Aadhaar Card

UIDAI Aadhaar: How NRI can get Aadhaar card after arriving in India

An NRI with a valid Indian passport, whether minor or adult, can apply for Aadhaar at any Aadhaar Kendra. The registration process for NRIs for an Aadhaar card is very similar to that for residents.

How to link Aadhaar to DigiLocker online

DigiLocker has collaborated with UIDAI to make it available to users immediately after linking their DigiLocker account to their Aadhaar card. The Digital Aadhaar provided by DigiLocker is the same as the UIDAI's eAadhaar

Not linking PAN with Aadhaar will cost you Rs 500 in first 3 months, Rs 1,000 thereafter

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the penalty amount under section 234H of the Income-tax Act, 1961 which will be applicable for linking PAN with Aadhaar after the expiry of the due date.

Link PAN with Aadhaar now to continue investing in mutual fund schemes

investors must link their Aadhaar with their PAN by March 31, 2022. If the PAN card is not linked to the Aadhaar by March 31, 2022, it would become invalid. As a result, the KYC status is declared void.

PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline: 7 important FAQs you should know

The deadline to link your PAN to your Aadhaar is March 31, 2022. If both of these documents are not linked by March 31, an individual will face a number of consequences. Here are seven important FAQs about linking PAN with Aadhaar from the Income Tax Department's website.

Assam Public Works moves SC to unlock data of 27 lakh people for Aadhaar

Biometric details are locked and lakhs have been deprived of Aadhaar cards and the linked welfare schemes. APW has sought court intervention and sought unlocking of biometric data so that people can be issued Aadhaar cards.

How to verify Aadhaar in two simple steps

Aadhaar Verification is the process of confirming the existence of your Aadhaar card. Your Aadhaar number, which is 12-digits long and unique, may be used to verify your identity.

PAN not linked to Aadhaar? You have one more year now, but free run is over

"In order to mitigate the inconvenience to the taxpayers ... a window of opportunity has been provided to the taxpayers upto 31st of March, 2023 to intimate their Aadhaar to the prescribed authority for Aadhaar-PAN linking without facing repercussions," the apex direct taxes body said in statement late Wednesday. The CBDT has issued a notification to this effect.

Baal Aadhaar: How to apply Aadhaar card for children

Aadhaar can be obtained by anyone, including newborns and children. A child under the age of five does not have biometric information such as fingerprints or iris scans. When these children reach the ages of five and 15, they will need to have get biometrics updated.

Non-linking of PAN-Aadhaar will attract Rs 500 fine after March 31; PAN to become inoperative after March 2023 if not linked

If an individual fails to link Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar by March 31, 2022, then he/she will have to pay a penalty of Rs 500. After three months this penalty will be increased to Rs 1000, as per a notification issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT).Non-linking of PAN-Aadhaar will attract Rs 500 fine after March 31; PAN to become inoperative after March 2023 if not linked

Date extended for Aadhaar card seeding with ration cards till June 30

The linking of Aadhaar cards with ration cards will ensure that no valid beneficiary is left without his or her due share of food grains.

Govt considering to link Aadhaar with electoral rolls, online voting for Indians in abroad: Kiren Rijiju

"Linking Aadhaar with the electoral roll is one of the ways. As of now linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls is voluntary. Our aim is to ensure 'one nation, one electoral roll' to check double names in electoral rolls and fraudulent voting and ensure a clean voting process," Kiren Rijiju said during Question Hour.

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.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: How to link Aadhaar, edit Aadhaar details

All land-holding farmer families will receive Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments under the scheme. To receive benefits, eligible farmers must link their Aadhaar card to their PM Kisan account.

How to lock, unlock Aadhaar biometric details online

The UIDAI has introduced a function that allows you to lock and unlock your Aadhaar number. Authentication cannot be done with your Aadhaar Number after it has been locked.

PAN-Aadhaar linking 'deadline extended' to this date but fees imposed from April 1, 2022

The income tax department has provided relief to taxpayers who are yet to link their PAN with Aadhaar albeit with some conditions. The CBDT has notified the fee structure via a notification dated March 29, 2022. The notified fee which will be payable for linking PAN with Aadhaar for linking it on or after April 1, 2022 will have two-tier structure. Read on to know about it.

Last date to link PAN-Aadhaar is March 31: What will happen if these documents are not linked?

The last date to link PAN with Aadhaar is March 31, 2022. If both the documents are not linked by this date, then there will be numerous consequences faced by an individual which includes payment of penalty. Read on to know what will happen if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar.

UPI based transfer via Aadhaar OTP to be allowed by banks

Aadhaar OTP authentication instead of debit card for customer onboarding on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to allow customer onboarding on UPI using Aadhaar OTP in addition to debit card.

Assam govt has decides to provide Aadhaar cards to those whose biometric details were locked

A cabinet subcommittee is formed to look into the problem of people, whose names were not included in the supplementary list National Register of Citizens (NRC), published in August, 2019.

6 changes in regulations from April 1 you need to know

Verify age of young voters in Heirok, orders Manipur High Court

Such voters may produce their passport, birth certificate, Class-10 certificate, Aadhaar card, election identity card, or any other authenticated document certifying the date of birth.

Demat, trading account will be frozen if nomination not filed by this date

The rule for mandatorily filing nominations or opting out of nomination was announced by Sebi via its circular dated July 23, 2021. By not complying with this rule, demat and trading accounts of existing investors will be frozen. From October 1, 2021, new accounts will not be opened if this rule is not complied with.

SBI PAN Aadhaar linking: Here's how to do it

If your PAN is not linked to your Aadhaar number by the mentioned date, it will become inactive on April 1, 2022. Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act 1961 mandates that Aadhaar numbers be linked to Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) by March 31, 2022.

Soon, changes made to Aadhaar details will auto-update key DigiLocker documents

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and several government departments aim to allow modifications to other documents such as PAN once a user revises address in Aadhaar.

Aadhaar verification: How to scan Aadhaar using QR code?

According to the UIDAI website, e-Aadhaar QR codes contain demographic information about the resident such as Name, Address, Date of Birth, Gender, and Masked Aadhaar Number. In addition, the larger QR code includes a photograph.

8 financial tasks to finish before March 31, 2022

From linking your PAN with Aadhaar to updating KYC details in your bank account and demat account to filing belated ITR, here is a look at 8 financial tasks one should finish before March 31.

Over Rs 4,350 cr transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under PM-KISAN scheme; advisory issued to states for refunds: Govt

In reply to a written question in Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "an amount of more than Rs 4,352.49 crore which is 2 per cent of the total amount transferred to all the beneficiaries has been reported to have been transferred to ineligible beneficiaries".

What happens to documents such as PAN, Aadhaar upon holder's death?

What should legal heirs or family members do with various official documents and government IDs such as PAN card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card etc. of the deceased? How long are they supposed to store these? Further, can these documents be surrendered to the institutions governing and issuing them? Here's how to deal with different government official documents such as PAN, Aadhaar, passport etc. of someone who has passed away.

How to retrieve lost Aadhaar card online?

Note that the Aadhaar reprint is discontinued by UIDAI, instead, you can use Aadhaar PVC card online. UIDAI released new PVC Aadhaar cards that are waterproof and sturdy.

UIDAI update: How to get Aadhaar PVC cards for full family using one mobile number

You can use any mobile number to receive OTP for authentication, regardless of the registered mobile number with your Aadhaar. So, one person can order Aadhaar PVC cards online for the whole family.

How to link Aadhaar card to IRCTC Account online?

Aadhaar verification is not required for booking up to 6 railway tickets in a month, for more than 6 Aadhaar is verification is required.

How to link Aadhaar with NPS account online

The government has made seeding of Aadhaar in an NPS account a pre-requisite to avail numerous services. Individuals who have opened their NPS account using PAN instead of Aadhaar can follow these steps to update Aadhaar in their NPS account.

How to book appointment for Aadhaar enrollment at Aadhaar Seva Kendra online?

The resident can schedule an appointment for themselves, a family member, or a friend using the online appointment service. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has opened Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) across many cities in India.

GST evasion: CBIC cautions against sharing Aadhaar, PAN details without valid reasons

Over the past years, Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers have busted several bogus firms, which were used to raise fake invoices without any actual supply of goods. The sole intention is to fraudulently claim input tax credit (ITC).

Not registered for Digital Life Certificate? Here’s how to register online to receive pension

A pensioner must have his or her Aadhaar number, PPO number, bank account number and branch information, as well as his or her name, address, and other personal information.

Aadhaar card not mandatory on CoWIN portal for COVID-19 vaccination, Centre tells SC

The apex court took note of the submission and disposed of a plea filed by Siddharthshankar Sharma who claimed that Aadhaar card was being mandatorily insisted upon for administering COVID-19 vaccination on the CoWIN portal. The apex court had on October 1, 2021 issued notice to the Centre on the PIL.

Aadhaar PVC card from open market not valid; Here's how to order valid Aadhaar PVC card

The PVC-based Aadhaar Card has a digitally signed secure QR code with photograph and demographic details with several security measures. The Aadhaar PVC Card is supplied by fast post to the resident's address.

From filing belated ITR to updating bank KYC: Six money tasks to complete in March

Some of the money tasks you should complete in March include filing belated ITR, linking your PAN with Aadhaar, updating KYC details in your bank account and completing your tax-savings for the current year.

Bill to link Aadhaar with Voter ID tabled, passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote amid opposition protests

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 to link electoral roll data with Aadhaar ecosystem, piloted by Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, was passed by a voice vote after a brief discussion during which some opposition members demanded that it be referred to a parliamentary panel. WatchBill to link Aadhaar with Voter ID tabled, passed in Lok Sabha by voice vote amid opposition protests

How to download masked Aadhaar card

Under masked Aadhaar only the final four digits of the 12-digit Aadhaar number are visible in the document, protecting the subscriber's identity by masking the first eight digits. This ensures that the card cannot be misused even if it is lost or misplaced.

Last date to submit digital life certificate for pensioners; Here’s how to submit Jeevan Pramaan Patra

The deadline for submitting a life certificate is generally November 30 each year; however, this year's deadline was extended twice. The deadline for pensioners to submit their annual life certificates is February 28, 2022.

Aadhaar-issuing body UIDAI open to looking at solutions on 'partial authentication': CEO Saurabh Garg

"We are also open to looking at what is called partial authentication. Some people might only want to verify the age, they are not looking at anything more than that. "These are things that we also want to get feedback from the industry...what is the kind of demand there is, and we can accordingly create...might be just the age you want to verify," CEO Saurabh Garg said.

Information overload is a bigger epidemic than the pandemic: Nandan Nilekani

One should practise digital hygiene, carve out boundaries to get the best out of technology, say Nandan Nilekani and Tanuj Bhojwani. Plus, Nilekani delves into open ecommerce, Web 3.0 and Metaverse.

Linking Aadhaar with electoral roll will clean voters' list of multiple enrolment: Govt sources

This bill has a provision whereby the new applicant may voluntarily provide Aadhaar number along with the application for the purpose of identity. No application will be rejected on the grounds that Aadhaar number has not been provided.

How to retrieve lost Aadhaar EID or UID?

If you misplace or lose the EID, you will be able to retrieve it by following the procedures outlined below.

ICICI Bank makes InstaBIZ interoperable to help merchants

The initiative leverages upon advanced APIs of the bank that digitally validates PAN/ Aadhaar number which is required for verification of KYC.

View: Why 'India going digital' means 'India going inclusive'

Focus on enabling the trinity of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and mobile phones paid its dividends during the pandemic, as it effectively reached citizens living in remote areas by reducing the number of those financially excluded, disbursing benefits of government schemes and by providing mobile phone updates.

Delhi HC directs UIDAI to give info of people issued fake Aadhaar cards

The case was lodged by the Anti Corruption Branch for the alleged offences of criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, enables linking Aadhaar to voter ID

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The bill linking electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday. It was passed by a voice vote after a brief discussion in the Lower House. During the discussion, some opposition members demanded that the electoral reforms Bill be referred to a parliamentary panel for scrutiny.Parliament passes Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, enables linking Aadhaar to voter ID

Link UAN with Aadhaar by Dec 31 else EPF account contributions will stop: Here's how to link

The UAN deadline has been extended several times. Initially, UAN-Aadhaar linking was to be done May 31, 2021. However, this was extended twice again - first to August 31, 2021 and then to November 30, 2021. Now this deadline has been extended to December 31, 2021.

How to change photograph in your Aadhaar

Changing the photo on your Aadhaar card does not require any documentation. It could take up to 90 days for the information to be updated in Aadhaar.

Aadhaar looking to go global

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Garg during a panel discussion with Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma at the Infinity Forum said the authority is also exploring emerging technology to enhance security and increase the number of transactions that can be done by using Aadhaar.

How to find an Aadhaar Enrolment Centre?

The Aadhaar enrolment procedure entails going to an enrolment center, filling out and confirming demographic information, getting biometric collected data, and giving proof of identity and address before receiving an Enrolment ID.

How to check Aadhaar enrolment status online?

The Aadhaar number or Enrollment ID will be issued to your registered email address or cellphone number after verification.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the proceedings of the House till 2 pm as Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised objection to BAC allocating three hours for passage of The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.

Opposition spurns government's 'selective invitation'

After the government started pushing bills through in the Lok Sabha, opposition protests and demands are likely to get shriller in the Rajya Sabha, where it has comparatively better numerical strength. In anticipation of the government pushing these bills, the opposition MPs are planning resistance. The Congress issued a whip to its MPs, asking them to be present in the House throughout Tuesday.

Over 66 lakh MSMEs registered on Udyam portal, 95% are micro enterprises, 0.5% medium firms: Economic Survey 2021-22

The Economic Survey also highlighted the Champions portal as being an ICT based technology system for making the smaller units big by helping and handholding them.

Election Laws (Amendment) Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to weed out duplication, was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill seeks to allow electoral registration officers to seek the Aadhaar number of people who want to register as voters "for the purpose of establishing the identity".

Privacy advocates slam bill that allows linking of Aadhaar to voter ID

The government has said that linking Aadhaar to Voter IDs is key to weeding out fake and duplicate voter cards and making elections fair and transparent.

Bill to link Aadhaar with electoral roll gets Lok Sabha nod 'without proper discussion'

Despite disruptions and opposition MPs strongly opposing the bill and asking the government to hold proper discussions, the Lok Sabha passed the bill with a voice vote. The bill seeks to link electoral roll to Aadhaar, allowing electoral registration officers to ask for Aadhaar numbers of applicants wanting to register as voters to establish their identity.

EC's voting reforms may clear decks for one electoral roll, simultaneous polls

A late November meeting called by the Prime Minister's Office on the common electoral roll and another called by the cabinet secretary with states a few months ago, paved the way for some long-awaited electoral reforms.

Disruptive fintech is dead, long live bank-fintech collaboration!

The key to the development of any economy is its financial system, and banks have been at the heart of it for centuries. Nothing in the immediate future is likely to change that. But the popular discourse appears to be the yudh between banks and fintechs. What is needed is a jugalbandi between banks, regulators and fintechs to produce a wider range of products, for customers.

Union Cabinet learnt to have cleared bill on electoral reforms

Another provision of the bill will allow the youth to enroll as voters on four different dates every year, as of now those turning 18 on or before January 1 of every year are only allowed to register as voters.

Some good, little bad from Aadhaar-link

However, to the extent the linking of voter ID with Aadhaar is voluntary and not mandatory, it blocks the second potential benefit.

How to update date of exit in EPF account online

This facility is based on Aadhaar based one-time password (OTP). Thus it can be utilised by those who have activated their UAN and linked their UAN with a verified Aadhaar number and have mobile linked with Aadhaar number for receiving the OTP sent for verification

PM Modi calls for higher polling, discussion on 'one nation, one election'

In an interaction with BJP workers from across the country, Modi also raised the issues of "one nation, one election" and "one nation, one voters' list", saying that continuous cycle of elections result in politics being seen in everything while development works suffer.

Hacking of PM Modi's Twitter account exposes chinks in cyber security: Opposition

Shiv Sena deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "Prime Minister's account hacked briefly. Cyber security level exposed greatly."

How to generate Aadhaar eKYC for offline verification

According to the UIDAI website, one should follow these steps to generate Aadhaar Offline e-KYC.

How to open Aadhaar-based eNPS NRI Account

Here is a look at how an NRI can open an Aadhaar-based e-NPS account, according to the FAQs on e-NPS for NRIs published by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).

How to check number of mobile SIMs linked with your Aadhaar

This website allows you to monitor the status of SIM cards linked to your Aadhaar card. According to Department of Telecom rules, a mobile customer is allowed to register up to nine mobile connections in their name.

PAN-Aadhaar linking, debit/credit card tokenisation, other money deadlines to comply with in 2022

Here are 12 financial deadlines that you must comply with in 2022 to avoid penal consequences (as applicable) and make your money life smoother.

Centre studies subsidised food canteen plan

The Centre is examining the feasibility of a proposal for a scheme that will support subsidised food canteens as many states already have such schemes in place.

Your money calendar for 2022: 12 financial deadlines

Biometric details locked and no Aadhaar: 27 lakh Assamese people stare at uncertain future

The reason is that the NRC has taken biometric prints of several citizens for verification. However, because their biometric prints have been taken for NRC, their Aadhaar cards are not being issued as the government claims that it cannot allow duplication. Around 3.30 crore people had applied for inclusion in the NRC, but the names of nearly 40 lakh were excluded in the draft NRC published on July 30, 2018.

Lok Sabha nod to Bill on electoral reforms; opposition questions tearing hurry, Aadhaar linkage

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 was passed by a voice vote after a brief discussion during which some opposition members demanded that it be referred to a parliamentary panel.

Concept of Aadhaar data vault 'fallacious'; adversely impacting purpose: RS Sharma

The objective of Aadhaar data vault, as explained by the UIDAI, is to reduce the footprint of Aadhaar numbers within the systems and environment of the organisation hence reduce the risk of unauthorised access.

Bill which seeks to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar listed for introduction in Lok Sabha

The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to allow electoral registration officers to seek Aadhaar number of people who want to register as voters "for the purpose of establishing the identity".

How many times can you change name, date of birth, gender in Aadhaar card?

In 2019, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) announced that it has placed limits on the number of times one can update/change name, date of birth and gender details in the Aadhaar card.

Currently not mandatory to link Aadhaar to electoral roll but with bill we'll sieve out fake voters: Kiren Rijiju

​​ Reacting to the introduction of the bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said that the Centre is curtailing the independence of the Election Commission by bringing the legislation.

Aadhaar-UAN linking deadline extended till November 30, two and half months after expiry of old one

In May 2021, the government made it mandatory for UAN to be linked with the Aadhaar number. This was done under section 142 of the Code on Social Security, 2020 through a gazette notification dated April 30, 2021.

Karnataka govt likely to announce more COVID containment measures this week

Karnataka has been witnessing a surge in COVID cases over the last five days, with daily figures crossing the 1,000 mark.

UIDAI working to make smartphones as "universal authenticator": CEO

"We are looking at how the smartphone can develop as a universal authenticator. That is an area of work that is ongoing and we hope we will be able to proceed rapidly in that direction. It will help people to do authentication right from where they are living, staying etc," Saurabh Garg said.

How to change password on income tax portal using Aadhaar OTP, e-file OTP, DSC?

You can reset the password of your income tax portal profile using these three routes: 1) OTP on mobile number registered with Aadhaar; 2) Upload Digital Signature Certificate; 3) Use e-filing OTP.

How LIC pension policyholders can get Aadhaar-based digital life certificate

In a recent announcement, the central government extended the deadline for pensioners to submit their life certificates. The deadline for submitting a life certificate has now been extended to December 31, 2021.

Income tax returns filing for FY21 crosses 5 crore: I-T department

Taxpayers who have not e-verified their ITRs for the financial year 2019-20 can complete the verification process by February 28, 2022, as the income tax department has given a one-time relaxation to assessees.

Not done ITR verification for last year? Income tax dept is offering one-time relief

An individual is required to verify ITR within 120 days of filing it as per income tax law. If the ITR is not verified, then it will be termed as ‘Defective Return’.

UIDAI working with World Bank, UN to take Aadhaar tech overseas

UIDAI CEO Saurabh Garg also said the authority is forming an advisory board for different sectors for enrolments, authentication, customer relationship management, among others.

Now get Aadhaar verification done offline, users get power to revoke eKYC consent

Along with offline options, other modes of verifications like one-time pin and biometric-based authentication will also continue. The new rule gives Aadhaar holder the choice to share as a digitally signed document with authorised agency for e-KYC.

Piyush Goyal calls for single ID, says need to combine Digi Locker, National Single Window

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on December 22 spoke about the need to combine various services like the Digi locker and National Single Window. Addressing the National Workshop on Next Phase of Reforms for Reducing Compliance Burden on December 22, Goyal said, “Idea like a single number is very logical. Right from Aadhaar, TAN, PAN, DIN - we have so many numbers. Can we not bring in something like the American Social Security number which covers so many things? The idea I'm trying to say is that we've gradually spread things. We should bring all of them together.” Piyush Goyal calls for single ID, says need to combine Digi Locker, National Single Window

Piyush Goyal calls for single identification number for businesses, individuals

Addressing the ‘National Workshop on the next phase of reforms to reduce Compliance Burden’, he said that more than 25,000 compliances have been reduced in the previous exercise implemented by the centre to promote Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business.

From ITR filing to submitting annual life certificate: 4 personal finance tasks to complete before December 31

Here are four personal finance deadlines to keep in mind and complete before December 31.

Tokensation rule will cause 'havoc'; linking Aadhaar to voter ID is 'dangerous'

India's technology firms are rushing to petition the Reserve Bank of India to delay the implementation of its tokenisation mandate.

How to change EPF nomination online

Every member should name a candidate or nominee to receive the EPF's funds if he or she passes away prematurely. Thus, it is vital to keep your nomination details up to date in order to avoid any legal issues for your loved ones in the future.

ITR filing: How to update your profile details on the new income tax portal?

According to the government’s new income tax website, all registered users of the e-filing site can access their account after logging in to view and modify/update their profile information.

How to correct/update date of birth in EPF online?

According to the tweet by EPFO, EPF members can update by submitting Aadhaar or e-Aadhaar on the Unified Member Portal if the difference in DOB is less than 3 years.

Aadhaar could play a role in transforming India’s electrical distribution networks: Nandan Nilekani

Speaking through video conferencing at the inauguration of the Aadhaar 2.0 workshop on Tuesday, Nilekani said that direct benefit transfer of electricity subsidies will be crucial in making power distribution companies competitive in India’s run up to achieving net zero emissions by 2070 through power generation from renewable sources.

UIDAI to host "Aadhaar Hackathon 2021" from October 28-31

Aadhaar Hackathon 2021 is themed around two topics. The first theme is around "Enrolment and Update", which essentially covers some of the real-life challenges being faced by the residents while updating their address.

Fintech industry to be valued at over $150 billion by 2025: Niti Aayog's Amitabh Kant

Kant explained that the fintech ecosystem can now focus on lending for both consumers and MSME-based.

EPF withdrawal: How to file Covid-19 claim using Umang app

You can get a non-refundable withdrawal up to three months' worth of basic pay and dearness allowances, or up to 75 percent of the balance in your EPF account, whichever is less.

How to open PPF account online with HDFC Bank?

To open a PPF account, you no longer need to go to the post office or bank. This can also be done online. Various banks allow customers to open and operate a PPF account online. Here is how HDFC Bank customers can open a PPF account via its Internet banking facility. Details are as per the HDFC Bank website.