Aadhaar Controversy
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Centre asks not to share photocopies of Aadhaar, then withdraws advisory
The information technology ministry revoked a press release issued by one of its offices warning that the copies of the document could be misused.
Scroll Staff
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Six types of problems Aadhaar is causing – and safeguards needed immediately
From fraud-prone payment systems to poor facilities, a range of hassles inconvenience and exclude India’s most marginalised people.
Jean Drèze & Reetika Khera
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Citizens can be illegally profiled during polls if voter ID, Aadhaar are linked, say ex-bureaucrats
The group said that it was likely that non-citizens could be registered as voters if Aadhaar is used as the only proof.
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Why ex-servicemen in India don’t get many job offers after retiring from the armed forces
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As Shiv Sena split bewilders workers ahead of key civic polls, party begins meetings across Mumbai
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The travelogue of an Indian maharaja who disliked China and loved Japan
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Centre claims linking of Aadhaar to voter ID is voluntary – but bill in Parliament contradicts it
A contentious clause in the legislation has made experts apprehensive.
Umang Poddar
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‘Too serious’: SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea alleging cancellation of over 3 crore ration cards
The petitioner said the ration cards in remote areas were cancelled for not being linked to Aadhaar.
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SC dismisses plea seeking review of Aadhaar judgement in a para. Chandrachud dissents in 16 pages
Chandrachud said dismissing the petitions would have serious consequences for the ends of justice.
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Video
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‘Law is being weaponised’: Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa on the arrests of Zubair, Teesta Setalvad
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Aadhaar verdict: SC dismisses review petitions challenging scheme as constitutionally valid
In his dissent, Justice Chandrachud said it is a constitutional error to say at this stage that no ground exists to review the 2018 judgement.
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New rules on Aadhaar an attempt to ‘cross red lines’ set by Supreme Court, claim activist groups
Rethink Aadhaar and Article 21 Trust said that every government service can fall under the scope of ‘good governance’, thus widening the scope of the Act.
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‘How many Muslims and Dalits?’ Owaisi hits out at UIDAI for asking 127 people to prove citizenship
The Aadhaar authority said the summons were issued as it was told by Telangana Police that those people were ‘illegal immigrants’.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ revisits the 2018 Thailand cave rescue
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‘Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd’ trailer: Amruta Subhash in show about pickles and empowerment
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Watch: True crime series ‘Indian Predator’ kicks off with case of Delhi serial killer
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‘Subtle nuances of human relationships’: Why Satyajit Ray adapted ‘Postmaster’ and ‘Samapti’
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Watch: The trailer of series ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is out
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Aadhaar Act: SC asks Centre to reply to plea against amendments allowing private firms to use data
Retired Army officer SG Vombatkere and activist Bezwada Wilson had challenged the amendments passed by Parliament in July.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court doubts correctness of Aadhaar judgement, refers it to a larger bench
Justice DY Chandrachud had said in September 2018 that the Aadhaar Act was a ‘fraud on the constitution’.
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Aadhaar Ordinance is no longer valid as Parliament has passed amended law, Centre tells Delhi HC
The government was arguing against a petition that challenged the ordinance’s validity. The court listed the matter for hearing on October 22.
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The Field
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CWG 2022, Boxing: Nitu Ghanghas hopes for winds of change, Birmingham and beyond
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