NTA to Roll Out Facial Biometric Verification from 2026
The National Testing Agency will implement facial biometric verification and live photography in major entrance exams from 2026 to enhance exam integrity and curb malpractice.
The National Testing Agency will implement facial biometric verification and live photography in major entrance exams from 2026 to enhance exam integrity and curb malpractice.
Residents of Worli SRA housing societies protest as authority moves to terminate developer, jeopardizing homes for 2,500 families. Threaten BMC election boycott. Full story inside.
Contractual housekeeping staff at Kolkata airport protest new biometric attendance system, demanding fresh uniforms and leave benefits. Management alleges it's a ploy to avoid shift discipline.
Jaipur police intensify probe into a dummy-candidate racket exposed during RRB Group D exam. Two arrested, teams dispatched to UP and Bihar to track network. Details inside.
Trichy International Airport launches biometric gates for staff entry, using retina & fingerprint scans. This automation enhances security, speeds up access, and addresses CISF personnel shortage. Read more.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.
India launches NMHS-2, its first national mental health survey since 2015, covering all states & UTs. It aims to assess post-pandemic mental illness burden and guide policy. Read the key details.
Jaipur police arrested a seasoned operator and a dummy candidate in a Railway Recruitment Board exam scam. Biometric mismatch led to the bust. Read details on the investigation.
Amazon India launches biometric authentication for UPI payments, enabling faster, password-free checkouts. This move aims to boost digital payment security and convenience for millions of users.
The Indian government confirms no security breach in the Aadhaar database, safeguarding data of 134 crore users with multi-layered encryption and ISO certifications. Read details.
From AI-powered baggage tracking at Paris CDG to India's massive cloud platform for 61 airports, digitisation is reshaping air travel. Discover the tech cutting $5bn baggage losses and India's unique system-wide leap.
Participate in India's Biggest Habit Index survey for a chance to win a ₹5000 Amazon voucher. Discover key trends shaping daily routines across the nation.
A man was arrested in Ranchi for attempting to impersonate his brother-in-law at an RRB Group D exam. Biometric verification exposed the fraud. Read the full details.
Residents of remote Bageshwar villages brave icy winds, trekking uphill to find mobile signals for mandatory biometric verification of ration cards, exposing India's digital divide.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde urges Thane residents to back the cluster redevelopment model, highlighting wider eligibility, larger flats, and superior civic amenities compared to SRA schemes.
Mizoram officials have enrolled biometric data for 65.82% of Myanmar refugees and 13.98% of Bangladesh refugees. Get the latest updates on border shelter and data collection efforts in Aizawl.
Gurgaon's MCG initiates a comprehensive baseline survey of sectors 1-57 to create a geo-referenced database for roads, sewage, water supply & more. Aim: plug service gaps.
Shockingly, 82% of Rajasthan's govt hospitals flout central directives on biometric attendance. Health Minister Khimsar vows strict action and announces food courts for patients.
Karnataka govt mandates Aadhaar biometric update for students aged 5 & 15 by March 1, 2025. Avoid scholarship & exam delays. Schools to host update camps.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation mandates Aadhaar-based biometric attendance for all staff. Commissioner Amit Kumar warns December salaries will be released only after compliance. Read more.
Chhattisgarh govt introduces Aadhaar-enabled biometric attendance for all under-secretary+ level officers at Mahanadi Bhavan from Dec 1. Aim: boost transparency & curb late arrivals.
Maharashtra government seeks SRA report on making first-floor slum residents eligible for free housing. Financial implications under scrutiny ahead of BMC polls.
A BMC primary school in Sewri was demolished for redevelopment but never rebuilt. 250 students were shifted to a one-room kitchen, enrollment dropped to 9. Read the shocking details.
Discover the advanced smart lock features revolutionizing Indian home security. From biometric access to geofencing, learn what makes modern smart locks indispensable.
IITs implement biometric entry and restricted Wi-Fi to prevent AI tool usage in placement tests. Recruiters now emphasize psychometric evaluations and cultural fit over technical skills alone for better retention.
RRB announces NTPC CBT-2 exam for December 20, 2025. Get crucial details about Aadhaar biometric verification, e-call letters, and official updates. Prepare now for this decisive recruitment stage!
Ahmedabad-based Mantra Softech secures $14 million private equity funding to accelerate innovation in identity security solutions and AI-driven biometric technologies. Read more about their expansion plans.
A 52-year-old man in Malvani murdered his wife with a stone after a fight over paying for an SRA flat. He later surrendered to the police. Read the full story.
Aligarh district administration makes biometric attendance mandatory for madrasa teachers. Salaries will now be linked to attendance records. District Magistrate announces new system.
India targets e-passports for all citizens by 2035. Over 80 lakh biometric passports already issued. Learn about enhanced security features and global benefits.