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IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI)

Govt saved Rs 57,000 cr through DBT scheme: Prasad

Govt also launched Centre for IoT, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and incubation centres.

15 Sep 2017 5:13 PM

Law and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said the government is planning to link driving licence with Aadhaar.

Plan to link Aadhaar with driving licence: IT Minister R S Prasad

This statement comes days after the media reported that the government is planning to link Aadhaar with SIM cards.

15 Sep 2017 1:26 PM

India's micro-finance industry grew by about 18 per cent in year ended March 2017 to over Rs 46,000 crore

Aadhaar based transaction to digitise 98 cr MFI payments

Digitisation will help MFIs to cut operational cost, transit risk as well as connect rural mass to digital banking.

13 Sep 2017 6:27 PM

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday permitted the use of m-Aadhaar as one of the prescribed proofs of identity for railway passengers. Photo: PTI

m-Aadhaar allowed as identity proof for train passengers: Railways Ministry

For showing Aadhar, one has to open the m-Aadhaar app and enter his or her password to show the Aadhar Card.

13 Sep 2017 5:36 PM

Aadhaar, PAN, passport or driving license may become mandatory while booking flight tickets.

No Fly List: Aadhaar, PAN may become mandatory for booking flight tickets

The final rules regarding 'No Fly List' will be finalised on Friday by the ministry of civil aviation.

07 Sep 2017 3:08 PM

Aadhaar is a 12-digit biometric based unique identification number issued by UIDAI.

How to correct mismatch in personal details on Aadhaar card

A flawless Aadhaar is necessary as govt has made biometric-based document compulsory for a slew of services.

06 Sep 2017 4:26 PM

After siege, L-G clears mohalla clinic project

Baijal stresses at proper monitoring of staff.

05 Sep 2017 12:48 AM

Connecting Aadhaar and PAN has been made mandatory for filing income tax returns and other purposes.

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended by 4 months till Dec 31

Earlier, govt had allowed linking of both documents up to August 31 with a relaxation in tax filing deadline.

31 Aug 2017 5:30 PM

While opposing the relaxation of the order, it was argued that Aadhaar was an invasion of privacy and a violation of basic human rights. (Representational Image)

Aadhaar linking deadline to be December 31: Centre

The CJI said that since the deadline was being extended till Dec 31, the petitions would be listed for final hearing in the first week of November.

31 Aug 2017 1:44 AM

UIDAI on Wednesday rejected charges that foreign firms were accessing sensitive data. Photo: PTI

UIDAI refutes claims of Aadhaar data theft; assures safety

WikiLeaks had in a tweet hinted that the foreign intelligence agency CIA may have accessed Aadhaar database.

30 Aug 2017 9:45 PM

The deadline for Aadhaar-PAN linkage is August 31.

Aadhaar-PAN linking: Aug 31 last date unlikely to be extended

Govt awaits clarity on Aadhaar Act from Supreme Court that has declared privacy as fundamental right.

28 Aug 2017 2:11 PM

It has been claimed that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was leveraging tools of US-based technology provider Cross Match (incidentally, an Aadhaar vendor) for snooping.(Photo: PTI)

UIDAI refutes reports of Aadhaar data snoop; says system secure

The UIDAI said that such misinformation was being spread by certain "vested interests".

28 Aug 2017 8:18 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Modi’s inexplicable U-turn on Aadhaar

If the issue is that linking Aadhaar with bank accounts and PAN numbers can catch tax thieves better then I object.

27 Aug 2017 12:38 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI/File)

Right to privacy in digital era

Beyond legalese, the court has addressed many larger and fundamental philosophical questions.

27 Aug 2017 12:28 AM

Aadhaar is a 10-digit, biometric-based unique identification system. (Photo: File)

CIA accesses Aadhaar data? Officials say 'no': report

Report cites a WikiLeaks exposure that claims spy agency using tech tools for cyber spying and biometric data theft.

26 Aug 2017 12:15 PM

Nandan Nilekani has come back to board to steer Infosys out of mess. (Photo: File)

Privacy debate: Aadhaar will come out with flying colours: Nilekani

Nilekani adds Aadhaar addresses design principles laid down by Supreme Court with regard to privacy.

25 Aug 2017 6:21 PM

Tax payers will have to link their PAN with Aadhaar by the stipulated deadline of August 31. Photo: PTI

Aadhaar-PAN linkage deadline of August 31 to stay: UIDAI CEO

Pandey's clarification assumes significance in light of a landmark verdict by SC that privacy is a fundamental right.

25 Aug 2017 2:31 PM

With new basic right, every Indian a winner

The government’s law officers had argued extensively that privacy cannot be a fundamental right.

25 Aug 2017 12:23 AM

BSE Brokers Forum on Thursday said it will await direction from the stock exchange on mandatory implementation of Aadhaar for capital market transactions.

Brokers Forum awaits BSE's call on Aadhaar for market transactions

BSE recently asked trading members to report preparedness for furnishing Aadhaar details of their clients.

24 Aug 2017 6:00 PM

In a decision that will affect the lives of all Indians, the Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously declared that the right to privacy was a Fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

SC's privacy verdict progressive, but experts unsure of impact on Aadhaar

Advocates said the verdict's impact on the Aadhaar scheme could be assessed once the full judgement is examined.

24 Aug 2017 2:35 PM

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