Merely having Aadhaar, voter ID doesn't make one Indian citizen: HC

A person does not become a citizen of India merely by possessing documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card or a voter ID, the Bombay high court on Tuesday said while refusing bail to a man, allegedly......

Aadhaar biometric update for 7+ kids must to avoid deactivation

Children who obtained Aadhaar when they were below the age of five, need to mandatorily update their biometrics after crossing age of seven, else they will have to face risk of deactivation of......

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.''Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't......

Karnataka's caste census marred by technical snags

The Social and Educational Survey, popularly known as 'caste census' is underway in Karnataka, despite reports of technical glitches and server issues at several places across the state on Tuesday,......

Unique ID number will help bring in transparency

The Unique Identification Number will bring in mobility, choice, transparency and accountability at the doorsteps of the common man, UIDAI Chairman Nandan Nilekani has said. The Infosys co-founder,......

How unique ID can help aam aadmi, build nation

With the first phase of Unique Identification Authority of India aiming to enrol 600 million residents of the country into its database in next four years and its possible use in improving the......

Improve Customer Service, Banks Told, Or Else!

In 2023-2024, 95 scheduled commercial banks received over 10 million complaints from their customers.The process of KYC at many banks has become 'HYC' -- harass your customer, points out Tamal......

PAN-Aadhaar linking date extended to Dec 31

The deadline to link permanent account number with Aadhaar has been extended till December 31, a Central Board of Direct Taxes order said on Saturday. Earlier, the deadline was September 30. This......

As driving career ends Patrick remains driven

'I'd like to inspire people from the heart so that they were driven from the inside' IMAGE: Professional race car driver Danica Patrick poses for a photograph during an interview. Photograph:......