Centre bans public sharing of individual's Aadhaar details
Under the Aadhaar Act, agencies will have to ensure the security and confidentiality of the 12-digit resident identification number.
Sep 16, 2016, 09:49 AM IST
Government allows Aadhaar e-KYC for new mobile connections
Forget the bulky paperwork, you can now apply, validate and activate new pre-paid and post-paid mobile connections using your Aadhaar card and fingerprint at the point of sale.
Aug 16, 2016, 21:18 PM IST
Aadhaar appeal grows, downloads go past 40-crore mark
Increased acceptance of Aadhaar as a proof to validate credentials has led to a higher number of downloads of the unique ID, which has surpassed over 40 crore till date, the Unique Identification Authority of India said on Monday.
May 02, 2016, 17:53 PM IST
Aadhaar enrolments hit 100 crore; boost for welfare schemes: Govt
The government today said total Aadhaar enrolments have crossed the 100-crore mark, which will give a boost to various public welfare schemes and ensure that benefits are delivered directly to deserving masses
Apr 04, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Aadhaar set to cross 100 crore mark, aims to boost govt plans
Aadhaar enrolments are set to cross the 100 crore mark in a couple of days, a development which will boost the government’s plan to provide subsidies and benefits under various social sector schemes directly.
Apr 02, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Aadhaar set to cross 100 cr mark, aims to boost govt plans
Aadhaar enrolments are set to cross the 100 crore mark in a couple of days, a development which will boost the government s plan to provide subsidies and benefits under various social sector schemes directly.
Apr 02, 2016, 12:02 PM IST
Aadhaar Act notified, provides for statutory backing to UIDAI
The Centre has notified the new Aadhaar Act which gives the numbers assigned by it a statutory backing for transfer of subsidies and benefits to people eligible for them.
Mar 28, 2016, 17:07 PM IST
Mutual Funds roll out Aadhaar number facility for investors
To make it easier for investors to buy or sell mutual fund products, fund houses are offering the facility of investing in such products by using the Aadhaar number.
Jan 31, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
House panel seeks legal status for Aadhaar
The government has been asked by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to provide a statutory backing to Aadhaar at the earliest and take immediate steps to address issues pertaining to the project.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:06 PM IST
Draft law to give legal backing to Aadhaar is ready: FM Jaitley
Moderating the concluding session of the Delhi Economics Conclave, Finance Minister Arun Jatiley said, "I think" now across the political spectrum, state governments and political groups the need and utility for Aadhaar has been universally recognised.
Nov 06, 2015, 22:50 PM IST
'UPA awarded Aadhaar card projects over Rs 13,000 crore without tenders'
Aadhaar card projects of the UIDAI worth over Rs.13,000 crore were awarded without issuing tenders by the previous UPA government, according to a RTI response, an activist said here on Saturday.
Sep 19, 2015, 14:13 PM IST
UIDAI shifted to IT Ministry from Niti Aayog
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which issues Aadhaar cards, has been shifted to the administrative control of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology from Niti Aayog.
Sep 18, 2015, 22:20 PM IST
No beneficiary will suffer due to lack of Aadhaar: Govt
Even as the government ensures elimination of fake or duplicate beneficiaries in various schemes, no eligible person is to be denied any benefit or services merely for the lack of UID number, Parliament was informed Thursday.
Mar 19, 2015, 18:39 PM IST
EPFO's online PF withdrawal facility to take more time
After the launch of this facility, subscribers will be able to apply online for withdrawal of the provident fund which will be transferred directly to their bank accounts.
Mar 15, 2015, 11:10 AM IST
UIDAI generates 78.59 cr Aadhaar numbers till March 9
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has generated 78.59 crore Aadhaar numbers as on March 9 although they are not mandatory for availing the benefits under various schemes, Parliament was informed Thursday.
Mar 12, 2015, 17:12 PM IST
Rising from near-death in 2014, Aadhaar eyes 100-cr milestone
It was billed as just another identity number at the start and critics were seen writing its epitaph in 2014, but Aadhaar laid a strong foundation for itself and is set to be a preferred tool for various people- focussed initiatives of the government in the new year.
Dec 23, 2014, 13:37 PM IST
10 crore Aadhaar numbers linked to bank accounts: UIDAI
It said establishing a link between an Aadhaar number and a bank account makes it easy for the government to identify genuine beneficiaries and route welfare payments and subsidies directly into their bank accounts.
Dec 15, 2014, 15:37 PM IST
EPFO to become UIDAI registrar to enrol its subscribers
The EPFO wants to seed over 4.2 crore portable Universal PF Account Numbers issued by it, with the Aadhaar number of subscribers.
Nov 30, 2014, 10:35 AM IST
Govt mulling Aadhaar linked universal health cover under NHAM
Under its flagship National Health Assurance Mission (NHAM) which will be launched shortly, government has planned to cover the entire population.
Oct 19, 2014, 11:17 AM IST
Govt asks UIDAI to generate 100 cr Aadhaar numbers by 2015
Government on Wednesday approved Phase -V of Unique Identification project which entails generation of 100 crore Aadhaar numbers by 2015 including enrolments done under the National Population Register.
Sep 10, 2014, 22:25 PM IST
