Census 2027 population enumeration will record caste and parents' birthplace, starting August 17 in snow-bound areas of Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
The Centre has announced significant reforms for the upcoming NEET-PG exam on August 30, including expanded test location choices, earlier city notifications, and reduced questions for more time per question, aiming for a more convenient and secure process.
The Aadhaar app has surpassed 4 crore downloads, becoming a central digital platform for services like address updates. It features a biometric lock, used over 1.91 crore times, allowing users to control fingerprint, iris, and face authentication to protect personal data.
Kolkata airport authorities have indefinitely stopped entry to the 136-year-old Bankra mosque due to security concerns over allowing access solely via Aadhaar cards. Despite recent repairs to the approach road, devotees are currently barred from offering prayers, sparking community concern and calls for clarity.
Indian Railways and IRCTC have updated reservation rules, reducing the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from 120 to 60 days. Aadhaar verification is now mandatory for priority access, and booking opens at 8 AM daily.
Several financial and policy changes took effect in India from July 1, including cheaper commercial LPG, increased passport fees, an expanded rural employment guarantee, free Aadhaar email updates, and revised credit card benefits.
The mAadhaar App will be retired on June 30, 2026, with users encouraged to switch to the new Aadhaar App by UIDAI. Existing Aadhaar records remain unaffected, as the app is merely a service access point. The new app offers enhanced features like biometric lock, face verification, and QR-based contact sharing.
India is rolling out Bhu-Aadhaar, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), to create a unique digital identity for every land parcel. This initiative aims to simplify property verification, reduce disputes, and streamline land administration by establishing a standard digital record.
UIDAI is making email address updates via the Aadhaar mobile app free for six months (July 1-Dec 31, 2026), waiving the usual Rs 75 fee to encourage users to keep contact info current for important notifications.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke protested at Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak, questioning Delhi Police for allegedly restricting access by demanding Aadhaar cards. CJP announced a candlelight vigil for students affected by the row. Dipke also highlighted the lack of basic facilities like water at the protest site.
The Model Tenancy Act 2021 limits required documents for renters to basic identification like Aadhaar and PAN cards, not financial history. Landlords must also provide similar details. While not automatically law, states like AP, TN, UP, and Assam have adopted it.
A 22-year-old man in Hubballi, India, has filed a police complaint alleging assault by suspected Right-wing activists. He claims they targeted him and his Hindu girlfriend, demanding Aadhaar cards, assaulting him, and forcing his girlfriend to record false accusations against him. Two arrests have been made.
The Supreme Court of India will examine a plea to create a national digital register for advocates, similar to Aadhaar, to combat the issue of fake lawyers. The Bar Association of India highlighted concerns that 35-40% of practicing advocates may lack genuine degrees.
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity verification only, citing concerns it's being accepted as proof of citizenship, domicile, address, or DOB, potentially enabling illegal immigrants to obtain voter IDs and impact election integrity.
The Assam Cabinet has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above 18 years of age to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining the document. While a complete ban will be enforced from April 2027, exceptions will be made for Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, and tea garden communities until March 2027. The move aims to address saturation in Aadhaar issuance and curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh.
EPFO members must e-sign their e-nominations using Aadhaar authentication for them to be valid. Without this step, family members may face delays in receiving EPF, EPS, and EDLI benefits upon the member's death.
UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar App, replacing the older mAadhaar. The new app offers enhanced security with face authentication and biometric lock, allowing users to manage their digital identity and share Aadhaar data securely. It supports multiple profiles and offline verification.
India's UIDAI is replacing the mAadhaar app with a new Aadhaar platform, enhancing security with multi-stage verification, face authentication, and QR code sharing. The free online document update facility is extended to June 14, 2027.
UIDAI has extended the free online Aadhaar document update service on the myAadhaar portal until June 14, 2027. This allows Aadhaar holders to update identity and address proof documents at no charge, encouraging database accuracy. The mAadhaar app will also be retired soon.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has amended Aadhaar enrolment and update rules, expanding accepted documents, simplifying processes for children and vulnerable groups, and clarifying rules for foreigners.
