The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This number is issued by taking a pe... Read more
The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). This number is issued by taking a person's biometric details such as iris scan and fingerprints, and demographic information like date of birth and address.The Supreme Court has stated that people need not link their Aadhaar number mandatorily with various financial services such as bank accounts, mutual funds etc. However, you still have to mandatorily to link your PAN with Aadhaar or quote your Aadhaar number while filing income tax returns or applying for a new PAN card.Browse through articles on this page to keep yourself up-to-date on all the news about Aadhaar. You will also find articles on various topics like who can apply for Aadhaar, process of applying for one, how to link your PAN with Aadhaar, updating details in Aadhaar, information on virtual Aadhaar, masked Aadhaar, mAadhaar etc. You will also find articles on charges of various Aadhaar-related services and how to use them.*Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by an external agency. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
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Aadhaar Card Download: How to download Aadhaar from the UIDAI website How to link Aadhaar with mobile number How to get Aadhaar card How to link Aadhaar card with income tax returns How to update or correct Aadhaar details online and offline How to get duplicate Aadhaar online if you have lost yours How to check if PAN is linked with Aadhaar Aadhaar Card Verification: How to verify Aadhaar card online What is Aadhaar Virtual ID and how you can generate one - Centre allows UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
The Centre has permitted the UPSC to employ Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates' identities during registration and at various examination stages voluntarily. This step aligns with the amended Aadhaar Act, 2016, and relevant governance rules. UPSC is mandated to follow all prescribed regulations and guidelines from the Unique Identification Authority of India. - Now make payments using facial recognition, no need to carry cash, cards, or mobile phones; how to use SmilePay
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- Transgender identity certificate will be treated as valid documentation for PAN: Centre to SC
The Supreme Court has been informed that a 'certificate of identity' issued by the district magistrate under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, will be valid for PAN card applications. The Union Government supports this measure to help transgenders like Reshma Prasad link their PAN with Aadhaar for accurate identity proof. - Puja Khedkar controversy fallout: UPSC to perform Aadhaar-based authentication for candidates' verifications
The Centre has permitted the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to conduct Aadhaar-based identity verification for candidates on a voluntary basis during registration and examinations. This decision follows recent incidents of fraudulent activities, including the cancellation of IAS officer Puja Khedkar's candidature for misusing eligibility criteria and quotas. - Assam CM announces Aadhaar Cards for over 9.35 lakh deprived residents
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Jeevan Pramaan Patra: The Digital Life Certificate, also known as DLC, can be filled out via the facial recognition feature on an Android smartphone. The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare is currently carrying out Campaign 3.0 nationwide, encompassing 800 cities and towns across all districts from November 1 to November 30, 2024. - Aadhaar up for more heavy lifting
Aadhaar has made great strides in streamlining processes by cleaning up databases, such as PAN and bank accounts. Its eKYC services have minimised costs and friction in transactions. JAM has enhanced financial inclusion and facilitated DBT on a massive scale, with 118 bn authentication transactions and 14 bn eKYC transactions recorded to date. - Finance ministry permits 15 securities firms to undertake Aadhaar-based verification of clients
- Andhra Pradesh plans skill, industry census to map labour profile; socio-economic details of over 1.6 cr households to be collated
In an effort to fulfill its job creation promise, the Andhra Pradesh government launched its first skill and industry census to analyze the state's labour force. The large-scale survey will begin in January 2025 after a pilot project, aiming to connect unemployed youth with industry needs through extensive data collection. - How to e-verify ITR after generating Aadhaar OTP
- Agri Stack to cover six crore farmers by end of the year
Agri Stack is a database of Indian farmers, which contains their details like landholding, GPS coordinates of plots and the crops grown on them. As per an official in the agriculture ministry, this will cover 60 million farmers by the end of this fiscal year. Farmers will receive a unique ID through this. - Aadhaar enrollment ID won't be accepted in lieu of Aadhaar in ITR, PAN application from this date to plug PAN misuse, duplication
- Union Budget: Sitharaman proposes to discontinue quoting of Aadhaar enrolment ID in place of Aadhaar number
- No GST registration without biometric authentication through Aadhaar and in person verification for these identified taxpayers
GST Registration: Every GST application other than made by a person notified under sub-section 6D of section 25 who has opted for Aadhaar authentication and is identified based on data analysis and risk parameters, shall be followed by biometric-based Aadhaar authentication and taking a photograph of the applicant where the applicant is an individual. - Aadhaar-based eKYC of LPG customers underway to weed out bogus users
State-owned oil companies in India are using Aadhaar-based eKYC authentication to eliminate fake LPG customers, preventing commercial misuse of cylinders. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed the process has been in place for over 8 months, responding to concerns of inconvenience raised by the Kerala Assembly's Leader of the Opposition. Delivery personnel are verifying credentials using mobile apps, with no deadline set for the process. - Aadhaar card 'not' proof of citizenship or domicile, says UIDAI in HC. Here's why
In Calcutta HC, Joint Forum against NRC challenges Aadhaar Act 2023 regulation 28A. UIDAI counsel Gupta, Justices Sivagnanam, Bhattacharyya discuss Aadhaar’s non-citizenship proof, Foreigners Act, technical errors. ASG Chakraborty, PMO involved, single bench stay, Bengal Rajya Sabha member's input noted. Next hearing on July 11 for foreign nationals overstaying visas. - Income tax refund: How to raise refund reissue request; a step-by-step guide
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What is AIS, how to download AIS: Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a statement introduced by the income tax department in 2021. This statement is a comprehensive which help individuals and other taxpayers to get access of most of their financial transactions done in a financial year. It also helps in the knowing different sources of income. - ITR filing: 6 precautions to take while filing ITR
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- Aadhaar-PAN linking update: Pay penalty for not deducting higher TDS amount if PAN and Aadhaar not linked by this date
The Income Tax Department has urged taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31, 2024, to avoid higher tax deducted at source (TDS) or tax collected at source (TCS). The TDS is deducted at a higher rate when a deductee’s (whose tax has been deducted) PAN has not been linked with Aadhaar. A PAN that is not linked Aadhaar becomes an inoperative PAN. - I-T dept asks taxpayers to link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher TDS deduction
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- New rule for EPF death claim: Is Aadhaar seeding mandatory for physical claims?
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- New rule for EPF death claim: Now physical claims can be processed without seeding Aadhaar
EPF death claim: The EPFO stated that it has received specific references from field offices indicating that they are unable to seed and authenticate Aadhaar in cases of death of EPF members. Note that Aadhaar details cannot be updated or corrected after a member passes away, which presents challenges for the field offices. - Up to Rs 1 lakh penalty or jail time; 8 Aadhaar-related criminal offenses, penalties
- Sebi eases KYC norms for mutual fund investors
- Centre plans a unified portal for all digital public goods
- Online PAN verification: You may not be able to invest in post office schemes if there is a mismatch in PAN details
- New KYC rules: How to do KYC online, offline for mutual fund investments
Step by step guide to do mutual fund KYC online: If a mutual fund investor's KYC status is 'verified', 'registered' or 'on-hold', then he/she is required to do the re-KYC again. It is essential to have 'KYC Validated' status to ensure that an investor can invest in any scheme of any mutual fund house easily without giving KYC documents again and again. - Mutual fund new KYC rules: Aadhaar is a must if you want to invest in multiple mutual fund schemes smoothly
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- NRIs struggle with new mutual fund KYC rules: 3 reasons making MF investments difficult for them now
Mutual fund KYC rules for NRI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has implemented new Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules from April 1, 2024. The new KYC rules are not only created problems for domestic mutual fund investors but also for Non-resident individuals as well. Here are three issues creating problems from NRI and OCI mutual fund investors. - Can't unlock your Aadhaar? Here is what you should do as per UIDAI
- 1.3 crore mutual fund accounts on hold due to incomplete KYC; how MF investors can check KYC status online
- Non-linkage of PAN-Aadhaar: CBDT gives relief to tax deductors
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has clarified that tax deductors will not be treated as defaulters for failures in deduction of tax at a higher rate on transactions between July 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, if the Permanent Account Number (PAN) becomes inoperative due to non-linkage with Aadhaar. This relief will be exempt from penalties, providing relief to businesses facing tax notices for shortfalls in deduction. - World Bank looks for consulting firms to create state level DPI adoption index
- Alert: Voter ID card download scam on rise ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024; What you need to know
- CAA ensures Matuas' legal citizenship, protects against future NRC: Union Minister Shantanu ThakurCAA ensures Matuas' legal citizenship, protects against future NRC: Union Minister Shantanu ThakurUnion Minister Shantanu Thakur advocates for CAA to secure legal citizenship for Matua community, protecting them from potential NRC implications. Thakur emphasizes the necessity of CAA for safeguarding the community's future in India.
- 5 HRA tax exemption proofs you must have in case income tax dept asks5 HRA tax exemption proofs you must have in case income tax dept asksHRA tax exemption documents, proofs: House Rent Allowance (HRA) is generally part of an individual's salary structure. To save tax on rent paid during the financial year, an individual can claim exemption on HRA. However, an individual must have certain proofs apart from paying rent to claim HRA exemption and avoid rejection from the income tax department.
- 14 years on, the marvel of DPI’s expanding universe14 years on, the marvel of DPI’s expanding universeIt has been 14 years since the first Aadhaar number was issued, a decade since the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was designed.Ever since, the digital public infrastructure universe has been expanding.
- Are you required to update your KYC by March 31 for stock and mutual fund investment?Are you required to update your KYC by March 31 for stock and mutual fund investment?Know Your Customer (KYC): If you have not updated your KYC by March 31, 2024 then your stock broking, demat, mutual fund, derivative, other accounts would be frozen. However as per a new circular dated March 28, 2024 existing investors satisfying a specific criteria need not update their KYC and their account would remain operational.
- Centre to fast-track enrolment of unorganised workers on e-ShramCentre to fast-track enrolment of unorganised workers on e-ShramThe Center is expediting the enrollment of unorganized sector workers on the e-Shram portal, which provides a universal account number (UAN) and supports them with skilling and employment initiatives. Discussions with various ministries and state governments are underway to integrate data and eliminate duplication, ensuring accurate records of unorganized workers. The move precedes the Lok Sabha elections, anticipating future social security benefits or the implementation of Labour Codes. The portal currently has 295 million registered workers, aiding the government in tracking the impact of social sector schemes.
- Cal HC directs Centre to file affidavit on PIL alleging deactivation of Aadhaar cardsCal HC directs Centre to file affidavit on PIL alleging deactivation of Aadhaar cardsA division bench headed by Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam directed the Centre to file the affidavit within three weeks stating its position on the allegation made in the PIL, which claimed that Aadhaar cards of people were being deactivated in an arbitrary manner using provisions under Section 28A of the Aadhaar Act.
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- Two more weeks left to update Aadhaar for free; How to update Aadhaar details onlineTwo more weeks left to update Aadhaar for free; How to update Aadhaar details onlineFree Aadhaar updation deadline: UIDAI has asked those people to update their Aadhaar details if they have not done in the last 10 years. To encourage this, the submission of documents is free of charge on myAadhaar portal till March 14, 2024.
- How to avoid rejection of EPF withdrawal claim; Steps provident fund member should takeHow to avoid rejection of EPF withdrawal claim; Steps provident fund member should takeEPF Withdrawal claim rejection: Many individuals are struggling to get their EPF money at the time of withdrawal. The reason for rejection of their EPF claim is due to mismatch in the details available in the EPFO records as well as in the EPF account holders' PAN, Aadhaar or incomplete KYC records. Here is how the EPF claim rejection can be avoided.
- Digitalisation of healthcare data through electronic health records will be the next startup boomDigitalisation of healthcare data through electronic health records will be the next startup boomIndia's fintech industry - which comprises over 10,000 companies with $17 billion in 2022 revenues - was built on the foundation of Aadhaar and UPI. The health tech industry boom will be built upon the nationwide adoption of electronic health records (EHR). EHR is a digital file containing an individual's health information - identity, gender, age, weight, vital signs, allergens, entire medical and medication history, immunisation status, test results, etc. The record is meant to be created and regularly updated by physicians and other healthcare providers.
- No Aadhaar number has been cancelled, says UIDAINo Aadhaar number has been cancelled, says UIDAIAadhaar, as the most commonly used digital identity, is used to avail of numerous subsidies, benefits and services, UIDAI said on its website adding that to maintain the accuracy of the Aadhaar database, the authority had initiated an exercise for update of documents and Aadhaar information.
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- UP government to link details of couples with Aadhaar to stop fraud in mass marriage scheme, says ministerUP government to link details of couples with Aadhaar to stop fraud in mass marriage scheme, says ministerThe Uttar Pradesh government plans to link the details of newly-wed couples with DBT and Aadhaar to prevent fraud in the Chief Minister's Mass Marriage Scheme. Marriage certificates will be given on the spot with the bride and groom's photos on them. The government aims to create a mechanism within two weeks by linking with DBT and Aadhaar. The Social Welfare Minister emphasized the need to strengthen the system to prevent future misuse. An inquiry committee has been formed, and several arrests have been made in connection with the fraud that took place in Ballia district.
- Budget 2024 | India’s DPI new factor of production, says FMBudget 2024 | India’s DPI new factor of production, says FMThe Jan Dhan scheme has led to the creation of 51.11 crore accounts with a total deposit of Rs 2.08 lakh crore. Sitharaman on Thursday said direct benefit transfer of Rs 34 lakh crore from the Government using PM Jan Dhan accounts has led to savings of Rs 2.7 lakh crore for the Government.
- Govt expands Digi Yatra facility to 14 more airports, targets foreign citizens in the futureGovt expands Digi Yatra facility to 14 more airports, targets foreign citizens in the futureThe government plans to expand the Digi Yatra initiative, a contactless and facial recognition-based passenger movement system, to 14 additional airports, including Chennai, Bhubaneshwar, and Coimbatore, by March 2024. Currently operational at 13 airports, Digi Yatra aims to simplify air travel processes, reduce processing times, and enhance passenger convenience. The expansion reflects the government's commitment to modernizing airport operations, and officials also outline the integration of e-passports for foreign citizens. Digi Yatra has shown positive results in reducing processing times and streamlining airport procedures since its implementation.
- Aadhaar enrollment: New rules announced for NRIs, OCI-card holdersAadhaar enrollment: New rules announced for NRIs, OCI-card holdersThe UIDAI has announced modifications to the Aadhaar Rules through a circular. The circular introduces separate forms for residents and non-resident individuals. NRIs can now apply for Aadhaar using a valid Indian Passport. For NRI children, a valid Indian passport is the only accepted Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA).
- NRIs must use new forms to enroll for Aadhaar nowNRIs must use new forms to enroll for Aadhaar nowThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a notification modifying the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Rules.
- Interim Budget 2024 could simplify ITR filing process for NRIsInterim Budget 2024 could simplify ITR filing process for NRIsNRI ITR filing: The income tax return filing for non-residents (NRI) is a painful process. This is because they are required to use ITR- to report for simple incomes such as interest income, dividends etc. However, resident individuals can use Simplified ITR-1 or Sahaj to report similar incomes. Union Budget 2024 in February should address this issue.
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- Government pitches for APAAR student ID in statesGovernment pitches for APAAR student ID in statesLinked to the Digilocker and ideally the Aadhaar number, the new student ID is envisaged as a "universal student identifier" throughout the school education system. It is expected to be started off at government and government-aided schools, with a plan for universalisation, the Union education ministry told all the state chief secretaries last month.
- Global conversation has shifted towards India: External Affairs Minister JaishankarGlobal conversation has shifted towards India: External Affairs Minister JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the global attention India is receiving, with many acknowledging the changes that have occurred in the country over the past decade. Speaking at the Viksit Sankalp Bharat Yatra, Jaishankar emphasized the transformative vision that has driven these changes.
- 29 lakh Indians have obtained Aadhaar without Iris or fingerprints; how to apply29 lakh Indians have obtained Aadhaar without Iris or fingerprints; how to applyRajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology said in Lok Sabha that till date 29 lakh Indians who either had missing fingers or otherwise unable to provide fingerprint or Iris or both biometric were issued an Aadhaar. Read here to know how such an Aadhaar could be get by an individual.
- Stop 'weaponising' Aadhaar to deny benefits to NREGA workers, says CongressStop 'weaponising' Aadhaar to deny benefits to NREGA workers, says CongressCongress' Jairam Ramesh, a former Rural Development Minister, questioned the MoRD's statement that job cards will not be deleted over the APBS issue, that different 'stakeholders' in certain 'consultations' have found ABPS as the best payment route and that ABPS helps workers get their wage on time and avoids transaction rejections.
- 'Stop weaponising technology': Congress slams govt over Aadhaar-based system in MGNREGA payments'Stop weaponising technology': Congress slams govt over Aadhaar-based system in MGNREGA paymentsCongress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the fifth extension of the deadline set by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) to mandate the payments for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) ended on December 31, 2023.
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- 23 going on 24: Making sense of a chaotic yet colourful year for India's tech sector23 going on 24: Making sense of a chaotic yet colourful year for India's tech sectorFrom 15.4 billion downloaded games to 138.08 crore people covered by Aadhar, India's tech sector had an eventful 2023. ET takes a look at the top 23 moments from 2023.
- Now, Aadhaar in Uttar Pradesh will be issued after passport-type verification. Here are detailsNow, Aadhaar in Uttar Pradesh will be issued after passport-type verification. Here are detailsLt Col Prashant Kumar Singh, deputy director-general of UIDAI, Lucknow region, announced that starting Wednesday, demographic verification by the state authority will be a prerequisite for the completion of Aadhaar enrollment. Singh emphasized that this verification process would resemble the procedures involved in obtaining a passport, a TOI report stated.
- Don't have Aadhaar? Go for passport-like verification firstDon't have Aadhaar? Go for passport-like verification firstDeputy director general of UIDAI Lucknow region, clarified that these guidelines are for those residents who are above 18 years of age and are getting their Aadhaar made for the first time.
- Aadhaar biometric authentication likely to be mandatory to buy new mobile number soonAadhaar biometric authentication likely to be mandatory to buy new mobile number soonIt is likely that an individual will have to provide his/her Aadhaar number and undertake biometric authentication to get a new mobile number, unless clarification to the contrary is issued by the government. The new law also makes biometric authentication applicable for existing mobile number users as well.
- Delhi HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to decide on linking properties to AadhaarDelhi HC asks Centre, Delhi govt to decide on linking properties to AadhaarThe Delhi High Court has requested the Centre, Delhi government, and authorities to decide on a public interest litigation (PIL) requesting the linking of Aadhaar with property documents. The court asked the respondents to treat the plea as representation and decide within three months. The petitioner, BJP Leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, argued that linking property with Aadhaar would lead to a 2% annual growth increase and clean the electoral process, which is dominated by black money and benami transactions.
- Want to do KYC without revealing your Aadhaar number? Check how to get Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC fileWant to do KYC without revealing your Aadhaar number? Check how to get Aadhaar paperless offline e-KYC fileThere is a mechanism using which individuals can comply with know your customer (KYC) norms without sharing their Aadhaar number. This process is secure and is accepting at many places like RBI Retail direct platform, etc. Here's a guide on how to use it and why should it be used.
- Borrowers are getting fake employment certificates for Rs 20,000: Report on loan KYC fraudBorrowers are getting fake employment certificates for Rs 20,000: Report on loan KYC fraudA report has been released by IDfy on KYC risks in lending. The report has talked about how borrowers try to fraud the lenders by providing fake employment, income tax certificates, tampering in Voter ID, Aadhaar and other officially valid documents. The report further suggests how fraudsters use loopholes in KYC process to defraud banks.
- Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shares own deepfake video, warns about AI threatsZerodha CEO Nithin Kamath shares own deepfake video, warns about AI threatsZerodha Co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath on Wednesday posted a video showing his own deepfake which was convincing enough to fool users into believing it was Kamath himself. He said the aim was to highlight the growing threat posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- UIDAI imposes Rs 50,000 penalty for overcharging Aadhaar services, suspends operator: GovtUIDAI imposes Rs 50,000 penalty for overcharging Aadhaar services, suspends operator: GovtThe Parliament on Wednesday was informed that any operator found overcharging for Aadhaar services will be suspended and the registrar who appointed him will also face a penalty of Rs 50,000.
- 'It isn't me.' Nithin Kamath shares his own deepfake video; says sophisticated AI tech in future will pose onboarding woes for banks'It isn't me.' Nithin Kamath shares his own deepfake video; says sophisticated AI tech in future will pose onboarding woes for banksOn Wednesday, the Zerodha CEO posted a video on X and Instagram in which he highlighted the growing threat posed by AI technology and deepfakes to the banking and financial services industry.
- Last date to update Aadhaar details for free extended again; check new deadlineLast date to update Aadhaar details for free extended again; check new deadlineUnique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has once again extended the deadline for free updation of Aadhaar details through the myAadhaar portal. However not all details can be updated through the myAadhaar portal. Some details like biometric, photo, etc are to be updated at offline centres and this entails a small cost.
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- People eligible for Aadhaar can enroll using iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: GovernmentPeople eligible for Aadhaar can enroll using iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: GovernmentThe statement comes after Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar intervened to ensure the enrolment of a woman, Josymol P Jose, in Kerala who could not get enrolled for Aadhaar as she did not have fingers. A team from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) visited Jose at her home in Kumarakam, Kottayam district, in Kerala, the same day and got her Aadhaar number generated, the statement said.
- Linking of Aadhaar with voter IDs not yet begun: GovernmentLinking of Aadhaar with voter IDs not yet begun: GovernmentThe Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021 allows electoral registration officers to require the existing or prospective elector to provide the Aadhaar number for the purpose of establishing identity on a "voluntary basis", he said.
- Security increased in Mathura on Babri Masjid demolition anniversarySecurity increased in Mathura on Babri Masjid demolition anniversarySP City Mathura, Martand Prakash Singh, while speaking about the security arrangements, said, "The entire city of Mathura has been divided into two zones and seven sectors, after which duties have been allotted to police personnel. The incharge of the zones are Additional SP (ASP), and the incharge of the sectors are Deputy SP. We have also been provided with 2 PACs (Provincial Armed Constabulary) and one company paramilitary force."
- From retail to beekeeping, Beckn finds takers in distant shoresFrom retail to beekeeping, Beckn finds takers in distant shoresLike India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce, or ONDC, Gambia’s new network Open Gambia is underpinned by the Beckn Protocol – an open specification that creates a common language for interoperability among different digital platforms to facilitate peer-to-peer economic transactions – that is attracting increasing interest from around the world.
- Protect your Aadhaar from frauds, misuse: Know when you can use masked Aadhaar, how to download itProtect your Aadhaar from frauds, misuse: Know when you can use masked Aadhaar, how to download itAn Aadhaar can very well serve as an proof of identification in places where it is required like when entering a pub or cinema hall or hotels, etc. In such situations you need not share your entire Aadhaar number for you can use a 'Masked Aadhaar' and still prove your identity. Know here how.
- Digital life certificate: 12 reasons face authentication can fail when submitting Jeevan PramaanDigital life certificate: 12 reasons face authentication can fail when submitting Jeevan PramaanJeevan Pramaan is a biometric enabled Aadhaar-based Digital Life Certificate for pensioners and is generated for individual pensioner using his/her Aadhaar number and Biometrics.
- Not updated Aadhaar in last 10 years? Check last date to update your Aadhaar details for freeNot updated Aadhaar in last 10 years? Check last date to update your Aadhaar details for freeUIDAI has been urging Aadhaar holders of more than 10 years to update the details with the latest information to curb Aadhaar related fraud.
- How to check which bank account is linked with AadhaarHow to check which bank account is linked with AadhaarLinking of Aadhaar is mandatory if an individual wants to enjoy the benefits of various government schemes and scholarships. However if you have already linked your Aadhaar with bank account then you can check the status of it online on the 'myAadhaar' website. However do note only one bank account can be linked with Aadhaar.
- Sam Altman's Worldcoin aims to set up global ID network akin to India's AadhaarSam Altman's Worldcoin aims to set up global ID network akin to India's AadhaarWorldcoin, co-founded by Altman, says its aim is to create a global identity and financial network, suggesting on its website a variety of ambitious use cases, including distinguishing people from artificial intelligence bots and providing a means for distributing universal basic income (UBI).
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- Opposition, security experts seek answers on ICMR data leakOpposition, security experts seek answers on ICMR data leakDetails, including Aadhaar number, passport number, name, age, gender and address of 4 lakh citizens, are already uploaded as sample files on the dark web by the hacker named 'pwn0001' who is auctioning the 90 GB data.
- Political slugfest after Apple's iPhone attack warning; Data of 81.5 crore Indians leakedPolitical slugfest after Apple's iPhone attack warning; Data of 81.5 crore Indians leakedApple today alerted several opposition leaders to a purported ‘state-sponsored’ attack on their iPhones, kicking off a minor political slugfest. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
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