Articles about Aadhaar Card
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.
27 Jul 2021
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
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
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
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
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
'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
#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
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
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.
15 Mar 2020
#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
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".
08 Feb 2020
For participating in CAA protest, minor spends 42-days in jail
A minor, who allegedly participated in the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, spent 42 days in jail, a report in TOI said on Saturday.
25 Jan 2020
Republic Day 2020: Things to know about 71st Republic Day
Every year, India celebrates Republic Day on January 26.
17 Jan 2020
What is marriage certificate and how to apply for it?
A marriage certificate is an important document to have for married couples in India. It serves as the legal proof of marriage between two individuals.
15 Dec 2019
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.
25 Nov 2019
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
24 Sep 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PAN card with QR code: All you need to know
According to Income Tax (I-T) Act rules, it is illegal to hold more than one PAN card.
