Aadhaar verification
OTP Verification Now Mandatory for Tatkal Railway Tickets Purchased at Reservation Counters
Dec 03, 2025 10:31 pm CST
Indian Railways has implemented a new OTP-based verification system for Tatkal ticket purchases at reservation counters to enhance security and ensure genuine passengers have better access to last-minute bookings. Initially tested on 52 trains, this anti-fraud measure will soon be extended to all trains nationwide, complementing the earlier Aadhaar verification requirements for online bookings.
UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar Mobile App: Digital Identity Solution with Enhanced Security Features
Nov 13, 2025 01:52 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has released a new Aadhaar mobile application for iOS and Android, offering paperless verification, masked sharing options, multiple profile management, and biometric security features, transforming how residents interact with their digital identity.
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.