Mizoram Completes 80% Biometric Enrolment for Refugees
Mizoram has enrolled nearly 80% of over 30,000 Myanmar refugees biometrically. Key districts show high completion rates, though challenges remain in some areas. Read the latest update.
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UPSC Makes Face Authentication Mandatory for All Candidates
UPSC introduces AI-powered face authentication for all recruitment exams, including Civil Services. The move aims to enhance integrity and speed up verification. Know how it works and what candidates must expect.
Pongal Cash, Ration Distribution Faces Network, Biometric Delays
Technical issues at PDS shops in Chennai cause long waits for Pongal gifts. Network problems and biometric failures delay distribution of ₹3000 cash and ration items to card holders.
UPSC Makes Face Authentication Mandatory for All Candidates
The UPSC introduces mandatory face authentication for all civil services exam candidates to curb impersonation. New tech to be used at 1,000+ centres nationwide.
AI Breast Cancer Screening for 7.5L Women in Varanasi
Varanasi launches Namo Shakti Rath initiative with AI thermal imaging for free, door-to-door breast cancer screening, aiming to cover 7.5 lakh women. A major step for women's healthcare.
US Embassy Issues Strict Visa Warning for Indian Students
The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory for international students, warning that violations of visa rules or US laws can result in deportation, visa cancellation, and long-term travel bans. Learn the key rules to protect your status.
Chandigarh's Key Meet: Paid Parking, E-Office Progress
Chandigarh's high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad advances paid parking, paperless e-office adoption, and biometric salary linkage. Key updates inside.
US Embassy Issues Strict Visa Warning to Indian Students
The US Embassy in India cautions students that breaking US laws can lead to visa cancellation, deportation, and future travel bans. Read the full advisory and stay compliant.
US Embassy Issues Stern Warning to Indian Students on Visa Rules
US Embassy cautions Indian students: breaking laws can cause visa cancellation, deportation, and future travel bans. New biometric checks now mandatory for all non-US citizens.
94 Lakh UP Students' Aadhaar Biometric Update Pending
Urgent Aadhaar biometric update required for 94.7 lakh students in Uttar Pradesh. Delay risks blocking higher education access, scholarships, and exam applications. Parents must act now.
AIIMS Delhi Offers Free Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccine
AIIMS New Delhi launches free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination drive. Women 30-65 can get screened, girls 9-14 vaccinated. Act now for a preventable disease.
Mumbai Slum Survey: 8.8L Homes Covered, Deadline Extended
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
Coimbatore youth arrested for stealing from corporation office
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for breaking into a Coimbatore corporation ward office and stealing biometric devices, an EV charger, and other equipment. Read the full details of the theft and police investigation.
Digi Yatra Fails for Twins at Mumbai Airport
Twin brothers faced 'Access Denied' at Mumbai Airport's Digi Yatra gate due to identical faces, sparking debate on facial recognition tech limits. Read the full story.
Oman's New Mandatory Premarital Health Test Rule
Oman mandates premarital medical exams from Jan 1, 2026, for all couples involving an Omani national. Learn about the tests, reasons, and tips for a smooth process.
UAE to End SMS OTPs for Online Payments in 2026
UAE banks will stop SMS OTPs for online payments from Jan 6, 2026. Switch to in-app biometric approval now to avoid transaction declines. A major security upgrade.
MPPSC Implements 3-Layer Security for All Exams from 2026
MPPSC announces a stringent 3-layer security system for all its exams from 2026 to prevent cheating and impersonation, featuring biometrics, CCTV, and metal detectors. Learn how this will impact lakhs of candidates.
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.
Doctors Clash with Musk Over Routine MRI for Healthy People
Elon Musk's call for annual MRI scans faces strong opposition from Indian doctors warning of overdiagnosis. Experts explain evidence-based preventive care. Read more.
Kolkata Airport Staff Protest Biometric System, Uniforms
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 Bust RRB Group D Dummy Candidate Racket
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 Airport Introduces Biometric Access for Staff
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 UPI Biometric Authentication Launched in India
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.
Dummy Candidate Racket Busted in Jaipur Railway Exam
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 Introduces Biometric UPI Payments in India
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.
Govt: No Aadhaar Data Breach, 134 Cr Users Secure
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.
India's Aviation Digitisation: AI, Biometrics, Cloud Takeover
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.
Impersonator Held at Railway Exam in Ranchi
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.
Bageshwar villagers climb hills for ration card e-KYC
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.
Cardiac Arrest in Young Adults: 5 Prevention Steps
Cardiac arrest is rising alarmingly among Indians in their 20s & 30s. Dr Raghavendra Iyer shares 5 vital steps for prevention, from stress control to early screening.
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