Karnataka state planning panel proposes reforms for KSFCKarnataka State Financial Corporation is set for a major transformation. The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission has proposed a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
West Bengal Annapurna Bhandar Yojana notified: Check eligibility, direct link to portal, DBT rules, how to apply and Lakshmir Bhandar differencesWest Bengal's Annapurna Yojna will soon replace Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme. Eligible women will receive Rs 3,000 monthly. This financial aid a...
20 May, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreignersThe Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents ...
13 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
'Congress-abuse address': Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM ModiCongress hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national address, calling it a 'distress address'. The party challenged the PM to bring...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Those hit by SIR deletions may see their other rights diluted: Prashant BhushanConcerns are rising over the removal of nearly 91 lakh voters from West Bengal's electoral rolls. Prominent figures like Prashant Bhushan a...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Aadhaar amendment for private sector does not violate SC order: Ashwini VaishnawThe Aadhaar amendment allowing private entities to use UIDAI authentication is not against the Supreme Court's privacy ruling, according to...
05 Feb, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Norms of Aadhaar KYC eased, not of changing address in Aadhaar cardThe press statement is issued in clarification with the reference to Aadhaar KYC. According to the statement, only norms related to Aadhaar...
15 Nov, 2019, 10.03 AM IST
States can now use Aadhaar data for their schemesState governments can use Aadhaar for schemes that are funded through the ‘Consolidated Fund of the State’.
25 Jul, 2019, 06.23 AM IST
Cabinet clears changes to Aadhaar Amendment Bill for use of biometric ID in state schemesThe amendment to the Aadhaar Act entails use of India's national biometric ID by states governments for their schemes that are funded throu...
24 Jul, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment billThe Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, was passed by Rajya Sabha by a voice vote.
08 Jul, 2019, 10.28 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes Aadhaar Amendment BillThe amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.
04 Jul, 2019, 11.05 PM IST
Aadhaar Amendment Bill gets Cabinet approval, to be introduced in upcoming Parliament sessionThe Aadhaar Amendment Bill 2019 will be introduced in the ensuing session of Parliament, according to an official release.
12 Jun, 2019, 09.10 PM IST
Government tables bill to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar for SIMs, bank accountMandatory authentication of an Aadhaar holder for the provision of any service will take place if such authentication is required by a law ...
02 Jan, 2019, 11.30 PM IST
Companies failing to comply with Aadhaar Act norms may be liable for up to Rs 1 crore fineThe Aadhaar Act, at present, does not empower the body to take enforcement action against errant entities in the Aadhaar ecosystem.
01 Jan, 2019, 07.30 PM IST
Aadhaar amendments: New offences to attract steep fines, 10-year jailIn September, the Supreme Court struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, which allowed data to be shared with private entities for verifi...
19 Dec, 2018, 10.32 AM IST
Cabinet gives nod to make Aadhaar voluntary for mobile, bank accountsThe Cabinet approved amendments to the Telegraph Act and the PMLA on the use of Aadhaar by private firms.
18 Dec, 2018, 08.39 AM IST