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Any application for a PAN will also have to state Aadhaar or 12-digit unique ID, which is backed by biometrics like finger prints and iris scans stored in a central repository.

Consultations on Aadhaar-EPIC seeding to begin soon

18 March 2025 5:13 PM

AA Edit | Ensure Citizens’ Data Protected

AA Edit | Ensure Citizens’ Data Protected

The Election Commission’s proposal aims at transparency but raises concerns over Aadhaar’s security and legal status.

16 March 2025 3:40 PM

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EC Mulls Mandatory Aadhaar-Voter ID Link to Curb Duplicates

Currently, linking Aadhaar to voter IDs remains optional following a Supreme Court ruling, and despite the Commission's...

15 March 2025 7:54 PM

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

SC pulls up West Bengal govt for challenging Aadhaar

Responding to the order, the chief minister said she will obey the court's directive and gave a positive spin to the...

31 Oct 2017 12:48 AM

The RBI on Saturday said linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts is mandated under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017.

Aadhaar info leakage: Citizens demand imposing fines on banks, telcos

The survey said 39 per cent of would completely support the Aadhaar-SIM linking move while 12 per cent declined support.

29 Oct 2017 1:36 PM

Aadhaar is a 10-digita unique identity given to every Indians.

Govt, bank staff to biometrically sign off Aadhaar enrolment

A process for this additional layer of security is being evolved and the proposed mechanism is likely to be in place by...

29 Oct 2017 6:48 AM

Assumption number one in the electronic age is that whatever can be hacked is going to be hacked. A second rule is that everything that can be connected will be connected, thus increasing the risks of leaks.

Breach fears: How safe is Aadhaar data?

The great fear is that the sensitive data on almost all Indians is being kept by a public sector organisation.

28 Oct 2017 8:47 PM

Aviation security agency Bureau of Civila Aviation Security or BCAS has issued new circular for entry at countrys airprts. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

BCAS validates m-Aadhaar, 10 ID proofs for entry at airports

Aviation agency in new circular says ID documents will not be required for minors accompanied by parents.

28 Oct 2017 9:31 AM

Aadhaar is a 10-digita unique identity given to every Indians.

SC denies urgent hearing on plea challenging Aadhaar-SIM linking

The plea sought direction to telecom operators to prevent them from implementing this notification.

26 Oct 2017 1:33 PM

The RBI on Saturday said linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts is mandated under the Prevention of Money-laundering (Maintenance of Records) Second Amendment Rules, 2017.

BSE seeks update on clients' Aadhaar details to ensure PML compliance

For clients having an account-based relationship, prior to June 1, Aadhaar details have to be submitted by December 31,...

26 Oct 2017 7:50 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Belligerent Mamata Banerjee says won't link mobile number with Aadhaar

The Trinamul Congress chief also charged the Modi government with snatching away the freedom of the press.

25 Oct 2017 11:59 PM

The Centre had earlier this year made Aadhaar mandatory for availing crop insurance policies. (Representational Image | AFP)

100 farmers linked to same Aadhaar; Maha govt officials in trouble

The state government had earlier stressed on online registration by farmers with their Aadhaar, which is a unique...

25 Oct 2017 7:16 AM