Aadhaar
UIDAI Deactivates Over 2 Crore Aadhaar Cards of Deceased Individuals to Prevent Identity Fraud
Nov 26, 2025 09:29 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar cards belonging to deceased individuals as part of a major database clean-up. This initiative aims to maintain accuracy in national records and prevent identity fraud, with a new online reporting system now available for families to report deaths through the myAadhaar portal.
Election Commission to Announce Nationwide Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls Tomorrow: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2025 09:32 pm CST
The Election Commission is set to announce the date for nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, starting with 10 states including poll-bound West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Following controversy in Bihar where 66,000 names were removed from voter lists, the Commission aims to streamline the process while addressing Opposition concerns about potential disenfranchisement of minority voters.
India's Digital Success: UPI and Aadhaar Models Adopted by Dozens of Countries Worldwide, Says Minister Vaishnaw
Oct 21, 2025 04:56 pm CST
Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals at NDTV World Summit that India's open-source digital infrastructure systems, including UPI and Aadhaar, have been adopted by numerous countries globally, highlighting India's contribution to worldwide technological advancement while maintaining principles of sovereignty and privacy protection.
IMF Chief Praises India's Bold Economic Reforms as Key Global Growth Engine Amid International Challenges
Oct 14, 2025 02:43 pm CST
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has praised India's bold economic reforms including digital identity implementation, tax system overhauls, and digital payment infrastructure during the IMF's semi-annual gathering. While forecasting 6.5% growth for India in 2025-26, she contrasted India's rising economic influence with China's deceleration and expressed concerns about global debt issues affecting developing nations and potential disruptions from renewed US-China trade tensions.
UK Prime Minister Explores India's Aadhaar Model for British Digital ID Implementation
Oct 09, 2025 06:52 pm CST
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani during his India visit to study the successful digital identification system as a model for the UK's proposed mandatory digital ID cards, despite historical British resistance to national identification systems and ongoing opposition from civil liberty advocates.
The Legal Complexity of Aadhaar Cards as Voter ID: Implications for Citizenship and Electoral Rights in India
Oct 06, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This article examines the Supreme Court's controversial directive allowing Aadhaar cards for voter identification in Bihar, despite the Election Commission's objections. It explores the distinction between identity verification and citizenship determination, analyzing the legal frameworks governing voting rights in India. The piece highlights significant concerns about illegal migration in northeastern states and border areas, where Aadhaar cardholders sometimes exceed population estimates, raising critical questions about national security, citizenship verification, and the integrity of India's electoral process.
UIDAI Increases Aadhaar Update Charges: Complete Fee Structure and Services Explained
Oct 03, 2025 02:11 pm CST
The UIDAI has implemented new charges for Aadhaar updates effective October 1, 2025, with demographic updates now costing Rs 75, biometric updates Rs 125, and home enrolment services Rs 700. Free services remain for specific children's age groups, with the revised structure valid until September 2028.
"Wake Up At 4 AM, Delete 2 Voters": Rahul Gandhi's Latest Gets A BJP Retort
Sep 19, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Union MInister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over the Congress leader's 'vote chori' presentation yesterday, in which he said the Election Commission is overseeing mass-deletion of voter names, dating back to the 2023 Karnataka state poll.
Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October
Sep 16, 2025 01:08 am CST
Sep 15 From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train.