Page 21 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
DoT outlines SIM re-verification process for NRIs, foreigners
The difficulties arose because this set of subscribers did not have Aadhaar and nor were they eligible to enrol for the 12-digital biometric identifier.
 "DoT outlines SIM re-verification process for NRIs, foreigners")
Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month
IRCTC officials said passengers can continue to book up to six tickets a month without validating their Aadhaar cards
 "Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month")
India's 5-mn direct selling industry begins Aadhaar-based KYC to meet norms
Direct selling companies have stepped up their efforts to have KYC for all their independent representatives
False alarm! Wallet transactions dip just by 13% on Aadhaar-KYC regulations
RBI had mandated full KYC for all mobile wallet users while placing a limit of Rs 10,000 per wallet as the allowed transaction amount
 "False alarm! Wallet transactions dip just by 13% on Aadhaar-KYC regulations")
Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31
Railway ministry also instructed that CCTV cameras be provided with the biometric machine
 "Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31")
Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar
There are about 330 million PAN cards, while Aadhaar has been issued to about 1150 million people
 "Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar")
Linking Aadhaar with insurance policies mandatory: Irdai
In a communication to all life and general insurance companies, Irdai said the rules have "statutory force" and as such they have to implement them without awaiting further instructions.
Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory
The authority clarifies that linkage of Aadhaar to insurance policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering
Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies
While the deadline hasn't been given, insurers say that it is most likely to be December 31
 "Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies")
NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said several representations had been received about problems faced by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs
 "NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI")
Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea
The apex court said there were several petitions challenging Aadhaar which were already pending before it and it cannot entertain thousands of pleas raising similar issue
 "Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea")
Aadhaar convenient for opening bank accounts, says SBI chief Rajnish Kumar
"Everybody will have to honour the Supreme Court's judgement, but I believe from services point of view it (Aadhaar) is a great facility," Kumar said
 "Aadhaar convenient for opening bank accounts, says SBI chief Rajnish Kumar")
Deadline extended to March 31: How to link Aadhaar to financial instruments
The Supreme Court on Friday extended all deadlines of Aadhaar linkages to March 31, 2018
 "Deadline extended to March 31: How to link Aadhaar to financial instruments")
Aadhaar data is fully safe, assures UIDAI
UIDAI is responding to some media reports which alleged that 210 Government sites made Aadhaar info public
 "Aadhaar data is fully safe, assures UIDAI")
Waking up late: UIDAI has dumped CSCs, but it must plan the transition well
There have been several reports of Aadhaar details being available for measly sums of money and fictional characters being assigned Aadhaar numbers
Black money menace: Aadhaar-property linking to be mandatory soon?
Critics have long been saying that black money hoarders do not keep cash in hand, but rather invest in elsewhere, mainly real estate
 "Black money menace: Aadhaar-property linking to be mandatory soon?")
Jan Dhan, Aadhaar have helped reduce corruption, bring transparency: Modi
Prime Minister Modi also praised the Indian IT for getting recognition across the world
 "Jan Dhan, Aadhaar have helped reduce corruption, bring transparency: Modi")
Don't share Aadhaar details via SMS: LIC warns policyholders
Says it has not operationalised any such facility to link the unique identification number with policies
 "Don't share Aadhaar details via SMS: LIC warns policyholders")
SC verdict shows Aadhaar not for surveillance, violating privacy: UIDAI
SC has upheld the validity of Aadhaar but curbed its use for opening bank accounts, securing cell phone connections
 "SC verdict shows Aadhaar not for surveillance, violating privacy: UIDAI")
SC upholds Aadhaar as Money Bill: Here is what experts, govt said back then
Selection of Bills as Money Bill has led to several debates in the past
 "SC upholds Aadhaar as Money Bill: Here is what experts, govt said back then")
