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Aadhar mandatory for senior citizens to avail train ticket concession from April 1

India | Nov 21, 2019, 04:40 PM IST

Centre is set make Aadhar or Unique Identification (UID) mandatory for availing senior citizen concession at both counter and e-tickets.However, such a requirement will be optional during January-March 2017. Railway Ministry has decided to implement

Govt makes Aadhaar mandatory for senior citizens to avail ticket concession

India | Nov 21, 2019, 04:36 PM IST

A week after the government told the Supreme Court that it would keep the Aadhar identification system voluntary, the Indian Railways has said that starting April 1 next year, Aadhaar card verification will be mandatory for senior citizen passengers

‘Aadhaar’ critical step in enabling fairer access to govt services: UN report

India | Dec 01, 2016, 03:50 PM IST

A United Nations (UN) report has said that India’s unique identification programme ‘Aadhaar’ is a “critical” step in enabling fairer access to government services.

Centre bans public sharing of an individual’s Aadhar details

India | Sep 16, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

The central government has issued a notification banning the public sharing of an individual’s Aadhar details by agencies which are in possession of these information.

Govt eyes Aadhaar-enabled smartphones to ease access to govt services for masses

Nov 21, 2019, 04:34 PM IST

Science-fiction movie scenarios may soon come to real life, courtesy the government’s new plans to link public welfare schemes to smartphones. A new system in the works could soon make true a scenario where a

Now, e-aadhaar a valid document to get new mobile connection: Telecom Ministry

Nov 21, 2019, 04:12 PM IST

New Delhi: e-Aadhaar from now can be used as a valid identity and address proof document for taking a new mobile connection. Both the e-Aadhaar letter and the downloaded version of the card from the

SC to examine constitutional validity of Aadhaar law passed as a Money Bill

India | May 11, 2016, 08:38 AM IST

: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar law passed by Parliament as a Money Bill. The apex court on Tuesday was listening the plea by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh challenging the propriety of the governme

Aadhaar enrolments hit 100 cr; boost for welfare schemes: Govt

India | Apr 04, 2016, 09:58 PM IST

The government today said total Aadhaar enrolments have crossed the 100-crore mark, which will give a boost to various public welfare schemes

Parliament clears Aadhar Bill without any changes, all amendments rejected

National | Mar 16, 2016, 10:29 PM IST

The government today made a strong pitch for the Aadhar Bill contending that the money spent by the government on account of various subsidies and welfare schemes need to reach the right people.

Two-thirds of UP population now has Aadhaar card

India | Feb 17, 2016, 02:35 PM IST

Lucknow: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has generated more than 14 crore Aadhaar numbers in Uttar Pradesh, covering two-thirds of its projected population in 2015, an official said on Wednesday.Allahabad is at the

Draft law to give legal backing to Aadhaar is ready: Arun Jaitley

Nov 07, 2015, 08:10 AM IST

New Delhi: Amidst the ongoing legal battle over applicability of Aadhaar, the government yesterday said the draft legislation to give a statutory backing to the unique identification number is ready and a decision would be

Use of Aadhaar to help in financial inclusion:Raghuram Rajan

Oct 15, 2015, 11:33 PM IST

Aizawl: RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday welcomed Supreme Court ruling on use of Aadhaar card in more schemes and said it will help in financial inclusion drive and providing easy access to loans."The Supreme

Aadhaar row: SC assures decision by tomorrow on larger bench plea

India | Oct 08, 2015, 01:21 PM IST

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today assured the Centre and bodies like SEBI and RBI that it will take a decision by tomorrow evening on their plea seeking setting up a larger bench for modifying

Aadhar can't be used for all schemes: SC tells Centre

India | Oct 08, 2015, 08:13 AM IST

New Delhi: In a jolt to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to modify its interim order and allow bodies like RBI and SEBI and some states to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar

PM Modi outlines JAM initiative

Sep 28, 2015, 11:11 AM IST

San Jose: Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the JAM initiative to uproot corruption in the country by linking the Jan Dhan Yojana bank accounts with the Aadhar cards and with Mobile governance."PM @narendramodi explains the

Niti Aayog's administrative control over UIDAI shifted to IT Ministry

India | Sep 18, 2015, 11:58 PM IST

New Delhi: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which issues Aadhaar cards, has been shifted to the administrative control of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology from Niti Aayog.The decision to shift UIDAI

RBI Governor Rajan backs Aadhaar cards, seeks more clarity after Suprme Court ruling

Sep 18, 2015, 04:58 PM IST

Mumbai: Batting strongly for Aadhaar cards, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan today sought greater clarity on the apex court ruling on the matter, saying its usage can help a deserving person get credit, avoid overborrowing by individuals and plug leakages."We

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