The government extends the deadline for Cheyutha pension applications to September 15. The extension allows applicants more time to submit forms under the programme.
Both outlets report that applications have already reached a large number. The Hindu adds that applications cross 4.8 lakh, indicating strong uptake since the original deadline. Times of India focuses on the extension itself, while The Hindu provides additional figures on how many people have applied.
Overall, the coverage is consistent on the key update: the application window for Cheyutha pension is extended to September 15, with The Hindu also highlighting the current scale of submissions.
