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Aadhaar Card: News

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.

25 Aug 2025
Lifestyle

Aadhaar portal simplified: Key features explained

The Master Aadhaar portal is a comprehensive online platform designed to streamline various services related to the Aadhaar card in India.

23 Aug 2025
Government of India

How to apply for India's new e-passport online

The Government of India has introduced the e-passport, a digitally enhanced travel document featuring an embedded electronic chip that securely stores biometric and personal data.

22 Aug 2025
Bihar

Bihar voters excluded from draft roll can submit Aadhaar: SC

The Supreme Court has allowed voters excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar to submit their applications for inclusion online.

EPFO eases Aadhaar-UAN linking and correction process for members

The Employee' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has simplified the process of linking Aadhaar with Universal Account Number (UAN) and correcting any discrepancies between the two.

Soon, you'll be able to update Aadhaar via new app

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is working on a new mobile app called "e-Aadhaar."

08 Aug 2025
India

How to apply for a passport

Applying for an Indian passport requires collection of certain documents to make the process hassle-free.

02 Aug 2025
Bangladesh

Bangladeshi woman arrested for living in India on fake documents

Kolkata Police have arrested a 25-year-old Bangladeshi woman for illegally residing in India with fake documents.

24 Jul 2025
India

How to update address proof online

Updating your address proof online in India has become an easy affair, courtesy, the digital revolution.

21 Jul 2025
Income Tax Return

Filing your income tax return? Keep these documents ready 

As the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) for financial year 2024-25 approaches, taxpayers are advised to prepare necessary documents.

17 Jul 2025
Business

Need ₹5,000 fast? Fintechs now offer instant loans via Aadhaar

Fintech lenders and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) have made personal loans easier to get in recent years.

09 Jul 2025
Indian Government

Aadhaar now must to avail benefits under this scheme

The Indian government has made it compulsory for beneficiaries of the National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities, to submit their Aadhaar number during application.

09 Jul 2025
India

Protect your Aadhaar: Simple ways to avoid misuse

Aadhaar, a unique identification number issued by the Indian government, is crucial for various services and transactions.

Tatkal train tickets now require Aadhaar KYC: How to book

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has made Aadhaar verification mandatory for booking Tatkal train tickets.

27 Jun 2025
India

How to verify Aadhaar details online

Verifying Aadhaar details online is a simple task that can be accomplished in a matter of minutes.

Attention! Update your Aadhaar online for free till June 2026

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline of its free online document update service for Aadhaar to June 14, 2026.

Update your Aadhaar for free until next year: Here's how

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended the deadline for free online Aadhaar updates to June 14, 2026. After this date, regular charges may apply.

28 May 2025
Indian Government

How to apply for Ayushman Vay Vandana card in India

The Indian government has launched the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, a new initiative under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).

16 May 2025
India

How to update address in your Aadhaar card

Updating your Aadhaar card address is a pretty easy affair and it can be done online or offline.

12 May 2025
India

How to apply for an Aadhaar card

Applying for an Aadhaar card can be a long-winded task at times, however, there are ways to make it more efficient.

22 Apr 2025
Indian Government

Aadhaar now must for subsidies under Modi government's eNAM scheme

The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made Aadhaar compulsory, for those wanting benefits and subsidies under the electronic National Agriculture Market (eNAM) scheme.

08 Apr 2025
Indian Government

Modi government launches app to make Aadhaar detail sharing safer

The Indian government has launched a new Aadhaar verification app that improves user privacy and makes sharing Aadhaar details digitally easier.

EPFO: You can now activate UAN via Aadhaar-based facial recognition

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a new feature.

07 Apr 2025
Technology

Here's how to correct your name on your Aadhaar card

Updating your name on the Aadhaar card is a simple and hassle-free task, which can be done online.

01 Apr 2025
India

How to update your Aadhaar easily

Updating your Aadhaar card can be a hassle-free process if you know the right steps to follow.

12 Mar 2025
India

How to correct your Aadhaar card details: Expert tips

Aadhaar, the unique identification number provided to residents of India, is key to a number of services. However, any erroneous details can complicate things.

10 Mar 2025
India

Aadhaar update: What documents do you need to provide?

Updating your Aadhaar card doesn't have to be a headache - as long as you have the right documents handy!

04 Mar 2025
Delhi

Delhi: How to avail ₹2,500 Mahila Samriddhi Yojana monthly assistance

The Delhi government has launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, a financial aid scheme to empower women from economically weaker sections.

25 Feb 2025
India

Want to transfer vehicle ownership online? Follow these steps

The pre-owned vehicle market in India has witnessed a major boom, with several people choosing second-hand vehicles over new ones.

22 Feb 2025
Nandan Nilekani

Aadhaar can help tackle deepfake scams. Nandan Nilekani explains how

Infosys co-founder and chairman, Nandan Nilekani, has proposed Aadhaar as a possible solution to the increasing menace of deepfake scams.

17 Feb 2025
Farmers

How cooperative loans help India's dairy farmers 

Cooperative dairy farming loans in India are financial instruments aimed at strengthening the dairy industry, especially small and marginal farmers.

EPFO extends deadline for UAN activation, Aadhaar seeding

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has pushed the deadline for Universal Account Number (UAN) activation and Aadhaar seeding in employees' bank accounts.

05 Feb 2025
PAN Card

Lost government document? Here's how to track it down

The loss of government documents can induce anxiety and stress, considering their significance in our day-to-day life.

05 Feb 2025
India

Easiest way to add your spouse's name to your Aadhaar

Adding your spouse's name to your Aadhaar card after marriage is essential for many documentation processes in India.

You can now change personal details, transfer PF online yourself

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched two new online facilities, benefiting more than 7.6 crore members.

24 Dec 2024
Paytm

How to set UPI PIN on Paytm using Aadhaar 

Paytm, India's leading digital payments platform, has launched a convenient way to set up a Unified Payments Interface (UPI) PIN without a debit card.

No Aadhaar without NRC application in Assam: Himanta Sarma

The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a new policy making Aadhaar card applications dependent on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.

10 Dec 2024
Flipkart

What is Flipkart Pay Later and how to use it

Flipkart's Pay Later is a one-of-a-kind service that lets customers buy products without paying the entire price upfront.

28 Nov 2024
Jharkhand

Married man strangles live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces 

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old Jharkhand man has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his live-in partner of two years.

13 Nov 2024
Indian Government

How to update your KYC for PM Jan Dhan account

As the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts near their 10-year mark, a new Know Your Customer (KYC) update is due.

03 Nov 2024
Narendra Modi

Ayushman Bharat ₹5L free insurance: How senior citizens can enroll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, exclusively for senior citizens aged 70 and above.