Aadhaar
Indian national identification number
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Aadhaar (Hindi: आधार, lit. 'base, foundation, root, Ground ') is a twelve-digit unique identity number that can be obtained voluntarily by all residents of India based on their biometrics and demographic data. The data is collected by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), a statutory authority established in January 2016 by the Government of India, under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, following the provisions of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016.
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Aadhaar can't be standalone proof of citizenship, says SCThe Supreme Court has declined to direct the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as sole proof of citizenship for Bihar voter list enrollment, emphasizing its legal limitations. Justices Surya Kant..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SIR 'intact', SC hasn't allowed Aadhaar to be used for enrolment, opposition spreading lies: BJPIndiaTimes - Published | |
Clock ticking on roll fix: Confusion greets SC orderAcross Bihar, thousands are scrambling to reclaim their place on the rolls before the Sept 1 deadline - a race against time that began when SC Friday opened a narrow window for those struck off during..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SIR row: Amartya Sen raises concern over revision; claims it risks 'disenfranchising' poor peopleAmartya Sen voiced concerns that Bihar's electoral roll revision could disenfranchise the poor due to strict documentation requirements. The Supreme Court questioned the lack of political party..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Illegal' in India, jailed in Bangladesh: 'Nowhere woman' prays for miracleBirbhum resident Sunali, expecting a child any time now, was escorted into a Bangladesh jail on Friday not knowing to which country her unborn baby would belong. The 26-year-old's Aadhaar and voter..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Excluded Bihar voters can file claims with Aadhaar, says SCIndiaTimes - Published | |
Evening news wrap: SC questions parties’ 'inaction' on voter deletions; PM Modi slams opposition in Gaya rally; read this and moreThe Supreme Court permitted the return of sterilised stray dogs but banned public feeding, directing municipalities to create feeding zones. Simultaneously, the court addressed voter deletion concerns..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SIR row: SC says Aadhaar valid; deleted voters to fill online form - what top court saidIndiaTimes - Published | |
'ECI stands totally exposed & discredited': Congress hails SC verdict on Bihar SIR; claims democracy survived 'brutal assault'The Congress party has lauded the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has been..IndiaTimes - Published | |
THIS Indian state to stop issuing Aadhar card to adults, exception made for..., details hereAn Indian state will now stop issuing Aadhar cards to adults. Read details here.DNA - Published | |
No claim or objection filed by any BLA in Bihar so far; requests received from 45,616 electors: ECThe Election Commission has announced that individuals in Bihar who were omitted from the draft electoral roll published on August 1st can submit their claims using Form 6, along with a copy of their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bihar SIR: SC asks EC to publish names of 65 lakh omitted from voter list; says Aadhaar acceptable as IDIndiaTimes - Published | |
Update mobile numbers: Road minintry to driving licence, RC holdersThe road transport ministry is encouraging driving licence (DL) holders and registered vehicle owners to update their mobile numbers via Aadhaar authentication on Vahan and Sarathi portals. This update..IndiaTimes - Published | Exclusion of Aadhaar from Bihar SIR: Supreme Court observes 11 documents better than 7; calls it 'voter friendly'The Supreme Court has observed that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, requiring 11 documents, is more voter-friendly than the previous summary revision's seven. Despite arguments against..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID alone not enough proof of citizenship: Bombay high courtThe Bombay High Court denied bail to a Thane resident accused of being a Bangladeshi national, emphasizing that possessing documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards doesn't automatically grant Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: Pak threatens to target Jamnagar refinery; SC backs EC's 'Aadhaar not conclusive proof' stand; & more newsPakistan's Army chief General Asim Munir threatened India, mentioning the Jamnagar refinery as a potential target. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's decision that Aadhaar..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bombay HC's BIG remark on citizenship: 'Aadhaar, PAN card or voter ID doesn't make...'The High Court's comments while refusing bail to a man, allegedly from Bangladesh, for entering India illegally. What did the court say?DNA - Published | India should capture world's mindspace: PMPM Modi emphasized the need for India to attract global consumers, tourists, and students, urging citizens to enhance productivity. He highlighted the government's focus on infrastructure development..IndiaTimes - Published |
EPFO makes BIG change in new UAN generation, makes THIS thing mandatory from Aug 1The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a major change in the way new members register. From 1 August 2025, all new Universal Account Numbers (UANs) will be created using..DNA - Published | SIR in Bihar: Accept Aadhaar along with voter ID, SC tells ECThe Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar and EPIC for voter authentication during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court emphasized that the..IndiaTimes - Published |
SIR in Bihar: Supreme Court's BIG announcement, Will ECI accept Aadhar Card now?In a short hearing, the Supreme Court emphasised that the ECI should consider Aadhaar cards and Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) for voter verification. The Election Commission has launched..DNA - Published | Bihar SIR: Supreme Court asks EC to reconsider Aadhaar and election ID; no interim stay on draft voter roll publicationThe Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns..IndiaTimes - Published |
UIDAI takes big step, to start Aadhar card update for children in...., issues warning to parents, 'If the MBU is not...'The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to launch a nationwide initiative to expedite the biometric update of Aadhaar cards for children through schools in the next two months. The..DNA - Published | Aadhaar, voter ID & ration cards can’t be considered for SIR: ECThe Election Commission of India disagreed with the Supreme Court's view on using Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards for Bihar's electoral roll Special Summary Revision. EC stated these documents are..IndiaTimes - Published |
5.8% Bihar voters yet to submit poll formsWith the deadline approaching, Bihar's electoral roll revision sees significant progress as 89.7% of enumeration forms submitted. The Election Commission will share details of electors not found at..IndiaTimes - Published | PAC lens on EC’s SIR drive, fake ID cardsThe Public Accounts Committee met to discuss important issues. The SIR exercise in Bihar and official documents were key topics. Concerns arose about ineligible individuals obtaining Aadhaar and voter..IndiaTimes - Published |
UIDAI deactivates Aadhaar of 1.2 crore deceased peopleTo prevent misuse, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated approximately 1.2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, utilizing death records from 24 states and Union..IndiaTimes - Published | UIDAI deactivates Aadhar of deceased persons, disables over 1 crore numbers, starts new service for...The UIDAI has started deactivating Aadhaar of deceased persons to prevent misuse of their identity proof, and disabled over 1.17 crore such unique 12-digit numbers till date. UIDAI has launched a new..DNA - Published |
Parents asked to update Aadhaar biometrics of kids aged between 5 & 7The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is urging parents to update their children's Aadhaar biometrics between the ages of five and seven. This mandatory biometric update ensures the..IndiaTimes - Published | Railways to implement Aadhaar-based facial recognition in examsIndian Railways is set to implement Aadhaar-based facial recognition in all recruitment exams within four months to prevent impersonation. Following a successful pilot by UIDAI during the 2025 NEET-UG,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aadhar Card enrolment to become more difficult, UIDAI will ask you to give THESE documentsThe government's decision is driven by the argument that Aadhaar was originally meant to serve only as a proof of identity, not as a proof of citizenship. Consequently, the process to get it was fairly..DNA - Published | Bihar voter list revision: BJP calls out Congress' stance on Aadhaar; brings up 2021 exampleThe BJP has accused Congress of hypocrisy regarding Aadhaar's use in voter identification. This follows the Supreme Court's suggestion to the Election Commission about Bihar's electoral roll revision...IndiaTimes - Published |
'It is a relief for democracy': Congress hails SC suggestion on EC's revision of Bihar electoral rollsThe Congress party welcomes the Supreme Court's review of the Election Commission's changes to Bihar's voter lists. The party hopes the Election Commission will consider Aadhaar and other documents for..IndiaTimes - Published | Process to obtain Aadhaar for adults now much tougherIndiaTimes - Published |
SC to EC: Consider Aadhaar, voter ID & ration card for SIR in BiharIndiaTimes - Published | Bihar electoral revision row: What SC said on Aadhaar exclusion, citizenship check; how EC respondedIndiaTimes - Published |
Bihar SIR: Aadhaar accepted in Patna, not in SeemanchalBihar's electoral roll revision reveals an urban-rural divide as 57% of voters submit forms. Patna accepts Aadhaar, while rural areas demand birth, caste, or land documents, causing distress. Many lack..IndiaTimes - Published | Voter roll revision: What is special intensive revision of Bihar voter list and what's the controversy - ExplainedBihar's electoral roll revision sparks political debate before upcoming elections, with opposition questioning document requirements and timing. The Election Commission aims to eliminate duplicate..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No clarity yet': Tejashwi Yadav slams Election Commission over Bihar SIR drive; once again claims that names will be 'removed' from listTejashwi Yadav claims the Mahagathbandhan has not received clarity from the Election Commission regarding Bihar's electoral roll revision. The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the ECI's..IndiaTimes - Published | Lakhs in Bihar may lose vote, ADR tells SCThe Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has challenged the Election Commission's special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls in the Supreme Court, arguing it could disenfranchise..IndiaTimes - Published |
Tejashwi wants Aadhaar as SIR proof; Election Commission says Aadhaar proves identity, not citizenshipTejashwi Yadav, leading the INDIA bloc, challenged Bihar's electoral roll revision, deeming it 'anti-democratic'. They urged inclusion of Aadhaar, ration, and MGNREGA cards for voter verification,..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar polls: ECI lists 11 documents for voter roll update, Aadhaar not included; check what's requiredA controversy surrounds Bihar's electoral roll revision, initiated by the Election Commission of India after 22 years. Opposition parties fear voter deletion, particularly among marginalized groups,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aadhaar gaps, deviation from syllabus raise CUET concernsConcerns have emerged regarding the CUET-UG 2025 exam due to reported biometric verification gaps and shift-wise disparities. The absence of complete Aadhaar-based biometric authentication and uneven..IndiaTimes - Published | Train tickets to be costlier from July 1, know fares of AC, non-AC coaches, 'fares will be raised in...'Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna on Friday said train fares will be raised in stages without affecting the commuters. The minister also said that discussions for the changes are going on...DNA - Published |
Railways may allow more IDs for tatkal booking authenticationIndian Railways is considering expanding the list of acceptable documents for IRCTC account authentication beyond Aadhaar, potentially including PAN Card, driving license, and voter ID via Digilocker...IndiaTimes - Published | In bid to track illegals, Assam tightens Aadhaar controlsIndiaTimes - Published |
E-Aadhaar: You’ll soon be able to do everything sitting at home, says UIDAI CEOSoon, Indians can share Aadhaar electronically via a QR code-based app, eliminating the need for photocopies. UIDAI plans to accept documents like birth certificates and driving licenses for address..IndiaTimes - Published | Railway strengthens Tatkal booking with Aadhaar verification and OTP authenticationIndiaTimes - Published |
Tatkal booking will require Aadhaar authentication from July 1IndiaTimes - Published | Big update on IRCTC's Tatkal booking: Only Aadhar-authenticated users can now book Tatkal tickets, starting from..., know hereOnly Aadhaar authenticated users will be able to book tickets under the Tatkal scheme, the Railway Ministry said in an announcement.DNA - Published |
