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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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Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
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Passport Seva 2.0: How To Apply For E-Passport, Benefits And Other Details
Passport Seva 2.0: An e-passport is embedded with an electronic chip that stores biometric and personal information of the passport holder.
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Google's Urgent Alert: Dump Passwords Now Or Risk Getting Hacked
Google wants users to move on from older sign-in methods like passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
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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...
-
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.
-
Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
-
Passport Seva 2.0: How To Apply For E-Passport, Benefits And Other Details
Passport Seva 2.0: An e-passport is embedded with an electronic chip that stores biometric and personal information of the passport holder.
-
Google's Urgent Alert: Dump Passwords Now Or Risk Getting Hacked
Google wants users to move on from older sign-in methods like passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA).
-
Google's Identity Check Security Feature Will Arrive on More Phones With Android 16: Report
Google's Android 16 update will reportedly expand its Identity Check security feature, currently on select Samsung and Pixel phones, to more Android devices. This feature safeguards user data and Google accounts upon phone theft by requiring biometric authentication for critical setting changes. The feature is similar to Apple's Stolen Device Prote...
