The UIDAI is enhancing offline Aadhaar-based KYC to boost security and user-friendliness across financial services. This initiative aims to allow KYC completion without sharing Aadhaar numbers or personal details, promoting privacy. By promoting QR codes and PDFs, UIDAI simplifies the verification process and encourages compliant adoption among startups and financial providers.
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The U.S. Embassy in India issued a warning to visa holders, stating that committing crimes like assault, theft, or burglary in the United States could lead to visa revocation and ineligibility for future visas. This advisory follows the arrest of an Indian tourist, Alvani, who was caught shoplifting approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise from a Target store.
A Madhya Pradesh constable managed to draw a full salary for 12 years without ever reporting for duty after being appointed in 2011. Due to a communication lapse, his absence went unnoticed until a pay-scale review in 2023 revealed the fraud, during which over Rs 28 lakh was credited to his account.
Amid escalating trade tensions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledges to protect Canadian workers as the US imposes a 35% tariff hike on Canadian imports, citing concerns over fentanyl. Carney emphasizes Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl and diversify trade partnerships, highlighting strengthened ties with the UK. Trump warns against retaliation, urging companies to relocate to the US.
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