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Aadhaar biometric lock, a lesser-known security feature

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 strong

Long before it brought in an extra firewall for privacy with the proposed virtual IDs, the Aadhaar-issuing authority UIDAI had set in place a ‘biometric lock’ as an additional layer of protection against outside intrusions or breach. A lesser-known feature, the biometric lock in existing Aadhaar system is aimed at allowing users to safeguard or lock down their biometrics as and when they want. Aadhaar, which captures an individual’s personal details along with biometrics like fingerprint and iris, has been mandated to be used for authentication of identity with banks…

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Govt to invite fresh applications for RBI deputy guv post

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 strong

The government will soon invite fresh applications for the post of RBI Deputy Governor, a position that fell vacant after S S Mundra retired on completion of his three-year term on July 31, 2017. Although interviews were conducted on July 29 last year, the government has decided to start the process all over again, sources said without giving reasons. Advertisements seeking application from eligible bankers would be issued soon, they added. The Financial Sector Regulatory Appointment Search Committee (FSRASC) headed by the Cabinet Secretary will select a suitable candidate to…

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India, UK ink pacts on illegal migrants’ return, sharing intel

January 15, 2018 strong

India and the UK have signed two agreements on return of Indians, who are living in Britain as illegal migrants, and sharing criminal records and intelligence. The development comes close on heels of India seeking UK’s help in early extradition of liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya from Britain to face the law at home in connection with cases of fraud and money laundering amounting to around Rs 9,000 crores. The memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were signed by UK’s Minister of Immigration Caroline Nokes and India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs…

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Trump denies report on his “good relationship” with Kim

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 strong

US President Donald Trump today denied having told a leading US daily that he shared a “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, asserting that he was “falsely” quoted in the “fake news” story. In an interview on Thursday, ‘The Wall Street Journal’ reported that Trump had developed a positive relationship with the North Korea’s leader despite their differences. “I probably have a very good relationship with Kim Jong Un. I have relationships with people. I think you people are surprised,” Trump was quoted as saying in the interview.…

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Armed Forces Veterans’ Day observed

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 strong

Former Army chief General Shankar Roy Chowdhury and Air Chief Marshal (retd) Arup Raha today paid homage to those who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, marking the second Armed Forces Veterans’ Day. Lieutenant General Abhay Krishna, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Eastern Command, was the senior most serving officer to pay tributes at the wreath laying ceremony at Vijay Smarak, Fort William, here. Addressing the gathering, Lt Gen Krishna said that the shared values and ethos of the three services was a result of exemplary leadership and valuable…

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Kumar Vishwas: Isolated in AAP, but not willing to quit

January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 strong

After being denied a seat in Parliament, senior AAP leader Kumar Vishwas finds that he is being increasingly isolated in the party, with its top brass turning a deaf ear to his plans for an electoral campaign in Rajasthan. A member of the Aam Aadmi Party said Vishwas, party in- charge for Rajasthan, had stopped campaigning in the state because of “lack of support” from the leadership. There had been no response from the party leadership to Vishwas’s demand that a bank account be opened to deposit donation money for…

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If pacers take upper hand in series, so be it: Faf du Plessis

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 strong

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis won’t mind if their fast bowlers, who have “X factor”, shape their victories against India and admitted they have demanded wickets which assist pace and bounce. “Sitting here as a batsman, the first priority is to win games. If we play in series where the ball takes the upper hand, so be it. As long as we are winning it is fine, Du Plessis said on the eve of the second Test. The home captain though said the wicket at the Supersport Park is…

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Gal Gadot delivers inspiring speech on gender equality at CCA

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 strong

As “Wonder Woman” Gal Gadot received the #SeeHer trophy at the Critics’ Choice Award, the actor kept alive the “Time’s Up” spirit and called for gender equality. #SeeHer award aims to recognise the importance of accurately portraying women across the entertainment landscape. Gadot began her acceptance speech by pointing out that the top three films of 2017 “The Last Jedi”, “Wonder Woman”, and “Beauty and the Beast” were all led by women. “Although this is progress, there is still a long way to go,” she said. “We’ve been witnessing a…

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I believe in doing my own thing, says Rajeev Khandelwal

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 strong

Rajeev Khandelwal made a switch to movies when he was at the peak of his television career and now when the actor is making debut on digital platform he is equally confident about his decision. The actor, who became a star with Ekta Kapoor’s “Kahiin To Hoga”, is now making his web series debut with the producer’s ALTBalaji project “Haq Se” “When I was doing television, people said don’t do daily soaps, and then when I did films they were like don’t do ‘Aamir’ kind of films. With this web…

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Man sentenced to 10 yrs jail for violating liquor Law in Bihar

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 strong

A court here today sentenced a man to 10 years imprisonment in connection with seizure of ingredients for making country liquor from his house in Munger district. Additional District and Sessions Judge Tribhuwan Nath held Vikas Yadav alias Gabbar guilty under provisions of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act 2016 and awarded him 10 years of imprisonment. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the man in default of which he would have to spend another six months in jail. According to the FIR filed in…