Page 10 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Over 100,000 scanned ID copies of Indians put on dark net for sale: Cyble
According to a report by cyber intelligence firm Cyble, the leaked data seems to have originated from a third party and not from the government system.
 "Over 100,000 scanned ID copies of Indians put on dark net for sale: Cyble")
Meet architects of Aarogya Setu, the app meant to stem Covid-19 spread
Bibhu Ranjan Mishra on the tech wizards behind the mobile app that's meant to contain the spread of Covid-19
 "Meet architects of Aarogya Setu, the app meant to stem Covid-19 spread")
Three UPA-era initiatives prove crucial in Modi govt's war on Covid
While they provide a social security for India's poor and destitute, all three have undergone significant changes for better or worse, under the NDA regime
 "Three UPA-era initiatives prove crucial in Modi govt's war on Covid")
De-lockdown needs a better foundation
The Disaster Management Act, 2005, is ill suited to be the main economic law of the country
 "De-lockdown needs a better foundation")
Coronvirus: EPFO to accept Aadhaar as birth proof online from subscribers
Earlier, the EPFO allowed its subscribers to withdraw three months basic pay and dearness allowance as non-refundable advance on the ground of COVID-19 lockdown from March 28, 2020
 "Coronvirus: EPFO to accept Aadhaar as birth proof online from subscribers")
The Ministry of Acronyms, Shlokas and Slogans
Whenever there's corona to be combatted, or banknotes to be withdrawn, this new ministry would come up with the necessary acronyms
Coronavirus pandemic: The strengths and weaknesses this crisis lays bare
While the PM has led from the front and states have deftly helped the affected, our poor healthcare infra and stretched fiscal situation have exposed some chinks in India's armour, writes T N Ninan
Costly delay
Hesitation in announcing a financial package is inexplicable
 "Costly delay")
Aadhaar Cards issued to over 90% population of India as of Feb 2020: Govt
The architecture of Aadhaar ecosystem is geared to ensure security and privacy, which is an integral part of the system from the initial design to the final stage, he said.
 "Aadhaar Cards issued to over 90% population of India as of Feb 2020: Govt")
FinMin flags 17 'areas of dissatisfaction' with Infosys-designed GSTN
Infosys, which in 2015 won the contract for managing backend for GST Network (GSTN), has drawn flak from the ministry over the tech glitches, some of them have been unresolved for almost two years.
 "FinMin flags 17 'areas of dissatisfaction' with Infosys-designed GSTN")
Link Aadhaar, electoral roll to check duplicate entries: Parliament panel
The recommendation is part of its report on Demands for Grants (2020-2021) of the Ministry of Law and Justice tabled in Parliament
 "Link Aadhaar, electoral roll to check duplicate entries: Parliament panel")
Aadhaar-voter ID linking soon? Law ministry may prepare Cabinet note
The law ministry is working on a Cabinet note to amend existing laws to empower the EC 'statutory authority' to collect Aadhaar numbers of both existing voter card holders and new applicants
 "Aadhaar-voter ID linking soon? Law ministry may prepare Cabinet note")
Indirect tax: Few but well-justified changes in Budget 2020
Customs duties and exemptions need to be streamlined
 "Indirect tax: Few but well-justified changes in Budget 2020")
Budget 2020: Now, Amazon orders to cost more if this amendment is enacted
In order to provide relief to small businessman, it is proposed to provide exemption to an individual and Hindu Undivided Family who receives less than Rs 5 lakh and furnishes PAN/Aadhaar
 "Budget 2020: Now, Amazon orders to cost more if this amendment is enacted")
Oxford English dictionary to feature 26 news words, including Aadhaar
The 10th edition of the dictionary has 384 Indian English words and incorporates over 1,000 new words such as chatbot, fake news and microplastic
 "Oxford English dictionary to feature 26 news words, including Aadhaar")
Not sharing PAN, Aadhaar? Employer may deduct 20% tax from your salary
In an 86-page circular on the matter, CBDT directed mandatory quoting of PAN or Aadhar number by employees under Section 206 AA of the Income Tax Act.
 "Not sharing PAN, Aadhaar? Employer may deduct 20% tax from your salary")
Accept it or not, privatisation is on
The writing on the wall says privatisation of banking is inevitable; how it is done is a matter of academic interest
 "Accept it or not, privatisation is on")
RBI approves Aadhaar-based video authentication as alternative to e-KYC
Video KYC will have to be verified through Aadhaar
 "RBI approves Aadhaar-based video authentication as alternative to e-KYC")
28 Aadhaar Seva Kendras opened as part of plan to launch enrollment centres
While Aadhaar enrolment is free, it said, a nominal charge of Rs 50 is payable for updating details like adding mobile number to Aadhaar, updating address, etc
Use Aadhaar database to build population register: Govindacharya tells govt
As Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship but identity, using it with NPR can be useful for population mapping, he says.
 "Use Aadhaar database to build population register: Govindacharya tells govt")
