TechPulse

Apple to Launch Digital Passports in Wallet App by End of 2025


Apple is set to roll out digital passports within its Wallet app by the end of 2025, allowing users to verify identity at select TSA checkpoints in the U.S. While it won’t replace traditional passports yet, it marks a major step toward a paperless identity future.

Human Interest

New PAN Card Applications to Require Mandatory Aadhaar Authentication from July 1, 2025


Starting July 1, 2025, obtaining a new PAN card will require mandatory Aadhaar authentication. This measure aims to streamline the process, enhance security, and reduce fraud by linking Aadhaar with PAN. The step is part of India’s broader push for Digital India, improving the efficiency of financial transactions and ensuring a secure and integrated identity system.