identity verification
Uttar Pradesh Implements Strict Identity Verification: CM Yogi Adityanath's Push for Security and Social Balance
Dec 08, 2025 02:25 pm CST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a comprehensive initiative requiring thorough identity verification before employment, targeting illegal immigrants to protect state security and welfare resources. Following Supreme Court observations on infiltrators, the state government is conducting document verification drives and establishing detention centers across administrative divisions to manage identified unauthorized residents.
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.
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.
Row Over Bhopal BJP MP Alok Sharma's Warning For "Love Jihad At Garba Events"
Sep 18, 2025 07:51 pm CST
A fresh political controversy erupted in Madhya Pradesh with the Navratri festival around the corner, after the BJP MP from Bhopal, Alok Sharma, issued a warning against the participation of non-Hindus in Garba events, calling them "love jihadis."