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Over 2.5 crore Aadhaar cards of deceased persons deactivated. Here's why

UIDAI has deactivated more than 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons to prevent misuse of the national identity document. The authority is trying to clean up and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database in the country.

1 min read4 Feb 2026
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Aadhaar-PAN card link status: What happens if you miss the 31 December deadline; how to link online

The deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN is 31 December 2025. Failure to do so may mead to serious consequences. A penalty of ₹1,000 applies unless PAN was obtained post-1 October 2024 using Aadhaar ID. Link online to avoid complications.

3 min read30 Dec 2025
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Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline nears: Step-by-step guide to link them before 31 December

The deadline to link Aadhaar with PAN is 31 December. Failure to link may render your PAN inoperative. A penalty of ₹1,000 applies unless linked by eligible criteria. Taxpayers can check their linking status online through the income tax e-filing portal.

2 min read25 Dec 2025
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UIDAI registration mandate to bar hotels from making Aadhaar photocopies — Here's what you need to know as customers

Aadhaar issuer UIDAI is set to launch a new registration mandate, which will prohibit businesses like hotels and event organisers from taking Aadhaar card photocopies of customers. Here's what you need to know as customers.

2 min read8 Dec 2025
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₹23 crore gone in 30 days: How ex-banker was duped in ‘digital arrest’ as cyber fraudsters posed as ED, CBI officials

Naresh Malhotra, a 78-year-old retired banker, lost ₹23 crore to cybercriminals posing as law enforcement officials. After enduring over a month of pressure, he refused further demands. He hopes his experience warns others against such scams.

2 min read23 Sep 2025
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e-Aadhaar app to launch soon: How to update DOB, address and other details in just a few clicks — all you need to know

The UIDAI-made e-Aadhaar mobile application will be launched soon. People can use the application to update their date of birth, address, and other personal details. Here's all you need to know about the app.

1 min read19 Sep 2025
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Bombay HC's BIG verdict: Aadhaar, PAN or Voter ID alone do not make an Indian citizen

The Bombay High Court has said that possessing documents such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card or voter ID is not enough to determine Indian citizenship.

2 min read12 Aug 2025
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Bihar Voter List Row: SC flags ‘serious doubts’ over Election Commission drive, questions timing and citizenship check

The Supreme Court has expressed serious doubts regarding the timing and execution of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, questioning its potential impact on voter inclusion ahead of upcoming elections.

4 min read10 Jul 2025
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Bihar electoral roll revision: EC tells SC ‘Aadhaar card not a proof of citizenship’

Bihar electoral roll revision: The Supreme Court was hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound Bihar.

3 min read10 Jul 2025
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Ed Sheeran shares candid video with Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Sapphire’ dump; netizens say ‘give him Aadhaar Card already’

Ed Sheeran's Instagram post shows him embracing Indian culture, singing in Hindi, getting a tattoo in Punjabi, playing traditional Indian instruments, and much more.

1 min read3 Jun 2025