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Friday, August 15, 2025
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Topic: PAN cards

Govt offices just can’t handle my South Indian name. A saga of dots and initials

This isn’t a rant. It’s a major issue faced by lakhs of people — predominantly from South India — when they try to navigate the myriad of government IDs and their differing rules.

EPFO data shows a surge in new members, with majority in the 18-25 age group

The data further states that about 12.17 lakh members left EPFO and subsequently rejoined the organization.

Govt extends deadline for linking PAN and Aadhaar card till 30 June

The I-T department said it has received representations from taxpayers that the last date for intimating the Aadhaar number may further be extended in the wake of Covid pandemic.

Review petition in Supreme Court wants Aadhaar verdict re-examined

The petition has also sought an open court hearing in the matter.

Over 200 legislators, majority from Cong & BJP, haven’t declared PAN details: Report

The highest number of MLAs who have not provided PAN details are from Congress followed by BJP and CPI(M).

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Yudh Seva Medal for Major General SS Sharda, who led Indian Army’s info war during Op Sindoor

Independence Day honours for ADG Strat Comm team behind Op Sindoor’s strategic messaging, including the logo designer, for real-time narrative control & countering misinfo.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.