2025
Six Key Changes in ITR-2 Excel Utility for AY 2025-26: What Taxpayers Should Know
The Income Tax Department has released the Excel-based utilities for various Income Tax Return (ITR) forms, including ITR-1, ITR-2, and ITR-3 for the Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. Among these, the ITR-2 form—used by individuals and HUFs with income from salary, capital gains, foreign assets, and other non-business sources—has undergone significant updates this year. Below are…
WhatsApp Disappearing Messages: The Secret Tool to Keep Your Chats Clean
Ever wanted your WhatsApp messages to vanish like magic?WhatsApp’s Disappearing Messages feature helps you declutter chats and maintain privacy effortlessly. Let’s break it down. What Are Disappearing Messages? Disappearing Messages is a WhatsApp feature that automatically deletes messages in a chat after a set time. You can choose messages to disappear after: Note: This applies…
UPI Rules Changing from August 1: Daily Limits, Autopay Windows, API Caps
India’s most used digital payment system is changing. From August 1, 2025, NPCI is introducing new UPI rules. These changes will affect how you check balances, schedule payments, and use banking apps. Let’s break down what’s changing—and how it impacts you. New Daily Limits for UPI Users NPCI has noticed that balance-check APIs were causing…
E-Aadhaar App Set to Launch: Digital QR Code Verification to Replace Photocopies
A major upgrade is coming to Aadhaar services as UIDAI prepares to roll out a QR code-enabled e-Aadhaar system. This new system aims to eliminate the need for submitting physical photocopies of Aadhaar for identity verification. The nationwide implementation is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. Beginning November 2025, Aadhaar-related updates will…
WhatsApp Testing Smarter Camera Mode for Low-Light Video Calls
A Brighter Future for Video Calls Meta-owned WhatsApp is quietly stepping up its game in video communication. The latest improvement? A smart low-light camera mode that enhances video quality when lighting conditions are less than ideal. If you’ve ever been on a WhatsApp video call in a dim room or during a power cut, you…
7,500 Pension Coming Soon? EPS-95 Hike Buzz Grows Louder!
What’s Changing for Pensioners? Millions of Indian retirees under EPS-95 may soon get a huge relief. Media reports suggest the government could increase the minimum pension from ₹1,000 to ₹7,500 per month. Currently, over 6 million pensioners receive the EPS-95 pension through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). But for years, pensioners have said that…
New UPI Rules from August 1, 2025: What Every User Needs to Know
Starting August 1, 2025, major changes are coming to UPI (Unified Payments Interface) — and whether you use apps like PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, or any other UPI platform, these updates will likely affect your daily transactions. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which regulates the UPI system, is rolling out these changes to…
Parliamentary Panel Proposes 285 Amendments to Streamlined Income Tax Bill 2025
India’s taxation landscape is poised for a historic transformation as the parliamentary committee examining the Income Tax Bill 2025 prepares to present its comprehensive report to the Lok Sabha this Monday. This groundbreaking legislation represents the most significant tax reform initiative in over six decades, designed to replace the complex Income Tax Act of 1961….
EPFO Begins Crediting 8.25% Interest for FY2024–25: Have You Received Yours Yet?
Salaried professionals across India have a reason to check their EPF accounts—The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has started crediting the declared 8.25% interest for the financial year 2024–25. Curious to know if your interest has been added? Here’s a detailed guide to help you find out. 🔍 How to Verify If Your EPF Interest…
Struggling With Poor Mobile Signal? Try These 5 Proven Fixes
No Bars? These Simple Tricks Can Get You Back Online If your mobile signal keeps dropping, you’re not alone. Many users face weak network issues, especially indoors or in rural areas. Luckily, there are easy fixes that can instantly boost your phone’s reception. Here are five proven solutions you can try right now. 1. Toggle…