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Now use mobile Aadhaar at airports

Mobile Aadhaar can be used as an identity proof to enter airports, while identification documents will not be required for minors accompanied by parents, according to a circular issued by aviation security agency BCAS.

Passengers entering an airport premises need to produce any one of the ten identity proofs listed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) in its latest communication, which include passport, voter ID card, Aadhaar or mAadhaar, PAN card and driving licence.

"In order to ensure that a bonafide passenger is travelling on a valid ticket issued in his/her name as well as to avoid any controversy/argument with the security staff, any of the following photo identity documents shall be carried in original," according to the BCAS circular issued on October 26.

A passbook issued by a nationalised bank, pension card, disability photo identification and service photo ID card of central/state government, PSU, local bodies and private limited company will also be acceptable. Differently abled persons will have to produce a disability photo ID or a medical certificate. Students also have the option to furnish a photo identity card issued by a government institute.

Nepal cyber heist

A bank in Nepal is the latest victim in a string of cyber heists targeting the global swift bank messaging system, though most of the stolen funds have been recovered.

BSE issues cyber security advisory

Leading stock exchange BSE has asked market entities to take preventive measures to protect their information systems from dreaded cyber attacks, which has impacted companies across the globe.

Recently, a slew of dreaded cyber attacks like WannaCry, Petya and Locky Ransomware have impacted the computer systems worldwide.