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Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
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UPSC Bolsters Exam Security with Aadhaar Authentication, AI Surveillance
Spurred by the Puja Khedkar controversy and the NEET paper leak scandal, the UPSC is deploying cutting-edge technologies to safeguard its examination process.
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PAN Card 2.0 Update: Key Features, Benefits, And How To Apply Online
PAN Card 2.0: Existing PAN cardholders can also upgrade to PAN 2.0, and new applicants can apply directly for PAN 2.0.
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Aadhaar Card Update Rules: One-Time Change For Date Of Birth And Gender Explained
Aadhaar Card Update Rules: UIDAI has set specific guidelines for updating details on an Aadhaar card, limiting certain changes to maintain data integrity and prevent misuse.
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Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI
UIDAI has unveiled a revamped Aadhaar app for smartphones, enabling face scans for identity verification via QR codes and smartphone cameras. The app will eliminate the need for photocopies of Aadhaar cards and is designed to expedite the authentication process, according to UIDAI. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned Aadhaar app...
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
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How To Apply For Pan 2.0 with QR Code Online: Check Benefits, Documents Required, and More
PAN 2.0 is a secure and upgraded financial identity system introduced by India’s Income Tax Department. This innovative card offers faster issuance, digital updates, Aadhaar integration, and QR code-based identity verification. Our guide explains the step-by-step process to apply via NSDL or UTIITSL, eligibility criteria, required documents, and ...
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
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Paytm Crackdown Signals More RBI Scrutiny on India Banks
India stunned investors last month by abruptly suspending most activities of the banking affiliate of Paytm, a once high-flying fintech star that had attracted backing from Warren Buffett and SoftBank Group Corp. While the Paytm case was an extreme example of lapses in customer verification — it allegedly used a single identity document to open t...
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2024 Passport Renewal Guide: Fees, Documents And Step-by-Step Guide
An Indian passport remains valid for ten years from the date of issue, necessitating renewal thereafter.
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Provident Fund Body Removes Aadhaar As Birth Proof. Check Full List Here
In a circular issued on January 16, EPFO noted that Aadhaar is primarily an identity verification tool and not a proof of birth.
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LinkedIn Launches Identity Verification Feature For Indian Users
In India, the ID verification is performed by HyperVerge, a third-party identity verification service, that leverages DigiLocker.
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Twitter's Blue Tick Seemingly Back for Several Accounts With Millions of Followers
In a surprising turn of events, Twitter has seemingly restored verification badges on several high-profile celebrity accounts with millions of followers, just days after the microblogging platform culled the legacy blue checkmarks for non-paying users.
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Twitter Begins Testing Government ID-Based Verification for Blue Subscribers: Report
Twitter is working on allowing subscribers to submit government ID to have their profiles verified on the platform, according to a report. The company will reportedly allow users to submit images of the front and rear sides of a document proving their identity, along with a selfie. the feature could be limited to Twitter Blue subscribers.
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Polygon Revamps ID Verification with Web3, Safeguards Details Against Third Parties
The team behind Polygon has now launched a new feature called the zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) service, that would give the process of id-verification a Web3 twist. Users of the Polygon ID service will be able to verify their identities online without getting their personal data stored with third-party companies.
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Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
-
UPSC Bolsters Exam Security with Aadhaar Authentication, AI Surveillance
Spurred by the Puja Khedkar controversy and the NEET paper leak scandal, the UPSC is deploying cutting-edge technologies to safeguard its examination process.
-
PAN Card 2.0 Update: Key Features, Benefits, And How To Apply Online
PAN Card 2.0: Existing PAN cardholders can also upgrade to PAN 2.0, and new applicants can apply directly for PAN 2.0.
-
Aadhaar Card Update Rules: One-Time Change For Date Of Birth And Gender Explained
Aadhaar Card Update Rules: UIDAI has set specific guidelines for updating details on an Aadhaar card, limiting certain changes to maintain data integrity and prevent misuse.
-
Aadhaar App With Facial Recognition-Based Authentication Unveiled by UIDAI
UIDAI has unveiled a revamped Aadhaar app for smartphones, enabling face scans for identity verification via QR codes and smartphone cameras. The app will eliminate the need for photocopies of Aadhaar cards and is designed to expedite the authentication process, according to UIDAI. Here's everything you need to know about the redesigned Aadhaar app...
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Signing Into Google Account Will Require Additional 2 Factor Authentication Verification: Report
Google has added another layer of verification as part of its two-factor authentication (2FA) which now appears when signing into the Google account on an unrecognised device, according to a report. This change is said to arrive with the most recent version of Google Play Services and thus, is currently limited to Android phones. It reportedly adds...
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How To Apply For Pan 2.0 with QR Code Online: Check Benefits, Documents Required, and More
PAN 2.0 is a secure and upgraded financial identity system introduced by India’s Income Tax Department. This innovative card offers faster issuance, digital updates, Aadhaar integration, and QR code-based identity verification. Our guide explains the step-by-step process to apply via NSDL or UTIITSL, eligibility criteria, required documents, and ...
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
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Paytm Crackdown Signals More RBI Scrutiny on India Banks
India stunned investors last month by abruptly suspending most activities of the banking affiliate of Paytm, a once high-flying fintech star that had attracted backing from Warren Buffett and SoftBank Group Corp. While the Paytm case was an extreme example of lapses in customer verification — it allegedly used a single identity document to open t...
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2024 Passport Renewal Guide: Fees, Documents And Step-by-Step Guide
An Indian passport remains valid for ten years from the date of issue, necessitating renewal thereafter.
-
Provident Fund Body Removes Aadhaar As Birth Proof. Check Full List Here
In a circular issued on January 16, EPFO noted that Aadhaar is primarily an identity verification tool and not a proof of birth.
-
LinkedIn Launches Identity Verification Feature For Indian Users
In India, the ID verification is performed by HyperVerge, a third-party identity verification service, that leverages DigiLocker.
-
Twitter's Blue Tick Seemingly Back for Several Accounts With Millions of Followers
In a surprising turn of events, Twitter has seemingly restored verification badges on several high-profile celebrity accounts with millions of followers, just days after the microblogging platform culled the legacy blue checkmarks for non-paying users.
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Twitter Begins Testing Government ID-Based Verification for Blue Subscribers: Report
Twitter is working on allowing subscribers to submit government ID to have their profiles verified on the platform, according to a report. The company will reportedly allow users to submit images of the front and rear sides of a document proving their identity, along with a selfie. the feature could be limited to Twitter Blue subscribers.
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Polygon Revamps ID Verification with Web3, Safeguards Details Against Third Parties
The team behind Polygon has now launched a new feature called the zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) service, that would give the process of id-verification a Web3 twist. Users of the Polygon ID service will be able to verify their identities online without getting their personal data stored with third-party companies.
