CORRECTION IN AADHAAR
A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourself
Indians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is damaging credit scores and causing immense stress. Victims must act fast by reporting to lenders, police, and credit bureaus. Prevention through secure data sharing is key to safeguarding financial identity.
Six yrs later, migrant workers still trapped in a cycle of exploitation
Migrant workers are again facing hardship. Protests erupt over low wages and poor conditions. Government policies lag behind rising costs. Welfare programs show limited impact. Housing schemes struggle with implementation. New labor codes bring uncertainty. Rural distress looms. The migrant worker remains in a difficult situation.
'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents
Ladakh residents' Aadhaar records now correctly show 'Ladakh' as their state. This change replaces the previous 'Jammu & Kashmir' entry. This resolves long-standing issues and inconveniences faced by residents. The administration used PIN codes for a central update, eliminating individual visits to Aadhaar centres. Updated e-Aadhaar can be downloaded online.
Appellate tribunal sets precedent, accepts aadhaar in first SIR case
An appellate tribunal ruled Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person. The Congress Farakka candidate's Aadhaar card proved his identity. The Election Commission provided no reason for his exclusion. The tribunal reviewed multiple documents. These included his Aadhaar card, passport, and driving licence. His children's birth certificates also supported his claim.
CUET UG 2026: NTA issues advisory over photo mismatch, opens verification window till April 10
The NTA has issued an advisory for CUET UG 2026 candidates regarding mismatched photographs. Those who used non-Aadhaar IDs must verify their identity by uploading a school/college-attested certificate or one from a Gazetted Officer, MLA, or MP. This correction window closes April 10, 2026, 10 PM. Ensure timely submission to avoid exam day issues.
New form for correction in PAN related details: CBDT notifies new online and offline forms for modification in PAN card details; check the guideline and how it works
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced new forms for correcting PAN card details. These forms, PAN CR-01 for individuals and PAN CR-02 for non-individuals, will be effective from April 1, 2026. Both online and offline submissions are permitted. Applicants must provide correct PAN details and a copy of their PAN card. Aadhaar is mandatory for most applicants.
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April 1, 2026 rule changes: PAN, SBI credit card cashback, FASTag, ATM withdrawals—check list
Major financial and banking rule changes are coming from April 1, 2026. SBI Card, NHAI FASTag, and RuPay debit card lounge access will see revisions. PAN card applications will require additional documents. Digital payment transactions will need two-factor authentication. New income tax rules also take effect. These changes will affect many users.
ITR filing 2026: Government releases ITR forms for AY 2026–27; check details of ITR-U and ITR-V
New Income Tax Return forms are now available for Assessment Year 2026-27. The updated ITR-U form allows taxpayers to correct past filings. This updated return can be filed for up to four years. Penalties apply based on the filing timeline. The ITR-V form serves as verification for filed returns.
SIR rewrites the rules of roll revision
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is underway, impacting elections across India. Political parties, election officials, and citizens are adapting to new procedures. The process has faced legal challenges and scrutiny. Election managers are modifying strategies based on lessons learned. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant about their voter registration. The next phase aims for smoother implementation.
CIC flags Aadhaar update delays, asks UIDAI to fix timelines
The Central Information Commission has highlighted delays in updating Aadhaar details. It has asked the Unique Identification Authority of India to set clear timelines for processing requests. The commission also wants UIDAI to improve its system for addressing public grievances. This comes after a woman faced long delays in correcting her date of birth on her Aadhaar card.
UP Scholarship Status 2026: How to check status on scholarship.up.gov.in, important dates, fund distribution dates and more
UP Scholarship Status 2026 scholarship.up.gov.in: Students can check the status of their Uttar Pradesh scholarship by logging into the official website scholarship.up.gov.in. Students can also check the status of their application by using their registration number to ensure timely disbursement of funds. Applicants are advised to download the Status Slip as a PDF for the records.
NEET UG Registration 2026 on neet.nia.nic.in closes this week: Check last date, steps to apply, application fees, exam details, mistakes to avoid and more
NEET Registration 2026: The registration for NEET UG exam are ongoing and the last date is March 8, 2026. Candidates can apply for NEET UG exams on the official website neet.nia.nic.in. The application fees for general category students is Rs 1,700. The NEET UG exam will be held on May 3 this year and will be conducted via paper and pen mode in multiple languages.
Giriraj Singh alleges Mamata Banerjee govt gave IDs to infiltrators, seeks reverification in West Bengal
Union minister Giriraj Singh alleged the West Bengal government issued identification documents to infiltrators. He urged the Election Commission for re-verification in the state. Singh claimed lakhs of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas are on electoral rolls. He stated West Bengal is a nursery for infiltrators. The minister also criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling him a proponent of urban naxalism.
Western Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, fee, last date to apply and other details
Western Railway is hiring 5,349 apprentices. Applications open February 21 and close March 23, 2026. This training offers career advantages, including preference for future Level-1 vacancies. Age limits apply, with relaxations for reserved categories. A nominal fee is required, with exemptions for certain groups. Visit RRC-WR website for details and to apply.
Kerala grants temporary pay relief to 20,000 teachers after Supreme Court K-TET ruling
Addressing a press conference, Sivankutty said that under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, passing the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (K-TET) is mandatory for teachers.
IRCTC announces resume/retry booking feature: Ticket amount deducted but booking failed? How this feature can save you from losing money
IRCTC has introduced a 'Resume/Retry Booking' feature on its iPAY app to address failed transactions where money is deducted but tickets aren't booked. This allows users to utilize the deducted amount for a subsequent booking on the same day, provided the transaction amounts are equal.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma begins process to grant land ownership to tea garden workers
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has initiated the distribution of land rights application forms to tea garden workers. This move grants ownership of houses and land in labour lines to the workers. The government aims to expedite the process, with surveys underway and plans to issue land pattas before elections.
JEE Mains result 2026 Date: Check when scorecards will be released on jeemain.nta.ac.in, steps to download, how to calculate final score, use it and more
NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Result: The results of JEE Main 2026 will be released on the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in this month. The results of Jee Main 2026 are likely to be released on February 12. The scorecard of JEE Mains 2026 will show percentile scores, ranks, and subject-wise performance derived through a normalisation process. Candidates can download their results online using their login credentials for use in counselling and admissions.
EPFO fast-track process for claim settlement by minors
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, in two separate orders issued on Wednesday, simplified the claim settlement process for minors while also simplifying the procedure for correction of name, gender and date of birth in Aadhaar, in case of its mismatch with universal account number (UAN).
Treating demographic details on Aadhaar cards as the final word is a recipe for trouble
Sixteen years after Aadhaar's launch, issues like the Perpetual Aadhaar Alignment Problem persist. Multiple spellings and data entry discrepancies create difficulties for people trying to match their Aadhaar information with other identity documents. The situation is particularly challenging for marginalized communities and schoolchildren in India.
EPFO issues new guidelines to correct personal details in EPF accounts
Correcting personal details in EPF accounts: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has issued fresh guidelines on how EPF account holders can correct personal details such as name, date of birth, father's name, Aadhaar etc. in their EPF accounts. The new guidelines are issued after suspending old circulars. The new guidelines have made minor changes in the correction of personal details.
How to download Aadhaar enrolment and update form
Visit the Aadhaar enrollment centre with the form and submit the request for an update if you're interested in applying for or updating your Aadhaar.
Link your PAN and Aadhaar now to retain access to your trading account
PAN and Aadhaar must be linked by March 31, 2022. Note that if you are unable to link your Aadhaar with your PAN, your ICICI direct trading account will be suspended.
How to update or correct details in Aadhaar card
It is important to ensure that your personal details such as address, mobile number etc. are up-to-date in your Aadhaar card. Here is the process of rectifying the errors, in your Aadhaar card.
Aadhaar: Everything you need to know about it
If you want to know more about this important personal document, the articles below cover a big range of Aadhaar-related topics, right from how to get one, who is eligible, the transactions that require it, checking whether your Aadhaar number is active or not, and what to do if you lose it, among many more.
What are the Aadhaar card details that can be updated without providing documentary proofs?
First of all, to update your mobile number in your Aadhaar, you do not need to provide additional documents.
How to change your address on Aadhaar card online and offline
If you have recently relocated and are facing issues because your address is not updated on your Aadhaar, here's some help.
Updating your date of birth in Aadhaar card more than once to become difficult
A new sub-regulation has been inserted in the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016 which makes frequent updation in DoB difficult.
Around 10 lakh people enrol, update Aadhaar every day: UIDAI
After touching a peak of 1.48 billion in September, Aadhaar authentications fell to 1.46 billion in October.
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