Aadhaar
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UIDAI earmarks Rs 200 crore to fund Aadhaar enrolment machines for schools in talukas
India | Sep 16, 2018, 06:14 PM ISTThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has now decided to go a step further to enable such enrolment through provision of Aadhaar machines and accordingly, it will facilitate the availability of two machines per taluka.
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Aadhaar system designed with multiple layers of security to thwart manipulation: UIDAI CEO
India | Sep 14, 2018, 05:24 PM ISTA report recently claimed that Aadhaar software and database have been compromised by a software patch that purportedly disables crucial safety features of the enrolment software.
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'Not possible to introduce ghost entries into Aadhaar data base': UIDAI refutes reports of biometric data hack
India | Sep 11, 2018, 09:28 PM ISTThe clarification came after a report from a media outlet stated that the Aadhaar database, which contains the biometrics and personal information of over one billion Indians, had been hacked by a software patch which reportedly disables critical security features.
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Schools cannot refuse admission to students for lack of Aadhaar: UIDAI
India | Sep 05, 2018, 05:57 PM ISTThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said that not only it was illegal to deny admission to students who do not have Aadhaar card, it was school's responsibility to provide enrollment and update services to students who need them.
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UIDAI extends deadline for minimum Aadhaar enrolments till November 1, revises targets
India | Aug 31, 2018, 04:51 PM ISTUnder the new deadline, the banks will have to ensure that minimum enrolment or updation be raised to 12 from January 1, 2019 and 16 from April 1, 2019, according to the UIDAI directive seen by PTI.
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UIDAI tightens Aadhaar authentication rules, makes facial recognition mandatory for new SIM registration
India | Aug 24, 2018, 07:10 PM ISTIn its latest circular to to all authentication user agencies, UIDAI has directed all telecom operators to ensure facial recognition of the applicant as well click a live photograph before activating a SIM card.
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Aadhaar dare effect: UIDAI plans public outreach on dos and don'ts of sharing ID number
India | Aug 12, 2018, 11:43 PM IST"It is necessary to inform people that they should use Aadhaar freely, without fear, and a detailed FAQ (frequently asked questions) will be issued in this regard," Ajay Bhushan Pandey, CEO of UIDAI, told PTI.
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Disclosure of Aadhaar number doesn't increase one's digital vulnerability, reiterates TRAI Chief
India | Aug 08, 2018, 09:39 AM ISTSharma’s statement came days after he created furore on social media by sharing his Aadhar number on Twitter and throwing an open challenge to prove how it could be misused.
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'Stay away from false rumours, public data safe and secure', clarifies UIDAI after Aadhaar helpline number mixup
India | Aug 05, 2018, 08:53 PM IST“Aadhaar data remains fully safe and secure, and people should stay away from such rumours and malicious campaign by vested interests", said UIDAI.
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Not asked mobile makers, service providers to include Aadhaar helpline number on phones: UIDAI
India | Aug 03, 2018, 06:07 PM ISTThe UIDAI’s clarification came after it faced backlash on social media over the default inclusion of '1800-300-1947' in contact list of Android phones.
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Core biometrics under Aadhaar safe and secure, govt tells Parliament
India | Aug 03, 2018, 04:49 PM ISTMinister of Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the use of the unique identification mechanism has ensured savings of over Rs 90,000 crore by eliminating middlemen.
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After TRAI chief’s challenge, UIDAI warns people against sharing Aadhaar number on social media
India | Jul 31, 2018, 11:12 PM ISTThe UIDAI’s warning comes days after TRAI chief RS Sharma’s Aadhaar dare created a flutter on social media.
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Don't insist on documents like Aadhaar to give benefits of maternity schemes: HC
India | Jul 31, 2018, 09:13 PM ISTThe court also directed the government to widely publicise the benefits of such schemes and the requirements for registration as many women appeared unaware about them.
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Latest in Aadhaar challenge: TRAI chief RS Sharma rubbishes reports of 'Re 1 deposited' in his account
India | Jul 31, 2018, 08:43 AM ISTThe TRAI chairman's open dare and subsequent claims of his personal details being put out publicly was also raised in Parliament on Monday when Opposition lawmakers demanded him to apologise
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UIDAI rejects claims about RS Sharma's personal details being fetched from Aadhaar database
India | Jul 30, 2018, 01:04 PM ISTUIDAI asserted that any information pertaining to Sharma wasn't fetched from Aadhaar database or UIDAI's servers.
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TRAI chairman throws 'Aadhaar' challenge on Twitter, French security expert responds with his address, phone number
India | Jul 29, 2018, 12:43 PM ISTSharma’s tweet evoked an immediate response on social media platform, with one user claiming to have dug up his mobile number using the information given.
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SC reopens after summer break; Aadhaar, Ayodhya, Assam NRC among key cases on docket
India | Jul 02, 2018, 07:44 AM ISTThe apex court has a lengthy list of matters for today with cause list running into hundreds of pages.
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Deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar extended till March 31 next year
India | Jul 01, 2018, 09:12 AM ISTIt is the fifth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to their biometric ID (Aadhaar).
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Aadhaar Virtual ID is now operational, banks to deploy verification tool by Aug 31: UIDAI
India | Jun 30, 2018, 11:11 PM ISTThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has mandated the use of Virtual Identification from July 1.
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'Use of Aadhaar biometric data not allowed for criminal investigation'
India | Jun 22, 2018, 11:50 PM ISTThe UIADA’s statement comes a day after the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) made a case for limited Aadhaar data access for the police to crack crimes.