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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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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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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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Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
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Indigo Partners With Digi Yatra To Simplify Air Travel
Travellers can share their boarding pass directly with the Digi Yatra app by selecting "Share with Digi Yatra" in the IndiGo app after web check-in.
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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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Centre Announces On-Device Biometric Authentication For UPI Transactions, More Features
The government announced several new offerings like UPI with on-device biometric authentication for a seamless, secure and user-friendly alternative to PIN-based UPI authentication.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Indian Expats In Dubai To Follow Stricter Passport Photo Rules From September 1
The change means that most applicants will have to submit fresh photographs that meet the updated criteria.
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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...
-
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...
-
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.
-
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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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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Passport Seva 2.0: Indian Expats In UAE To Get Chip-Enabled E-Passports
The upgrade aims to make passport services more transparent, user-friendly and efficient for the large Indian community in the UAE.
-
US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
-
Indigo Partners With Digi Yatra To Simplify Air Travel
Travellers can share their boarding pass directly with the Digi Yatra app by selecting "Share with Digi Yatra" in the IndiGo app after web check-in.
-
How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
-
Centre Announces On-Device Biometric Authentication For UPI Transactions, More Features
The government announced several new offerings like UPI with on-device biometric authentication for a seamless, secure and user-friendly alternative to PIN-based UPI authentication.
-
Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Indian Expats In Dubai To Follow Stricter Passport Photo Rules From September 1
The change means that most applicants will have to submit fresh photographs that meet the updated criteria.
