Unique Identification Authority of India

Deadline to link Aadhaar with schemes extended

The counsel appearing for petitioners, who have challenged the government's move to make Aadhaar mandatory for these schemes, raised the issue of the mandatory linking of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) number with bank accounts and mobile numbers.

Oct 25, 2017, 17:30 PM IST

Twitter user asks, 'how many Aadhaar can Ravan get' - UIDAI's reply is epic

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the government to every individual resident of India.

Oct 01, 2017, 09:36 AM IST

Aadhaar updation centres opened at 1,000 bank branches as Sept 30 deadline nears

Earlier this month, the UIDAI gave banks one more month to open Aadhaar enrolment centres in a stipulated 10 per cent of branches, but said it will impose Rs 20,000 as fine per uncovered branch after September 30.

Sep 25, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

Railways allows m-Aadhar as identity proof for travel

m- Aadhar is a mobile app launched by Unique Identification Authority of India on which a person can download his/her Aadhar Card.

Sep 13, 2017, 20:29 PM IST

81 lakh Aadhaar deactivated till date: Here's how to find out your status

Here is how you can find the status of your Aadhaar card and know if it is active or deactive.

Aug 16, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

Around 81 lakh Aadhaar deactivated till date: Govt

The Aadhaar numbers were deactivated for a number of reasons stated in Section 27 and 28 of Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations, 2016.

Aug 11, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

Aadhaar data reunites missing teens with families - Here's how

The Aadhaar enrolment drive initiated by the Union government is indeed fruitful! Three disabled teenagers on Saturday reunited with their families after a couple of years with the help of Aadhaar.

Aug 06, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

UIDAI spends Rs 9,055 crore to enrol, despatch Aadhaar numbers

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) spent more than Rs 9,000 crore over the last eight years towards issuing Aadhaar numbers, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Jul 26, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Parliamentary committee questions MHA officials on security, Aadhaar

The government on Friday assured parliamentarians that Aadhaar data is safe and there is no chance of it falling in wrong hands, officials said.

Jul 21, 2017, 22:16 PM IST

UIDAI asks banks to open Aadhaar enrolment centres on premises

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked private as well as public sector banks to set up Aadhaar enrolment facility in at least one out of 10 branches in the coming weeks, a top official has said.

Jul 13, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Reliance Jio data breach: Details of over 100 million customers allegedly leaked online, investigation underway

Reliance Jio said on Monday it was investigating claims that personal data of over 100 million of its customers had leaked onto a website, in what may be the first ever large-scale data breach at an Indian telecom operator.

Jul 10, 2017, 14:24 PM IST

UIDAI denies info on fake Aadhaar cards, says it might affect national security

The UIDAI has refused to share information on cases of fake and duplicate Aadhaar cards, saying the disclosure might affect national security, or can lead to incitement of an offence.

Jun 11, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Aadhaar is completely secure from malware: UIDAI chairman

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday said its database was completely secured and immune to attacks from any kind of malware. It allayed concerns about the security of data in Aadhaar servers in the wake of "WannaCry" ransomware attack.

May 18, 2017, 00:17 AM IST

Aadhaar-PAN linkage gets 'likes', but data leak big overhang

The government's move to link PAN with Aadhaar has got support from a large number of people, but a vast majority are concerned about their personal details getting leaked and being misused, two separate surveys show.

May 14, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

CBSE schools to set up Aadhaar enrolment centres

Schools shall set up enrolment centres to facilitate their bona fide students, teachers, staff and their family members to enrol for Aadhar and make any updates or corrections, it said in the circular.

May 11, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

UIDAI files FIRs against 8 sites for collecting users' Aadhaar details

The crackdown marks the first instance of FIRs being lodged by the authority against fraudulent and illegal websites touting Aadhaar-related services.

Apr 20, 2017, 12:39 PM IST

ICICI Bank integrates net-banking service with DigiLocker

New Delhi: ICICI Bank on Monday announced the integration of its retail internet banking with 'DigiLocker', an online repository platform for issuance, verification and storage of digital certificates and documents on cloud.

Apr 03, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

Aadhaar can't be made mandatory for availing benefits under social welfare schemes: Supreme Court to Govt

In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the government cannot make Aadhaar mandatory for extending benefits of its welfare schemes.

Mar 27, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Now NaMo App has Op-Ed section for opinions by policy-makers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched an Op-Ed section on his App to enable top policy-makers and distinguished analysts to write opinion pieces.

Mar 23, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

New encryption key in Aadhaar authentication devices from June

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has said that all devices using Aadhaar authentication will have to adhere to its new encryption standards from June 1.  

Mar 19, 2017, 14:01 PM IST