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Aadhaar update gets easier from November 1 The Aadhaar programme is undergoing a major update in its service procedures as the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) sets to implement new rules effective from November 1, 2025. Under the new system, for many demographic changes such as name, address, date of birth and mobile number,…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has set up a high-level expert committee to make Aadhaar technology future-ready, with focus on scalability, data security, and resilience against emerging cybersecurity threats, according to an official statement issued on Friday.The committee, chaired by UIDAI Chairperson Neelkanth Mishra, includes UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, Nutanix founder Dheeraj Pandey,…
AI image used for representative purpose The UK government launched the digital version of its ID scheme on Friday, intended for former members of the armed services. This ID will mean passports, driving licenses, national insurance cards, and many more being virtual, instead of—or as well as—being stored in a shoebox or under socks in…
The government has announced that all the new centrally sponsored schemes should use Aadhaar authentication for direct benefit transfers. Alongside, payments should be processed using the Aadhaar Enabled Payment System to ensure more transparency.Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, the department of expenditure (DoE) has instructed ministries and state governments to make digital and…
The verification process will utilise biometric information through Aadhar identification system. (AI image) Facial recognition and fingerprint authentication – these are the two new features that may be launched for payments made through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to a Reuters report.The National Payments Corporation of India, UPI’s operator, intends to display this biometric…
NEW DELHI: Unique Identification Authority of India waived off all charges for mandatory biometric update of Aadhaar for children, an official statement said on Saturday. The fee waiver has kicked in effective Oct 1 and will be in force for a period of one year.“In a pro-people measure, UIDAI has waived off all charges for…
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective October 1, 2025, and applicable until September 30, 2028. Subsequent adjustments are scheduled from October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2031.Under the new rates, standard service fees will rise: services previously costing Rs 50 will increase to Rs…
America’s largest bank JPMorgan and Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently shared his views on India’s transformation over the past 20 years. Speaking to The Times of India, Dimon revealed that how he is impressed with India’s economic growth and improved infrastructure. He also highlighted that he was particularly impressed with new Expressway which connected Mumbai…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission now requires an applicant seeking fresh enrolment or inclusion/exclusion of a voter from the electoral roll via online mode to mandatorily verify his identity through OTP-based Aadhaar authentication.While online applications related to the electoral roll – through Form 6 (fresh enrolment), Form 7 (objection to inclusion/exclusion of voter in roll) and…
IRCTC train ticket booking rules New IRCTC train ticket booking rules 2025: From October 1, 2025, Indian Railways will implement a new policy requiring Aadhaar authentication for booking reserved general tickets through IRCTC website or its application during the initial 15 minutes of reservation opening. This measure aims to ensure genuine users receive the benefits…
