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New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
Over 5K cops deployed in Delhi for Kanwar Yatra
NEW DELHI: Security across the national capital has been intensified for the Kanwar Yatra, with over 5,000 police personnel and around 50 paramilitary companies deployed to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage, an official said on Tuesday. Special security arrangements have been made for temple areas and designated Kanwar camps, where pilgrims rest and perform rituals, the official added. According to a senior police officer, drones are also being used for surveillance. City government officials said 265 camps have been registered so far—more than double last year's number—following the implementation of a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme to support all Kanwar committees, regardless of size. 'We have made adequate security arrangements, especially along the Kanwar Yatra route,' said a senior officer, adding, 'Our main focus is on maintaining law and order. Traffic management is also a major concern. We aim to ensure smooth vehicular movement while facilitating the pilgrims.'
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business Standard
Children's Aadhaar may be deactivated if biometrics not updated by 7: UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on July 9 warned that Aadhaar numbers of children who enrolled before the age of five may be deactivated if their biometric details are not updated after they turn seven. 'UIDAI has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU (Mandatory Biometric Update) exercise,' the press release said. At the time of enrolment, children under five provide demographic details such as name, date of birth, gender and address, but biometric data—including fingerprints and iris scans—are not captured, as they are 'not mature at that age.' Therefore, existing regulations require children to update their fingerprints, iris and photograph between the ages of five and seven, UIDAI said. 'The first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) must be completed between the age of five and seven years to avoid any fee. If the child performs the MBU between the age of five and seven years, it is free of cost. But after seven years of age, there is a prescribed fee of ₹100 only,' it added. According to a UIDAI official quoted by PTI, not updating biometrics could make it harder for children to benefit from programmes that rely on Aadhaar. 'Aadhaar with updated biometric facilitates ease of living and ensures seamless usage of Aadhaar in availing services such as school admissions, registering for entrance examinations, availing benefits of scholarships, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes, etc,' the statement added.
The Hindu
15 hours ago
- The Hindu
UIDAI urges parents of children between five and seven years to update biometrics
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Tuesday (July 15, 2025) urged parents of children between the age of 5 and 7 to update their kids' biometrics. In the periodic reminder, the UIDAI said that the biometric update would be free of cost at enrolment centres, if done before children turned seven. After this period, the authority said it may cancel Aadhaar numbers issued to those who have not done the biometric update. A ₹100 fee applies if such an application is made after a child turns seven. 'Aadhaar with updated biometric facilitates ease of living and ensures seamless usage of Aadhaar in availing services such as school admissions, registering for entrance examinations, availing benefits of scholarships, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes, etc wherever applicable,' the UIDAI said. 'Parents/ guardians are advised to update biometrics of their children/wards in Aadhaar, on priority,' it added. The Aadhaar issuer said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. 'The fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age,' the UIDAI said.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- Hans India
Govt requests parents to update children's Aadhaar biometrics between age 5-7, free of cost
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday urged parents and guardians to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics who have reached age seven. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) reiterated the importance of completing the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children who have attained the age of seven but have not yet updated their biometrics in Aadhaar. UIDAI said it has started sending SMS messages to the mobile numbers registered in the Aadhaar of such children for completing the MBU exercise. This is an existing requirement under Aadhaar, and parents or guardians can update the details of their child at any Aadhaar Seva Kendra or designated Aadhaar centre, the IT Ministry said in a statement. A child under the age of five enrols for Aadhaar by providing the photograph, name, date of birth, gender, address and documents of proof. According to the official statement, the fingerprints and iris biometrics of a child are not captured for Aadhaar enrolment below the age of five because these are not mature at that age. As per existing rules, therefore, fingerprints, iris and photo are mandatorily required to be updated in his/her Aadhaar when the child reaches the age of five years. This is called the first Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU). If the child performs the MBU between the age of five and seven years, it is free of cost. 'But after seven years of age, there is a prescribed fee of Rs. 100 only,' the IT Ministry informed. According to UIDAI, timely completion of MBU is an essential requirement for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of biometric data of children. If the MBU is not completed even after 7 years of age, the Aadhaar number may be deactivated, as per the existing rules. Aadhaar with updated biometric facilitates ease of living and ensures seamless usage of Aadhaar in availing services such as school admissions, registering for entrance examinations, availing benefits of scholarships, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) schemes, etc wherever applicable. Parents/ guardians are advised to update biometrics of their children/wards in Aadhaar, on priority.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Science
- Business Standard
Shukla conducts 7 Indian experiments aboard ISS during Axiom-4 mission
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian on the ISS, led seven Indian-designed experiments during Axiom-4, advancing life sciences for future space travel Business Standard Chennai Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) and the second Indian to go to space after 41 years, not only laid the foundation for the country's ambitious Gaganyaan mission but also conducted a host of scientific experiments in space. Out of the total 60 experiments conducted by the Axiom-4 crew at the ISS, seven were designed by Indian researchers. The basic idea behind these experiments was to gauge space's interaction with life. The Axiom-4 mission was successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 25 June and docked with the ISS on 26 June. After two days of adjusting to the microgravity environment, Shukla began scientific experiments on 29 June. Here are the seven experiments he conducted during his stay at the ISS, based on data shared by Axiom-4 and media reports: One of the major experiments he conducted was the space microalgae experiment, which involved deploying sample bags and capturing images of algae strains. These tiny organisms could play a vital role in the future of space exploration, offering a sustainable, nutrient-rich food source for long-duration missions. This was developed by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Another experiment, developed by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad, involved sprouting salad seeds in space. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, developed an experiment to assess the survival, revival, reproduction and transcriptome of the eutardigrade Paramacrobiotus. This Voyager Tardigrades experiment investigated how microscopic creatures survive and reproduce in space. The findings could provide new insights into the molecular mechanisms of cellular resilience, which could translate into clinically relevant knowledge on Earth. The Myogenesis experiment aimed to uncover the biological pathways behind skeletal muscle degradation in space — a major challenge for astronauts. By identifying these mechanisms, researchers hope to develop targeted therapies that could protect space travellers and aid people suffering from muscle-degenerative diseases on Earth. This was developed by the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine under the DBT. Another experiment was designed to understand the effect of metabolic supplements on muscle regeneration under microgravity. Tests developed by IISc were also conducted to analyse human interaction with electronic displays in microgravity. Separately, ICGEB conducted an experiment to understand the comparative growth and proteomics responses of cyanobacteria on urea and nitrate in microgravity. An additional experiment focused on the growth and yield of food crop seeds, developed by the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Department of Space, and the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Kerala Agricultural University.
