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Darul Uloom Deoband lifts ban on entry of women

Darul Uloom Deoband lifts ban on entry of women

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Women will have to wear hijab and have to be accompanied by a family member to enter the campus, according to the rules that came into effect on Friday.

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended, again

Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended, again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The deadline extended till March 31, 2019.

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Electoral rolls can't remain static, need to be revised: SC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

"There is bound to be revision," the top court said, "otherwise, how will the poll panel delete the names of those who are dead, migrated or shifted to other constituencies?"

ALERT! December 2024 Money Deadlines You Must Know

ALERT! December 2024 Money Deadlines You Must Know

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

By acting now, you can step into 2025 with your finances in order and without unnecessary penalties.

Families blame 'erroneous' data for child marriage arrests

Families blame 'erroneous' data for child marriage arrests

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A total of 2,241 arrests have been made so far in the state, based on 4,074 FIRs, as part of the crackdown launched four days ago.

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

PAN cards not linked to Aadhaar will be cancelled from Sep 1

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

To validate and continue using the existing PAN cards, citizens will have to link them to Aadhaar. Or else, they will be permitted to use Aadhaar instead for filing returns and while making other high-value transactions, specified under the Income Tax Act.

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

'Caste census' begins in Karnataka amid protests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as the 'caste census' in Karnataka, commenced on Monday, with enumerators going door-to-door to collect data.

Poll: Will you link your Aadhaar to Facebook?

Poll: Will you link your Aadhaar to Facebook?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Facebook is giving new users Aadhaar prompts!

Aadhaar number increases convenience dramatically: Nilekani

Aadhaar number increases convenience "dramatically": Nilekani

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Unique Identification Authority of India chairman Nandan Nilekani said the Aadhar number "dramatically improves the convenience" and makes the life "simpler".

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

SC to hear pleas against EC's Bihar voter list overhaul on Monday

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi is likely to take up the matter in which the EC has justified its ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, saying it adds to the purity of the election by "weeding out ineligible persons" from the electoral rolls.

SC seeks Centre's reply on pleas against Aadhaar Act

SC seeks Centre's reply on pleas against Aadhaar Act

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The bench said final hearing in all Aadhaar-related issues would start before another bench in the last week of this month.

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Bihar's Revision Of Voters List: What's Cooking?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'The Election Commission is conducting the National Register of Citizens in Bihar through the backdoor.'

Nepalese boy, women among 13 killed in Jalgaon train mishap

Nepalese boy, women among 13 killed in Jalgaon train mishap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

At least four out of the 13 persons killed in the Jalgaon train accident have been identified as hailing from Nepal, authorities said on Thursday.

MP: Muslim bangle seller acquitted in 2021 molestation case

MP: Muslim bangle seller acquitted in 2021 molestation case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

A sessions court in Indore has acquitted a bangle seller from a minority community, accused of molesting a minor girl, noting that the prosecution failed to establish its case even by 'leshmatra' (an iota).

Get Aadhaar to obtain PAN card now

Get Aadhaar to obtain PAN card now

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

It is aimed at curbing the menace of fake or duplicate PAN cards which are allotted by I-T department to taxpayers.

Matua community's joy over CAA turns to despair

Matua community's joy over CAA turns to despair

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The All India Matua Mahasangha has asked its members to apply for Indian citizenship only after the formation of a new government at the Centre.

HC cautions Jharkhand govt on illegal immigration from Bangladesh

HC cautions Jharkhand govt on illegal immigration from Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The court observed that illegal immigration will be on the rise in view of the present unstable situation in Bangladesh.

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

E-facility to link your Aadhaar with PAN soon

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The OTP will be sent on the registered mobile number and email of the individual

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The last date for linking Aadhaar for mobile services will remain February 6 as per the Supreme Court order.

Now EPIC or Aadhaar enough to get PAN card

Now EPIC or Aadhaar enough to get PAN card

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department of India.

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Major security breach as Gujarat duo forge Aadhaar, PAN, voter IDs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Two persons were arrested in Surat in Gujarat for allegedly forging documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards as well as voter IDs using a website, in the process posing a serious threat to national security, a police official said on Monday.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

RBI for Aadhaar-screened card transactions

RBI for Aadhaar-screened card transactions

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Announced at the second-quarter review of monetary policy, the move would make transactions at automated teller machines and point of sale terminals (PoS or merchant terminals) more secure.

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A woman lawyer in Bengaluru fell prey to cyber criminals and during 'video arrest' for two days she not only lost money to the tune of Rs 14.57 lakh but also posed nude on camera for them, police sources said on Tuesday.

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says WB chief

Rediff.com9 May 2013

"On a larger scale we've got to think about how we can integrate this technology into a massive effort to scale up access to financial services," the bank said.

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Major crackdown on Rohingyas, their supporters in Jammu; over 50 detained

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

He said over 30 people were detained for questioning during searches in 30 Rohingya settlements in Jammu city.

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The UIDAI said that the claims lack substance and are baseless.

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

'Aadhaar is a major national security risk'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'If your data is hacked you cannot go to court. Only UIDAI can go to court.' 'UIDAI is lying that Aadhaar is completely secure.'

Aadhaar appeal grows, downloads go past 40-cr mark

Aadhaar appeal grows, downloads go past 40-cr mark

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Increased acceptance of Aadhaar as a proof to validate credentials has led to a higher number of downloads of the unique ID.

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Why MPs didn't object to making Aadhaar mandatory for PAN, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put a poser as to why there was no objection from lawmakers on the government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for making PAN cards, a move which was given effect by the latest budget from July 1.

Deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linkage extended till March 31

Deadline for PAN-Aadhaar linkage extended till March 31

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

This year, the government made quoting of Aadhaar mandatory for filing income tax returns as well as obtaining a new PAN.

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Simple tips to prevent Aadhaar misuse

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Don't share information over phone with anyone. Use only official apps. Keep Aadhaar locked unless needed.

Innovations can't be killed under 'garb of privacy': Centre on Aadhaar

Innovations can't be killed under 'garb of privacy': Centre on Aadhaar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

He also made an appeal not to 'overblow' the issue of data breach.

TMC, BJP spar over 'detention' of Bengali migrant workers in Odisha

TMC, BJP spar over 'detention' of Bengali migrant workers in Odisha

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Trinamool Congress on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading lies and criminalising poverty over the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha, while the saffron party charged the Mamata Banerjee dispensation with providing shelters to illegal immigrants.

BPL women need Aadhaar for free LPG connectoins

BPL women need Aadhaar for free LPG connectoins

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

'Individual beneficiary desirous of availing the benefits under the scheme (PMUY) is hereby required to furnish proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo Aadhaar authentication,' said a gazette notification issued by the ministry of petroleum and natural gas.

Cybercriminals fake courtroom, dupe MNC executive of Rs 59 lakh

Cybercriminals fake courtroom, dupe MNC executive of Rs 59 lakh

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

In his complaint, the victim alleged that on September 12, he received a video call from a person claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, who told him that his mobile number will be blocked.

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

Aadhaar's role in welfare schemes to continue

Aadhaar's role in welfare schemes to continue

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Data mining with the object of ensuring that resources are properly deployed to legitimate beneficiaries is a valid ground for the state to insist on the collection of authentic data

Groom ditches at last minute, UP bride weds kin for CM's scheme benefit

Groom ditches at last minute, UP bride weds kin for CM's scheme benefit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The incident took place on Tuesday during a mass marriage event here in which 132 couples got married.

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Aadhaar is falling behind on technology, missing out on confidentiality and has gaps in its data archiving policy and preserving confidentiality in delivery of the cards to people, says a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The performance report, 'Functioning Of Unique Identification Authority Of India', tabled in Parliament on the last day of the budget session notes, assigning a unique identity to all resident Indians was supposed to be the key feature of Aadhaar. But "There were instances of issue of Aadhaar with the same biometric data to different residents indicating flaws in the de-duplication process and issue of Aadhaar on faulty biometrics and documents". It says close to half a million such records had to be cancelled by the Unique Identification Authority of India up to 2016.