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.

Now, `Aadhaar' to facilitate paper-less bank account opening

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 23:13

A new feature added to `Aadhaar' will now enable the card-holder to open a bank account without any paperwork.

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 scheme does not violate fundamental rights, says UIDAI

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 00:03

Govt told SC that the Aadhaar Card scheme was envisaged as a means to deliver benefits of the social welfare schemes to poorer sections of society.

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.

Now UIADI moves SC on aadhaar card

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 19:39

UIDAI has joined government and PSU oil firms against the Supreme Court order making Aadhaar card not mandatory for availing social benefits saying, its directive has "very serious implications" in implementation of welfare schemes.

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.

Cabinet approves bill to give statutory status to UIDAI

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 13:30

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the National Identification Authority of India Bill that will give statutory status to the UIDAI.

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 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.

Government to approach SC for `correction` of Aadhaar order

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 21:21

A day after Supreme Court observed that Aadhaar card was not mandatory for availing of government services, the government plans to approach the court for a "correction".