Just got a callback from customer care and received a link to apply atlas card and applied it. Instantly got approved (have an existing axis relationship) and new card number also got genereated (screenshot attached from today). He said the news about atlas being stopped is just a rumor and anyone can apply it from the website even if they cant see it on pre approved card list. Now waiting for the card to be delivered. However wont activate Atlas if my EPM approval comes through by next month.