Aadhaar card
Supreme Court Questions Whether Aadhaar Holders Should Automatically Receive Voting Rights
Nov 27, 2025 03:31 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India is examining whether Aadhaar cards should grant voting rights, emphasizing that these identification documents are meant for welfare benefits and do not constitute citizenship proof. The court is hearing challenges to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists across multiple states, raising fundamental questions about democratic participation and constitutional safeguards for voters.
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.
Election Commission Clarifies: Aadhaar Card Is Proof of Identity, Not Citizenship for Voter Registration
Oct 28, 2025 02:15 am CST
The Election Commission has included Aadhaar cards and Bihar's post-special intensive revision voters' list among acceptable identification documents for electoral roll cleanup in 12 states and union territories. Officials emphasized that while Aadhaar serves as identity proof, it cannot establish citizenship, aligning with Supreme Court directives and Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act.
"Hope My Story Serves As Warning": Ex-Banker Loses Rs 23 Crore In Digital Arrest
Sep 23, 2025 08:37 pm CST
A 78-year-old former banker who lost his life's savings, a whopping Rs 23 crore, to a fake "digital arrest," hopes his loss will serve as a warning to others.