Page 35 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Oppn slams Centre for making Aadhaar mandatory
No poor will be denied their rights for lack of Aadhaar, says IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
 "Oppn slams Centre for making Aadhaar mandatory")
Aadhaar is robust, safe, secure and totally accountable, says Prasad
World is appreciating it, something which is giving result needs to be respected, says IT Minister
 "Aadhaar is robust, safe, secure and totally accountable, says Prasad")
Website launched for govt map download, but Aadhaar mandatory
Using Aadhaar number, a person can download three maps every day from the portal launched
 "Website launched for govt map download, but Aadhaar mandatory")
Safeguarding the Aadhaar number
An overview of Aadhaar Act, 2016
 "Safeguarding the Aadhaar number")
Govt in process to make Aadhaar or passport must for flying
This comes amidst plans to create no-fly list
 "Govt in process to make Aadhaar or passport must for flying")
Five reasons why Aadhaar shouldn't be applied universally
Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable
I-T filing: Aadhaar must for expats who stay for more than 6 months
The requirement of mandatorily quoting the Aadhaar number is effective from July 1
 "I-T filing: Aadhaar must for expats who stay for more than 6 months")
Only those eligible for Aadhaar need to quote it in income tax returns
Aadhaar has been made mandatory for applying for PAN with effect from July 1, 2017
Aadhaar a definite step forward despite security concerns: Soumitra Dutta
Technology alone is not the point, India needs to focus on the impact of Aadhaar access and usage
 "Aadhaar a definite step forward despite security concerns: Soumitra Dutta")
Aadhaar should not be undermined by critics: Ashok Lavasa
Lavasa said for years Indians applauded developed economies which had common unique identification
 "Aadhaar should not be undermined by critics: Ashok Lavasa")
Can't junk Aadhaar technology over complaints: Arun Jaitley
Aadhaar is a unique-identity number issued based on biometric, demographic data of Indian residents
 "Can't junk Aadhaar technology over complaints: Arun Jaitley")
Benefits of Aadhaar should not be undermined, says Finance Secretary Lavasa
Aadhaar should not be undermined as it has brought efficiency in public spending
 "Benefits of Aadhaar should not be undermined, says Finance Secretary Lavasa")
Factcheck: Are ghost students really getting midday meals through Aadhaar?
Aadhaar compulsory for mid day meals: Within days stories of corruption in the scheme popped up
 "Factcheck: Are ghost students really getting midday meals through Aadhaar?")
Dhoni's Aadhaar form leaked on Twitter, wife Sakshi complains to minister
Sakshi Dhoni tweeted to Ravi Shankar Prasad questioning privacy
 "Dhoni's Aadhaar form leaked on Twitter, wife Sakshi complains to minister")
Aadhaar important, not mandatory for any benefit: Ravi Shankar Prasad
If Aadhaar is not available, other identity proofs can be used to avail govt benefits, Prasad said
 "Aadhaar important, not mandatory for any benefit: Ravi Shankar Prasad")
Opposition attacks Centre for being bully on Aadhaar
Kapil Sibal and Sitaram Yechury sought clarifications from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Aadhaar can't be made mandatory for social welfare schemes, says SC
Bench observed that government can make scheme compulsory for services like opening of bank accounts
 "Aadhaar can't be made mandatory for social welfare schemes, says SC")
Aadhaar not mandatory for social schemes, says Supreme Court
Govt has made Aadhaar mandatory to access benefits under various schemes
Aadhaar cannot be made compulsory for welfare benefits: SC to govt
The bench expressed inability in setting up of the seven-judge bench
DoT directs telcos to complete Aadhaar-based verification within a year
It further said that all licencees will have to inform existing subscribers - through advertisements
 "DoT directs telcos to complete Aadhaar-based verification within a year")
