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Centre Extends Deadline To Link PAN, Aadhar Till June 30
Considering the difficulties faced by taxpayers during the pandemic, the Union government has extended the deadline to link PAN with biometric Aadhar till June 30. Reportedly, many taxpayers urged the Income Tax Department to extend the deadline amid COVID-19. Earlier in June 2020, the Centre had extended the deadline till March 31. While urging taxpayers to furnish PAN card during ITR filing, the centre as of June 29, 2020, allotted 50.95… read-more
Tags: Aadhar Card, India, Central Government, Income Tax
Courtesy: The Wire
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One Nation One Ration Card: Govt Launches App For NFSA Beneficiaries
Advancing the One Nation One Ration Card programme, the Centre launched the 'Mera Ration' app on March 12. The app endeavours easy countrywide mobility of ration cards for the National Food Security Act beneficiaries, especially those migrating for livelihood. Covering 86% NFSA recipients from 32 states, it will render food-grains from any Fair Price Shop through the Aadhaar authentication of ration cards. The mechanism enables families at… read-more
Tags: Mera Ration app, ONORC, NFSA, Ration Card, Aadhar Card, Government
Courtesy: The Tribune
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2.5 Million Airtel Users' Data Leaked; Include Aadhar, Phone Number
Security expert Rajsekhar Rajaharia revealed that the confidential details of over 2.5 million Airtel users had been leaked online. Rajasekhar claimed that the breached data include Aadhaar, address, names, phone numbers of users. Moreover, the hacker team 'The Red Rabbit' stole data from different states and has demanded a ransom of $3,500. While Rajsekhar showed proof Airtel negotiating with hackers, the company denied any data breach.
Tags: Airtel, cybercrime, Red Rabbit, Aadhar Card
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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Aadhar Enrollment Surge Ahead Of Pan India COVID-19 Vaccination
After the Centre’s decision of using Aadhar to identify people for COVID-19 vaccination, the unique identity-card has seen a surge in fresh registrations. While 4.5 million people registered themselves in December, about 2.9 million have already enrolled in January. Earlier, the government has asserted that Aadhar will also ensure that those vaccinated once, get the second mandatory shot timely. However, officials said the surge might also be… read-more
Tags: Aadhar Card, Covid-19 Vaccine, Central Government, Narendra Modi
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Nepali Citizens Use Aadhar Card To Enter India, Reveals Official
Many Nepali citizens have been using Aadhar card to enter India via the Uttarakhand Border stated the Subdivisional District Magistrate of Tanakpur Himanshu Kafaltia. The statement came after long queues of Nepali citizens were seen at the India-Nepal border to enter India. "I have raised this issue before higher authorities", added Himanshu, while talking about potential 'security-risks'. Reportedly, the Nepalis have been showing the Aadhar… read-more
Tags: India, Nepal, India-Nepal border, Aadhar Card, National news
Courtesy: Times Now
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Odisha: Man Sues PM After Successive Failures in Receiving Aadhar Card
Jitendra Kumar Sethy, a daily wager from Odisha has filed a case against PM Modi in Lok Adalat after failing to receive an Aadhaar Card after 21 attempts. According to the petition, due to technical issues, Sethy’s fingerprint could not get registered. “I am not able to access different government welfare schemes...I decided to sue the Prime Minister as he is the one who is responsible for the implementation of Aadhaar,” Sethy said.
Tags: Aadhar Card, Odisha, PM Modi, Lok Adalat
Courtesy: The Hindu
