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UIDAI's New Aadhaar App: How to set up your account and transfer from mAadhaar

UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar App, replacing the older mAadhaar. This app offers enhanced security with face authentication and biometric lock. Users can manage their digital identity and share Aadhaar data securely. The app allows access to all Aadhaar details on smartphones. Updates like mobile number and address can…

The Economic Times

UIDAI says mAadhaar app retiring soon: Check what is new Aadhaar app , direct link to download, key security features and more

UIDAI new aadhaar app: The UIDAI is phasing out the old mAadhaar app, introducing a new, redesigned Aadhaar platform focused on enhanced privacy and stronger authentication. This updated app offers features like QR code sharing, face authentication, and biometric locks, giving users greater control over their data. The free online…

The Economic Times

Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship, says Supreme Court; upholds EC's documentation regime for SIR

In a landmark judgment reinforcing the autonomy of the poll panel, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld the Commission's authority to conduct the SIR of electoral rolls and said that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.

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Free Aadhaar update deadline extended by one year: Check new due date for UID update on myAadhaar portal

The Unique Identification Authority of India has extended the free Aadhaar document update service on the myAadhaar portal. Aadhaar holders can now update their identity and address proof documents without any charge until June 14, 2027. This facility is exclusively available online. The authority encourages citizens to update their details…

The Economic Times

New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreigners

The Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents for Aadhaar applications. Enrolment for children and vulnerable groups becomes simpler. Rules for foreigners are now clearer. These changes aim to modernize Aadhaar processes and improve accessibility for all citizens.

The Economic Times

AI adoption at scale is hard. Just look at India, which processes about 20 billion transactions every month

The most valuable AI systems will not look dramatic. They will look ordinary. They will fade into routine decisions and familiar processes.

Fortune

The UK has praised India’s digital ID system – but it’s locked millions out of their legitimate benefits

The UK government is promoting its plan for a new digital identity scheme as a way to streamline services, prevent fraud and ensure that welfare benefits reach only those entitled to them. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, has argued that digital ID is central to modernising the welfare state and…

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‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion

Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of ‘digital coercion’ and security breaches

The Guardian - UK

Hafta letters: Public transport, electoral rolls, Air India probe report

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Newslaundry

Fresh advisory soon on Aadhaar as date of birth proof

The UIDAI is likely to issue a clarification soon that those relying on the Aadhaar as proof for age may do so after undertaking a ‘risk-based assessment’.

The Hindu

Aadhaar-based pay a bad idea for MGNREGS

The design of Aadhaar-Based Payment Systems can be exclusionary resulting in violations of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme worker rights

The Hindu

Maharashtra ATS arrests two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Thursday arrested two Bangladeshi citizens living illegally in Navi Mumbai, said an official from the Maharashtra ATS. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Belagavi IT company detects online scam targeting State Bank of India users

Safety recommendations comprising an SMS/email/WhatsApp message with a tone of urgency should be dealt with extreme caution. This is true, especially in the case of any message from the bank. Always reach out directly to the bank and verify suspicious messages and emails before taking any action.

The Hindu

How fraudsters stole money using Aadhar number and finger prints on documents in Sub-Registrar offices

New age data theft: Notices displayed outside the two Sub-Registrar Offices a Mini Vidhana Soudha building in Mangaluru a some days ago asked people to lock their biometrics before going for registering their documents.

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Mumbai Crime Branch arrests nine Bangladeshi for illegal stay

The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested nine Bangladeshi citizens who were living in India illegally. According to official, the arrested people were involved in making fake Aadhaar cards and they illegally transferred money from India to Bangladesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Drought in Mysuru: More MGNREGA jobs stressed

Mysuru district declared drought-affected; MGNREGA works to increase for lake dev. to improve ground water table. Zilla Panchayat CEO K.M. Gayathri directs more jobs for economically backward, job cards for tribals, ID/Aadhaar cards. Discourage indiscriminate sinking of borewells, check quality of borewell water. Interacted with tribal children, checked SSLC exam…

The Hindu

Elderly Maoist couple arrested, ‘fake’ Aadhaar, PAN cards seized

Police arrested elderly Maoist couple, Donga Gangadhara Rao and Bhavani, from Indaram village in Mancherial district. Rao was a central committee member of CPI (Maoist) technical dept. and Bhavani was a divisional committee member. Couple had false identity and were tasked to strengthen Maoist urban network. Police seized fake Aadhaar…

The Hindu

Lack of live authentication led to Aadhaar-enabled Payment System fraud in Karnataka

Karnataka reports frauds using Aadhaar numbers & thumb impressions from public domain. Fraudsters used non-live authentication process to draw money from AePS. UIDAI wrote to States in Feb. to switch to live authentication from March 1. Banks warned customers of AePS frauds & asked to lock biometric data. UIDAI, NCPI…

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The Hindu

How to lock your Aadhaar biometrics data

To protect Aadhaar data, citizens can lock biometric info like fingerprints, iris scans, and facial recognition. This prevents unauthorised access to bank accounts and misuse of data. OTP sent to registered mobile number can be used to verify Aadhaar even when biometrics are locked.

The Hindu

45% of Sri Lankan Tamils living in camps were born in India: Report

45% of Sri Lankan Tamils in TN camps born in India; 79% have stayed >30 yrs; 8% married Indian citizens; 95% have Aadhaar; 59% have primary/secondary edu; 31% employed; report explores granting Indian citizenship.

The Hindu

Fingerprint cloning racket busted in Hyderabad

Six persons arrested in Hyderabad for cloning fingerprints of bank account holders and using them to carry out unauthorised transactions. Gang cheated several account holders of ₹10 lakh. Used Aadhaar-enabled payment system for 2,500 transactions.

The Hindu

Gang involved in creating bank accounts for cybercrime transactions arrested

The cybercrime police on Friday unearthed a racket and arrested a gang of six people for creating bank accounts using credentials of gullible people and later using it for transactions related to cybercrimes.

The Hindu

One voter, two States, two votes

Over 3,000 voters in 14 villages along the Maharashtra-Telangana boundary have the privilege of voting in both States, due to an ongoing boundary dispute. They are gearing up to cast their votes in the Telangana Assembly election on November 30

The Hindu

Aadhaar authentication downtime very low, says Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar responded to The Hindu's story on Nov 10, stating Aadhaar authentication downtime was only 0.85% of the year till Sep. UIDAI reported 54 hrs 33 mins of downtime spread over 266 days, which Mr. Chandrasekhar said was planned for system upgrades. Aadhaar authentications have taken…

The Hindu

Migrant worker’s body to be flown back to Nagaland over a week after his death

After more than a week of uncertainty, the aged parents of Dhonu Porja (31), a migrant worker from the remote village of Changki in Nagaland, will eventually get to see their son one last time and put him to rest. Porja who was working as an agriculture labourer was electrocuted…

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