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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.
Supreme Court Raises Alarm Over Foreign Criminals Escaping Justice Through False Bail Sureties
Nov 21, 2025 01:05 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns about foreign nationals obtaining bail through fraudulent sureties before disappearing. Data shows at least 47 cases where criminals from Nigeria and Nepal absconded after providing false documentation. The Court has requested the Union government and UIDAI to explain existing verification systems and has ordered immediate improvements to prevent exploitation of bail procedures in serious criminal cases.
UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App: Revolutionary Offline Verification with Enhanced Privacy Controls
Nov 20, 2025 04:16 pm CST
The UIDAI is introducing a new Aadhaar app that revolutionizes identity verification in India through secure offline verification methods, selective data sharing options, and family management features. This paperless alternative empowers users with complete control over their personal information while maintaining accessibility across various verification scenarios, even in areas with limited connectivity.
UIDAI Plans to Simplify Aadhaar Card with Photo and QR Code to Enhance Data Protection
Nov 19, 2025 03:04 am CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India is developing a simplified Aadhaar card featuring only a photo and QR code to prevent data misuse and discourage illegal offline verification. A new app is also being launched that will enable secure authentication, address updates, and family member additions while aligning with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
UIDAI Identifies 34 Lakh Deceased Aadhaar Cardholders in West Bengal's Electoral Roll Cleanup
Nov 13, 2025 04:35 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has discovered approximately 34 lakh deceased Aadhaar cardholders in West Bengal since 2009, with an additional 13 lakh deceased individuals who never possessed Aadhaar cards. This data is being used by the Election Commission during its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to eliminate ghost voters and ensure accurate voter lists across the state.
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.
How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey
Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.
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.