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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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LPG-Aadhaar Authentication: What Changes From October 1
The central government is urging citizens eligible for subsidised LPG refill to get the biometric authentication done so that they continue to get the service without any disruption.
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'Don't Keep Biometric Data After Applying For Visa': VFS Global CEO To NDTV
Zubin Karkaria described the company as "made in India" and said its main objective was to improve efficiency and bridge the gap between the demand for visas and the capacity of governments to process applications.
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Supreme Court Refuses PIL Seeking Mandatory Biometric Attendance in Schools
The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL seeking mandatory biometric attendance for school students and suggested approaching High Courts.
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Nepal Seeks India's Nod To Allow National ID Card For Cross-Border Travel
Under current rules, Nepali nationals travelling to India, especially by air, must produce either a valid passport or an original citizenship certificate.
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Your Face Is Now Your Boarding Pass As Airlines Embrace Biometric Travel
Airlines and airports are increasingly adopting facial recognition technology, allowing passengers to move through check-in, security and boarding using their face instead of repeatedly showing passports and boarding passes.
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Health Ministry Mandates 80% Biometric Attendance For Postgraduate Dentists
Institutions allowing students with less than required attendance to appear in exams will be held responsible by the NDC.
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Why Anthropic May Ask You For Your Government ID, Biometric Data
In the wake of the US government crackdown Anthropic is setting up stricter filters to track any suspicious behaviour. Although the company officially denies the link.
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Daily-Wage Labourer's Dream Collapses Outside NEET Examination Centre
Authorities maintain that the examination was conducted strictly according to national guidelines.
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Curious Case Of The Passport Rectangle: Social Media Post Sparks Discussion
An online query by a social media user regarding a mysterious gold rectangle on her newly renewed passport has sparked a viral conversation about modern travel document security.
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Think Twice Before Flashing Peace Sign In Pics. AI-Powered Hackers Could Steal Your Fingerprints
AI-powered techniques sharpen blurry fingerprint images in selfies, posing new biometric security risks.
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NEET UG 2026 Exam On May 3: Check Biometrics Exception Details And Guidelines Here
NEET UG 2026 on May 3: NTA issues biometric exception rules, introduces Aadhaar verification, and strict exam day guidelines to ensure fair conduct.
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EU Replaces Passport Stamps With Biometric Scans. What It Means For Travellers
The European Union is introducing a biometric border system that will replace passport stamping for non-EU visitors.
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OpenAI Developing 'Real-Humans-Only' Social Media App To Eliminate Bot Problem: Report
OpenAI is developing a biometric social platform to combat bots by requiring user verification via Face ID or iris scans, aiming to improve authenticity on social media.
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Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
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Samsung Wallet Adds Fingerprint Authentication for UPI Payments Up to Rs 10,000 in India
Samsung has introduced fingerprint-based authentication for UPI payments through Samsung Wallet in India. Galaxy users can authorise eligible transactions worth up to Rs. 10,000 without entering their UPI PIN. The company says the on-device authentication can help users avoid exposing their PIN while making payments in public and may reduce failure...
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LPG-Aadhaar Authentication: What Changes From October 1
The central government is urging citizens eligible for subsidised LPG refill to get the biometric authentication done so that they continue to get the service without any disruption.
-
'Don't Keep Biometric Data After Applying For Visa': VFS Global CEO To NDTV
Zubin Karkaria described the company as "made in India" and said its main objective was to improve efficiency and bridge the gap between the demand for visas and the capacity of governments to process applications.
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Supreme Court Refuses PIL Seeking Mandatory Biometric Attendance in Schools
The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL seeking mandatory biometric attendance for school students and suggested approaching High Courts.
-
Nepal Seeks India's Nod To Allow National ID Card For Cross-Border Travel
Under current rules, Nepali nationals travelling to India, especially by air, must produce either a valid passport or an original citizenship certificate.
-
Your Face Is Now Your Boarding Pass As Airlines Embrace Biometric Travel
Airlines and airports are increasingly adopting facial recognition technology, allowing passengers to move through check-in, security and boarding using their face instead of repeatedly showing passports and boarding passes.
-
Health Ministry Mandates 80% Biometric Attendance For Postgraduate Dentists
Institutions allowing students with less than required attendance to appear in exams will be held responsible by the NDC.
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Why Anthropic May Ask You For Your Government ID, Biometric Data
In the wake of the US government crackdown Anthropic is setting up stricter filters to track any suspicious behaviour. Although the company officially denies the link.
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Daily-Wage Labourer's Dream Collapses Outside NEET Examination Centre
Authorities maintain that the examination was conducted strictly according to national guidelines.
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Curious Case Of The Passport Rectangle: Social Media Post Sparks Discussion
An online query by a social media user regarding a mysterious gold rectangle on her newly renewed passport has sparked a viral conversation about modern travel document security.
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Think Twice Before Flashing Peace Sign In Pics. AI-Powered Hackers Could Steal Your Fingerprints
AI-powered techniques sharpen blurry fingerprint images in selfies, posing new biometric security risks.
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NEET UG 2026 Exam On May 3: Check Biometrics Exception Details And Guidelines Here
NEET UG 2026 on May 3: NTA issues biometric exception rules, introduces Aadhaar verification, and strict exam day guidelines to ensure fair conduct.
-
EU Replaces Passport Stamps With Biometric Scans. What It Means For Travellers
The European Union is introducing a biometric border system that will replace passport stamping for non-EU visitors.
-
OpenAI Developing 'Real-Humans-Only' Social Media App To Eliminate Bot Problem: Report
OpenAI is developing a biometric social platform to combat bots by requiring user verification via Face ID or iris scans, aiming to improve authenticity on social media.
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Amazon Pay Adds Support for Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India
Amazon Pay has introduced the new biometric authentication feature for UPI transactions. However, the company will only allow users to make payments of up to Rs. 5,000 using the new feature. The tech giant claims that people will no longer have to enter their UPI pins to complete a transaction, as they can directly validate them using their fingerp...
