Govt. Updates

Headline: Indian Railways makes Aadhaar mandatory for first-15-minute online bookings from October 1, 2025 Intro (lead): Indian Railways has announced a major change to online reserved-ticket bookings. From October 1, 2025, passengers who try to book general reserved tickets during the first 15 minutes after the booking window opens on the IRCTC website or mobile…

Aadhaar has become an essential identity document for Indian citizens, required for everything from government schemes to banking services. But what if you urgently need your Aadhaar and don’t have a physical or digital copy handy? To make things easier, a new facility now allows you to download your Aadhaar card directly on WhatsApp. This…

ITR Due Date Extension 2025 LIVE: The final date to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26 is today, September 16. The deadline, earlier set at September 15, was extended by one day due to technical issues faced by taxpayers on the e-filing portal. In an official statement, the Central Board of…

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has announced a major tax reset, effective September 22, 2025. The revamp aims to reduce the burden on households and essential sectors while tightening taxation on luxury and “sin goods.” Here’s a breakdown of what will get cheaper and what will cost more under the new structure. What…

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is preparing for major reforms that could reshape how much you pay for everyday items. The big idea is simplification—moving away from multiple slabs to a structure that is easier to follow, while also lowering the burden on consumers. Current GST Structure Today, GST is split into four…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has made it easier for members to access their PF services through the Umang app. With this single mobile app, you no longer need to visit the EPFO office or depend only on the website. From checking your passbook to filing withdrawal claims, most services are available at your…

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has given millions of Indians access to banking. With zero-balance accounts, RuPay cards, and direct benefit transfers, it remains the backbone of financial inclusion. Now, account holders must complete Re-KYC (Know Your Customer update) to keep their accounts active. If ignored, services like withdrawals, transfers, and government subsidy…

How Much Have the Fees Increased? CBSE has revised exam fees for the 2026 board exams. The governing body approved the changes in June 2025. In India, theory exam fees have increased by ₹20 per subject. For Class 12 practicals, the fee has gone up by ₹10 per subject. For students in Nepal and other…

ICICI Bank’s Rollback After BacklashICICI Bank recently reversed its controversial move to impose a ₹50,000 minimum average monthly balance (MAB) for new urban savings accounts. The bank faced strong criticism from customers, social media users, and financial experts. Many argued the steep requirement excluded middle-class and small-income account holders. After this feedback, ICICI reduced the…