CPI(M) wants repeal of tie-up between UIDAI, US firm

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 16:45

CPI(M) demanded immediate cancellation of a tie-up between UIDAI and US firm, financed by an arm of CIA, and suspension of the Aadhar scheme, charging the government with compromising vital data.

Bengal Assembly passes resolution on Aadhar

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:03

The West Bengal Assembly today passed a resolution on Aadhar cards, that said the Centre should immediately withdraw its decision to link the cards with Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.

SC notice to RBI, EC, centre on PIL delinking LPG from Aadhar

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 14:17

SC had earlier said in a ruling that Aadhaar should not be linked to domestic gas subsidy has only angered them more with no clarity coming from the district administration on the issue.

BJP attacks Aadhar scheme for not having Parliament sanction

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 14:47

The UIDAI, which has run into controversies recently, came under fresh attack with the BJP alleging that the Aadhar card issued by it to citizens as a unique identification does not have Parliament`s approval and has been rejected by one of the key committees of the House.

Aadhar number increases convenience "dramatically": Nilekani

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 20:36

Unique Identification Authority of India chairman Nandan Nilekani on Wednesday said the Aadhar number "dramatically improves the convenience" and makes the life "simpler".

SEBI to accept UIDAI electronic KYC as address, identity proof

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 18:59

Market regulator SEBI Tuesday said it will accept e-KYC (Know Your Client) service of UIDAI as a valid proof of identity and address for opening accounts with brokerage firms, mutual funds, portfolio managers and other capital market entities.

Setback for Centre as SC maintains Aadhar card not mandatory

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 11:05

In a setback for Centre, the Supreme Court on Tuesday maintained that Aadhar card is not compulsory for availing social benefits.

SC to hear pleas against Aadhar

Last Updated: Monday, October 7, 2013, 19:32

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a batch of petitions, including the one filed by social worker like Aruna Roy against the implementation of the Aadhar scheme or the "Unique Identification Number" System (UID), by linking it to various welfare schemes.

SC agrees to hear Centre`s plea on Aadhaar card

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 11:55

Supreme Court agreed to hear on October 8 Centre`s plea seeking modification of an earlier order that Aadhaar card is not mandatory and no person should suffer for want of it in getting benefits of government schemes.

Govt creating confusion on Aadhar card: Yashwant

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 18:25

Accusing the government of creating confusion on Aadhar cards, Yashwant Sinha questioned its "silence" on bringing a new law to give statutory status to UIDAI after incorporating recommendations of a Parliamentary Committee.

Controversy over SC verdict on Aadhar Cards, Sheila awaits central directive

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 16:11

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday said that crores of rupees have been spent on Aadhar cards, and added that the state government should be notified once the central government discusses this matter.

Aadhar cards not compulsory, says SC; Centre to bring bill to give legality to UIDAI

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 12:35

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Aadhar cards are not mandatory even as various state governments insist on making it compulsory for a range of formalities, including marriage registration, disbursal of salaries and provident fund among other public services.