UIDAI

UIDAI warns EAs: Can't cite glitch, excuse to refuse enrolment

The UIDAI has said there is no question of turning back residents seeking enrolment when, in fact, operators are required to renew their registration with the authority every 10 days qualifying them as being fit to offer such services.

Jul 04, 2017, 14:56 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

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

How to change name in Aadhaar – Here's the step by step guide

Here's how you can correct your Name on Aadhaar card online.

May 06, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Govt's stand on Aadhaar for PAN in conflict with UIDAI: SC told

The government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for PAN number on Wednesday came under sharp attack in the Supreme Court, with the antagonists asserting that the move would "dilute civil liberties and dominate the citizens."

May 03, 2017, 19:54 PM IST

SC asks Centre how can it make Aadhaar mandatory for procuring PAN cards; hearing on April 25

The SC has asked the government to justify the need for making Aadhaar card mandatory.

Apr 21, 2017, 12:03 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

UIDAI cracks down on 1000 operators in 3 months for malpractices

The UIDAI has blacklisted or suspended around 1,000 operators while FIRs have been filed against 20 individuals in the last three months for malpractices such as charging for Aadhaar enrolment.

Apr 09, 2017, 12:26 PM IST

MS Dhoni's Aadhaar info leak: UIDAI blacklists enrollment centre for 10 years

Yesterday, a fuming Sakshi Singh Rawat asked Ravi Shankar Prasad to act after her husband' Aadhaar information was leaked on social media site Twitter.

Mar 29, 2017, 13:14 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

Aadhaar data base fully safe and secure: UIDAI

Dismissing reports of misuse of biometrics data, the government today said Aadhaar-based authentication is "fully safe and secure".

Mar 05, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

UIDAI cautions unscrupulous entities charging for plastic Aadhaar card

Emphasising that paper printed Aadhaar is "perfectly valid" and there is no concept such as smart or plastic card, UIDAI on Sunday warned unscruplous entities charging anywhere between Rs 50 to Rs 200 for the issuing the same.

Jan 29, 2017, 18:26 PM IST

'15-20% consumption expenditure will become digital in 1 year'

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) former chairman Nandan Nilekani today said with new digital payment systems like BHIM and UPI in place, around 15-20 per cent of the country's personal consumption expenditure will become digital in next one year from the current level of 5 per cent.

Jan 19, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Data collection by private agencies for Aadhar not a good idea: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to expedite the hearing of Aadhar cases challenging the constitutional validity of the scheme but observed that data collection by private agencies is not a good idea.

Jan 05, 2017, 19:56 PM IST

Know how to change your address on Aadhar card online

Here's how you can change your address on Aadhar card online.

Dec 05, 2016, 14:47 PM IST

Govt working on Aadhaar-enabled payment method bypassing credit, debit cards

In a bid to achieve cashless economy, government is working on development of a common mobile phone app that can bypass payments through credit and debit cards.

Dec 01, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Enrol JEE aspirants for Aadhaar on priority basis: UIDAI

The Unique ID Authority of India has directed all registrars and enrolment agencies associated with it to enrol applicants of CBSE's Joint Entrance Examination on priority basis.

Nov 28, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Now, government will preserve records of services, benefits availed under Aadhaar for 7 years

According to new regulations, the government will now keep a record for seven years of all services and benefits that are availed using Aadhaar number. 

Oct 17, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

Railways plans linking Aadhaar with concessional ticket booking

Railways will hold discussion with UIDAI for linking Aadhaar number with booking of concessional tickets to prevent misuse of subsidy facility by unscrupulous elements.

Oct 07, 2016, 22:06 PM IST