Passport

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several government-backed services have undergone changes from July 1, with new provisions affecting provident fund subscribers, Aadhaar users, passport applicants and taxpayers now officially in force. The updates, announced by different ministries and agencies, are aimed at improving digital services and streamlining administrative processes. Among the major developments, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has restored all its online facilities after completing a scheduled technology overhaul. The organisation had temporarily suspended digital services for several days to carry out database migration and system integration. Officials said the upgraded platform is expected to provide faster processing, better…