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Aadhaar authentication continues to face glitches

In a Right to Information response to The Hindu, the UIDAI revealed that delays in sending one-time passcodes by SMS, and ‘intermittent’ and ‘minor fluctuations’ in authentication were faced by Aadhaar servers for hours-long periods throughout the year till September

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

11.5 crore PAN cards deactivated after missing deadline for linking with Aadhaar: RTI reply

For new applicants of PAN card, the Aadhaar-PAN linking is done automatically during the application stage.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

U.S. cyber security firm indicates data breach sourced from ICMR

The Central Government is yet to respond to reports about the American cyber security and intelligence agency Resecurity’s alert on the alleged data leak of over 81 crore Indians Aadhaar and passport information along with names, phone numbers and addresses with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Several people in Uttarakhand found to have dual citizenship of India, Nepal

Govt. identifying dual citizens in Pithoragarh/Champawat districts of Uttarakhand. SSB personnel deployed in 54 border outposts to identify such people. Two types of Nepalese living in India: married women & entire families. Aadhaar/voter ID cards fraudulently obtained. SSB teams formed to prevent human trafficking, contact villagers in border areas.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Public sector bank transfers ₹17 lakh of private company to cyberfraudsters in Bengaluru

It is not unusual for laymen to fall into the trap of cyber fraudsters. But in a rare case that unfolded in Bengaluru, a public sector bank was duped, causing losses to the tune of ₹ 17 lakh to a private company. An FIR has been registered at West CEN…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Raid on brothel exposes fake Aadhaar card racket in Bengaluru

A recent raid by the police at a brothel which was being run in Bengaluru, has now led to an investigation into an alleged racket of generating fake Aadhaar cards, Voter’s IDs, and other government documents

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Citizens wait endlessly at Aadhaar centres for updates

Fathima Bi waits in a hidden verandah in LB Nagar for her turn to update her Aadhaar. At Musarambagh, queues form early for daily tokens. Online slot booking is available, but few opt for it. Unusual crowds are due to Dec 14 deadline & mandatory eKYC for central schemes. 400…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Fake reports on Aadhaar enrolment create confusion

Akshaya entrepreneurs suspect deliberate attempt to sabotage their activities in favour of CSCs. Reports of Aadhaar enrolment centres not allowed to function on holidays misinterpreted two UIDAI orders. Regional offices of UIDAI can permit operators to work on all seven days except holidays. 10% of operators to function round the…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Gruha Lakshmi scheme benefits yet to reach all registered beneficiaries in Yadgir district

In Yadgir, though woman heads of families have registered for Gruha Lakshmi scheme, many have not received ₹2,000 a month. Technical issues like non-linking of Aadhaar cards & KYC updation are causing the delay. The Dept. is requesting beneficiaries to approach banks & authorised computer centres to resolve the issues.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

The concerns of using Aadhaar in welfare schemes | Explained

Why does the government favour Aadhaar-based authentication for rations under the public distribution system and government-to-citizen cash transfer programmes such as wage payments in MGNREGS? What are some common problems faced by rights-holders?

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023