Aadhaar Card: News
Launched in Jan 2009, Aadhaar Card is issued to all residents of India and contains the demographic as well as biometric details of the person it is issued to. It contains an unique 12 digit number for every person it is issued to and is the right of the common people. Aadhaar Card is a proof of identity and not of citizenship.
13 Nov 2024
Indian GovernmentHow to update your KYC for PM Jan Dhan account
As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts near their 10-year mark, a new Know Your Customer (KYC) update is due.
03 Nov 2024
Ayushman BharatAyushman Bharat ₹5L free insurance: How senior citizens can enroll
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, exclusively for senior citizens aged 70 and above.
25 Oct 2024
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)What is 'digital arrest' scam and how to protect yourself
A disturbing new cybercrime trend has emerged in India - the 'digital arrest' scam.
14 Oct 2024
MaharashtraBaba Siddique murder: Accused not minor, bone ossification test reveals
A bone ossification test has established that Dharmaraj Kashyap, one of the accused in the murder of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique, is not a minor as he had claimed.
30 Sep 2024
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaManage multiple Aadhaar profiles from one app: Here's how
The mAadhaar app, made by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), is a super-easy-to-use mobile app that lets you carry your Aadhaar info digitally.
23 Sep 2024
BJP GovernmentVideo: Shivraj Singh's car gets stuck in pothole in Jharkhand
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan found himself stuck in a large pothole on Monday as he was on his way to Baharagora, Jharkhand.
14 Sep 2024
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaYou can now update Aadhaar for free till December 14
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free Aadhaar detail updates to December 14, 2024.
04 Sep 2024
Debit CardsTips for updating your Aadhaar card information
The Aadhaar card, a 12-digit unique identity number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has become indispensable for Indian citizens.
02 Sep 2024
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaAttention! Last chance for free Aadhaar updates ends September 14
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced September 14 as the final date for free Aadhaar detail updates.
31 Jul 2024
Hansal MehtaHansal Mehta accuses officials of 'harassment' for delaying daughter's Aadhaar
Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta has publicly voiced his dissatisfaction with the Aadhaar card registration process.
30 Jul 2024
GoaCops unsure how long US woman was chained in forest
The American woman discovered tied to a tree with an iron chain in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district is too weak to record her statement, police said.
29 Jul 2024
GoaWoman found chained in Maharashtra forest with US passport copy
A 50-year-old woman, identified as Lalita Kayi, was found chained to a tree in a forest in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.
12 Jul 2024
Kangana RanautMP Kangana's 'bring Aadhaar to meet me' announcement sparks row
Bollywood actor and newly-elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Kangana Ranaut has sparked controversy by requesting constituents in her Lok Sabha constituency, Mandi to present their Aadhaar Cards for meetings.
07 May 2024
EPFOWant to activate UAN number online? Follow these steps
Knowing how to activate your Universal Account Number (UAN) online, is crucial for efficient management of your Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account.
24 Apr 2024
Indian GovernmentIndian government allows standard TDS rates for PAN-Aadhaar-linked individuals
The Indian government has permitted deductors to apply standard Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) rates for individuals, who have linked their PAN with Aadhaar by May 31, 2024.
17 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha elections: Can you vote without voter ID card
The high stakes Lok Sabha elections are set to commence with the first phase on Friday and continue until June 1.
19 Jan 2024
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaUIDAI issues new rules for Aadhaar updation: Check here
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has updated its guidelines for amending Aadhaar card information, making it easier for cardholders to update their details.
14 Dec 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaUpdate Aadhaar details online for free till March: Here's how
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline to update Aadhaar card details for free, from December 14, 2023, to March 14, 2024.
07 Nov 2023
Department of Telecommunications (DoT)Government to issue unique Aadhaar-like customer ID to mobile users
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is putting the finishing touches on a new plan to assign unique customer IDs to mobile users.
30 Jun 2023
PAN CardDeadline for PAN-Aadhaar linking ends today: How to complete process
The deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar ends today (June 30), as per the announcement by the Ministry of Finance.
08 May 2023
AadhaarHow to get your Aadhaar card verified through QR code
Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made it free for individuals to update their Aadhaar card online.
20 Apr 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITCentre proposes rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by other entities
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than government ministries and departments.
02 Apr 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhy you should update your Aadhaar details every 10 years
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) encourages every Aadhaar holder to update their details once every 10 years.
28 Mar 2023
PAN CardPAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended to June 30, 2023
The deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar has been extended to June 30, 2023, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday.
20 Mar 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat is Baal Aadhaar card and how to get it
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issues a Baal Aadhaar card for children below the age of five.
19 Mar 2023
PAN CardWhy do you need to link PAN card with Aadhaar
Your PAN card holds a crucial significance, and linking it with your Aadhaar card is mandatory if you want your income tax return to be processed.
18 Mar 2023
AadhaarThe different types of Aadhaar issued by UIDAI: A guide
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows residents to use more than one form of Aadhaar.
16 Mar 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaNow, you can update Aadhaar details online for free
Starting today, you can update your Aadhaar details online without any cost. However, there is a catch.
14 Mar 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat is Aadhaar Virtual ID and how to generate it
A Virtual ID is a revocable, temporary random number linked with the actual Aadhaar number.
14 Mar 2023
AadhaarLost your Aadhaar card? Here's what you need to do
An Aadhaar card is a versatile document, needed for verification purposes, and losing/misplacing it, can bring huge problems.
10 Mar 2023
DigiLockerHow to link your Aadhaar card with a DigiLocker account
DigiLocker is an e-portal for storing confidential documents. It was introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEIT) as part of the Digital India initiative.
06 Mar 2023
AadhaarHow to lock/unlock your Aadhaar card through UIDAI's official website
Locking/unlocking your Aadhaar card is one of the safety practices introduced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
27 Feb 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat is Aadhaar PVC card and how to order it
An Aadhaar PVC card is the most recent version of the Aadhaar card introduced by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
22 Feb 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaCan someone access your bank account using your Aadhaar number
An Aadhaar card is a vital document that is needed for verification purposes, during activities such as opening bank accounts and withdrawing money from the Employee's Provident Fund (EPF).
13 Feb 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaHow to update name and address on your Aadhaar card
An Aadhaar card incorporates all the important personal details of an Indian resident and assigns a 12-digit unique number that can be used to access the data whenever necessary.
04 Jan 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaUIDAI makes updating Aadhaar address online easier: Here's how
Updating the address on the Aadhaar card has become even easier. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new method for updating the address on the card.
28 Jul 2022
ElectionsVoter enrolment: 17-year-olds can register in advance, says Election Commission
Youngsters above the age of 17 can now apply in advance to be enrolled into voters' list, a statement by the Election Commission of India (EC) said.
24 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear plea challenging Aadhaar & Voter ID linking
The Supreme Court, on Monday, will be hearing a plea against a law that proposes to link Aaadhar with Voter ID.
24 Jul 2022
PAN CardIncome tax rules: 3 big changes to keep in mind
Three significant changes in India's income tax rules came into effect on July 1, 2022.
23 Jul 2022
IndiaHackers to smoke out Aadhaar bugs, detect security loopholes
The Government of India will now be taking help from 20 hackers to smoke out bugs in Aadhaar security systems.
19 Jun 2022
Election Commission of India (ECI)Centre issues notification on linking Aadhaar with voter ID
According to an official notification from the Ministry of Law and Justice, the central government has notified the rules permitting the integration of Aadhaar numbers with voter IDs.
29 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre withdraws advisory to use masked Aadhaar at public places
The Centre on Sunday withdrew its advisory asking citizens to share only masked versions of their Aadhaar with organizations to prevent misuse.
