Putting at rest to all the controversies that erupted amid auto-saved Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) toll-free helpline number to thousands of Indian smartphone users Google has taken the responsibility and has assured to fix the issue in the next few weeks. On Friday thousands of smartphone users were[Read More…]
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US businessmen express desire to invest in Uttar Pradesh
A delegation of US businessmen called on Uttar Pradesh chief minister, Yogi Adityanath to explore investment opportunities in the state. Adityanath told the visiting delegation of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum that India was emerging as a growing economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The state’s strong economy will[Read More…]
37 lakh students without Aadhaar may soon to be deprived of mid-day meals
As many as 37 lakh children of more over 49,000 government schools in Rajasthan may soon be denied midday meals as they are yet to get Aadhaar numbers. According to a letter from the HRD ministry to the Rajasthan chief secretary, 42% students in the state have enrolled for Aadhaar;[Read More…]
Right to privacy is not absolute: Supreme Court on Aadhaar privacy
While the question of Aadhaar and privacy are interlinked and a decision is underway, the Supreme Court on Wednesday held a hearing to decide if privacy is a fundamental right, a significant question that has a bearing on the government’s push for Aadhaar, the 12-digit biometric identity number. The petitioner’s[Read More…]
Aadhaar must for opening bank accounts, transactions over ₹50,000
In the latest development on the Aadhaar debate, the Centre has made quoting of Aadhaar mandatory for the opening of bank accounts as well as for any financial transaction of ₹50,000 and above. While the existing account holders have been asked to submit their Aadhaar numbers issued by the Unique[Read More…]