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Mysuru: Ahead of the nationwide Census 2027, Mysuru DC Lakshmikanth G Reddy has called upon residents to actively participate in the self-enumeration facility introduced by the govt. The initiative enables citizens to submit their household details online through a secure web portal, making the census process faster and more convenient.According to the district administration, the house-listing and housing census operations in Mysuru district will officially commence from April 16. Before this, the govt has opened a 15-day window for voluntary self-enumeration from April 1 to 15, allowing citizens to provide their details digitally before enumerators begin their door-to-door visits. Residents who wish to take advantage of this facility can log in to the official portal se.census.gov.in and complete the online questionnaire. The self-enumeration process requires citizens to answer 33 questions relating to house-listing and housing information, including details about the household structure, amenities and other relevant demographic data.After the successful submission of the information, the system will generate a unique reference ID, which will be sent to the respondent via SMS and email through the portal. This reference ID will serve as confirmation that the household details have already been submitted online. When census enumerators visit homes during the field survey beginning April 16, residents who have completed the self-enumeration can simply provide this reference ID, enabling the officials to quickly verify the information and complete the process without repeating the questionnaire.However, officials clarified that if the reference ID is not produced during the enumerator's visit, the official will have to conduct the full interview again, asking all the required questions from the beginning to ensure the data is properly recorded. In his statement, the DC emphasised that the self-enumeration option is designed to save time, improve efficiency and reduce delays during the census operation. He urged citizens across Mysuru district to make maximum use of the online facility and actively cooperate with the administration to ensure the smooth conduct of the census.
New Delhi, Nov 26: A day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers with a deeper insight into the new system. 1. What is PAN 2.0? PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services. The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of PAN services through the adoption of the latest technology. Under this pr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has asked the states and union territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative jurisdictions before December 31, 2025, when they will freeze for the Census-2027 exercise and the first phase of the decadal population count will begin on April 1 next year, according to a communication sent by the registrar general and census commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, on June 27. The freezing means the states/UTs won't be able to change the boundaries of districts, towns, villages and tehsils post December 31. The Census can be conducted on ...Read More >
New Delhi: The house-listing operations for the forthcoming census will begin from Apr. 1, 2026, marking the start of the first phase of the decennial exercise, the Registrar General of India has said. In a letter to Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories, Census Commissioner and Registrar General of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the House-listing Operations and Housing Census shall begin on Apr. 1, 2026. Before that the appointment of supervisors, enumerators and work distribution among them shall be done with cooperation from States and District Administrations, it said. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The income tax (IT) department conducted raids at over 150 locations across the country against false tax deduction disguised as political donations as well as educational and medical expenses. The investigation has revealed that employees of government bodies, public sector undertaking (PUS), multinational companies, academic institutions and entrepreneurs were a part of these organised rackets. On Monday, the IT department initiated a large-scale verification operation across multiple locations in the country, targeting individuals and entities facilitating fraudulent claims of dedu ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to maintain administrative continuity during the nationwide exercise, the Odisha government has prohibited the transfer of officers and staff involved in the upcoming Census 2027 until its completion in March 2027. Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, has issued a formal directive to all departmental secretaries, heads of departments, district collectors, municipal commissioners, and chief census officers, outlining the operational guidelines and stressing the need for uninterrupted support. This move comes ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a detailed clarification on the project based on a list of 11 frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide taxpayers with a deeper insight into the new system. PAN 2.0 Project is an e-Governance project of the Income Tax Department for re-engineering the business processes of taxpayer registration services. The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of PAN services through the adoption of the latest technology. Under this project, ITD is consolidating all processes ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Union government announced on June 4 that it will conduct the long-pending nationwide census, starting on March 1, 2027, as the reference point. It is one of the most ambitious exercises undertaken by any democracy, as the nation's population according to the 2011 census was 121 crore (1.21 billion). Though it was supposed to be done in 2021, COVID caused a delay that extended to 6 years. The 2027 census would also take into account caste, an issue that has been politically contentious. Census is not just about counting people. It's about understanding who we are as a nation -- ...Read More >
New Delhi: Census 2027 will roll out in 11 states from April 1. Caste census will be recorded in the second phase, registrar general and census commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said on Monday while insisting on self-enumeration by the respondents. A total of 34 questions has been compiled for respondents. "For the first time, the census will be conducted digitally," he said during a press meet. "The reference date of Census 2027 is 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027 (for UT of Ladakh and snow-bound non-synchronous areas of UT of Jammu and Kashmir and states of Uttarakhand and Himachal ...Read More >
DELHI, India -- More than three million officials have begun India's latest national census, a yearlong exercise expected to influence welfare policies and political representation in the world's most populous country. The census, launched on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, will run until March 31 next year. It marks the first such nationwide count in more than a decade, following delays caused in part by the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities said the enumeration will take place in two phases. In the first stage, census workers will spend about a month gathering information on housing conditions and ...Read More >
The Income-Tax Department has found organised rackets operated by some returns preparers and intermediaries across the country, filing income-tax returns (ITRs) on behalf of their clients -- including employees of multinational companies, public sector firms, government bodies, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs -- to fraudulently claim exemptions and refunds, the Finance Ministry said. The department is now poised to take stern action against continued fraudulent claims, including penalti ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Candidates appearing in Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams can now view their question papers, responses and the correct answers after taking the test, as the Commission has rolled out a series of reforms to make its examinations more transparent and secure. This move would allow the candidates to challenge answer keys with evidence, as well as keep copies for their personal use, officials said on Friday. They said the steps balance exam integrity with candidate welfare, as the Commission prepares for a busy examination cycle in the coming months. A key reform rel ...Read More >
Mumbai: Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has announced a special festive campaign "Jio Gold 24K Days", which allows customers to start investing in gold with as little as Rs 10. The scheme also gives buyers a 2 per cent gold bonus and prizes worth Rs 10 lakh on purchases made during Dhanteras and Diwali. As part of the limited-period offer, customers purchasing digital gold worth Rs 2,000 or more between October 18 and 23, 2025, through the JioFinance or MyJio apps, will receive 2 per cent additional gold, credited directly to their gold wallet within 72 hours. Those buying gold worth ...Read More >
India's 1st Digital Census From April 1: You can log into the official self-enumeration portal using your mobile number and enter your details India is set to launch its first-ever fully digital census starting tomorrow, 1 April 2026. This 16th national census and the 8th since independence replaces the traditional paper-based methods with mobile applications and a web-based self-enumeration portal. What makes it unique? How can you enter your data? News18 explains THE TWO PHASES OF THE CENSUS The census will be conducted in two main phases across the country, with the Union Cabinet approv ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a key development regarding the Census 2027, the government of India has asked states and Union Territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before December 31, when they will be considered final for the census exercise. In a letter to all states and Union Territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan has said that for the Census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and for each block, an enumerator is assigned to avoid any miss or repetition during the population count ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday ruled out any talks with Maoists and said the cadre of the proscribed outfit should give up arms, surrender before police, and join the mainstream. Addressing a rally after inaugurating the National Headquarters of the Turmeric Board in Nizamabad in Telangana, Shah also said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is still raising questions on Operation Sindoor, should see the weak appearance of Pakistan to understand the effectiveness of the Operation. "Congress asks (the Centre) to hold discussions with these people (Maoists). Our government's p ...Read More >
Bengaluru, March 31: Fresh concerns over potential layoffs at Oracle Corporation in India have triggered anxiety across the tech sector, after multiple employees claimed they were abruptly terminated early Tuesday morning through emails sent around 6 AM IST. According to posts circulating on platforms like Reddit and other online forums, several employees reported being locked out of their work systems almost immediately after receiving termination emails. The sudden and impersonal nature of the process has drawn widespread criticism, with many alleging there was no prior communication from m ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first phase of the Census 2027 is beginning, making the exercise as the world's largest and first to be fully digital in the country. This the 16th overall and eighth after India's independence in 1947. The last time the census was held was in 2011. The census will be held in two phases. The with the total expenditure for the entire expenditure is expected to be around Rs 11,718.24 crore. While the first phase will be between April to September this year. The second phase will be held in February next year. Notably, the authorities will collect information related to the condi ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Date LIVE Updates: Students can access the Karnataka 2nd PUC results download link at karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in. Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Date LIVE Updates: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to declare the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 likely today, April 9, 2026 at 3 PM. Students can access the Karnataka 2nd PUC results download link at karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The KSEAB Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026 can also be checked via official websites and Digilocker. Several media reports ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: In a major policy clarification ahead of India's upcoming population exercise, the Union Government has confirmed that couples in live-in relationships may be counted as "married" in Census 2027, provided they consider their relationship a stable union. The update was issued on March 30, 2026, through a detailed set of 33 FAQs on the newly launched self-enumeration portal. According to official guidelines, the classification hinges on self-perception rather than legal status. If partners in a live-in arrangement view their relationship as long-term and stable, they can id ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India will launch the world's largest census on Wednesday, with more than three million officials to take part in a vast counting exercise over the next year. The South Asian nation, home to an estimated 1.4 billion people, faces mounting challenges in providing electricity, food and housing to its growing population. Many of its sprawling megacities are already grappling with water shortages, air and water pollution, and overcrowded slums. India's government calls the $1.24 billion count a "gigantic exercise of national importance" that could support "inclusive governance and ev ...Read More >
Jammu, April 1 (PTI) Amit Sharma, the Chief Principal Census Officer and Director of Census Operations in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on Wednesday outlined the roadmap for Census 2027 in the twin Union Territories, where self-enumeration will begin on May 17. This will be India's first census to be conducted entirely through digital mode, he said. Sharma said the massive national exercise will ensure complete confidentiality of individual data in accordance with the provisions of the Census Act, 1948. "The census will be carried out in two phases across the Union Territory, with the first ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 29 Jun: The Centre has asked states and union territories to make any proposed changes in the boundaries of administrative units before 31 December, when they will be considered final for the census exercise. In a letter to all states and union territories, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan said that for the census, all villages and towns are divided into uniform enumeration blocks and for each block an enumerator is assigned to avoid any miss or repetition during the population count. According to norms, the census can be conducted only th ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 1 : Marking a decisive shift towards technology-driven governance, the first phase of Census 2027 began in East Singhbhum on Wednesday- April 1, with authorities rolling out a hybrid model that combines traditional door-to-door enumeration with a robust online self-enumeration system. In a first for the district, residents can now submit their details from home through a dedicated digital portal made available by the Government of India. The platform, accessible in 16 languages, is aimed at enhancing participation, minimizing errors and ensuring greater transparency in data ...Read More >
India will begin its 16th national census -- and the eighth since Independence -- from April 1, 2026, starting with the house listing and housing census. This will mark the first phase of the decennial exercise, as announced by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, in official communication to all states and union territories. In this first phase, enumerators will collect information about the condition, ownership, and facilities of every residential structure, including details like water source, type of toilet, availability of cooking gas, and hous ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested Jana Kiran Kumar, a 29-year-old air conditioning technician from East Godavari district, currently based in Vanasthalipuram. He is suspected of orchestrating a large-scale piracy ring that leaked nearly 40 Telugu films online via Telegram. Authorities allege that Kumar recorded newly released films in theaters such as Pellikani Prasad, 14 Days Love, Thandel, Single, Game On, Kismat, and Rajadhani Files. He used a hidden phone in his shirt pocket, leaked the content via Telegram, and received payments in Bitcoin (USD 300-400 per film). One ...Read More >
The Income Tax Department has issued a fresh public advisory cautioning taxpayers--especially senior citizens--against a growing number of fraudulent emails, SMS messages and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information. New Delhi: The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (PTI) The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Mritunjay Kumar Narayan, on Monday asked people to provide accurate information to census enumerators, asserting that individual data will remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain any benefit under any scheme. Addressing a press conference, as the first phase of the country's 16th Census is all set to begin in April in some states, including Delhi, the commissioner said that under Section 15 of the Census Act, all individual data remains confidential. The first phase of Census will be con ...Read More >
KSEAB Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026 LIVE: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will announce 2nd PUC (Class 12) Results 2026 on 9 April 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Class 12 examination will be able to access their Class 12 marks memo at the official website of the board -- karresults.nic.in. This year, the Marks Card will be available digitally for the first time on DigiLocker which cn be accessed via digilocker.gov.in. The board is expected to activate the online link at 3:00 pm today. "The results of the 2026 II PUC Exam-1, will be announced on 09-04-2026 ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) will announce the 2nd PUC result 2026 today, April 9, with marks memos available for download from 3 PM onwards on the official websites -- karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The result was initially scheduled for April 7 but was delayed due to permission requirements from the Election Commission amid the model code of conduct in the state. A press conference with the Karnataka 2nd PUC toppers list, district-wise results and overall pass percentage is scheduled for 6:15 PM. I ...Read More >