UIDAI has taken a big step to protect India’s identity system by deactivating over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers. Most of these numbers belonged to people who have passed away. The purpose is to prevent fraud and keep the Aadhaar system accurate and safe.

The Indian government is planning to remove the mandatory annual audit requirement for companies earning up to 1 crore. This move may reduce paperwork, cost, and compliance pressure for small business owners. The proposal is under review and may soon be introduced in Parliament.

India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) has mandated comprehensive cybersecurity audits for all Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) service providers, including crypto exchanges and custodians. These audits, to be conducted by CERT-In approved auditors, signal a major shift towards a more secure and regulated crypto ecosystem in India. The move aims to combat cybercrime, money laundering, and boost investor confidence, bringing the crypto sector in line with traditional financial regulations. Firms must now prioritize compliance, update security protocols, and prepare for the new PACT certification, marking an end to lax security practices.

This summarized blog post explains the latest CBDT circular (dated June 25, 2025) that extends the processing deadline for specific Income Tax Returns (ITRs). It covers who benefits from this relief (ITRs filed electronically on or before March 31, 2024, with condoned delay), the new processing deadline of March 31, 2026, and important exceptions, offering clarity to taxpayers.