Unique Identification Authority of India: News
17 Feb 2019
Aadhaar CardHere's how you can store your Aadhaar card in DigiLocker
DigiLocker is an online, cloud-based service that was launched by the government as part of its Digital India campaign for storage, issuance, and verification of important documents, in a safe and convenient manner.
16 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaHow to check if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar
The Supreme Court has clarified that linking your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar is mandatory for filing Income Tax returns.
14 Feb 2019
IndiaStep-by-step guide to get Aadhaar card
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
12 Feb 2019
IndiaHow to get duplicate copy of your lost Aadhaar card
After the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar Act, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank or telecom services.
07 Feb 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaAadhaar-PAN linkage now mandatory for filing I-T returns: Procedure here
Brushing off much confusion, the Supreme Court has clarified that linking your Aadhaar with Permanent Account Number (PAN) is mandatory for filing Income Tax returns.
06 Feb 2019
IndiaHow to print/reprint your official Aadhaar card online
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
01 Feb 2019
Aadhaar CardNot using your Aadhaar card? It might get deactivated
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
31 Jan 2019
IndiaCarry Aadhaar in your smartphone with the mAadhaar app
With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.
30 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to get duplicate copy of your lost Aadhaar card
After the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar Act, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank or telecom services.
24 Jan 2019
IndiaHere's how you can lock/unlock your Aadhaar data
In a bid to enhance security of users' biometrics (fingerprints and iris data), and in order to avoid misuse of sensitive personal information, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a service, by which users can "lock/unlock" their biometric data.
18 Jan 2019
IndiaProtect your data using the Masked Aadhaar feature
In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a feature called 'Masked Aadhaar.'
14 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to link your Driving License with Aadhaar online
After the September 26, 2018 Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar authentication, it is totally upto users' discretion to link or not to link their Aadhaar cards with entities like banks, telecom, and other services.
08 Jan 2019
IndiaRBI appoints Infosys' Nandan Nilekani as Digital Payments Committee chairman
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has created a new committee to look into issues surrounding digital payments in India, and has named Infosys co-founder and former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani as its chairman.
04 Jan 2019
IndiaRailway ticketing, Aadhaar, GST, more: Major policy changes in 2019
Apart from celebrating endings and beginnings, and cooking life-amending resolutions, New year is also a good time to look ahead for official policy changes taking place in the coming year.
02 Jan 2019
IndiaImportant changes in 2019 every Indian should be aware of
The New Year 2019 is finally here and it is now time to know what changes this year brings to our lives.
27 Dec 2018
IndiaStep-by-step guide to delink your Aadhaar from mobile-number, and e-wallets
After the September 26 Supreme Court judgement on Aadhaar authentication, entities like banks, telecom operators, and e-wallet services providers can no longer ask you to provide your Aadhaar information.
16 Dec 2018
Aadhaar CardDelhi nursery admissions begin: All details you should know
The admissions for nursery in approximately 1,600 private schools of Delhi began on Saturday, December 15.
11 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSoon, Aadhaar details will be optional for bank accounts, SIM-cards
On the first day of the Winter Session of the Parliament, the Modi government has decided to make Aadhaar details optional for those applying for new mobile connections and those opening new bank accounts.
10 Nov 2018
IndiaIf you don't want to share your Aadhaar, use this
In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'
09 Nov 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaHow you can de-link Aadhaar from your bank and e-wallets
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to authentication of the Aadhaar programme, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
07 Nov 2018
IndiaHow to change your address and mobile number in Aadhaar
Even after the Supreme Court verdict, so many government services are still legitimately linked with Aadhaar, thereby maintaining its prominence as a valid proof of identity.
05 Nov 2018
IndiaTwo cases under which banks might ask for your Aadhaar
The Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down Section 57 of Aadhaar Act in addition to some provisions relating to the authentication of Aadhaar.
04 Nov 2018
IndiaHow to update your Aadhaar card address, mobile-number, other details
Even after the Supreme Court verdict, so many government services are still legitimately linked with Aadhaar, thereby maintaining its prominence as a valid proof of identity.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaHow to link your Aadhaar with PAN, online and offline
The Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to the authentication of Aadhaar, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
26 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDespite SC verdict, telcos using Aadhaar-based KYC for issuing SIMs
Almost a month after the Supreme Court ruled that private companies could not ask for Aadhaar details, it has been found that several leading telcos are still using Aadhaar-based eKYC for issuing mobile SIM cards.
20 Oct 2018
India'Masked Aadhaar': All you need to know
In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'
18 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaRe-verification of mobile-subscribers voluntary post SC verdict on Aadhaar: DoT-UIDAI
After the Supreme Court's verdict on Aadhaar, the Department of Telecom (DoT) and Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) issued a joint statement stating that the government will not push for re-verification of mobile service customers.
06 Oct 2018
OdishaError in Aadhaar, Odisha man says he will commit suicide
An employee of Odisha Electrical Department has said he will commit suicide as he is unable to withdraw money from the Employee Provident Fund due to an error in his Aadhaar card.
01 Oct 2018
Bharti AirtelUIDAI asks telcos to submit plan to discontinue Aadhaar-based eKYC
Days after the Supreme Court imposed curbs on the use of Aadhaar, biometric-issuing authority UIDAI today asked telecom companies to submit, within the next 15 days, a plan to stop using the 12-digit Unique ID number for customer authentication.
30 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaHow you can de-link Aadhaar from your bank and e-wallets
In an important judgment, the Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to authentication of the Aadhaar programme, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
26 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaAbout 50% of PANs linked with Aadhaar till now: Data
Over 21.08cr Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) have been linked with Aadhaar till now, the latest data revealed as the Supreme Court today upheld the validity of the linkage between the two databases.
26 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of India#AadhaarVerdict: Justice Chandrachud, sole dissenting judge, highlights the program's flaws
The sole dissenting judge in Aadhaar verdict, Justice DY Chandrachud called the Aadhaar Act unconstitutional and said passing it as a Money Bill was a fraud.
26 Sep 2018
India#AadhaarVerdict: SC upholds constitutional validity of Aadhaar, with conditions
Giving an important judgment on Aadhaar, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down some provisions relating to authentication of the program, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.
15 Sep 2018
IndiaHow to correctly update your address in Aadhaar card
If you're looking to update your address in Aadhaar card, know that the most convenient and economical way of doing so is through the UIDAI website.
15 Sep 2018
IndiaAll your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
13 Sep 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)RBI Governor Urjit Patel to deliver lecture to anti-corruption officers
RBI Governor Urjit Patel is scheduled to deliver a lecture to senior anti-corruption officers working with banks and other public sector organizations next week in New Delhi.
12 Sep 2018
IndiaHere's how you can get your Virtual Aadhaar ID (VID)
If you've been worried about the security of your Aadhaar data lately, here's a fix.
11 Sep 2018
IndiaMajor security breach: Aadhaar software and user-database hacked
Ever since its inception, Aadhaar has faced one security issue after another.
05 Sep 2018
IndiaSchools cannot deny admission for lack of Aadhaar Card: UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asserted that schools cannot refuse admission to students for lack of Aadhaar Card and termed denial on such grounds as "invalid".
29 Aug 2018
Narendra Modi#PolicyExplainer: All your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
