Page 5 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Govt collects Rs 600 crore penalty for delay in PAN-Aadhaar linking
"Number of PANs not linked with Aadhaar, excluding exempted categories, is 11.48 crore as on January 29, 2024," Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha
 "Govt collects Rs 600 crore penalty for delay in PAN-Aadhaar linking")
New Aadhaar rule may allow online mobile number change; check all updates
UIDAI has issued fresh guidelines for Aadhaar card updates, which facilitates online modification of services, and new enrolment forms for residents and non-residents
Aadhaar will not be considered as valid proof of date of birth: EPFO
As per the circular, Aadhaar is also being removed from the list of documents for correction in date of birth
 "Aadhaar will not be considered as valid proof of date of birth: EPFO")
Will penalise states not MGNREGA workers if not linked with ABPS: Minister
A day after the ABPS was made mandatory for the rural employment guarantee scheme, Giriraj Singh said several deadlines were given for linking
 "Will penalise states not MGNREGA workers if not linked with ABPS: Minister")
HC asks Centre to consider representation for linking property with Aadhaar
It said the representation shall be decided by the government within three months
 "HC asks Centre to consider representation for linking property with Aadhaar")
Rs 50k penalty, suspension for overcharging Aadhaar services: Govt
Enrolment agencies are selected on the basis of rigorous selection criteria. An individual is enrolled by a UIDAI-certified operator using a software by a controlled, non-repudiable and secure process
 "Rs 50k penalty, suspension for overcharging Aadhaar services: Govt")
Aadhaar enrolment possible with iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: Govt
The statement comes after Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar intervened to ensure the enrolment of a woman, Josymol P Jose, in Kerala
 "Aadhaar enrolment possible with iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: Govt")
ONDC poised to democratise e-com, generate $250-300 bn in GMV: Redseer
Anticipating the future, Redseer expects the next wave of DPI-driven opportunities in retail, insurance, healthcare, and agritech
 "ONDC poised to democratise e-com, generate $250-300 bn in GMV: Redseer")
New SIM Card Rules to be implemented from December 1, check the details
The government is set to implement new SIM card rules from December 1. The guidelines were announced on August 1, 2023. Here's all you need to know about it
 "New SIM Card Rules to be implemented from December 1, check the details")
Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security
Masked Aadhaar cards offer a higher level of security by hiding the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number and reducing the risk of identity theft, fraud, and misuse
 "Masked Aadhaar explained: How to hide your Aadhaar number for more security")
'Every adult should be able to avail of credit through DPI by 2030'
Aadhaar has enabled every Indian to have a digital identity, DPI would enable every Indian to get on board with digital transactions, said Rajesh Bansal, CEO of RBI
 "'Every adult should be able to avail of credit through DPI by 2030'")
Jeevan Pramaan Patra: 5 convenient ways to submit your life certificate
Pensioners are required to furnish a life certificate/Jeevan Pramaan Patra to these PDAs in November every year either by presenting themselves personally or by delivering a life certificate
 "Jeevan Pramaan Patra: 5 convenient ways to submit your life certificate")
Aadhaar data on sale: A step-by-step guide to locking your biometric data
Aadhaar update: Last week, reports stated that the Aadhaar data of 815 million Indians was on sale on the internet. What can you do to protect your biometric data? Know here
SBI, Kolkata Police warn about Aadhaar fraud: How to protect yourself
The latest scam alert came to light after Kolkata Police uncovered cases where fraudsters are stealing data, including thumbprints, from land registries off the West Bengal Government's land records
 "SBI, Kolkata Police warn about Aadhaar fraud: How to protect yourself")
Scared of scamsters? Know how to lock your Aadhaar biometrics here
Aadhaar update: Aadhaar users can lock their biometric details to stop scamsters from transferring money from their bank accounts to others. Know how here
All reported births, deaths to be digitally registered from October 1
Digital birth certificates will serve as a single document that can be used for admission to educational institutions, applications for driving licences, government jobs, passports, or Aadhaar
 "All reported births, deaths to be digitally registered from October 1")
Ensure Aadhaar cards provided to displaced Manipur people: SC asks UIDAI
Observing that it does not propose to run the administration in Manipur, the apex court said necessary verifications shall be carried out before issuing the Aadhaar cards expeditiously
Aadhaar's biometric services in 'hot, humid' climate unreliable: Moody's
In a report, Moody's added that the collection of data by a centralised system increases its vulnerability and gives the least control to the users
Birth certificate to be single document for Aadhaar, admissions from Oct 1
Both the Houses of Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Monsoon Session concluded last month
 "Birth certificate to be single document for Aadhaar, admissions from Oct 1")
Aadhaar card update: UIDAI extends last date for free update; details here
UIDAI has also asked Aadhaar holders of 10 years to update the details with the latest information