Unique Identification Authority of India: News

30 Sep 2024

Aadhaar Card

Manage 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.

14 Sep 2024

Aadhaar Card

You 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

Aadhaar Card

Tips 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

Aadhaar Card

Attention! 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.

01 Sep 2024

LPG Cylinder

LPG price-hike, credit card rules: Key financial changes this September

As we step into September, several significant developments are set to impact personal finances.

19 Jan 2024

Aadhaar

UIDAI 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.

20 Dec 2023

Indian Government

India's digital transformation in 2023: Advancements in infrastructure and initiatives

The year 2023 marked a digital revolution for India. The Indian government introduced several initiatives under 'Digital India,' to transform the nation's digital landscape.

14 Dec 2023

Aadhaar Card

Update 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.

26 Sep 2023

Aadhaar

'Most trusted digital ID': Centre's rebuttal to Moody's Aadhaar review

In light of a report released by Moody's Investors Service that questioned the security and privacy aspects of India's Aadhaar system, the central government has issued a strong rebuttal.

Who is Neelkanth Mishra, the new UIDAI chairperson

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has appointed Neelkanth Mishra as the part-time chairperson of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

11 Jun 2023

Odisha

How victims of Odisha train accident were identified using AI 

The triple train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore threw multiple challenges for the authorities, and the biggest one was the identification of scores of bodies.

03 May 2023

Airtel Payments Bank

Airtel Payments Bank rolls out facial authentication for Aadhaar-enabled payments

Airtel Payments Bank has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to introduce facial verification for Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) in the country.

02 May 2023

Aadhaar

UIDAI makes verifying Aadhaar-linked mobile number easier: Here's how

Worried that your Aadhaar OTP might be going to a number that's not in use or to an incorrect contact number? You do not have to worry about that anymore.

23 Apr 2023

Aadhaar

Private firms may be allowed to authenticate Aadhaar: Here's how 

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amending the current regulations to permit Aadhaar authentication by entities other than government departments.

02 Apr 2023

Aadhaar Card

Why 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.

20 Mar 2023

Aadhaar Card

What 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.

18 Mar 2023

Aadhaar

The 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

Aadhaar Card

Now, 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

Aadhaar Card

What 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

Aadhaar Card

Lost 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.

07 Mar 2023

Aadhaar

What is fingerprint-based Aadhaar authentication and how to use it

UIDAI offers various modes of Aadhaar authentication, and fingerprint-based verification is the most widely used method.

06 Mar 2023

Aadhaar

How 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

Aadhaar Card

What 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

Aadhaar Card

Can 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

Aadhaar Card

How 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

Aadhaar Card

UIDAI 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.

SC 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.

Centre 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.

10 Jan 2022

Aadhaar Card

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.

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.

25 Nov 2019

Aadhaar Card

#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

Aadhaar 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

Aadhaar Card

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.

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.

28 Aug 2019

India

mAadhaar app: Key features, how to download/use, and more

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

26 Aug 2019

India

Want to secure Aadhaar? Here's how to lock/unlock its data

In a bid to enhance security of users' biometric data, and prevent potential misuse of sensitive personal information, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a service, by which users can "lock/unlock" their biometrics.

25 Aug 2019

India

Lost/misplaced PAN card? Here's how you can get a duplicate

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India, that is essential for undergoing various financial transactions such as receiving taxable salaries/professional fees, sale or purchase of assets, trading of mutual funds, etc.

24 Aug 2019

India

How to change your name after marriage in Aadhaar card

With so many government services linked with your Aadhaar card, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold. Thus, having correct and updated information in the UIDAI database becomes vital.

23 Aug 2019

Aadhaar Card

What is PAN card with QR code? Everything to know

It is illegal for individuals in India to have more than one PAN card, per Income Tax (I-T) Act rules.

22 Aug 2019

India

PAN card verification: How to verify your PAN online

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

Aadhaar-PAN linkage: Status, deadline, procedure, and other details

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it might get deactivated soon.

03 Aug 2019

Aadhaar Card

How to quote your Aadhaar number in Income Tax return

August 31, 2019 is the last date to file your Income Tax return for FY 2018-19.

Protect your Aadhaar data: Here's how to lock/unlock Aadhaar number

In a bid to strengthen the privacy and security of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a feature that enables users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar number.

25 Jul 2019

India

How to update address and other details in PAN card

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

22 Jul 2019

India

#FinancialBytes: Applying for PAN? Know these points

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

18 Jul 2019

India

Name mismatch in Aadhaar and PAN? Here's how to rectify

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar latest by August 31, it might get deactivated.

17 Jul 2019

India

#FinancialBytes: Now, use Aadhaar instead of PAN for these transactions

Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her and the new Central government's first budget.

PAN not linked with Aadhaar? It will soon get deactivated

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it might get deactivated soon.

06 Jul 2019

India

Five famous alumni of IIT Kanpur you should know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

03 Jul 2019

India

Five of the most famous and successful alumni of IIT-Bombay

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and a dream destination for engineering aspirants.