Page 16 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months
The recent extension for intimating Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN is September 30, unless specifically exempted, the IT department said
 "Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months")
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Here's how you link both the cards
Today (March 31) is the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar. It will not be possible to file income tax returns unless you link both the cards, Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so
 "PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Here's how you link both the cards")
Govt move to charge us for Aadhaar e-KYC to make services costly: Industry
The Cabinet had last week enacted the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, which will allow use of Aadhaar number as a voluntary KYC mechanism
 "Govt move to charge us for Aadhaar e-KYC to make services costly: Industry")
Ordinance to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar to rekindle privacy debate
The 'voluntary' nature of Aadhaar has been a contentious issue, with most industry players creating conditions more conducive for Aadhaar to be used as a proof of identification
 "Ordinance to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar to rekindle privacy debate")
Cabinet approves Aadhaar ordinance to allow its use as identity proof
The amendment provides for stiff penalties for violation of norms set for the use of Aadhaar and violation of privacy
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No data 'leak' from Aadhaar database, security controls robust: UIDAI to HC
UIDAI's affidavit was filed in response to a petition by Kerala-based lawyer Shamnad Basheer who has alleged that there were several breaches of the Aadhaar system
Indians over 65, under 15 can now use Aadhaar to enter Nepal, Bhutan
Earlier, persons over 65 and under 15 could show their PAN card, driving licence, CGHS card or ration card, but not the Aadhaar, to prove their identity and visit the two countries
 "Indians over 65, under 15 can now use Aadhaar to enter Nepal, Bhutan")
Soon, you will have to mandatorily link Aadhaar with your driving licence
'This is how we are changing the quality of life in India,' said the Union Law Minister
 "Soon, you will have to mandatorily link Aadhaar with your driving licence")
Aadhaar savings can fund 3 schemes of the size of Ayushman Bharat: Jaitley
The savings can fund three public welfare schemes of the magnitude of Ayushman Bharat, said FM Arun Jaitley
 "Aadhaar savings can fund 3 schemes of the size of Ayushman Bharat: Jaitley")
Linking Aadhaar and driving licence to be mandatory soon: Law minister
Eulogising about the Centre's 'Digital India' programme, the minister claimed that it had bridged the urban-rural divide
 "Linking Aadhaar and driving licence to be mandatory soon: Law minister")
Why Modi govt is amending Aadhaar Act and what it means for your privacy
Critics allege that with the new Bill, the Centre is looking to circumvent the Supreme Court order passed earlier this year
 "Why Modi govt is amending Aadhaar Act and what it means for your privacy")
Aadhaar Act amended to bar private entities from storing individuals' data
The amendment says that UIDAI can now give directions as it may consider necessary to any entity in the Aadhaar ecosystem
 "Aadhaar Act amended to bar private entities from storing individuals' data")
Registering for Aadhaar in 2019
It is a lot less scary registering for Aadhaar in 2019 than it was in 2010, given how the authentication modalities have since evolved
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Companies not complying with Aadhaar Act may be fined up to Rs 1 crore
Govt also plans to set up a UIDAI fund under the Aadhaar Act and has proposed that the authority be exempt from taxes on income
Schools can't make Aadhaar mandatory for admissions, cautions UIDAI
In September this year, the Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar was not mandatory for bank accounts, mobile connections or school admissions
 "Schools can't make Aadhaar mandatory for admissions, cautions UIDAI")
Review petition in Supreme Court seeks re-examination of Aadhaar verdict
The review petition against Aadhaar has been filed by one Imtiyaz Ali Palsaniya
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Tamil Nadu launches door-step Aadhaar enrolment scheme for kids below five
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami formally launched the scheme Monday by giving away seven Aadhaar kits containing the machines to officials of the Social Welfare Department
 "Tamil Nadu launches door-step Aadhaar enrolment scheme for kids below five")
Cabinet moves to get legal backing, allow Aadhaar for phone numbers, banks
Cabinet approves amending two laws to get legal backing for seeding Aadhaar information with mobile numbers and bank accounts
Linking Aadhaar with voter ID may be mandatory: Here's what you must know
Election Commission has halted seeding of voter cards with Aadhaar numbers for the time being
UIDAI asks banks not to discontinue Aadhaar payment system, cites SC order
The clarification came after the UIDAI, or Unique Identification Authority of India, took note of a letter from the State Bank of India (SBI) to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
 "UIDAI asks banks not to discontinue Aadhaar payment system, cites SC order")