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Assam Cabinet to Stop Issuing Aadhaar Cards to Adults Above 18

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.

Times of India

EPFO Warns: E-Nominations Need E-Sign via Aadhaar for Validity

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Finance·6/2/2026AI summary

EPFO Warns: E-Nominations Need E-Sign via Aadhaar for Validity

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.

Economic Times

UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App with Enhanced Security Features

Tech

6/1/2026AI summary

UIDAI Launches New Aadhaar App with Enhanced Security Features

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.

Economic Times

India's Aadhaar System Undergoes Major Digital Overhaul

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Tech·5/23/2026AI summary

India's Aadhaar System Undergoes Major Digital Overhaul

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.

Times of India

India Extends Free Aadhaar Document Update Service Until June 14, 2027

Tech

5/18/2026AI summary

India Extends Free Aadhaar Document Update Service Until 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.

Economic Times

UIDAI Updates Aadhaar Enrolment Rules, Expands Accepted Documents and Simplifies Process for Vulnerable Groups

NEWS

5/12/2026AI summary

UIDAI Updates Aadhaar Enrolment Rules, Expands Accepted Documents and Simplifies Process for Vulnerable Groups

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.

Economic Times