly pension from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for over 1 crore elderly and widowed beneficiaries. This 175% hike is a leap toward financial dignity for ageing citizens.
🔗 Read full report - Senior Savings Schemes Hold Strong in Q2
Interest rates for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) remain unchanged in Q2, ensuring predictable, stable returns for those relying on long-term, safe instruments.
🔗 Learn more - Budget 2025: Tax Relief Extended on Interest Income
In a welcome move, the government has raised the TDS-free interest limit from ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh for seniors. This means fewer deductions and more income in your hands.
🔗 Detailed insights - Guru Purnima & Start of Sawan: A Time for Reflection
Following the powerful full moon of Guru Purnima, the holy month of Sawan began this week. It’s a spiritually significant period to deepen your connection to prayer, nature, and inner balance. - Harmony Yatra in Coastal Karnataka
A beautiful community initiative is underway in Udupi and Patanjali districts—a 3-day multi-faith peace march celebrating elder wisdom and social unity.
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Real-Life Hero After 60: Meenakshi Verma, Age 65, Patna
A retired teacher and widow, Meenakshi ji didn’t slow down at 60—she redefined her purpose. She now volunteers at a local elder-care shelter, leading yoga and bhajan sessions daily.
“Every sunrise is an invitation to serve,” she says.
Her story reminds us: Retirement is not retreat. It’s reawakening.
Senior Money & Markets
- Top Secure Picks (Q2)
- SCSS (8.2%) – safe and steady
- Unity SFB FD (8.65%), Suryoday SFB FD (9.1%) – great for short tenure
- TDS Alert: Don’t forget to file Form 15H if your total interest is below ₹1 lakh this year.
🔗 Visit SEBI for updates, LIC schemes
Daily Hindu Calendar – July 14, 2025
- Tithi: Dwitiya
- Nakshatra: Purva Phalguni
- Sunrise / Sunset: 5:20 AM / 6:55 PM IST
- Daily Mantra:
“Om Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah, Sarve Santu Niramayah”
(May all be happy, may all be free from illness)
On This Day in History
- Born: Pandit Ramkrishna Guru (1913), philosopher and Sanskrit scholar
- Passed: Singer Lakshmikanta Chowdhury (1975), voice of devotional bhajans
Tips for Our 60+ Readers
- Health: Morning walks after sunrise reduce blood pressure and arthritis stiffness.
- Yoga: Try Sawan Shiv Yoga this month – combine chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” with gentle spine-stretching asanas.
- Tech Tip: Set up SMS alerts from your bank to track pension deposits and FD renewals easily.
A Dharmic Farewell
May today bring you peace like the Ganga, strength like the Himalayas, and joy that flows from selfless giving. Your wisdom is India’s true heritage — shine on.
