Page 24 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Over 500 missing children reunited with their family via Aadhaar: UIDAI CEO
Once Aadhaar is linked to more government programmes and subsidies, the savings could be $10 bn every year, added UIDAI CEO Ajay Bhushan Pandey
 "Over 500 missing children reunited with their family via Aadhaar: UIDAI CEO")
Much of opposition to Aadhaar mere nuisance: K J Alphons
Says the biometric-driven identification system is revolutionising the delivery of services in India
 "Much of opposition to Aadhaar mere nuisance: K J Alphons")
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")
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?")
How to link your Aadhaar number with flight ticket for faster airport entry
Aadhaar number must be entered while booking the flight ticket
 "How to link your Aadhaar number with flight ticket for faster airport entry")
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")
How to link Aadhaar to various financial instruments
The first step you need to take is link your mobile number to Aadhaar
SC allows Mamata govt's plea to amend petition on Aadhaar
SC had on October 30 pulled up the West Bengal govt for how a state could challenge Parliament's mandate on Aadhaar
 "SC allows Mamata govt's plea to amend petition on Aadhaar")
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")
Aadhaar-SIM linking: UIDAI nod to telcos' plan on new re-verification modes
Mobile numbers can be linked with Aadhaar cards via OTP, app or IVRS facility
 "Aadhaar-SIM linking: UIDAI nod to telcos' plan on new re-verification modes")
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")
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")
Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory
The authority clarifies that linkage of Aadhaar to insurance policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering
 "Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory")
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.
Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar
There are about 330 million PAN cards, while Aadhaar has been issued to about 1150 million people
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")
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
Over 1,000 in Meghalaya want to opt out of Aadhaar as they were 'misled'
As on October 15, out of a targeted population of 32,30,132, 4,63,058 have been assigned Aadhaar numbers in Meghalaya
 "Over 1,000 in Meghalaya want to opt out of Aadhaar as they were 'misled'")
Aadhaar exposes 50 mn ghost accounts, 35 mn fake LPG connections: Goyal
Piyush Goyal shared a video on Twitter
 "Aadhaar exposes 50 mn ghost accounts, 35 mn fake LPG connections: Goyal")
SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles
Banks and telecom service providers should indicate last date of linking bank accounts, mobile numbers with Aadhaar, says SC
