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Government-issued documents like PAN and Aadhaar can be needed anywhere and anytime, but mostly, people leave these IDs home for the purpose of safety. Now, thanks to the Government of India, there's another way to carry these documents without compromising on security - DigiLocker.

Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. Here's how you can apply for a PAN card online.

The official website of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was hacked late on Monday, meaning it has joined the long list of government-run websites to have met the fate. When the website was hacked, it showed a picture of cartoon character Doraemon. It has since been restored.

The Indian Civil Services exam, popularly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by UPSC each year. The exam is considered one of the toughest in India, but with thorough preparation and strong determination, one can crack it. Here's the paper pattern and details of the IAS exam stages.

Even as the Karnataka government plans to shut schools with low strength, there is an Urdu-medium school some 65kms from Mysuru running with just one student and two teachers. Another Urdu-medium school in the same locality faces the same fate. However, these schools cannot be closed down.

Kournalist Curtis Waltman was writing to the Washington State Fusion Center (WSFC), a joint operation between Washington State law enforcement and the federal government to request information about Antifa and white supremacist groups. He got responses to the questions he asked, but also a file

When you send thousands of FOIA requests, you are bound to get some very weird responses from time to time. Recently, we here at MuckRock had one of our most bizarre gets yet - Washington State Fusion Center's accidental release of records on the effects of remote mind control.

The rise of cryptocurrency mining software like Coinhive has been a decidedly double-edged sword. While many websites have begun exploring cryptocurrency mining as a way to generate some additional revenue, several have run into problems if they fail to w