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.
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.
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.
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.
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 high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad advances paid parking, paperless e-office adoption, and biometric salary linkage. Key updates inside.
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 cautions Indian students: breaking laws can cause visa cancellation, deportation, and future travel bans. New biometric checks now mandatory for all non-US citizens.
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 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'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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kerala government decides to screen all films at IFFK 2025, overriding the central government's delay in granting censor clearance. The 29th edition will proceed in Thiruvananthapuram from February 7-14, 2025.
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.