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Norms relaxed: Mobile Aadhar now acceptable at airports

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Norms relaxed: Mobile Aadhar now acceptable at airports

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BCAS has listed ten identity proofs, passengers will have to show at least one for entering airports

Easing the norms of security checks, a circular issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) have authorized Mobile Aadhaar as an identity proof to enter the airports. Furthermore, the premier aviation security agency has stated that minors travelling with their parents will no longer require any identification documents.

The BCAS circular issued on October 26 mentioned, “There shall not be any requirement of identity proof in respect of infant/minor accompanied by their parents/guardian who is a bonafide passenger having a valid identity proof.”

BCAS has also listed ten identity proofs, among which the passengers will have to show at least one to enter the airport premises. The authorized identity proofs mostly include – passport, voter ID card, Aadhaar or m-Aadhaar (image in your mobile), PAN card and driving license.

Other acceptable ID proofs are – passbook of a nationalized bank, pension card, disability photo identification and service photo ID card issued by central or state government, PSU, local bodies and private limited company.

“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,” the circular added.

For the differently-abled people it is mandatory to produce a disability photo ID or an authorized medical certificate. For students studying at a government institution, a photo identity card issued by the college, school or university will be enough to enter the airport.

In case a passenger is unable to produce any one of the ten listed ID proofs, an identity certificate issued by a group A gazette officer can be shown instead to seek permit of entry in the airport. However, the rules for the international passengers will continue remaining the same as before.

The Aadhar card is a 12-digit identity number given to people who enroll with their biometric details. There had been a mixed reaction among opposition leaders after the government mandated the use of Aadhaar cards in almost all sectors. According to privacy advocates, the programme gives government indiscriminate power.

Days back, claiming that the linking of Aadhaar with the phone numbers will affect the privacy of an individual, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “I am not bound to make all my personal conversations public. After you link Aadhaar with your phone, even personal conversations between husband and wife will reach the BJP office. We are taking up the issue in and out of the Parliament. If need be, we may fight it legally too.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

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The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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