Government calls Aadhaar verdict historic, says Congress cuts a ‘sorry figure’
Arun Jaitley said that while the Congress introduced Aadhaar, it did not know what to do with the scheme.
Sep 26, 2018, 15:27 PM IST
SC verdict on Aadhaar victory of people: Mamata Banerjee
Days of the BJP government are over in the country, the chief minister said.
Sep 26, 2018, 15:10 PM IST
SC declares Aadhaar constitutionally valid: Here's the full text
A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra held that Aadhaar would be voluntary and not mandatory with an option to exit.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:34 PM IST
'We stand vindicated': Congress, TMC applaud SC verdict on Aadhaar
Aadhaar will remain mandatory for the filing of IT returns and allotment of PAN but will no longer be essential for creation of bank accounts and to get SIM cards.
Sep 26, 2018, 14:10 PM IST
List of services where Aadhaar is required and not required
The verdict was pronounced on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar scheme and its enabling 2016 law.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:44 PM IST
SC strikes down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act: Here is what it means
Private bodies like telecom companies, e-commerce firms, private banks and other such firms will no longer be able to ask for biometric details from consumers.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, I-T returns but not for bank, mobile services: SC
The apex court's five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said Aadhaar will not be required for opening bank accounts, admissions in schools or for getting mobile connections. The court however upheld Section 139AA, mandating its linkage with PAN and filing of Income Tax returns.
Sep 26, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Aadhaar Verdict in 10 points: Here’s what Supreme Court ruled on unique ID for Indians
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that Aadhaar is unique and secure, even as it ruled that it is not mandatory to avail services like mobile phone, banking and school admissions. The top court further ruled that Aadhaar service in Constitutionally valid.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
CBSE, NEET, UGC, schools cannot mandate Aadhaar, rules SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Aadhaar cannot be made mandatory for admissions in schools and by educational bodies like Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The apex court ruled that no child can be denied any schemes if they are not able to bring their Aadhaar number.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:44 AM IST
Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar
Centre has so far issued 139 notifications, practically touching every aspect of a citizen`s day-to-day life, making Aadhaar linking mandatory.
Sep 26, 2018, 11:26 AM IST
Will Aadhaar be made mandatory? SC to give verdict on Wednesday
The apex court will decide on whether Aadhaar meets the constitutional provisions and whether the government can continue seeking it as a mandatory identification.
Sep 25, 2018, 16:50 PM IST
Report on Aadhaar enrolment software being hacked incorrect and irresponsible: UIDAI
Unique Identification Authority of India dismissed a news report appearing in social and online media about Aadhaar Enrolment Software being allegedly hacked.
Sep 11, 2018, 19:53 PM IST
Schools cannot deny admission for lack of Aadhaar: UIDAI
Government agency UIDAI on Wednesday asked schools not to refuse admission to students for lack of Aadhaar and said such denials are "invalid" and "not permitted under the law".
Sep 05, 2018, 18:06 PM IST
Relief for banks as UIDAI relaxes minimum Aadhaar enrolment targets
On June 1, the UIDAI had said that stipulated bank branches with Aadhaar facility will have to ensure at least eight enrolments or updations in each branch daily from July 1, 2018.
Aug 31, 2018, 17:29 PM IST
Helpline number can't steal data, UIDAI takes on rumours mongering against Aadhaar
Claiming that every individual's data is safe, UIDAI said slammed people with 'vested interests' for spreading 'rumours' against the Aadhaar.
Aug 06, 2018, 11:09 AM IST
Vested interests used Google 'inadvertent act' for fear mongering against Aadhaar: UIDAI
Google has expressed regret over the same and has assured that the “inadvertent error” will be fixed in their next release.
Aug 05, 2018, 19:38 PM IST
Google admits fault for coding UIDAI helpline into Android mobile phones
Thousands of Android phone users complained that UIDAI's toll-free helpline numbers had been added to their phonebook memory by default.
Aug 04, 2018, 06:31 AM IST
Shiv Sena's Saamana attacks Modi government over TRAI chief's Aadhaar challenge fiasco
Saamana editorial pointed that French hacker Elliot Alderson had exposed before the world that data furnished to the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) is not secure.
Aug 01, 2018, 08:22 AM IST
TRAI chief's Aadhaar dare: UIDAI warns people not to share Aadhaar number
UIDAI said people should "refrain from publicly putting their Aadhaar numbers on Internet and social media and posing challenges to others".
Jul 31, 2018, 22:45 PM IST
As debate rages over Assam, it may make sense to link NRC with Aadhaar
Creating undesirable social tensions or starting controversial deportations of poor people does not suit an aspiring power like India.
Jul 31, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
