Page 9 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Facebook-Aadhaar linkage cases to proceed, no final order to be passed: SC
The development comes after the Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court yesterday that social media profiles should be linked to users' Aadhaar number
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Social media accounts should be linked with Aadhaar: Tamil Nadu before SC
State says linking needed to fight terrorism and fake news as Facebook appeals that the top court hears all such cases
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EC seeks legal backing to collect voters' Aadhaar data to check duplication
In a letter to the Law Ministry, the commission has proposed that provisions of the Representation of the People Act be amended to allow the EC to seek Aadhaar numbers of new, existing voters
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Cabinet okays Aadhaar Amendment Bill for biometric use in state schemes
The amendment to the Aadhaar Act entails use of India's national biometric ID by states governments for their schemes that are funded through the 'Consolidated Fund of the State'
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Govt floats idea for Aadhaar-like database for mapping citizen health
The NDHM has proposed to provide the technology platform for collection of core health data from the providers and patients
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HC seeks Centre, Delhi govt response on plea to link property with Aadhaar
A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notices to the Central and Delhi government on the petition and listed the matter for further hearing on October 15
Amendments are necessary to make Aadhaar succeed: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Narendra Modi government has recognised that new areas like this - legislation needs to keep evolving and hence these amendments
Parliament passes amendment bill allowing Aadhaar to be used as ID proof
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote
Aadhaar now alternative for payments above Rs 50,000: Revenue Secy Pandey
This follows the Budget allowing interchangeability of PAN and Aadhaar
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Aadhaar can be used for cash transactions beyond Rs 50,000 in place of PAN
Banks and other institutions will make backend upgrades to allow acceptance of Aadhaar in all places where quoting PAN is now mandatory, says Revenue Secretary
Budget 2019: PAN, Aadhaar interchangeable for filing of IT returns, says FM
Sitharaman said Aadhaar card for NRIs with Indian passports will be issued after their arrival in India, without waiting for the mandatory 180 days
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Aadhaar bill gets Cabinet nod, to be introduced in next Parliament session
The Bill will be introduced in next session of Parliament
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'Dissent on Aadhaar' is essential reading for believers and sceptics alike
A collection of 15 well-argued essays is essential reading for believers and sceptics alike, says Vipul Mudgal
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Not linked your PAN with Aadhaar yet? Deadline extended by 6 months
This is the sixth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar
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Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar by 6 months
The recent extension for intimating Aadhaar number and linking it with PAN is September 30, unless specifically exempted, the IT department said
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Here's how you link both the cards
Today (March 31) is the last date to link PAN with Aadhaar. It will not be possible to file income tax returns unless you link both the cards, Here's a step-by-step guide to help you do so
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Govt move to charge us for Aadhaar e-KYC to make services costly: Industry
The Cabinet had last week enacted the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019, which will allow use of Aadhaar number as a voluntary KYC mechanism
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Ordinance to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar to rekindle privacy debate
The 'voluntary' nature of Aadhaar has been a contentious issue, with most industry players creating conditions more conducive for Aadhaar to be used as a proof of identification
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Cabinet approves Aadhaar ordinance to allow its use as identity proof
The amendment provides for stiff penalties for violation of norms set for the use of Aadhaar and violation of privacy
No data 'leak' from Aadhaar database, security controls robust: UIDAI to HC
UIDAI's affidavit was filed in response to a petition by Kerala-based lawyer Shamnad Basheer who has alleged that there were several breaches of the Aadhaar system
