Aadhaar Card: News

30 Jan 2022

MeitY

Govt plans one unique ID to access multiple digital IDs

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed a new model of "Federated Digital Identities" that will allow using a single digital ID to access multiple IDs.

10 Jan 2022

Government of India

Government to provide consent form for sharing of Aadhaar details

The central government is expected to share a consent form with citizens seeking their permission for the sharing of their Aadhaar details.

21 Dec 2021

Trinamool Congress

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien suspended after throwing Rule Book

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien was on Tuesday suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Winter Session.

What is Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Check details here

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Monday introduced the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to wipe out duplication.

Aadhaar uncertainty looms large over lakhs due to NRC limbo

Over eight lakh people in Assam are struggling to get their Aadhaar enrollments done as their biometrics were frozen during the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

EPF-Aadhaar card linking now mandatory. How to do it?

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers must link their Aadhaar card with their Provident Fund (PF) accounts by September 1, 2021, according to the retirement fund manager EPFO.

27 Jul 2021

India

Aadhaar: No fingerprint, eye scan for children under 5 years

Fingerprints and eye scan are not required to apply for an Aadhaar card for children aged below five years, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said.

02 Jul 2021

Fraud Cases

SIM card vendor arrested for forging Aadhaar card details

A 27-year-old SIM card dealer was arrested from south Delhi in connection with a forgery and cheating case, police said on Friday.

31 Mar 2021

PAN Card

Deadline for linking Aadhaar and PAN extended till June 30

The deadline to link PAN (Permanent Account Number) and Aadhaar has been extended till June 30, 2021.

31 Mar 2021

PAN Card

Aadhaar-PAN linking last date: Here's how you can do it

The last date to link the PAN card and the Aadhaar card is March 31 (today).

17 Mar 2021

India

SC hears plea on 3cr ration cards' cancellation over Aadhaar

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the central government's response on a plea regarding the cancellation of three crore ration cards for not linking them with Aadhaar cards.

13 Jan 2021

Bollywood

'Aadhaar' trailer: Vineet Kumar and team promise an intriguing dramedy

The trailer of Aadhaar, an upcoming social dramedy revolving around the titular identification card, is now out.

30 Aug 2020

EPFO

#TechBytes: How to withdraw PF using an app

The novel coronavirus pandemic has created a situation of financial uncertainty for the entire Indian population.

08 Jun 2020

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi's hospitals for Delhiites: List of documents needed for treatment

Delhi, which is seeing a worrying rise in coronavirus cases, has taken a "step" towards protecting its overwhelmed healthcare system by reserving beds in state-run and private hospitals only for residents, a move that has earned criticism for the AAP-led government.

09 May 2020

Uttar Pradesh

Forget free tickets, migrants allegedly charged more for special trains

Even after the Centre clarified that migrant workers will not be charged for special trains facilitating inter-state transport, workers in Uttar Pradesh had a different story to tell.

#FinancialBytes: Financial deadlines to watch out for in March 2020

One must stay on top of crucial financial deadlines in order to have an organized financial life and avoid penalties.

06 Mar 2020

India

Government says parents' place, date of birth essential for NPR

Amid uproar regarding the National Population Register (NPR), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has informed a standing committee of Parliament that questions related to parents' birth were asked in the past as well and it's necessary for "back-end data processing".

25 Jan 2020

India

Republic Day 2020: Things to know about 71st Republic Day

Every year, India celebrates Republic Day on January 26.

17 Jan 2020

India

Here's how to obtain marriage certificate in India

Having a marriage certificate is essential for married couples in India, as the document acts as the legal evidence of their marriage.

15 Dec 2019

ICICI Bank

What's a FASTag, how to get one, and other details

Starting today, the government has enforced the system of electronic toll collection on national highways using FASTags.

#TechBytes: 4 handy features in UIDAI's new mAadhaar app

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a new version of the mAadhaar app.

10 Nov 2019

PAN Card

You'll be fined Rs. 10,000, if you give wrong PAN

You need to be extra careful while filling your Permanent Account Number (PAN), as even a minor error in spelling out the ten-digit alphanumeric identity could cost you as much as Rs. 10,000.

05 Nov 2019

India

Now, apply for instant e-PAN using Aadhaar. Here's how

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax department to all taxpaying entities in India.

01 Nov 2019

Narendra Modi

Government doesn't know what it spent to make one Aadhaar

The government has spent crores of rupees to assign a 12-digit unique identity number to each Indian resident through Aadhaar.

30 Oct 2019

India

Don't have PAN? You can use these two documents, instead

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all taxpayers in India.

28 Oct 2019

India

Benefits and procedure of linking PAN and Aadhaar

December 31, 2019 is the last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar. Earlier, this deadline was September 30.

24 Oct 2019

India

Here's how NRIs can apply for PAN in India

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, ten-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department to all tax-paying individuals and organizations in India.

17 Oct 2019

India

Want to link your SBI account with Aadhaar? Here's how

Although according to the Supreme Court, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank account, it could still prove to be beneficial.

15 Oct 2019

India

Here's how Aadhaar can come handy in emergency situations

With a plethora of government services linked with your Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

09 Oct 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman

Here's how to link PAN and Aadhaar via different modes

December 31, 2019 is the last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar. Earlier, this deadline was September 30.

05 Oct 2019

India

Here's how to file Aadhaar complaints via post, website, phone

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

03 Oct 2019

India

IRCTC: Here's how you can book up to 12 tickets/month

In a bid to facilitate online bookings for frequent travelers and to further push Aadhaar usage, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility to book as many as 12 tickets in a month (extended from normal limit of 6 tickets), through its website and app, if you've duly linked your account with Aadhaar.

01 Oct 2019

India

Want to link Aadhaar with bank account? Here's how

The process to link your Aadhaar card with bank account is simple and quite similar for most of the banks.

28 Sep 2019

India

Deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar extended to December 31

The deadline to link Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar has been extended by three months to December 31, 2019 according to an official notification released by the Ministry of Finance today. Earlier, this deadline was September 30.

Now, NRIs can apply for Aadhaar without 182-day wait period

Non-resident Indians (NRIs), holding a valid Indian passport, can now apply for Aadhaar on arrival, according to a government notification.

17 Sep 2019

India

Aadhaar: Some lesser-known features you may not know about

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India.

12 Sep 2019

India

Do NRIs need to link their PAN with Aadhaar?

According to government's notification, it is mandatory to link PAN and Aadhaar latest by September 30, 2019, or your PAN might become invalid.

05 Sep 2019

India

Need to update/change Aadhaar details? Here's how to book appointment

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has set up several Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) in many cities across the country.

04 Sep 2019

India

Automatic PAN generation for taxpayers using Aadhaar to file ITR

The Income Tax department will now issue a Permanent Account Number (PAN) to taxpayers using their Aadhaar number to file Income Tax returns, as a new method to link the two databases.

28 Aug 2019

India

Need to update/correct details in PAN card? Here's the procedure

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.