Page 28 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI
UIDAI said several representations had been received about problems faced by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs
 "NRIs, PIOs not required to link bank accounts, PAN with Aadhaar: UIDAI")
Aadhaar-SIM linking: UIDAI nod to telcos' plan on new re-verification modes
Mobile numbers can be linked with Aadhaar cards via OTP, app or IVRS facility
 "Aadhaar-SIM linking: UIDAI nod to telcos' plan on new re-verification modes")
Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea
The apex court said there were several petitions challenging Aadhaar which were already pending before it and it cannot entertain thousands of pleas raising similar issue
 "Mandatory Aadhaar-bank account linking: SC rejects TMC MLA's plea")
Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies
While the deadline hasn't been given, insurers say that it is most likely to be December 31
 "Irdai makes it mandatory to link Aadhaar with insurance policies")
Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory
The authority clarifies that linkage of Aadhaar to insurance policies is mandatory under the Prevention of Money-laundering
 "Irdai: Aadhaar, insurance link mandatory")
Linking Aadhaar with insurance policies mandatory: Irdai
In a communication to all life and general insurance companies, Irdai said the rules have "statutory force" and as such they have to implement them without awaiting further instructions.
Over 39% PANs linked with Aadhaar
There are about 330 million PAN cards, while Aadhaar has been issued to about 1150 million people
Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31
Railway ministry also instructed that CCTV cameras be provided with the biometric machine
 "Aadhaar-based attendance system for rail employees from January 31")
India's 5-mn direct selling industry begins Aadhaar-based KYC to meet norms
Direct selling companies have stepped up their efforts to have KYC for all their independent representatives
Over 1,000 in Meghalaya want to opt out of Aadhaar as they were 'misled'
As on October 15, out of a targeted population of 32,30,132, 4,63,058 have been assigned Aadhaar numbers in Meghalaya
 "Over 1,000 in Meghalaya want to opt out of Aadhaar as they were 'misled'")
Aadhaar exposes 50 mn ghost accounts, 35 mn fake LPG connections: Goyal
Piyush Goyal shared a video on Twitter
 "Aadhaar exposes 50 mn ghost accounts, 35 mn fake LPG connections: Goyal")
SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles
Banks and telecom service providers should indicate last date of linking bank accounts, mobile numbers with Aadhaar, says SC
 "SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles")
SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles
Constitution Bench of SC to take up all Aadhaar-related pleas in the last week of November
 "SC declines interim stay on linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobiles")
Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month
IRCTC officials said passengers can continue to book up to six tickets a month without validating their Aadhaar cards
 "Now, Aadhaar-verified IRCTC users can book up to 12 rail tickets in a month")
Deadline won't change: Mobile numbers need to be linked to Aadhaar by Feb 6
On February 6th, this year, the Supreme Court gave its order which mandated linking of Aadhaar number with mobile phone number
 "Deadline won't change: Mobile numbers need to be linked to Aadhaar by Feb 6")
SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act today
The matter was mentioned before a Bench headed by Justice J Chelameswar
 "SC to hear plea challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar Act today")
Does Aadhaar Act infringe upon privacy? SC to hear plea tomorrow
Mathew Thomas has moved the top court challenging the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar Act claiming that it infringes upon the Right to Privacy
Do mutual funds also have to be linked with Aadhaar?
The Amfi has informed fund houses that no new folios can be opened after January 1, 2018 unless Aadhaar is provided
'Compulsory Aadhaar' a threat to national security, will write to PM: Swamy
Swamy's tweet comes after the Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a petition challenging mandatory linking of Aadhaar number with mobile connections
 "'Compulsory Aadhaar' a threat to national security, will write to PM: Swamy")
Make strategic retreat
With every passing day, Aadhaar is acquiring a monstrosity of its own in the public mind space
