Aadhaar Controversy
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Moody’s report questioning Aadhaar’s reliability is baseless, says Centre
The Centre claimed that no breach has been reported from the Aadhaar database to date.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging Centre’s decision to link Aadhaar with Voter ID
The government has argued that both IDs will be linked to remove voters who register their names on the electoral rolls in multiple states.
Scroll Staff
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In hunger hotspot, Aadhaar is depriving Adivasi mothers of crucial assistance
Their health, and the health of their children, is put at risk because they lack the documents needed to obtain the biometric number.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
Trending
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: From broken ankle to historic title, Preeti eyes redemption
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‘High Water’: Read Ruskin Bond’s new story from his book of short stories about love and friendship
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Aadhaar-voter ID linking is voluntary, says government – but law leaves little room to avoid it
Election officials are citing ‘orders from above’ to pressure voters who have not yet linked these documents.
Umang Poddar
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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
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Services boxers dominate semi-finals lineup on Day 5
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC play out a high-scoring draw
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India start campaign with massive win over Canada