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  UIDAI launches new Aadhaar App with face authentication and QR sharing: mAadhaar app to retire soon

  Technology | May 18, 2026 13:49 IST

  UIDAI announced that the existing mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued. The updated app offers advanced features such as QR-based Aadhaar sharing, face authentication, biometric lock controls, offline verification, and selective information sharing for improved security and convenience.

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  Aadhaar update made easy: Change mobile number and address online without visiting a centre

  Technology | April 14, 2026 18:51 IST

  The Unique Identification Authority of India has made Aadhaar updates easier with its official mobile app. Users can now update their mobile number and address online without visiting Aadhaar centres, saving time and effort with a simple digital process.

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  School children Aadhaar biometric update: UIDAI covers 1.2 crore students across 1 lakh schools

  Technology | March 04, 2026 16:32 IST

  UIDAI has completed Aadhaar mandatory biometric updates for 1.2 crore students across 1 lakh schools within six months. The MBU drive for children aged 7–15 is free for one year from October 1, 2025.

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  UIDAI partners with Google to show authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps

  Technology | February 27, 2026 18:16 IST

  UIDAI has partnered with Google to display authorised Aadhaar centres on Google Maps. The move will help residents find verified centres, check services offered, and access key facility details easily.

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  New Aadhaar app full version launched: Update mobile, lock biometrics and verify ID from home

  Technology | January 28, 2026 19:00 IST

  UIDAI has launched the full version of its new Aadhaar app, allowing users to update mobile numbers and addresses, lock biometrics, verify identity offline, and manage family Aadhaar cards, all from home.

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  Aadhaar PVC card fees increased: Here's how much you’ll pay in 2026

  January 06, 2026 17:08 IST

  In its physical form, the Aadhaar PVC card is similar in size to a credit or debit card and is designed to be more durable than paper versions.

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  Ban on Aadhaar photocopies soon! UIDAI to bring new rules to curb misuse - details here

  December 08, 2025 11:33 IST

  Once the latest verification system kicks in, it will also ensure the prevention of unwanted delays caused by outages in the intermediate servers that are linked to the central Aadhaar database.

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  Aadhaar update: UIDAI rolls out app to change mobile number without visiting centers; check steps

  Business | November 28, 2025 21:35 IST

  A month ago, UIDAI launched a new mobile app for Aadhaar. In this app, a user can store the Aadhaar details of up to five people on the same phone. It also provides the option to share only the necessary information from the Aadhaar.

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  Aadhaar update at home: How to update mobile number or address without visiting centre?

  Technology | November 28, 2025 18:44 IST

  UIDAI is preparing to introduce a new Aadhaar app feature that will allow users to update their registered mobile number entirely from home using OTP and face authentication. This upcoming option removes the need to visit enrolment centres and aims to make the process easier for millions of Indians.

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  New Aadhaar App explained: UIDAI shows how offline verification improves security and convenience

  Technology | November 20, 2025 14:35 IST

  UIDAI explain the benefits of offline verification using the newly launched Aadhaar app. The app allows users to securely store their Aadhaar card on their smartphones and share either full or masked details for verification, reducing the need for physical copies and lowering fraud risks.

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  Aadhaar card update: UIDAI urges schools to ensure biometric updates for students in 5-15 age group

  India | August 27, 2025 19:23 IST

  The UIDAI has emphasised that the timely completion of biometric updates in Aadhaar is essential for children at the age of five and once again at 15 years of age.

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  UIDAI joins hands with Starlink for Aadhaar-based verification in India

  Technology | August 20, 2025 20:37 IST

  Starlink has received government approval to roll out satellite-based broadband services in India. To make the onboarding process seamless, Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification.

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  Alert: UIDAI issues advisory, urges parents to do this to avoid deactivation of child’s Aadhaar

  July 17, 2025 17:10 IST

  The agency has started notifying users by sending SMS messages to their registered mobile numbers, urging them to complete the first mandatory biometric update (MBU) exercise.

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  Voluntary Aadhaar-voter ID linking: EC, UIDAI to begin technical discussions soon

  India | March 18, 2025 19:55 IST

  The Election Commission said the process of linking Aadhaar numbers with voter ID cards will follow existing legal provisions and Supreme Court directions. Technical consultations between UIDAI and EC experts are set to begin soon.

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  Govt allows Aadhaar-enabled face authentication in private entities' mobile apps

  February 28, 2025 13:49 IST

  Latest update on Aadhaar! According to the government, the move is aimed at easing access to services for customers through apps.

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  How to download Aadhaar Virtual ID for free - Step-by-step guide

  February 19, 2025 17:44 IST

  Aadhaar Virtual ID: There is no limit to the number of virtual IDs that can be generated. It can be easily generated on myAadhaar's official ID.

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  Free Aadhaar Card update deadline ends tomorrow: Here's how to do it online, step-by-step guide here

  Business | December 13, 2024 20:40 IST

  Aadhaar card holders who have moved to a new city or recently changed their address can update the same in the Aadhaar details untill the deadline. Now, the UIDAI is asking Aadhaar card holders to update their details every 10 years.

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  Aadhaar card update: Check step-by-step guide to make changes online as deadline nears

  Business | November 27, 2024 7:20 IST

  The Unique Identification Authority of India has announced that any updates to Aadhaar cards made after the December 14 deadline will incur a fine of Rs 50. UIDAI has urged all affected Aadhaar holders to complete the revalidation process by submitting the necessary documents.

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  UIDAI updates name correction rules for Aadhaar cards holders: What you must know

  Technology | November 24, 2024 18:45 IST

  The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) offers several services to Aadhaar holders. However, the process of changing your name on the Aadhaar card has now become more complicated than it was previously.

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  UIDAI extends free Aadhaar update scheme till December 14, 2024: Details here

  Technology | September 15, 2024 13:12 IST

  The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has extended its free Aadhaar update scheme until December 14. Previously set to end on September 14, the extension enabled users to update their documents on the myAadhaar portal and make profile changes without any fee until the new deadline.