Today News Headlines 9th July 2019

Today News Headlines 9th July 2019 – Read news headlines that have been making a buzz in India today.

• The government is working on an e-PAN processing center, which will allow real-time issuance of PAN card.
• Claiming that they have a majority, BJP said that Governor Vajubhai Vala should call them to form the Government in Karnataka.
• PM Narendra Modi has instructed BJP MPs to go on a padayatra in their constituencies on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, October 2 and Vallabhbhai Patel, Oct 31.
• National Crime Records Bureau has started the process of installing an automated facial recognition system to identify people matching digital images, photos and video feed with an existing database by seeking bids for the solution. The move, however, has raised concerns on privacy.
• Indian Newspaper Society has requested the government to withdraw 10 percent customs duty imposed on newsprint and lightweight coated papers in the budget 2019.
• Around 1.11 lakh devotees have performed Amarnath Yatra till date. Another batch of 5964 yatris left for Jammu now.
• On the First Day of DU admissions, more than 2750 applicants got admitted.
• The Punjab Chief Minister, Amarinder Singh, ordered the Finance Department to release Rs 118.42 crores to clear the backlog of pending scholarship funds for SC students.
• Sharjah’s first Golden Card visa was issued to Lalu Samuel, CMD, Kingston Holdings and Chairman of Sharjah Industry Business Group, as part of the permanent residency system tailored for investors. Golden Card is a 10-year long-term visa eligible for investors and entrepreneurs which entitles them to many privileges and facilities including a residency visa for themselves and their families without a sponsor.