Delhi HC acts big on fake GST registrations, rules no GST registration without biometric-based Aadhaar authenticationIn light of many fraudulent GST registrations, the Delhi High Court has ruled that no Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration can be obta...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
SC asks Centre to consider devising safeguards to ensure no misuse of EPFO, ITR dataThe Supreme Court finds private access to sensitive EPFO and ITR data worrisome. It urged the Centre to devise safeguards against potential...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Mumbai man promises marriage to woman he met online, takes Rs 6 lakh loan in her name, cheats herA Mumbai man allegedly promised marriage to a Thane woman he met on a matrimonial website before using her PAN and salary slips to secure a...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Aluminum pans need the right kind of cleaning if grease, grime, burnt food or mineral deposits make them look permanently blackened; here are a few ways to bring back their shineAluminum pans can become blackened due to heat and food residue. Proper cleaning techniques can restore their original luster and appearanc...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Rajasthan footwear artisan earning Rs 15,000 a month received Rs 6 cr tax notice: A fake export firm in TN with Rs 6.7 crore GST dues was allegedly registered using his PANRajasthan footwear artisan Jitendra Kumar Jingar, who earns Rs 10,000 to 15,000 a month making traditional leather shoes in Balotra distric...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
After Supreme Court rap, JDA swings into action, serves notices to illegal commercial units in JaipurWeeks after the Supreme Court pulled up civic authorities across the country over rampant misuse of residential properties for commercial p...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourselfIndians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is da...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Hack of the Day: How to check if any unauthorized loan is linked to your PAN cardToday's hack of the day protects your PAN card from identity theft. It is the primary link to your financial life. Banks, NBFCs and digital...
07 Jan, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Govt crackdown on PAN misuse; wearables slump hits profitsThe Ministry of Home Affairs has called for action against unauthorised use of personal data across various platforms. This and more in tod...
05 Nov, 2024, 07.36 AM IST
Aadhaar enrollment ID won't be accepted in lieu of Aadhaar in ITR, PAN application from this date to plug PAN misuse, duplicationBudget 2024 has proposed to discontinue the provisions allowing quoting of Aadhaar Enrolment ID in place of Aadhaar number, Aadhaar in ITR,...
23 Jul, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
A major PAN card misuse scam likely unfolding across India; many cases already reportedPAN numbers of deceased people, illiterate people, people who do not frequently use the number, etc., are being misused to carry out proper...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Misuse of PAN for fake HRA claims under I-T dept radar: What should landlord do in case of a fake claim?Fake HRA Claims: If a tenant is using someone else's PAN to make a fake HRA claim, then without doubt the tenant would get into trouble, ho...
01 May, 2024, 12.49 PM IST
Losing revenue, govt to crack down on identity theft and PAN, Aadhaar misuseThe finance ministry has proposed a substantial increase in penalty and punishment to the ministry of electronics and information technolog...
04 Jul, 2023, 12.35 AM IST
How to avoid PAN card misuse? Here are some tips that can protect you from cyber fraudThere are many instances where top celebrities like Shilpa Shetty and MS Dhoni have been victims of cyber fraud through pan card misuse by ...
06 Mar, 2023, 12.39 PM IST
How to identify fake PAN cardIt is important to note that each person should only have one PAN card, and obtaining or possessing more than one PAN card is illegal and c...
28 Dec, 2021, 11.30 AM IST
GSTN enables functionality to lodge complaint of PAN misuse for GST registrationAny person whose PAN has been misused can lodge such a complaint. Following that, it would be sent to the concerned tax officer under whose...
30 Jun, 2021, 10.01 PM IST
HC raps RBI for callous attitude in not filing response to PIL on financial data misuseIt appears that the RBI is negligent in assisting in the matter," the bench said.
09 Aug, 2019, 07.25 PM IST