UAE Bank to end SMS OTPs for online transactions from Jan 6, switch to biometric authentication | World News

UAE’s big banking change for online card transactions / AI Generated Image If you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, the “ping” of an incoming SMS with a six-digit code has been the soundtrack to your online shopping. But that sound is about to become a relic of the past. Starting January 6, 2026, […]

Biometric entry-exit at US border: New rule for non-US citizens, Green Card holders comes into effect today

From December 26, mandatory biometric checking of all non-US citizens, including Green Card holders, at border points comes into effect. This means their photographs would be taken by US Customs and Border Protection officials at every entry and exit point across airports, land crossings and seaports. This new rule is applicable to all non-US citizens […]

Kuwaiti: Pre travel biometric registration made mandatory as Kuwait ends fingerprinting at borders | World News

Kuwait suspends border fingerprinting; citizens and expatriates must complete biometric registration at designated centres before travel/Representative Image Kuwait is taking decisive steps to unclog its border crossings and make travel smoother for citizens and residents. By shifting biometric fingerprinting away from airports, land borders, and sea ports, the Ministry of Interior aims to reduce congestion, […]

Two Dummy Candidates Caught in SI Recruitment Exam Using AI Biometric Verification in Udaipur | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, September 16 : Police in Udaipur caught two dummy candidates during the ongoing constable recruitment examination after AI-based biometric verification exposed discrepancies in their identities. One suspect was detained from a Pratapnagar exam centre and another from a Sukher centre. According to officials, Sunil Gurjar from Dholpur was stopped at Grigorius School in New […]