Nandan Nilekani and the biometrics battle
Jan 20, 2012
Chidambaram raises concerns about UID, says sources
Nov 25, 2011
NDTV Indian of the Year 2011: Nandan Nilekani wins Transformational Idea Award
Oct 18, 2011
Walk The Talk with Nandan Nilekani
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Aadhaar to help eradicate poverty, says World Bank chief
Press Trust of India | Thursday May 9, 2013
Describing Aadhaar card as one of the best examples of integration of technology for social welfare use, World Bank President Jim Yong Kim believes that this massive effort by India would help in achieving its goal of poverty eradication by 2030.
Date of birth to be incorporated in 'Aadhaar' cards
Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 9, 2013
'Aadhaar' cards will henceforth bear date of birth of the holder, facilitating people to avail benefits of several government and non-governmental schemes which require age validation.
Get Aadhaar to obtain PAN card now
Press Trust of India | Sunday April 7, 2013
The Unique Identification (UID) Aadhaar number will soon be a "valid" proof of identity and address to obtain a PAN card.
PM launches Aadhar-based direct cash transfers in 51 districts of India
Edited by Prasad Sanyal | Monday November 26, 2012
From January 1, 2013, this scheme is expected benefit people in 51 districts across the country, where Aadhar cards have been distributed in large numbers. The government aims to cover the entire country by the end of next year, ahead of the 2014 ele...
PM's opening remarks at the meeting of Council of Ministers
NDTV.com | Thursday November 1, 2012
The Prime Minister is meeting this morning with his new Council of Ministers.Here is the full text of his opening remarks at that meeting at his residence
Nandan Nilekani on inquiry by Intelligence Bureau, national auditor CAG
Reported by Sunetra Choudhury; Edited by Prasad Sanyal | Monday October 22, 2012
Nandan Nilekani, who is heading the unique identity card (UID) scheme Aadhar, told NDTV today he welcomed a probe by the Intelligence Bureau and an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General, saying that "all problems have been sorted out, there ar...
Seamless transit at all highway toll plazas by 2014
Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 19, 2012
The Government is working on a plan which would bring an end to long vehicular traffic at the national highways' toll plazas with the help of electronic collection system, a move that will save Rs 87,000 crore a year. "Within two years we intend to b...
Chidambaram vs Nilekani: New round in turf war over biometrics
NDTV Correspondent | Thursday June 7, 2012
The Union Cabinet has asked Nandan Nilekani, who heads the massive Unique ID scheme, to ensure the use of biometric data gathered by the Home Ministry's National Population Register (NPR) Project for his Aadhaar project. This after Home Minister P Ch...
Top cues: Asian shares firm, Titan, Dabur results today
Monday April 30, 2012
Asian shares edged up on Monday morning. Markets in China and Japan are closed for a public holiday.
Government to table UIDAI Bill in Monsoon Session, says Montek
Wednesday March 7, 2012
"We will bring the UIDAI Bill in the next Monsoon Session of Parliament," Montek Singh Ahluwalia said.
Enrollment of 40 crore for UID to begin in April: Nilekani
Sunday March 4, 2012
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) would start enrolling 40 crore people.
HCL Info shares surge 17% on buzz of winning UIDAI order
Friday March 2, 2012
Shares of HCL Infosystems today soared 17 per cent on the bourses amid reports that it has won contract worth of Rs 2,200 crore from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Aadhar cards to verify LPG, phone connections: Nilekani
Press Trust of India | Thursday February 16, 2012
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has begun two-pilot projects that would allow public sector oil marketers to make Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) transfers as well as getting mobile connectivity easier and transparent for consumers...
Senior UIDAI officer accused of sexual harassment
Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 15, 2012
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has ordered the transfer of a senior Indian Administrative Services officer, heading the regional office of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) here, following allegations of sexual harassmen...
Prime Minister meets senior ministers to sort out UID project
Wednesday January 25, 2012
The data collection by UIDAI has been done by hired organisations which is a cause of concern for the Home Minister.
