NEW DELHI — In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally — eliminating the need to carry physical cards or submit photocopies. The app was officially launched by Union Minister for Electronics and IT, […]
JAMMU — Taking a serious note of manipulation of dates of birth in Aadhaar updates, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of six operators found involved in cases of forgery in Rajouri district. The action followed a review meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, which discussed violations by some […]
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court (SC) today set aside a High Court’s decision to accept the date of birth mentioned in the Aadhaar Card to determine the age of the victim in a motor accident compensation case. The bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Ujjal Bhuyan was not inclined to accept the suitability of […]
NEW DELHI — In an unprecedented move, the Centre has allowed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to utilise Aadhaar-based authentication to verify candidates’ identities voluntarily, both at the time of registration and during several stages of examinations and recruitment. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievanves and Pensions said, “In pursuance of sub-clause (ii) of […]
SRINAGAR — The UIDAI has advised all the residents who have got their Aadhaar 10 years before to revalidate their address. In this connection, all the Deputy Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir have been asked to make the residents of J&K aware about the updation of addresses with the help of any supporting documents. They […]