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Traced in 3 years through biometric verification: Aadhaar reunites 90 missing kids in Lko, 350 across U.P.

According to data shared by UIDAI, the top districts where children were identified include Varanasi (139), Lucknow (90), Noida (19), Moradabad (17), Kanpur (12), and Ballia (10), along with a few other districts across the state.

The children were traced during Aadhaar enrolment drives conducted at shelter homes, childcare institutions, and halfway houses. These drives led to the detection of duplicates, an UIDAI official informed. (Sourced)

cities

Published on Apr 21, 2025 08:58 AM IST

ByAnimesh Mishra, Lucknow

DPI: A catalyst for private sector innovation

This paper is authored by Anit Mukherjee, Ashwini Joshi, ORF, New Delhi.

IMF said India's digital public infrastructure is transforming people's lives.(Getty Images)

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Published on Apr 14, 2025 09:01 AM IST

ByAnit Mukherjee, Ashwini Joshi

New Aadhaar app in testing, set to ease authentication

Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the beta testing phase of the application on social media

india news

Published on Apr 09, 2025 06:03 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal, New Delhi

Modi govt launches game-changing Aadhaar app with face ID, QR code features

The new Aadhaar app features QR code-based instant verification and real-time face ID for authentication.

Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making a UPI payment, Vaishnaw said in a post on X.(Representational Image)

india news

Updated on Apr 09, 2025 05:01 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Contractual workers, juice vendor in UP's Aligarh get I-T notices worth crores

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Updated on Apr 02, 2025 03:38 PM IST

PTI |

How to link your Aadhaar Card to your Voter ID: A step-by-step guide

There are five different ways by which you can link your Voter ID with your Aadhaar, both online or offline options included.

For this, you first need your Voter ID card number, your Aadhaar card, and your registered mobile number or email ID.(File Photo)

india news

Published on Mar 26, 2025 04:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Aadhaar-voter ID linkage: Voters may be allowed to opt out subject to explanation

The Aadhaar-Elector Photo Identification Card (EPIC) linking initiative began with the passage of the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was notified in 2022

Officials said submission of Aadhaar may effectively be mandatory. (X)

india news

Published on Mar 26, 2025 01:03 PM IST

ByAbhishek Angad

Aadhaar-linked voter ID can be an EPIC change

There are several areas where the poll regulator must act with utmost caution to preserve public trust in the process

The linking must be done in a fair manner — it is not mandatory at present, in keeping with a 2023 judgment of the Supreme Court, and the ECI must not try to make it otherwise (HT Photo)

editorials

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:50 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

ECI to begin linking of Aadhaar data with EPIC

The commission emphasised the “Aadhaar card only establishes the identity of a person”, and that voting rights are given to the citizens of India.

The office of the Election Commission of India. (PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:36 AM IST

ByAbhishek Angad, Aditi Agrawal, New Delhi

Aadhaar-PAn link not infringement of fundamental rights: Orissa high court

Orissa High Court upheld mandatory Aadhaar-PAN linking for demat accounts, stating it enhances financial integrity and does not infringe on privacy rights.

india news

Published on Feb 26, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty, Bhubaneswar

Private entities can now use Aadhaar authentication

The Union government has amended the Aadhaar rules to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering their services

Private entities can now use Aadhar authentication

india news

Published on Feb 01, 2025 06:04 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal, New Delhi

India’s advanced digital public infrastructure in focus at Panjab University lecture

Adil Zainulbhai cited the example of UPI-based transactions, which are the cheapest in India due to low data costs and minimal transaction charges

Adil Zainulbhai, chairperson of capacity building commission, Government of India, delivering a lecture at PU on Thursday. (HT Photo)

cities

Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

technology

Published on Jan 20, 2025 10:53 AM IST

AFP |

NEET UG 2025 candidates should update their Aadhaar details: NTA

The NTA will start the NEET UG 2025 registration process in due course of time. Read below why candidates have been asked to update their Aadhaar details.

In the official notice, the NTA said updated Aadhaar credentials are highly recommended for ease of verification, registration process and to enhance the integrity of the examination process. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

education

Updated on Jan 16, 2025 10:22 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Deadline to activate UAN for EPFO's ELI Scheme is today (January 15) | Details

The original deadline for EPFO UAN activation was November 30, 2024, and was extended to December 15, 2024, and then yet again to January 15, 2025.

Under the Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, an employer and worker both are required to contribute 12% of a person’s basic salary towards a retirement-benefits corpus managed by the EPFO (HT Photo)

business

Published on Jan 15, 2025 01:50 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Here's how to get a ₹50,000 loan with Aadhaar card under PM Svanidhi Yojana

The beneficiaries are given a smaller loan and they can then avail a larger loan if they repay on time

Traders can apply for the PM Svanidhi scheme in a government bank using their Aadhar card, which is mandatory(Representational image/HT Print)

business

Published on Jan 07, 2025 12:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

‘Banana republic’: Opposition on Assam cabinet decision to link Aadhaar and NRC

Though it is not officially stated that NRC is linked with Aadhaar card, the Assam government’s move will practically set NRC application as a pre-condition.

FILE: Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses a public meeting for Jharkhand Assembly elections. (PTI)

india news

Published on Dec 12, 2024 07:02 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh

These EPFO subscribers exempted from Aadhaar seeding for claim settlement

Typically, EPFO subscribers should seed their UAN (Universal Account Number) to Aadhaar for claim settlement.

FILE Photo: Employees provident fund organisation head office , EPFO office.

business

Published on Nov 30, 2024 05:02 PM IST

ByHT News Desk, New Delhi

Citizen justice: Celebrating the work of KS Puttaswamy

In his trademark unassuming manner, justice Puttaswamy embodied the courage and hope of Indian democracy

ustice KS Puttaswam’s belief in civil liberties and Constitutionalism should both inspire and humble, in equal measure (Photo by Arijit Sen/Hindustan Times) (Arijit Sen/HT Photo)

editorials

Published on Oct 29, 2024 07:22 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Centre blocks several websites leaking Aadhaar, PAN card details

The government said it is prioritising cybersecurity and personal data protection in response to the breach.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) had lodged a police complaint over the public display of Aadhaar data.(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 26, 2024 09:23 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Aadhaar card update: Free services end today (September 14) | Check details

Aadhaar cards issued more than 10 years ago need to be updated by today, after which free services by the UIDAI will cease and a fine will be incurred.

Aadhaar cards issued more than 10 years ago need to be updated by today or a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 fine will incurred for changes(HT file)

india news

Published on Sep 14, 2024 06:18 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Aadhaar free update ends on September 14: Step-by-step guide for you

Aadhaar cards older than 10 years need revalidation with proof of identity and address. Free updates end on September 14, after which a ₹50 fee applies.

Aadhaar card update: UIDAI sets September 14 deadline for free updates of Aadhaar cards older than 10 years. Revalidation requires identity and address proof; <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 fee post-deadline.

business

Updated on Sep 04, 2024 01:49 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Top 5 financial changes in September 2024: Free Aadhaar update, credit card rule

September 2024 will see several important changes which will impact personal finance and affect everything from LPG cylinder prices to credit card regulations

A cashier displays the new 2000 Indian rupee banknotes inside a bank in Jammu. (Reuters)

business

Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:30 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Explained: What UPSC aspirants should know about Aadhaar-based authentication

The Centre on Wednesday permitted the UPSC to introduce Aadhaar-based authentication while conducting examinations. Here is what UPSC aspirants should know.

Aadhaar authentication involves verifying the details of an individual through his/her 12-digit Aadhaar number issued by the UIDAI to all eligible citizens based on biometric and demographic data. (file image)

education

Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk | Edited by Gaurav Sarma, New Delhi

Government insistence on Aadhaar card for registration plays havoc with students

Despite an SC order, the Centre's 2021 policy mandates a birth certificate for Aadhaar, affecting rural students' registration in UDISE+ and access to benefits

Thane, India - April 21, 2022: Children wait for the completion of RTE Admission 2022-23 procedures as the Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department have started accepting applications for admissions of students in private schools under the Right To Education or RTE Act for the upcoming academic session, in Thane, Mumbai, India, on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Aug 16, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByNiraj Pandit

Ladki Bahin scheme: Over 3 million women get ₹3000 ahead of launch

The Maharashtra government deposited ₹3000 in over 3 million accounts under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Official launch by CM Shinde on Saturday

Women collect their scheme certificates in Thane. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

cities

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 09:03 AM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

Chandigarh: Street vendor robbed of ₹8,000 at knifepoint in broad daylight

One of the accused had previously bought clothes from the street vendor, Mohammed Akhir, a resident of Burail village, Sector 45-B, Chandigarh

Spotting a policeman at a nearby beat box, the street vendor lodged a complaint, following which a case was registered at the Sector 31 police station in Chandigarh. (Getty image)

cities

Updated on Jun 24, 2024 07:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Why the Indian consumer is wary of eKYC

Last year, close to 63 billion eKYCs were done globally and the cost of acquiring a customer fell by 99% in many places

Financial institutions are mandated to adopt KYC so that they are not misused for illicit activities such as money laundering and terror financing.

cities

Updated on Jun 01, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByCharles Assisi

Aadhaar Pan linking: Last day to link PAN with Aadhaar today. How to do it

Link PAN with Aadhaar: The Income Tax Department reminded taxpayers to link their PAN with their Aadhaar by May 31, 2024. Here's how to do it

Link PAN with Aadhaar: Here's how to link PAN with Aadhaar and why you need to do it before May 31.

business

Updated on May 31, 2024 02:43 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

From Aadhaar card update to driving license: Key rules changing from June 1

Rules changing from June 1: Here's a look at the key rules that are taking effect from June 1

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced new regulations for obtaining a driving license from June 1, 2024.

business

Published on May 30, 2024 07:07 AM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni

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According to data shared by UIDAI, the top districts where children were identified include Varanasi (139), Lucknow (90), Noida (19), Moradabad (17), Kanpur (12), and Ballia (10), along with a few other districts across the state.

This paper is authored by Anit Mukherjee, Ashwini Joshi, ORF, New Delhi.

Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the beta testing phase of the application on social media

The new Aadhaar app features QR code-based instant verification and real-time face ID for authentication.

Contractual workers, juice vendor in UP's Aligarh get I-T notices worth crores

There are five different ways by which you can link your Voter ID with your Aadhaar, both online or offline options included.

The Aadhaar-Elector Photo Identification Card (EPIC) linking initiative began with the passage of the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2021, which was notified in 2022

There are several areas where the poll regulator must act with utmost caution to preserve public trust in the process

The commission emphasised the “Aadhaar card only establishes the identity of a person”, and that voting rights are given to the citizens of India.

Orissa High Court upheld mandatory Aadhaar-PAN linking for demat accounts, stating it enhances financial integrity and does not infringe on privacy rights.

The Union government has amended the Aadhaar rules to allow private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering their services

Adil Zainulbhai cited the example of UPI-based transactions, which are the cheapest in India due to low data costs and minimal transaction charges

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

The NTA will start the NEET UG 2025 registration process in due course of time. Read below why candidates have been asked to update their Aadhaar details.

The original deadline for EPFO UAN activation was November 30, 2024, and was extended to December 15, 2024, and then yet again to January 15, 2025.

The beneficiaries are given a smaller loan and they can then avail a larger loan if they repay on time

Though it is not officially stated that NRC is linked with Aadhaar card, the Assam government’s move will practically set NRC application as a pre-condition.

Typically, EPFO subscribers should seed their UAN (Universal Account Number) to Aadhaar for claim settlement.

In his trademark unassuming manner, justice Puttaswamy embodied the courage and hope of Indian democracy

The government said it is prioritising cybersecurity and personal data protection in response to the breach.

Aadhaar cards issued more than 10 years ago need to be updated by today, after which free services by the UIDAI will cease and a fine will be incurred.

Aadhaar cards older than 10 years need revalidation with proof of identity and address. Free updates end on September 14, after which a ₹50 fee applies.

September 2024 will see several important changes which will impact personal finance and affect everything from LPG cylinder prices to credit card regulations

The Centre on Wednesday permitted the UPSC to introduce Aadhaar-based authentication while conducting examinations. Here is what UPSC aspirants should know.

Despite an SC order, the Centre's 2021 policy mandates a birth certificate for Aadhaar, affecting rural students' registration in UDISE+ and access to benefits

The Maharashtra government deposited ₹3000 in over 3 million accounts under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. Official launch by CM Shinde on Saturday

One of the accused had previously bought clothes from the street vendor, Mohammed Akhir, a resident of Burail village, Sector 45-B, Chandigarh

Last year, close to 63 billion eKYCs were done globally and the cost of acquiring a customer fell by 99% in many places

Link PAN with Aadhaar: The Income Tax Department reminded taxpayers to link their PAN with their Aadhaar by May 31, 2024. Here's how to do it

Rules changing from June 1: Here's a look at the key rules that are taking effect from June 1

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