News for 'identity verification'

Hyderabad: Accused in minor's rape ends life on rail track

Hyderabad: Accused in minor's rape ends life on rail track

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The incident happened two days after Telangana Labour Minister Ch Malla Reddy had said that the accused in the case would be caught and that there should be an 'encounter' against him.

Modi's rally in Bahraich tomorrow keeps all on tenterhooks

Modi's rally in Bahraich tomorrow keeps all on tenterhooks

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Hours before Narendra Modi's scheduled rally in Bahraich, the district administration gave a conditional permission to the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold the meet on Friday.

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Home Min raises concern over use of Aadhaar as address proof

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Home Ministry said that 'Aadhaar' is strong on ensuring unique identity, 'however, uniqueness of identity is not a necessary condition to ensure authenticity of identity or genuineness of other entries or records of Aadhaar number', sources said.

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Draft no-fly rules include open-ended ban

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The no-fly rules divide unruly behaviour into three categories and recommend a flying ban of 3 months, 6 months and two years or more, without limit.

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The DoT is wrongly asking subscribers to link their mobile numbers to Aadhaar in order to keep them active, says Gopal Krishna.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

I-T dept tightens rules for issuance of PAN card

I-T dept tightens rules for issuance of PAN card

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Verification process to be made robust after detection of frauds

Bill proposing voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID tabled in LS

Bill proposing voluntary use of Aadhaar as ID tabled in LS

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Suggesting the bill is in line with the apex court judgment, Prasad said people of India have accepted Aadhaar. The bill proposes to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar number for authentication and identity proof in opening of bank accounts and procuring of mobile phone connections. The Bill also seeks to give a child an option to exit from the biometric ID programme on attaining 18 years of age, while stipulating stiff penalties for violation of norms set for use of Aadhaar and violation of privacy.

Unvaccinated people, children below 15 not allowed at R-Day parade

Unvaccinated people, children below 15 not allowed at R-Day parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Police also said that people will have to adhere to all Covid-protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing, at the programme on Rajpath on January 26.

Aadhaar: Private entities can't store individuals' data anymore

Aadhaar: Private entities can't store individuals' data anymore

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The amendment says that UIDAI can now give directions as it may consider necessary to any entity in the Aadhaar ecosystem

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

These 50 listed companies raised money from investors and 'vanished'!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

A number of listed companies are not to be found on their registered address. The stock exchange has also been unable to contact them through other means. These 50 companies had been suspended for violations for more than six months. The BSE had reached out to them with show cause notices in December 2020.

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Woman wrestler shot dead in Haryana, name causes confusion

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Hundreds of fellow-grapplers, coaches and officials, who have assembled for the nationals, were stunned when news trickled in that Nisha Dahiya had been shot to death outside an academy in Sonipat.

Will relocate evicted families if citizenship is proved: Assam govt tells HC

Will relocate evicted families if citizenship is proved: Assam govt tells HC

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The evicted families of Dhalpur villages in Gorukuti will not, however, be paid any compensation as they are "encroachers", the government said in an affidavit to Gauhati High Court in response to a PIL filed by the Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia.

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

UIDAI introduces 'Virtual ID' to address privacy concerns

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

The Virtual ID, which would be a random 16-digit number, together with biometrics of the user would give any authorised agency limited details like name, address and photograph, which are enough for any verification.

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Union Health Ministry said on Monday that the Co-WIN app on Play Store is meant for use only by administrators, and that registration and booking for appointment for COVID-19 vaccination has to be done through the portal.

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Days after PM called them 'fake', Haryana to issue ID cards to gau rakshaks

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Haryana government's 'Gau Sewa Ayog' said the step will prevent unscrupulous elements from extorting money and harassing people in the name of cow protection.

Common documents, no parents' papers needed for NRC

Common documents, no parents' papers needed for NRC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Seeking to allay citizenship concerns of a large number of people, government sources said on Thursday that one can prove Indian nationality by submitting any document related to his date of birth and its place, and there will be "absolutely no compulsion" to submit any document by his parents during any such exercise. An explainer shared by official sources said no document will be required for anybody's pre-1971 genealogy as such a condition was specific to the NRC exercise in Assam and asserted that it will be sufficient to provide one's details of birth like date and place in any future nationwide NRC.

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

'I Couldn't Believe I Was A Free Man'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'How long can you keep a person in jail using false cases?'

Telecom operator in the soup for selling activated SIMs in Manipur

Telecom operator in the soup for selling activated SIMs in Manipur

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The Army has asked telecom companies to realise the security implications of such malpractices.

How to get a credit card without a job

How to get a credit card without a job

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Here are 5 ways you can get a credit card even if you do not have a job.

Labelled foreigner, Assam woman set free after 3 years

Labelled foreigner, Assam woman set free after 3 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Madhubala Mandal, a widow, returned home to her hearing impaired daughter on Wednesday evening, shortly after being freed from a camp for illegal immigrants in Kokrajhar.

Nilekani to have Rs 120 crore for ID card project

Nilekani to have Rs 120 crore for ID card project

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) set up recently by the government, will establish an online data base with identity and biometric details of Indian residence and provide enrolment and verification services across the country.

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Vaccines provided to beneficiaries at the government health facilities will be entirely free of cost, while private facilities cannot charge the beneficiary a sum above Rs 250 per person per dose (Rs 150 for vaccines and Rs 100 as operational charges).

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

Pakistan releases 45 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Pakistan on Friday freed 45 Indian fishermen as a gesture of goodwill, but confusion surrounded their release, as Indian authorities here were not informed about it.

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The number is linked to social networking sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Twitter. The verification code generated by these networking sites is received on the smartphone and the user is ready.

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Now, you can link your Aadhaar with PAN through an SMS

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The link requires a person to punch in his PAN number, Aadhaar number and the exact name as given in the Aadhaar card.

How Indians get the Aadhaar card

How Indians get the Aadhaar card

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Aadhaar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the government of India.

Who can and cannot ask for your Aadhaar number

Who can and cannot ask for your Aadhaar number

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declared that Aadhaar is constitutionally valid, but at the same time also ruled on who can seek your Aaadhaar details.

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Arrested Pak terrorist recced Delhi HC ahead of 2011 blast: Police

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Delhi police on Wednesday said Mohammad Ashraf alias Ali Ahmed Noorie, a Pakistani terrorist with ISI links who was living in India for over 10 years under a fake identity, had conducted a reconnaissance of the high court here ahead of the 2011 blast on the court premises.

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

With 14,256 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,06,39,684

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.44 per cent.

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Tribal rights activist offloaded from AI London flight

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Tribal rights activist Gladson Dungdung was offloaded from a London-bound Air India flight in New Delhi on Monday

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Assam BJP expresses distrust in updated NRC

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Addressing a press conference, BJP Assam president Ranjeet Kumar Dass said that the government will bring in a legislation to safeguard the Indian citizens if the Foreigners Tribunals deliver adverse judgements against the appeals.

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Finally some relief for India's start-ups

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The move followed after certain startups complained about facing harassment and the taxman breathing down their neck on the angel tax issue.

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

1.28 L over 60-yr-olds get 1st dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with the inoculation of healthcare workers, while the vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Unique transaction number launch shelved

Unique transaction number launch shelved

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The scheme was to have come into force from the new year. However, the finance ministry has not ruled out the possibility of introducing a new identity number like UTN from the next fiscal, in addition to the permanent account number to ensure prompt verification and granting of tax credits to tax payers.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

Digital India to link SIM cards with Aadhaar

Digital India to link SIM cards with Aadhaar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

A Cabinet note is expected to be moved to use Aadhaar numbers for electronic Know Your Customer verification of mobile subscribers.

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Aadhaar-based verification and video-based in-person verification for e-KYC have made investing in mutual funds a breeze

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

UIDAI has asked police to investigate, it was not fully convinced about nature of the incident

All you need to know about National Population Register

All you need to know about National Population Register

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is all you need to know about the National Population Register and worries over its links with NRC.