Aadhaar
Indian national identification number
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Aadhaar is a twelve-digit unique identity number that can be obtained voluntarily by all residents of India, based on their biometrics and demographic data. The data is collected by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a statutory authority established in January 2016 by the Government of India, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, following the provisions of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.
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NMC initiates process to create database of all practising docsThe National Medical Commission (NMC) has launched the process to create the National Medical Register (NMR), a centralised database of practising doctors in India. Linked with Aadhaar IDs, it will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma sets this condition for new Aadhaar card applicants in AssamAll new applicants for Aadhaar cards in Assam need to submit their NRC application receipt number (ARN), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.DNA - Published | |
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From facial recognition to QR code: UPSC to revamp exam system to curb cheating, fraudThe commission intends to include cutting-edge Aadhaar-based fingerprint verification and face recognition for applicants.DNA - Published | |
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut asks visitors to bring Aadhaar card to meet her; Congress reactsBJP MP Kangana Ranaut, from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, requires visitors to show Aadhaar cards due to tourist influx. Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh, who lost to her, criticized the policy,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Free Aadhaar updation deadline extended again; check new date hereAccording to the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations of 2016, it's mandatory to update POI and POA details every ten years from the initial Aadhaar enrollment date.DNA - Published | |
Aadhaar Card: Update your Aadhaar details for free till this date, check step-by-step processAadhaar is a unique 12-digit identity number assigned to Indian residents. It is based on biometric and demographic information to prevent duplicate and fake identitiesDNA - Published | |
From Aadhar card to driving license: New rules to come into effect from June 1; check detailsThese new rules will result in significant changes which will have an impact on almost every citizen. Some of the important changes are related to Aadhar updates, and driving license.DNA - Published | |
Lok Sabha polls: Finger in every pie? 'Double voters' press button where they are and 'back home'Double voting is a common problem in Indian elections, with voters exploiting loopholes to cast multiple ballots. Instances of voter fraud, like using oily fingers to remove ink marks, have been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Process to unlock biometrics can begin with CAA implementation: Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam CM Sarma aims to unlock biometrics for Aadhaar, discuss with AASU post-election. Focus on resolving ration card, employment issues, ensuring citizenship for NRC applicants, potential citizenship..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Deadline to update Aadhaar card details for free extended; check last date, how to updateOn Tuesday, the Aadhar issuing body Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for updating Aadhaar card details for free. Now, the users can update their details for..DNA - Published | |
Global conversation has shifted towards India: External affairs minister S JaishankarS Jaishankar highlights India's global recognition due to changes in the country over the past decade. The vision and use of technology have transformed India, with Aadhaar and bank accounts connecting..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Stop weaponising technology': Congress slams government over Aadhaar-based system in MGNREGA paymentsThe Congress criticized the Modi government for making an Aadhaar-based system mandatory for MGNREGA payments, accusing it of using technology to exclude vulnerable Indians from social welfare..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hyderabad Police arrest fraudster who facilitated Binance account to ChineseHyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 24-year-old Harsh Kumar from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He facilitated a Binance account for Chinese fraudsters, buying cryptocurrency with cheated money and..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi high court asks Centre to consider representation for linking property with AadhaarThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to consider a plea seeking the linking of property documents with Aadhaar numbers to curb corruption and 'benami' transactions. The court stated that these are..IndiaTimes - Published |
People eligible for Aadhaar can enrol using iris scan if fingerprint unavailable: GovtIndiaTimes - Published | Wife can’t unilaterally access spouse’s UID information: High courtThe Karnataka HC has ruled that a woman cannot unilaterally access her husband’s Aadhaar data solely based on the marital relationship, underscoring the autonomy and protection of privacy rights..IndiaTimes - Published |
With initial $25 million, PM Modi proposes a fund for DPI in Global SouthPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday proposed the setting up of a Social Impact Fund to implement digital public infrastructure (DPI) in countries of the Global South and called for global..IndiaTimes - Published | Caste census can be completed in 3 months due to Aadhaar, says Akhilesh Yadav; mocks Rahul Gandhi's 'X-ray' commentSamajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, claimed that a caste census could be completed in three months with the help of the Aadhaar card mechanism. He criticized the Congress for demanding a caste..IndiaTimes - Published |
Ayodhya consecration 'shubh muhurt' from 12.45 pm on January 22The consecration ceremony for the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya will begin on January 16, 2023. The main event will take place from 12:45pm on January 22 until 1am on January 23. Prime Minister Narendra..IndiaTimes - Published | Govt allows all states, UTs to conduct Aadhaar authentication of visitors of prisoners on voluntary basisThe home ministry on Friday allowed the prison departments of all states and Union territories to perform Aadhaar authentication of the visitors to prison inmates, on a voluntary basis. This comes..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court: Verify biometrics, reissue Aadhaar cards in ManipurThe Supreme Court of India has refused to get involved in the Kuki-Meitei ethnic conflict in Manipur, instead focusing on relief and rehabilitation efforts for those affected by the violence. The court..IndiaTimes - Published | Birth certificate to be single document for Aadhaar, admission in education institutes; check full detailsThe Rajya Sabha passed the the bill by voice vote on August 7 while the Lok Sabha has passed it on August 1.DNA - Published |
UGC bars universities from using Aadhaar number on degrees and certificatesThe UGC directive comes amid reports that state governments are considering printing of full Aadhaar number on provisional certificates and degrees issued by universities for verification of these..IndiaTimes - Published | Modi govt 'weaponising' Aadhaar to deny most vulnerable citizens their social welfare benefits: CongressThe Congress on Wednesday accused the government of "weaponising" Aadhaar and technology to deny the most vulnerable citizens their social welfare benefits and demanded release of payments due to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) BillParliament on Monday approved a bill that allows the use of a birth certificate as a single document for admission to an educational institution, issuance of a driving licence, preparation of voter..IndiaTimes - Published | Centre to look into linking Aadhar and PAN at Post OfficesIndiaTimes - Published |
HC junks Maharashtra plea to force UIDAI to reveal Aadhaar informationIndiaTimes - Published | Delhi flood: CM Kejriwal announces special camps for those who lost Aadhaar and other documents in YamunaDelhi CM said that the government is pumping water out from waterlogged roads and life is slowly returning to normal.DNA - Published |
20 stray dogs at Mumbai airport get ‘Aadhaar’ with QR code tagsIndiaTimes - Published | Now, users can verify email, mobile linked with AadhaarIndiaTimes - Published |
Government proposes 30 documents as proof for DLs, RCsSoon, you will be able to get a driving licence or get your vehicle registered by submitting documents other than Aadhaar, voter ID card or passport. The road transport ministry has proposed to expand..IndiaTimes - Published | UIDAI must share data for heinous crime probe: HCAs there were no specific provisions of providing such details to the police, Justice Anoop Chitkara passed these orders while exercising the court's powers, allowing a petition filed by police,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Finance minister Sitharaman defends imposing fine for not linking PAN with AadhaarUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended the penalty for not linking Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar. Aadhaar-PAN linking was free till March 31, 2022. A late fee of..IndiaTimes - Published | PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended to June 30The government on Tuesday extended the deadline for linking PAN card with Aadhaar to June 30, 2023 from March 31, 2023.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said that the date for linking PAN and..IndiaTimes - Published |
UIDAI tightens processes to secure AadhaarIndiaTimes - Published | Aadhaar to soon die with holder’s deathThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and the Registrar General of India have begun work on rolling out a mechanism that will allow for deactivation of Aadhaar once a death certificate..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre allows states to perform Aadhaar authentication of prison inmatesIndiaTimes - Published | Aadhaar, UPI can have global impact: Bill GatesIndiaTimes - Published |
UIDAI rolls out new security mechanism for robust fingerprint-based Aadhaar authenticationIndiaTimes - Published | |
