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NTA To Introduce Live Photo And Facial Biometric Verification For NEET And JEE From 2026
The decision follows a successful proof of concept conducted during NEET-UG 2025, where Aadhaar-based facial authentication was tested at select examination centres in Delhi.
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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
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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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Indian Woman, 60, In US For 30 Years, Detained During Green Card Interview
A 60-year-old Indian origin woman was detained in the United States by immigration officers during the last round of her green card interview.
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RRB Group D Exam From Nov 27 To Fill Over 32,000 Vacancies, Free Railway Pass, Guidelines Explained
RRB Group D Exam 2025: Candidates must carry their Aadhaar Card, which will be required for biometric verification. It should also be active/unlocked in the UIDAI system.
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Biometric Attendance Made Compulsory For Madrasa Teachers In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh
Biometric Attendance For Madrasa Teachers: According to the data from the district minority office, Aligarh has 120 registered madrasas, four of which are government-aided and 116 unaided.
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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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IBPS Strengthens Integrity Of Banking Tests With Rigorous Anti-Cheating Protocols
IBPS warns candidates of disqualification for non-genuine performance, reaffirming its commitment to exam integrity amid concerns over proxy and cheating incidents.
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Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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Top 7 Countries That Use E-Passports And Where India Stands
Check out which top countries have adopted E-Passports.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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New Aadhaar App Explained: What It Is, Key Features, How to Download, and More
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one of...
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How To Apply For An E-Passport In India: Eligibility, Process And All You Need To Know
E-passport is expected to transform how thousands of travellers move abroad in the coming years.
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WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
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NTA To Introduce Live Photo And Facial Biometric Verification For NEET And JEE From 2026
The decision follows a successful proof of concept conducted during NEET-UG 2025, where Aadhaar-based facial authentication was tested at select examination centres in Delhi.
-
No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
-
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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Indian Woman, 60, In US For 30 Years, Detained During Green Card Interview
A 60-year-old Indian origin woman was detained in the United States by immigration officers during the last round of her green card interview.
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RRB Group D Exam From Nov 27 To Fill Over 32,000 Vacancies, Free Railway Pass, Guidelines Explained
RRB Group D Exam 2025: Candidates must carry their Aadhaar Card, which will be required for biometric verification. It should also be active/unlocked in the UIDAI system.
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Biometric Attendance Made Compulsory For Madrasa Teachers In Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh
Biometric Attendance For Madrasa Teachers: According to the data from the district minority office, Aligarh has 120 registered madrasas, four of which are government-aided and 116 unaided.
-
What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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IBPS Strengthens Integrity Of Banking Tests With Rigorous Anti-Cheating Protocols
IBPS warns candidates of disqualification for non-genuine performance, reaffirming its commitment to exam integrity amid concerns over proxy and cheating incidents.
-
Paytm Rolls Out Hide Payments Feature to Manage Transaction Visibility: How to Use
Paytm is rolling out a new Hide Payments feature, which allows users to move certain transactions out of the primary transaction view. As per the company, it is a more private and personalised way to manage digital payments. Transactions that are marked as hidden are not deleted or altered, but remain in a separate protected section. Hidden transac...
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Top 7 Countries That Use E-Passports And Where India Stands
Check out which top countries have adopted E-Passports.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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New Aadhaar App Explained: What It Is, Key Features, How to Download, and More
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued to each individual by the UIDAI. It is a crucial document that is required to access several government-linked benefits and schemes. While the government issues a physical Aadhaar card to all holders, its digital copy streamlines the authentication process and cuts down on the use of physical documents.And one of...
-
How To Apply For An E-Passport In India: Eligibility, Process And All You Need To Know
E-passport is expected to transform how thousands of travellers move abroad in the coming years.
-
WhatsApp Announces Passkey-Encrypted Chat Backups With Biometric Authentication for Extra Security
Meta Platforms on Friday announced a new security measure for keeping WhatsApp chat backups safe by encrypting them with passkeys. With passkey-encrypted chat backups, users will not be required to memorise a password or a 64-digit encryption key anymore. Instead, they can utilise the handset's buil-in security methods, such as fingerprints or faci...
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Samsung Wallet Updated With UPI Onboarding and Support for Biometric Payments
Samsung has announced new updates to its Samsung Wallet in India. Now, the platform allows users to set up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) during the initial setup of their new Galaxy device. It also brings biometric authentication, eliminating the need for a PIN. The update brings improved Tap and Pay support in the country. The digital wallet no...
