Page 20 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
SC declares Aadhaar constitutionally valid, strikes down some provisions
There are three sets of judgments being pronounced on the issue today
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Over 210.8 million PAN cards linked with Aadhaar till now, reveals data
That judgement came on Wednesday and the court has upheld the linking of the two databases
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Congress welcomes SC decision on Aadhaar, says it is 'slap' on BJP's face
The Supreme Court has declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid
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Aadhaar SC verdict LIVE updates: Court holds Aadhaar constitutionally valid
Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Aadhaar. Track all the LIVE updates on Business Standard
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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
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Aadhaar helped cancel 30 million fake, duplicate ration cards: MoS
'Linking the ration card to the holder's Aaadhaar number had allowed the government to clean up the system,' CR Chaudhary, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
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SC to hear plea for Aadhaar-based voting system implementation in 4 weeks
The plea alleged that duplicate voting was prevalent in the country
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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
Do not deny benefits to people for want of Aadhaar: Union Law Minister
Many times ration is not given at ration shop. It should not happen: Ravi Shankar Prasad
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Insurance bureau building Aadhaar-like database for hospitals: Kunnel Prem
Interview with Kunnel Prem, CEO, Information Bureau of India
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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
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Aadhaar: UIDAI dismisses security breach claims as irresponsible
UIDAI said Aadhaar was like any other identity document and therefore, never to be treated as a confidential document
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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
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Can a person refuse to follow law on secular matters? asks Supreme Court
"In secular matters, can you say that I will not opt for it. For example, can a person refuse to opt for the Income Tax saying that his conscience does not allow it," the bench said
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Aadhaar not mandatory for bank account, mobile connection: Key takeaways
The apex court also struck down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act permitting private entities to avail Aadhaar data
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UIDAI dismisses report of personal data leak; says Aadhaar remains safe
It termed the data breach claims as 'totally baseless, false and irresponsible'
Aadhaar hit by another major leak, all holders at risk of data theft: ZDNet
Karan Saini, a New Delhi-based security researcher, said that anyone with an Aadhaar number was affected
Following SC ruling, Irdai extends Aadhaar deadline for insurance customers
Regulator advisory to insurers states that the estension will last until the matter is finally heard and a judgment pronounced by apex court
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Aadhaar linking deadline for welfare schemes extended till June 30
The deadline for linking bank accounts and mobile phone numbers with Aadhaar has already been extended indefinitely
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