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UIDAI introduces new QR code for offline Aadhaar verification; top updates

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has brought an updated QR code on e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar card holders can now download and print their biometric ID from the UIDAI website. Details here

Not sure if Aadhaar is best model to accord benefits, says Supreme Court

The bench observed, liberating people from poverty is at one end of the spectrum and the right to privacy is on the other

Don't display Aadhaar number publicly, says UIDAI after Trai chief's dare

The Authority reiterated the Aadhaar number should be shared only if there was a need to do so for establishing identity and for legitimate transactions

For India's poorest, Aadhaar can be the difference between life and death

At least 14 people have died of starvation in Jharkhand, the state where the Malhars live

Fear of Aadhaar misuse? Use biometric lock feature to protect details

Not many know a feature called the biometric lock that allows to seal or lock theirbiometric information

Aadhaar a giant 'electronic leash', reduces citizens to numbers: SC told

The court was told this by senior counsel Shyam Divan as the Constitution Bench commenced hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act

Constant attempts made to infiltrate Aadhaar database: UIDAI CEO

I have sleepless nights every third day over hacking threats, says Ajay Bhushan Pandey

Aadhaar safety: Trai chief throws challenge, French expert 'leaks' his data

Alleged personal details of Trai chairman R S Sharma were leaked after he threw a challenge and tweeted his 12-digit Aadhaar number

Aadhaar data kept behind 13-feet high walls: Attorney General to SC

The judges, meanwhile, asked the attorney general to first argue on the legal contentions first and asked the government to respond to all the arguments made by the petitioners

Supreme Court verdict on constitutional validity of Aadhaar today

The bench is expected to decide on a number of petitions challenging the validity of the Aadhaar project, which were tagged together in this matter

UP's Yogi Adityanath govt is walking the tightrope on labour reforms

While UP has miles to cover in terms of labour reforms and liberalising related laws, the Adityanath govt has so far amended about a dozen labour laws for a more conducive manufacturing landscape

Centre approves Rs 45-billion financial package for sugar industry for FY19

With low global prices, the ministry has suggested helping mills to export 5 million tonnes of sugar

Try alternatives before imposing the penalty: Crop insurance firms to govt

The new operational guidelines tries to address several complaints, but the biggest among them is imposing a sort of penalty on insurance companies and state governments

Discussions on Air India's revival package at advanced stage: Jayant Sinha

The ailing airline has survived for years using taxpayer funds

Now, you can link your Aadhaar number with PF account via Umang app

The facility on e-KYC portal has added a new feature to link UAN with Aadhaar online using biometric credentials

SC to hear plea for Aadhaar-based voting system implementation in 4 weeks

The plea alleged that duplicate voting was prevalent in the country

Aadhaar row: UIDAI snaps ties with enrolment agency; millions at risk

Millions to be affected after Authority refuses to allow CSC to continue providing Aadhaar facilities

Ready to extend Aadhaar linking deadline beyond March 31, govt tells SC

The Centre said that since some more time would be needed to conclude the prolonged hearing in the Aadhaar case, the government may extend the deadline from March 31

Talks on to 'expedite' driving licence linking with Aadhaar: Prasad

Prasad said that the move will be in public safety and public interest, and added that some state initiatives are already on, in this regard

UIDAI eases minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets, related deadlines for banks

Under the new deadline, the banks will have to ensure that minimum enrolment or updation be raised to 12 from January 1, 2019 and 16 from April 1, 2019