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"Have Better, Stronger Aadhaar Now": Nandan Nilekani On Top Court Verdict
Nandan Nilekani, known as the architect of Aadhaar, had always been supportive of the national ID scheme. "Aadhaar will come out with flying colours," the former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman had said amid privacy concerns. And today Mr Nilekani not only welcomed the "landmark judgment", he reiterated that the "unique id...
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Digital Technology Bringing New Ways Of Doing Business: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani, 63, rejoined the $10.94-billion IT major in August 2017 eight years after he resigned as CEO to become head of the state-run UIDAI, which issues the unique identification card Aadhaar.
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Bill Gates Praises Aadhaar, Says "It Doesn't Pose Any Privacy Issue"
Aadhaar and the technology behind it do not pose any privacy issue, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said. In fact, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has funded the World Bank to take Aadhaar to other countries as it is "worth emulating".
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Why Can't Centre Compel Citizens To Get Aadhaar, Asks Top Court: 10 Facts
Aadhaar is a "giant electronic mesh" and will turn the country "into a surveillance state," petitioners alleged today as five judges of the Supreme Court began final hearing on a batch of petitions that challenge the citizen identity programme, contending that it violates an individual's fundamental right to privacy. The petitions also argue agains...
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"Orchestrated Campaign To Malign Aadhaar": Ex-UIDAI Chief Nandan Nilekani
Former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Chairman Nandan Nilekani said there was an "orchestrated campaign" to malign Aadhaar.
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Aadhaar Body Is Looking For Management Professionals: All That You Must Know
The eligible candidates would go through a stringent selection process comprising two stages.
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Aadhaar Addresses All of Supreme Court's Design Principles: Nilekani
Nilekani said this during an investors' call held on Friday, where he was asked about the apex court's landmark judgement on right to privacy being a fundamental right.
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Aadhaar Addresses All Of Supreme Court's Design Principles: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and non-Executive Chairman of Infosys, who is also the architect of the UIDAI, on Friday expressed confidence that Aadhaar "addresses all design principles laid down by the Supreme Court".
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Nandan Nilekani Begins His Second Innings At Infosys
In 2009, Nandan Nilekani relinquished the position of co-chairman and Member of Board at Infosys as he took charge as chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
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Big Data To Address Problems Of Jobs, Growth: Nandan Nilekani
Infosys co-founder and former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman Nandan Nilekani today swore by big data, saying it will address issues of economic growth and jobs and help small businesses avail of loans that have eluded them so far.
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As Tech Titans Meet, Satya Nadella's Qs For Nandan Nilekani
Mr Nilekani talked about how Reliance Jio has successfully used Aadhaar-based KYC to scale up its subscriber base in a very short time.
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Paytm To Make Verification Process Convenient With 'Aadhar-Based eKYC'
India's largest mobile payment and commerce platform Paytm has announced Aadhaar based eKYC (E-Know Your Customer) to make customer verification process convenient, paperless and real-time.
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Government May Bring Laws on Aadhaar, Bankruptcy as Money Bills
The government is likely to introduce legislations on Aadhaar and bankruptcy code as money bills with a view to ensuring their smooth passage in Parliament. "We will bring as many legislation as possible in the form of Money Bills. We will follow the same procedure for the bankruptcy law," a senior Finance Ministry official said.
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Centralised Voter Management System Can Remove Distortions: Nandan Nilekani
Putting in place a centralized voter management system can help eliminate distortions arising out of the political economy that has muddied voter registrations, says a new book co-authored by technocrat Nandan Nilekani.
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UPA's flagship scheme Aadhar in a limbo
After the Supreme Court knocked the bottom off of the Aadhaar scheme, directing the Centre to withdraw instructions making the card carrying the 12-digit identification number mandatory for availing of the benefits of government-sponsored welfare schemes, questions have been raised about its fate.
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"Have Better, Stronger Aadhaar Now": Nandan Nilekani On Top Court Verdict
Nandan Nilekani, known as the architect of Aadhaar, had always been supportive of the national ID scheme. "Aadhaar will come out with flying colours," the former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman had said amid privacy concerns. And today Mr Nilekani not only welcomed the "landmark judgment", he reiterated that the "unique id...
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Digital Technology Bringing New Ways Of Doing Business: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani, 63, rejoined the $10.94-billion IT major in August 2017 eight years after he resigned as CEO to become head of the state-run UIDAI, which issues the unique identification card Aadhaar.
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Bill Gates Praises Aadhaar, Says "It Doesn't Pose Any Privacy Issue"
Aadhaar and the technology behind it do not pose any privacy issue, Microsoft founder Bill Gates has said. In fact, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has funded the World Bank to take Aadhaar to other countries as it is "worth emulating".
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Why Can't Centre Compel Citizens To Get Aadhaar, Asks Top Court: 10 Facts
Aadhaar is a "giant electronic mesh" and will turn the country "into a surveillance state," petitioners alleged today as five judges of the Supreme Court began final hearing on a batch of petitions that challenge the citizen identity programme, contending that it violates an individual's fundamental right to privacy. The petitions also argue agains...
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"Orchestrated Campaign To Malign Aadhaar": Ex-UIDAI Chief Nandan Nilekani
Former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Chairman Nandan Nilekani said there was an "orchestrated campaign" to malign Aadhaar.
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Aadhaar Body Is Looking For Management Professionals: All That You Must Know
The eligible candidates would go through a stringent selection process comprising two stages.
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Aadhaar Addresses All of Supreme Court's Design Principles: Nilekani
Nilekani said this during an investors' call held on Friday, where he was asked about the apex court's landmark judgement on right to privacy being a fundamental right.
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Aadhaar Addresses All Of Supreme Court's Design Principles: Nandan Nilekani
Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and non-Executive Chairman of Infosys, who is also the architect of the UIDAI, on Friday expressed confidence that Aadhaar "addresses all design principles laid down by the Supreme Court".
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Nandan Nilekani Begins His Second Innings At Infosys
In 2009, Nandan Nilekani relinquished the position of co-chairman and Member of Board at Infosys as he took charge as chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
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Big Data To Address Problems Of Jobs, Growth: Nandan Nilekani
Infosys co-founder and former Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman Nandan Nilekani today swore by big data, saying it will address issues of economic growth and jobs and help small businesses avail of loans that have eluded them so far.
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As Tech Titans Meet, Satya Nadella's Qs For Nandan Nilekani
Mr Nilekani talked about how Reliance Jio has successfully used Aadhaar-based KYC to scale up its subscriber base in a very short time.
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Paytm To Make Verification Process Convenient With 'Aadhar-Based eKYC'
India's largest mobile payment and commerce platform Paytm has announced Aadhaar based eKYC (E-Know Your Customer) to make customer verification process convenient, paperless and real-time.
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Government May Bring Laws on Aadhaar, Bankruptcy as Money Bills
The government is likely to introduce legislations on Aadhaar and bankruptcy code as money bills with a view to ensuring their smooth passage in Parliament. "We will bring as many legislation as possible in the form of Money Bills. We will follow the same procedure for the bankruptcy law," a senior Finance Ministry official said.
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Centralised Voter Management System Can Remove Distortions: Nandan Nilekani
Putting in place a centralized voter management system can help eliminate distortions arising out of the political economy that has muddied voter registrations, says a new book co-authored by technocrat Nandan Nilekani.
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UPA's flagship scheme Aadhar in a limbo
After the Supreme Court knocked the bottom off of the Aadhaar scheme, directing the Centre to withdraw instructions making the card carrying the 12-digit identification number mandatory for availing of the benefits of government-sponsored welfare schemes, questions have been raised about its fate.
