Page 30 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Opposition attacks Centre for being bully on Aadhaar
Kapil Sibal and Sitaram Yechury sought clarifications from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
 "Opposition attacks Centre for being bully on Aadhaar")
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")
Now Aadhaar made mandatory for mobile connections
Telcos directed to re-verify existing subscribers using Aadhaar based eKYC by Feb 6, 2018
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Aadhaar linking to everything poses serious national security challenges
Linking Aadhaar to nearly everything creates a map of maps that is vulnerable at multiple points
PAN to lose its validity? Aadhaar may replace PAN for individuals in future
However, the income-tax department does not have any timeframe as of now for phasing out PAN
Time is on NRIs' side when it comes to Aadhaar
Since NRIs and firms are not entitled to Aadhaar, they are outside the new provisions
Govt, state depts expose personal data of millions of Indians
Personal data include beneficiary name, address, gender, family details, Aadhaar, bank details
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Aadhaar to become only ID proof, may replace PAN, Voter ID too
Aadhaar may become the only identity (ID) card in future, said Jaitley
Aadhaar mandatory for crop insurance schemes in Maharashtra
The insurance scheme is applicable to food grain and horticulture sectors
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World Bank gives Aadhaar thumbs up; wants other nations to adopt it too
The Aadhaar system is the most sophisticated identification programme in the world, said Romer
Bihar plans to link entire adult population to Aadhaar
Till date, 8 crore of the 10.5 crore Bihar residents have been linked
Govt issues clarification on Aadhaar card requirements under ICDS scheme
For children between 3-6 years age group, hot cooked meal is provided at the anganwadi centres
Now, Centre makes Aadhaar mandatory for crop insurance schemes
Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar
 "Now, Centre makes Aadhaar mandatory for crop insurance schemes")
Govt mandates Aadhaar for poor women to get free LPG connection
Women below poverty line have been asked to apply for Aadhaar by May 31
No one will be deprived of benefits for lack of Aadhaar: Govt
The move to mandate Aadhaar for midday meals evoked criticism from opposition parties
Not just mid-day meals: Aadhaar made mandatory for 11 more schemes
Disabled citizens getting scholarships will now have to produce UID
No data breach, Aadhaar transfer saved Rs 50,000 cr: UIDAI
UIDAI to encrypt biometric data at the time of capture
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