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 2026UIDAI launched a new Aadhaar mobile app on 29 January, featuring enhanced user control over personal information, selective sharing, and offline verification. Here's how to download the app.
2 min read29 Jan 2026Aadhaar 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 2025The new Aadhaar App allows users to update their mobile number directly from their own phones, eliminating the need to visit an enrolment centre. This feature reduces hassle, especially for seniors and those residing in remote areas.
2 min read8 Dec 2025UIDAI has introduced a rule requiring hotels and event organisers to register for Aadhaar verification, aiming to prevent misuse of physical Aadhaar copies. Here's how it works.
1 min read8 Dec 2025The UIDAI's new Aadhaar rules from today, November 1, 2025, will help Aadhaar holders update their information with ease by not having to visit the enrolment centres.
2 min read1 Nov 2025The 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 2025Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink has partnered with the UIDAI to use Aadhaar-based verification to enable a quick and KYC-compliant process for customers in India. We take a look at what can be expected…
1 min read20 Aug 2025Aadhaar, issued by the UIDAI, was originally conceived as a proof of identity rather than citizenship and allowed individuals to obtain one with minimal security.
1 min read11 Jul 2025The government's intention is to plug gaps and align the Aadhaar Act with the DPDP Act, according to officials.
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