Aadhaar can help in creating national health record system

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 15:26

He said the system could be beneficial and effective because of the volume of an individual's health history.

Nilekani hopes 60 crore Aadhar numbers would be issued by 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 21:51

Nandan Nilekani expressed hope that the target of issuing 60 crore Aadhaar numbers would be met by 2014.

Final SC hearing on implementation of Aadhaar scheme today

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 09:56

The Supreme Court is expected to conduct a final hearing on Tuesday in a case related to implementation of Aadhar card by the Centre and various state governments.

Aadhaar example of using technology to leapfrog: Nilekani

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 09:27

Aadhaar project is an example of using modern technology to leapfrog for future development and transformation of a country, UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani has said.

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".

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.

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.

UIDAI website in five regional languages

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 17:18

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Friday launched its multi-lingual website to reach out to various sections of the society.

`Nandan Nilekani`s candidature from Bangalore South a rumour`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 08:44

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president G Parameshwara rubbished reports that Unique Identification Project chairperson Nandan Nilekani is set to join the Congress party.

Nandan Nilekani to contest Lok Sabha polls from South Bangalore?

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 21:19

A television network reported on Tuesday that Nandan Nilekani, ex-CEO of Infosys, could jump in the Lok Sabha poll fray next year.

UIDAI issues more than 40 crore Aadhaar numbers till date

Last Updated: Saturday, August 17, 2013, 21:32

Government Saturday said the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued more than 40.29 crore Aadhaar numbers till date and the body will achieve the target 60 crore enrollments by 2014.