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Aadhaar name corrections: new document requirements to know

UIDAI uploaded a revised Aadhaar name-update SOP on 18 September 2026 that replaces the 2021 version and routes every request into its own document category.

Why it matters Applicants correcting Aadhaar now need to match the right affidavit to their specific change before UIDAI processes the request.

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RBI's Oct 26 FEMA EDF rules hit service exporters

RBI's FEMA export regulations came into force on 1 October 2026, making the Export Declaration Form (EDF) mandatory for every overseas service invoice.

Why it matters Freelancers, YouTubers and other service exporters must file the EDF at their AD bank within 30 days of the invoice month end, or risk blocked eBRC, denied GST…

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Two Election Commissioners are openly defying their own chief

Two Election Commissioners objected on record 14 times in 10 months, four on one day, to orders signed off by Chief Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Why it matters Over 130 million names were struck from draft rolls since June 2025; Delhi fell 32.8 percent. Form 6, ERONet access and the Goa miss are now the flashpoints.

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AITUC: ₹25,000 EPFO cap arrives late and falls short

Union Cabinet approved raising EPFO monthly wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 on 16 Sept 2026; AITUC says it is too little, too late and demands ₹30,000.

Why it matters 51 lakh+ additional employees come under mandatory EPFO coverage; employee PF contribution rises ₹1,200/month; government outgo up ₹1,089 crore/year.