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.
08 May 2023
AadhaarHow to get your Aadhaar card verified through QR code
Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made it free for individuals to update their Aadhaar card online.
20 Apr 2023
Ministry of Electronics and ITCentre proposes rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by other entities
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday proposed rules to enable Aadhaar authentication by entities other than government ministries and departments.
02 Apr 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhy 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.
28 Mar 2023
PAN CardPAN-Aadhaar linking deadline extended to June 30, 2023
The deadline to link the Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar has been extended to June 30, 2023, the Ministry of Finance announced on Tuesday.
20 Mar 2023
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat 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.
19 Mar 2023
PAN CardWhy do you need to link PAN card with Aadhaar
Your PAN card holds a crucial significance, and linking it with your Aadhaar card is mandatory if you want your income tax return to be processed.
18 Mar 2023
AadhaarThe 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaNow, 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat 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
AadhaarLost 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.
10 Mar 2023
DigiLockerHow to link your Aadhaar card with a DigiLocker account
DigiLocker is an e-portal for storing confidential documents. It was introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEIT) as part of the Digital India initiative.
06 Mar 2023
AadhaarHow 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaWhat 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaCan 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaHow 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
Unique Identification Authority of IndiaUIDAI 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.
28 Jul 2022
ElectionsVoter enrolment: 17-year-olds can register in advance, says Election Commission
Youngsters above the age of 17 can now apply in advance to be enrolled into voters' list, a statement by the Election Commission of India (EC) said.
24 Jul 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC 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.
24 Jul 2022
PAN CardIncome tax rules: 3 big changes to keep in mind
Three significant changes in India's income tax rules came into effect on July 1, 2022.
23 Jul 2022
IndiaHackers to smoke out Aadhaar bugs, detect security loopholes
The Government of India will now be taking help from 20 hackers to smoke out bugs in Aadhaar security systems.
19 Jun 2022
Election Commission of India (ECI)Centre issues notification on linking Aadhaar with voter ID
According to an official notification from the Ministry of Law and Justice, the central government has notified the rules permitting the integration of Aadhaar numbers with voter IDs.
29 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaCentre 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.
30 Jan 2022
MeitYGovt plans one unique ID to access multiple digital IDs
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed a new model of "Federated Digital Identities" that will allow using a single digital ID to access multiple IDs.
10 Jan 2022
Government of IndiaGovernment 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.
21 Dec 2021
Trinamool CongressRajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien suspended after throwing Rule Book
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien was on Tuesday suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Winter Session.
20 Dec 2021
Election Commission of India (ECI)What is Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Check details here
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Monday introduced the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to wipe out duplication.
30 Aug 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaAadhaar uncertainty looms large over lakhs due to NRC limbo
Over eight lakh people in Assam are struggling to get their Aadhaar enrollments done as their biometrics were frozen during the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
08 Aug 2021
Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO)EPF-Aadhaar card linking now mandatory. How to do it?
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers must link their Aadhaar card with their Provident Fund (PF) accounts by September 1, 2021, according to the retirement fund manager EPFO.
27 Jul 2021
IndiaAadhaar: 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.
31 Mar 2021
PAN CardDeadline 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
PAN CardAadhaar-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
IndiaSC 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
Bollywood'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
EPFO#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
Arvind KejriwalDelhi'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
Uttar PradeshForget 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
Income Tax Department of India#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
IndiaGovernment 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".
25 Jan 2020
IndiaRepublic Day 2020: Things to know about 71st Republic Day
Every year, India celebrates Republic Day on January 26.
17 Jan 2020
IndiaHow to apply for marriage certificate in India?
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
ICICI BankWhat'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
Unique Identification Authority of India#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
PAN CardYou'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
IndiaNow, 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 ModiGovernment 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
IndiaDon'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
IndiaBenefits 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
IndiaHere'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
IndiaWant 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
IndiaHere'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
Nirmala SitharamanHere'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
IndiaHere'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
IndiaIRCTC: 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
IndiaWant 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
IndiaDeadline 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
Supreme Court Of IndiaNow, 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
IndiaAadhaar: 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
IndiaDo 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
IndiaNeed 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
IndiaAutomatic 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
IndiaNeed 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.