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News in numbers: Iris authentications by UIDAI in July rises to 15.7 million
In other news, 19,585 e-cigarettes imported by India in 2017-18, Justin Thomas' world ranking up by one place
1 min read6 Aug 2018Balancing the costs and benefits of Aadhaar
The fundamental problem for service delivery in India is not Aadhaar or no Aadhaar, but the lack of systematic focus on the beneficiary experience
5 min read6 Mar 2018Aadhaar sufficient for insurance KYC
If you plan to use Aadhaar-based e-KYC when buying insurance, here are some details that you should keep in mind
2 min read19 Sep 2017Apple said to test 3-D face scanning to unlock next iPhone
Apple is testing an improved security system for iPhones that allows users to log in, authenticate payments, and launch secure apps by scanning their face
4 min read4 Jul 2017UIDAI asks enrolment agencies to prioritize GST applicants for mobile updation
UIDAI asks registrars and enrolment agencies to prioritize GST applicants, taxpayers and collect Rs25 per update request
1 min read12 Jun 2017Meeting biometric authentication deadline a big challenge for banks
Banks say there is still a long way to go before the supporting infrastructure is put in place for biometric authentication-based transactions on ATMs and PoS machines
2 min read9 Nov 2016Sebi mulls allowing bank KYC for securities markets
Sebi is currently discussing the proposal with the RBI and the govt, and a final decision would depend on these consultations, and on various regulatory aspects
2 min read20 Mar 2016Andhra Pradesh takes digital route to ensure transparency in ration distribution
Using biometric authentication linked to Aadhaar, state hopes to weed out duplicate ration card holders
4 min read2 Dec 2015Consumers willing to use biometric authentication methods: Accenture
The survey, which was conducted online in October and November 2014, entailed 24,000 consumers across 24 countries
1 min read30 Jul 2015Nandan Nilekani | We will issue first set of UIDs by February 2011
Nandan Nilekani | We will issue first set of UIDs by February 2011
4 min read4 Apr 2010Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared