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What is Aadhaar?

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About Aadhaar

What is Aadhaar?

Aadhaar is a 12-digit identifying number given by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India after a certain verification process.
 
To get an Aadhaar number, individuals have to provide minimal demographic and biometric information, which include name, date of birth or age, gender, address, mobile number, and e-mail ID (optional), fingerprints, iris scans, and a facial photo.
 

What are the different forms of Aadhaar

UIDAI has issued multiple forms of Aadhaar, including Aadhaar letters, eAadhaar, mAadhar and Aadhaar PVC for residents. Aadhaar in all forms are valid. Indians can choose from the following: 
 

Aadhaar Letter

Aadhaar letter is laminated paper-based
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Latest Updates on Aadhaar

No Aadhaar card to persons who did not apply for NRC, says Assam govt

The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 9:59 PM IST

Business correspondents' body demands higher charges for AePS withdrawals

Faced with a jump in costs and transaction failures, bank agents are demanding an upward revision of per-transaction charges to 1 per cent or Rs 21, whichever is lower

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

December 2024: Aadhaar, credit cards, FDs-financial changes to keep in mind

From Aadhaar updates to changes in credit card rewards and stricter rules for OTP traceability, here's what you need to know

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 10:10 AM IST

Government blocks websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details of users

In line with this, prompt action has been taken to block these websites, said the Ministry

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 11:41 PM IST

All doctors to have unique IDs; NMC starts registration on its new portal

The National Medical Register (NMR) is a dynamic database and will be a central repository of all registered doctors

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Govt to begin farmer registration for Aadhaar-style IDs from October

A pilot project was earlier conducted in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, and 19 states have already onboarded the project, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Aadhaar free update ends on 14 September: Check step-by-step guide

Ensure that the mobile number linked to Aadhaar is the same, says UIDAI

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

September 2024: Aadhaar deadline, LPG price hike & 7 more financial changes

In September 2024, key financial changes include the Aadhaar update deadline, an LPG price hike, new credit card rules and more

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 1:26 PM IST

Wayanad landslides: Police intensify patrols to stop thefts, selfie seekers

Houses -- many damaged or partially crumbled and some intact -- lay abandoned as the inhabitants have been moved by the government authorities

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 11:50 AM IST

Centre approves Aadhaar-based authentication of candidates in UPSC exams

Aadhar-based verification will be applicable during the registration process and at various stages of examinations and recruitment

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Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 9:00 AM IST

935,000 people with locked biometrics to get Aadhaar card: Assam CM Himanta

The CM said the UIDAI will start the process of issuing the cards to these 935,000 people within 15-30 days

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 3:54 PM IST

BSF apprehends 10 Bangladesh nationals using fake Aadhaar cards in Tripura

BSF has stepped up the crackdown on the network of touts who are facilitating the illegal entry of Bangladeshi nationals into the state of Tripura

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 8:23 AM IST

Decoded: What is Agristack system? How will it benefit agriculture sector?

In her Union Budget speech, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Agristack DPI while adding that it will bring over six crore farmers under the formal land registry system

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:19 AM IST

Aadhaar OTP, electronic verification: Ways to verify Income Tax return

If you fail to complete the process, your return is treated as not filed and it will attract all the consequences of not filing ITR under the Income Tax Act, 1961

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 1:50 PM IST

Last date to update Aadhaar details for free extended again. Check details

Free Aadhaar update: The government has extended the deadline for free Aadhaar updation from June 14, 2024

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2024 | 5:31 PM IST

Abha ID 'must' for patients in medical college hospitals: How to create one

Abha number is a 14 digit identification number that uniquely identifies a patient as a participant in the digital healthcare ecosystem

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Updated On : 07 Jun 2024 | 4:28 PM IST

Update your Aadhaar details for free till June 14: All you need to know

According to the Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016, individuals must update their POI and POA documents every ten years from their Aadhaar enrollment date

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Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 2:41 PM IST

Link PAN with Aadhaar by May 31 to avoid higher TDS deduction: I-T dept

income tax department issued a circular stating that no action will be taken for short deduction of TDS in case the assessee links his/her PAN with Aadhaar by May 31

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Updated On : 28 May 2024 | 2:23 PM IST

Five states ready for GST registration based on Aadhaar technology

Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities have so far been using OTP-based Aadhaar authentication to establish the identity of the applicants, seeking registration

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Updated On : 14 May 2024 | 12:46 AM IST

How to update Aadhaar address online and offline: A step by step guide

An incorrect address on your Aadhaar can disrupt several official procedures, like banks sending you cheque books or credit cards, accessing government benefits, or activating SIM cards

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Updated On : 10 Apr 2024 | 3:35 PM IST