BIOMETRIC ID
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning identification tech expands to UK
Tools for Humanity, co-founded by Sam Altman, is launching its eye-scanning Orb devices in the UK, starting in London and expanding to other major cities. This global expansion aims to provide a unique digital identity, World ID, to combat AI-driven identity theft and misinformation.
Bank holiday on June 6, 2025 and June 7, 2025: Are banks closed tomorrow in your state for Bakrid?
Bakrid bank holiday tomorrow 2025: In June 2025, banks will be closed on different dates across India due to holidays like Bakrid and state-specific observances. There is a public holiday on June 6 in one state for Id-ul-Ad’ha (Bakrid), most states will observe a holiday on June 7th for Bakri ID (Id-Uz-Zuha).
Big changes ahead in passports for Indians in UAE in 2025
In 2025, India is overhauling its passport system, introducing e-passports with RFID chips for enhanced security and faster processing. Citizens in the UAE benefit from relaxed rules for adding a spouse's name, while birth certificates become mandatory for children born after October 2023. New passports will omit residential addresses for privacy, and parental names are no longer required, promoting inclusivity.
‘Operation Ghost SIM’: Assam man who helped route fake numbers to Pakistan-based WhatsApp accounts arrested
Assam Police arrested Mostafa Rahman, the prime suspect in a fake SIM card racket with alleged links to Pakistan, bringing the total arrests to eleven since May 16. 'Operation Ghost SIM,' a joint effort with the Indian Army, uncovered a network using fraudulently obtained SIM cards for cybercrime and communications with Pakistani agents.
Train ticket booking: New mobile app SwaRail launched by IRCTC; step-by-step guide on how to use it railway ticket
IRCTC has introduced 'SwaRail,' a new ticket booking app for Android and iOS, developed by CRIS. Beyond ticket reservations, the app facilitates train planning, real-time tracking, PNR status checks, and food ordering. Users can log in with existing IRCTC credentials or create a new account, streamlining the entire journey experience with features like R-Wallet integration and multilingual support.
RBI for simpler KYC updation process simpler, no more re-submitting documents for minor changes
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified KYC (Know Your Customer) rules for both new customer onboarding and updating of identification documents. Customers can now submit a self-declaration stating "no change" or only an address update to fulfil KYC requirements.
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Shiprocket hits IPO runway; Tata ups iPhone ante
Happy Tuesday! Shiprocket is all set to start the process for listing in India, sources told ET. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
India will roll out smarter passports with these changes in 2025
In 2025, Indian passports are undergoing significant modernization, incorporating e-passports with embedded chips for enhanced security and expedited immigration. Birth certificates are mandatory for applicants born after October 1, 2023, while residential addresses are digitally stored. Parents' names are excluded, and a color-coding system distinguishes passport types, streamlining identification for officials.
Can Border Patrol search your phone and demand passwords during Trump’s deportation crackdown?
Does the border patrol have the authority to search phones of travelers? Can border authorities ask for phone passwords? Can border patrol deny entry to US citizens over password refusal? Here's answering all the questions related to US immigration, amid the Donald Trump-led administration's major crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Is my Gmail account hacked? Google ‘warns’ 3 billion users of security risk; check how to recover phished account
A sophisticated Gmail phishing attack has undermined current security measures using legitimate-appearing emails that supposedly come from Google. Users are being asked to move to passkeys and device authentication. Google has introduced fresh security updates and reminds the public that they have seven days to restore hacked accounts—regardless of whether recovery information has been altered.
Ladli Behna Yojana: What is the latest update regarding on the 23rd instalment of the scheme? When will Ladli sisters get Rs 1250?
The Madhya Pradesh government's Ladli Behna Yojana aims to empower women through financial assistance, improving their health, nutrition, and decision-making power. Eligible women will receive Rs 1250 monthly, credited directly to their Aadhaar-linked accounts. Beneficiaries can check their payment status on the official portal using their application number or Samagra ID.
A person's identity can't be determined solely by a machine: HC rules biometric failure can't deny legal rights
The Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh high court ruled that failure in biometric verification does not strip a person of their identity or rights. The court ordered that Vinod Kumar Meena’s identity should be verified using documents like Aadhaar Card and PAN Card. LIC of India must issue his appointment letter within four weeks.
Your PAN Card may become inoperative from this date! CBDT issues new PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline: Check now
PAN-Aadhaar deadline for these PAN holders: The Income Tax Department has issued a new notification on PAN-Aadhaar linking for certain PAN holders. The new notification issued by the CBDT asks specified PAN holders to link their PAN and Aadhaar by December 31, 2025. Read on to know how to link PAN-Aadhaar and what will happen if PAN-Aadhaar is not linked.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomes Trump's recognition of India's Voter ID system
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed US President Trump's recognition of India's robust voter ID system in his executive order overhauling US federal elections. Tharoor noted India's system established in 1952 and praised its international respect, contrasting it with the US's self-certification method.
How to lock, unlock Aadhaar biometric details online
The UIDAI has introduced a function that allows you to lock and unlock your Aadhaar number. Authentication cannot be done with your Aadhaar Number after it has been locked.
32.71 crore permanent account numbers (PAN) linked with biometric ID Aadhaar: Govt
The total PAN allotment as on June 29 stood at 50.95 crore, as per the tweet. The 12-digit biometric ID Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India, or UIDAI, to a resident of India, and PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the income tax department to a person, firm or entity.
Govt pegs UIDAI's allocation at Rs 985 cr for FY21
In the current fiscal, the UIDAI was originally allocated Rs 1,227 crore when the Modi-2.0 government presented the Union Budget on July 5 last year.
The future of security... so far, biometric's the way to go
As of today, the most secure way of ascertaining someone’s identity involves the use of biometrics — physical markers such as fingerprints, facial recognition, retinal scans, and voice recognition; and behavioural identifiers such as device location, how a device is held, finger movement and gestures.
India strikes uncomfortable balance on biometrics
The judgment drew a clear line between two kinds of use for biometric authentication.
Aadhaar verdict: Different impact for different folks
The apex court Wednesday declared the Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid, striking down some of its provisions, including its linking with bank accounts, mobile phones and school admissions.
Unique ID to enable paperless boarding for domestic flyers
Only those who want a paperless boarding experience will need to get this unique ID as the existing procedure will continue to remain in place.
UIDAI unveils Virtual ID in beta form; service providers to use new feature soon
UIDAI had stated that it will be compulsory for all agencies that undertake authentication to accept the Virtual ID from their users from June 1, 2018.
Baal Aadhaar for your child: All you want to know
A child below 5 years of age gets a blue in coloured Aadhaar known as Baal Aadhaar. When the child becomes 5 year old, a mandatory biometric update is required, said the UIDAI in a tweet.
UIDAI allocation up by 15 percent for FY19
The allocation of Rs 1,375 crore is to be used to upgrade technology and hardware, and to strengthen overall capacity.
Aadhaar biometric lock, a lesser-known security feature
A lesser-known feature, the biometric lock in existing Aadhaar system is aimed at allowing users to safeguard or lock down their biometrics as and when they want.
Here are the advantages of cashless payments and the pitfalls you should beware of
There are gains and drawbacks of financial digitisation. Here’s a look at what may be in store for you.
In a boost to coastal security, over one lakh Kerala fishermen given biometric ID cards
Fishermen should keep the ID cards when they go for fishing and it should be produced when security agencies conduct checks.
Biometric ID must for registering property
Other departments to follow suit soon. Those enrolled under the ongoing National Population Register of the Union home ministry will be considered too.
Personal identity crisis
In an age of heightened security concerns, the need for establishing an irrefutable personal identity has had to switch to high tech
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