Facing concerns about a widening import bill and pressure on foreign exchange reserves, government sources said there are currently no plans to restrict international card usage or increase import duties on precious metals like gold. The clarification comes amid heightened attention on forex stability, but officials indicate no immediate policy tightening for outbound spending or gold inflows.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT, along with UIDAI, has issued a clarification denying reports that Aadhaar is being redesigned into a QR code only format. After social media posts and news coverage sparked confusion about changes to the physical card’s look, the government stated there is no change planned to Aadhaar’s physical format.
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