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PAN 2.0 if they already have a valid Permanent Account Number (PAN). However, if you happen to find that you have a duplicate PAN then do not panic, immediately surrender it to avoid violating the law. Having said that, if you are not sure whether you have a duplicate PAN issued using your documents, then it might be a good idea to check right now. This is because the government has made clear its intention of removing duplicate PANs from the system and of using technology to catch offenders. Read below to find out how to check whether you have a duplicate PAN and what to do if a duplicate PAN exists in your name.

The statement followed reports about «Salt Typhoon,» a Chinese-linked cyberespionage operation targeting U.S. telecommunications firms. T-Mobile Chief Security Officer Jeff Simon said in a blog on the company's website Wednesday that the company detected attacks from an unnamed «wireline provider's network that was connected to ours.»

Ghaziabad Police on Wednesday told the Allahabad High Court that it has added a new charge against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair. The charge for “endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India” was made under relevant sections of the IT Act in their October 8 FIR. The statement came when the high court was hearing the journalist's plea seeking to quash the FIR against him over sharing a video clip of Narsinghanand. Zubair’s lawyer Vrinda Grover said, “When the matter was being heard on Monday, the state (UP Police) kept saying that they had added more sections to the FIR. The court then asked them to put it on record. This morning, when they filed an affidavit, the Investigating Officer informed the court that they have added two new sections —152 and 66 of the IT act.”

Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, has strongly criticised the US government's recent report accusing individuals connected to the Adani Group of discussing bribes to secure solar energy contracts in India. The report has sparked global debate, and Solheim has labelled it a clear case of «American overreach.» He further questioned, «When will American overreach stop?» as he addressed the media coverage of the case. The US report alleges that certain Adani Group-linked individuals had discussed bribes to secure contracts. However, Solheim pointed out that these claims lack substantive evidence of actual bribe payments or involvement from top Adani leaders. Solheim added that such actions by the US government could not only undermine India's energy transition but also harm one of its largest economic drivers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs earlier this week approved a plan of India’s Income Tax Department to roll out its PAN 2.0 project. This aims to streamline all services related to our Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) and simplify website access for individuals and companies.

earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Nagaland's Kiphire on Thursday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. According to the NCS, the tremor was recorded at around 7:22 am on Thursday and was centred around the Kiphire region at a depth of 65 km. «EQ of M: 3.8, On: 28/11/2024 07:22:58 IST, Lat: 25.62 N, Long: 94.90 E, Depth: 65 Km, Location: Kiphire, Nagaland,» National Centre for Seismology posted on X.

Reuven Azar spoke to about Hamas, how Israel is neutralising the terrorists and the way Hamas is exploiting the aid meant for Palestinians. The conflict in Gaza reignited after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. About 2,500 terrorists breached the border into Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing more than 1200 people, including citizens of more than 30 countries, and also took 250 people as hostages. Following the October 7 attack, Israel launched a counter-offensive against Hamas, vowing to eliminate the entire terror group. Ambassador Reuven Azar said that Israel has given «very severe blows» to Hamas.

Ashton Kutcher is maintaining a low profile as public scrutiny grows over his past friendship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. The rapper is at the centre of a legal storm involving multiple lawsuits alleging racketeering, sex trafficking, and other serious crimes. The actor was recently photographed hiking with a friend in Los Angeles, where he appeared deep in conversation and visibly concerned, avoiding smiles or engagement with cameras. Dressed casually in a grey sweater, light-wash jeans, a baseball cap, sunglasses, and sneakers, the 46-year-old carried a water canteen as he walked along a trail. This sighting follows a wave of public speculation about his potential involvement or testimony related to Combs’ controversial past.

Adani Group founder Gautam Adani have highlighted the growing problem India's renewable energy developers face in finding buyers for the power they generate. While India's central government wants to shift away from polluting coal-fired generation towards solar and wind, officials say state government-owned power distribution companies responsible for keeping the lights on have dragged their heels over striking renewable purchase deals. U.S. authorities allege that Indian billionaire Adani conspired to devise a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian state government officials to secure solar power supply deals, after one of his companies was unable to secure buyers for a $6 billion project for several years.

Defence Ministry said on Wednesday its forces had taken control of the settlement of Nova Illinka, close to the embattled Donetsk region town of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine's military made no mention of Nova Illinka in its daily dispatches. The town lies on the opposite bank of a reservoir from Kurakhove, one of the focal points of a steady advance through Donetsk region by Russian forces. But Deep State, a popular Ukrainian blog tracking the movements of the armed forces, said more than a week ago that Nova Illinka had fallen into Russian hands.

Trump campaigned on a platform of ushering a swift end to the Ukraine war, boasting that he would quickly mediate a ceasefire deal between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India's telecom sector is a critical pillar of the country’s digital economy. It provides services to over 1.2 billion people and contributes significantly to the country's GDP.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bengaluru: Stellaris Venture Partners, which has backed companies such as personal care brand Mamaearth and SaaS startup Whatfix, announced the launch of its largest ever fund with a corpus of $300 million on Thursday. The new fund will continue backing early-stage tech startups in the seed and series A stages and will invest in 25-30 startups over the next three years.

Wayne Holdsworth became an advocate for banning Australian children younger than 16 from social media because his son took his own life after falling victim to an online sextortion scam

One Piece Chapter 1132 promises exciting developments in the Elbaf Arc. It continues exploring the kingdom of the Giants, pivotal character arcs, and a mysterious warning that raises tension for future events.

Netflix has released the trailer for Season 2 of its hit series Squid Game. The trailer previews new challenges as Player 456 returns to confront the deadly competition.

Dexter: Original Sin will premiere in December. The show will delve into Dexter Morgan’s early years and his journey toward becoming a vigilante serial killer.

Ryan Garcia wants to fight Jake Paul. This comes after Youtuber-turned-boxer defeated Mike Tyson. Garcia, who was suspended due to banned substance, has said that it would huge if he fights Jake Paul. Banned boxer Ryan Garcia is to fight in Japan on New Year's Eve, organisers said Wednesday, but the American's management immediately cast doubt on whether the exhibition bout would take place. Garcia is serving a one-year ban imposed by the New York State Athletic Commission after failing a drug test before his welterweight victory over Devin Haney in April, which was subsequently declared a no-contest.

Canada may need to set aside a historically conservative risk appetite to avoid stifling digital innovation in the regulated banking system, including crypto assets, the country’s top financial services regulator said Wednesday.

Season 1 Reloaded is set to bring significant updates to the popular first-person shooter game. The update introduces new weapons, maps and Zombies content.

ZF Group on Wednesday divested a 4.32 per cent stake in its Indian subsidiary ZF Commercial Vehicles Control System (CVCS) India for Rs 1,022 crore, according to exchange data. According to the bulk deal data on the NSE, WABCO Asia Pvt Ltd, promoter and forming part of ZF Group sold a 4.3 per cent stake or 8.2 lakh shares of the company. The shares were offloaded at an average price of Rs 12,465.19 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 1,022.14 crore. Meanwhile, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund acquired 1.60 lakh shares of ZF CVCS India at an average price of Rs 12,400 per piece, taking the deal value to Rs 199.24 crore. Wabco Asia's holding in ZF CVCS India has come down to 63.17 per cent from 67.49 per cent.