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Aadhar and the direct benefit transfers done using the number have helped the government save Rs 2 lakh crore. (Photo: PTI/File)

UIDAI working to make smartphones as 'universal authenticator': CEO

At present, finger prints, iris and one-time password (OTP) are used for authentication

24 Nov 2021 12:57 PM

Sebi allows e-KYC using Aadhaar for 8 entities

Sebi lists 8 entities that can undertake e-KYC Aadhaar authentication. (PTI Photo)

13 May 2020 9:42 AM

The petition, jointly filed by retired Indian Army officer S G Vombatkare and human rights activist Bezwada Wilson.

SC issues notices on plea challenging Aadhaar data usage by private entities

The case will be heard along with the petition challenging the ordinance on the same.

22 Nov 2019 12:52 PM

UIDAI systems are being readied for the facility and necessary legal measures are to be notified soon, UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey said. (Photo: ANI)

System to be ready in 3 months to offer Aadhaar to NRIs sans 180 day wait: UIDAI CEO

The UIDAI is setting up Aadhaar Seva Kendras -- similar to the concept of Passport Seva Kendras -- covering 53 cities across the country.

01 Sep 2019 1:15 PM

The Parliament, earlier this month, passed an amendment bill which allows voluntary use of Aadhaar as proof of identity for users to open bank accounts and get mobile phone connections. (Photo: File | PTI)

UIDAI to soon select adjudicating officer for inquiry in contravention cases

According to the source UIDAI hopes to select the adjudicating officer in next month and half.

21 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a plea challenging the provisions of the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2019. (Photo: File)

SC seeks response from Centre, UIDAI on plea against new Aadhaar ordinance

The petitioner alleged in his plea that 2019 ordinance and regulations violates the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

05 Jul 2019 1:28 PM

Over 40 per cent of India's services exports comes from IT and enable services, she said. (Representational Image)

India's digital economy seen at USD 1 trillion by 2025: Official

By 2025, India is poised to reach USD five trillion economy over all.

31 May 2019 5:47 PM

According to reports, IT Grids has been booked under the Aadhaar Act for data leak of around 7.82 crore residents.

No breach of Aadhaar servers in IT Grids' case: UIDAI

No illegal access was made to its CIDR and no data has been stolen from its servers, UIDAI said in a statement.

18 Apr 2019 8:48 AM

The communication added taxpayers can check if their bank account is linked with their PAN by logging onto the e-filing website of the department--"https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/"https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. (Representional Image)

Link your PAN with bank for refunds: I-T to taxpayers

The department said refunds will be sent to bank accounts as it will issue only e-refunds from March 1, 2019.

28 Feb 2019 11:26 AM

The compulsory use of Aadhaar-based KYC for mobile connections and bank accounts had been prohibited by the Supreme Court. (Photo: FIle).

UIDAI budget allocation for 2019-20 lowered to Rs 1227 crore

The budgetary allocation for UIDAI for the current fiscal ending March 2019 was Rs 1,345 crore .

03 Feb 2019 3:20 PM

UIDAI had received requests for opting out of the Aadhaar scheme.

No general scheme for adults to opt out of Aadhaar programme, says govt

UIDAI has prepared plans to delete all Aadhaar data with banks and telecom companies.

04 Jan 2019 6:02 PM

The proposal also dovetails into Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) ongoing plans to offer more services online. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

UIDAI mulls allowing CSCs to undertake non-biometric assistance for online Aadhaar

CSCs to carry out public assistance services for filling online Aadhaar forms for enrolment.

03 Jan 2019 2:56 PM

The UIDAI wrote to banks after it received legal opinion on the matter, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court verdict that restricted the use of Aadhaar by private entities but cleared it for welfare schemes.

Use Aadhaar e-KYC for DBT, UIDAI tells banks

Physical Aadhaar card can be used for verification in an offline mode if produced voluntarily, it clarified.

29 Oct 2018 12:09 AM

The Government will not push for re-verification of mobile service customers and it will be done only if a customer opts to replace Aadhaar records with any alternate identity or address proof, the Department of Telecom (DoT) and Unique Identity Authority of India said in a joint statement on Thursday.

'Re-verification of customer's KYC voluntary post SC verdict on Aadhaar'

Subscribers enrolled through Aadhaar-based authentication process may have to provide fresh documents.

18 Oct 2018 12:24 PM

The Malaysian delegation met ministers and officials in India and explored whether certain features of the Aadhaar system can be adopted in Malaysia. (Photo: File)

Malaysia keen on adopting Aadhaar model for target delivery of govt schemes

PM Modi, during his visit to Kuala Lumpur in May, had offered Malaysia's Premier Mahathir Mohamad collaboration on the Aadhaar initiative.

14 Oct 2018 2:26 PM

Trai Chief RS Sharma -- who had created a stir by making public his Aadhaar number and challenging others to show how it can be misused -- says he continues to believe that the disclosure of 12-digit identifier does not raise anyone's digital vulnerability.

I still believe Aadhaar disclosure does not raise digital risks: RS Sharma

Sharma also said the recent Supreme Court judgement on Aadhaar has firmly settled the debate around issues such as privacy.

12 Oct 2018 12:31 PM

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) plans to set up 'Aadhaar Seva Kendras', similar to the concept of Passport Seva Kendras, covering 53 cities across India at an estimated project cost of Rs 300-400 crore, official sources said.

UIDAI plans Aadhaar Seva Kendras; project cost at Rs 300-400 crore

The centres are aimed at offering convenience to individuals, looking to avail enrolment and update services.

09 Oct 2018 5:15 PM

Supreme Court, last week, struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, which allowed private companies to use the 12-digit biometric ID-based eKYC. (Photo:Representational/AFP)

UIDAI asks telcos to submit plan to discontinue Aadhaar-based eKYC

Private companies like telecom operators will not be able to use this instantaneous and inexpensive Aadhaar eKYC route.

01 Oct 2018 2:52 PM

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Prasad asks UIDAI to prepare action plan on Aadhaar use after SC order

The apex court while holding Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid struck down section 57 of the Aadhaar Act.

28 Sep 2018 6:35 PM

DoT official said that the department would have to see if telcos need to go back to old method of su¬b¬scriber registration or there can be other way for eKYC.

DoT explores ways to comply with Supreme Court order

The apex court has said data with telecom (private) companies cannot be stored for more than 6 months.

28 Sep 2018 10:27 AM

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