UIDAI was created with the objective to issue Unique Identification numbers (UID), named as ‘Aadhaar’, to all residents of India that is (a) robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities, and (b) can be verified and authenticated in an easy, cost-effective way.
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The number unlocking the numbers
Aadhaar, the unique identification numbers, has the potential to create opportunities that will push economic growth.
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Food inflation under Modi rule inching towards UPA-era highs
The annual food inflation rate in the month of October stood at 10.87%, jacking up the retail inflation rate to a fourteen-month high of 6.21%.
U.S. 'confident' of strong ties with India amid Adani indictment
The U.S. government has acknowledged the allegations against Gautam Adani, reaffirms confidence in navigating the issue with India without straining ties
Piyush Goyal urges India Inc to utilise $12 bn research fund
Union minister of commerce and industry argued that a $12 billion fund for research in India should not be equated with the same amount a company will invest in innovation in the US or Europe.
RBI governor calls for balance between inflation and growth
In all of the measures, RBI’s stance has remained the same, Das said, with the focus on balancing inflation with growth.
Macro
Food inflation under Modi rule inching towards UPA-era highs
The annual food inflation rate in the month of October stood at 10.87%, jacking up the retail inflation rate to a fourteen-month high of 6.21%.
U.S. 'confident' of strong ties with India amid Adani indictment
The U.S. government has acknowledged the allegations against Gautam Adani, reaffirms confidence in navigating the issue with India without straining ties
Piyush Goyal urges India Inc to utilise $12 bn research fund
Union minister of commerce and industry argued that a $12 billion fund for research in India should not be equated with the same amount a company will invest in innovation in the US or Europe.
RBI governor calls for balance between inflation and growth
In all of the measures, RBI’s stance has remained the same, Das said, with the focus on balancing inflation with growth.