The Indian government has recently blocked access to certain websites that exposed personal details such as Aadhaar and PAN numbers. This move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the security of personal information in India. The government has not provided a reason for the blockage, but it is believed to be in the interest of protecting citizens' data. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has been pushing for the digitization of various services, but this incident has raised questions about the safety and privacy of such systems.
The Central government has announced the launch of PAN 2.0 Project, an upgrade of the current PAN/TAN system, as part of its Digital India initiative. The project aims to provide taxpayers with a new PAN card with a QR code feature, ensuring a more efficient and technology-driven process for taxpayer registration. The government will be investing 1435 crore in the project, promising benefits such as improved service delivery, data consistency, and a unified portal for ease of access.
Mumbai's Members of Parliament (MPs) are already strategizing ways to tackle the city's pressing issues, such as congestion at subway stations and slum rehabilitation projects. This comes after the cabinet's decision to request the transfer of salt pan land for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project on a lease basis. However, Shiv Sena leader Rahul Shewale has accused the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of trying to create hurdles in the project by making baseless allegations against the Adani Group.
Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel, is set to release in a few hours. However, the Telugu audience has expressed frustration over the title of the Telugu version, Vettaiyan The Hunter, feeling that the makers were taking them for granted. Although the makers tried to change the title to Vetagadu, they were unable to get the rights. As this is a PAN Indian film, the team had no choice but to use the same title for all dubbed versions, leading to backlash from movie buffs. Finally, the production company, Lyca, issued a statement clarifying their respect towards the Telugu language and industry.
A 39-year-old man in Mumbai fell victim to loan sharks after taking a loan from an instant loan app. The scammers obtained his photograph, PAN card, and bank details and threatened to morph and share obscene photos of him and his family with their relatives if he did not pay the fraudulent loan amount. Despite paying the initial amount, the victim continued to receive threats and eventually went to the police, providing details of the loan app and the scammers. A case has been registered against the fraudsters under sections related to extortion and cybercrime.
Actor Nani's recent comments on Arshad Warsi's remarks against PAN India star Prabhas has caused a stir on social media. Nani's statement has received backlash from some Bollywood audience, leading to trolls and derogatory comments towards the popular actor. With his upcoming PAN Indian film to be released, fans are concerned about the impact of this controversy on the Hindi market. As Nani heads to Mumbai for further promotions, all eyes are on him to see how he handles the situation and responds to the controversy.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have officially begun, and athletes from around the world have come together to compete in the 22 cycling events. With 66 chances for a gold, silver, or bronze medal, riders will vie for the top spot in road cycling, mountain biking, BMX racing, and track cycling. The streets of Paris were filled with excitement as athletes paraded to the Trocadéro in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Fans can expect an action-packed week as the cycling events continue, with the mid-week BMX races and the return of road cycling events. The competition will culminate in the velodrome with track cycling, including the highly anticipated men's Madison event.
Despite facing intense scrutiny over a doping scandal, China's swimming team, led by Pan Zhanle and Zhang Yufei, claimed 12 medals in the swimming events at the Paris Olympics. This is an improvement from their performance in Tokyo, but they still finished behind the United States and Australia. The team came under fire after reports of 23 positive drug tests, but they were able to explain it as a result of food contamination and were cleared by WADA.
With its striking promotional materials and star-studded cast, 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' is set to be one of the biggest entertainment spectacles of the year. Starring Nani, Priyanka Mohan, and SJ Suryah, the film promises to be an electrifying action-adventure spectacle, with music by Jakes Bejoy and cinematography by Murali G. Fans are eagerly awaiting its release in multiple languages on August 29th.
Nishant Dev, a bronze medallist at the World Championships, faced a disappointing loss to Mexican Pan American Games champion Marco Verde in the 71kg quarterfinal bout during the Paris Olympics. This upset came as a surprise, as Nishant had previously defeated Verde in the World Championships of 2021. This loss is a major setback for India's hopes for a boxing medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics.