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Nilekani to lead exam reforms: Amid Gen-Z ire, Modi taps all-season technocrat

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys and founding chairman of the UIDAI that brought in Aadhaar, speaking at a conference in Norway in April 2026.

Updated 7 days ago

India AI Mission gets new CEO as Centre appoints IAS officer Saurabh Vijay

The post in the India AI Mission had remained vacant since the departure of former CEO Abhishek Singh from MeitY.

Published 62 days ago

Delhi govt plans Aadhaar vault system to store residents’ details

The government’s Information Technology (IT) department has already implemented the system and the initiative is being undertaken in line with Unique Identification Authority of India guidelines. (HT Archive)

Published 87 days ago

Reliefs sought in plea concerning Aadhaar require legislative intervention, says SC

Reliefs sought in plea concerning Aadhaar require legislative intervention, says SC

Updated 90 days ago

SC to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adults

SC to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adults

Published 91 days ago

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

Published 115 days ago

Delhi begins Aadhaar Vault rollout to strengthen privacy safeguards

Authorities said the vault limits exposure of the 12 digit identifier during processing and supports compliance with upcoming national privacy rules. (HT Archive)

Published 249 days ago

No more queues as Aadhaar updates may go ‘mobile’ soon

At present, Aadhaar holders can only update their address online. (For representation)

Published 249 days ago

Punjab orders probe after UIDAI flags multiple birth certificates

After the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) flagged cases of multiple birth certificates carrying different dates of birth for the same individuals, the Punjab government has directed all district registrars-cum-civil surgeons to conduct an immediate inquiry.

Published 263 days ago

Goa: HC directs UIDAI to grant police access to docs Israeli man used to obtain Aadhaar card

For representational purposes only. (FIle Photo)

Published 312 days ago

Over 13 lakh students yet to complete Aadhaar verification

Over 13 lakh students yet to complete Aadhaar verification

Published 329 days ago

Govt urges Aadhaar biometric updates for children at 5 and 15

The biometric update is free between the ages of 5-7 and again between 15-17. (Representational image)

Published 340 days ago

Shut outsourced Aadhaar centres: L-G to Delhi govt

Delhi LG VK Saxena. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Published 387 days ago

Portal unveiled to help private entities apply for Aadhaar authentication

The portal, available at swik.meity.gov.in, lists 275 use cases at central and state government level for which MeitY has approved Aadhaar-based authentication since August 2020. (AFP)

Published 521 days ago

Encroachers’ Aadhaar cards show govt land as their address!

The LDA on January 18 conducted a demolition drive to get a part of the area near Balu Adda cleared to reclaim the entire land of around 2.59 lakh sq ft. (Sourced)

Updated 557 days ago

Update children’s Aadhaar details: Ludhiana DC to parents

Deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal on Tuesday urged parents to update their children’s aadhaar cards.

Updated 595 days ago

Aadhaar cards: Centre asks UIDAI to unlock biometrics of 9,35,682 Assam citizens

An Indian woman gets her biometric scans done during the registration process for Aadhaar cards. (AFP File Photo)

Updated 704 days ago

HC permits UIDAI to disclose Aadhaar data in exceptional habeas corpus cases

For representational purposes only. (HT File Photo)

Updated 731 days ago

Ludhiana woman charged twice for biometric update: UIDAI, enrolment operator fined ₹20k

In the complaint, she stated that double chare was a clear violation of consumer rights, amounting to deficiency in service and unfair trade practices. (HT File Photo)

Updated 849 days ago

No Aadhaar number has been cancelled, says UIDAI

Aadhaar, as the most commonly used digital identity, is used to avail of numerous subsidies, benefits and services.

Published 894 days ago

Woman, live-in partner ‘tortured’ by cops: HC seeks details about 2 Aadhaars

On December 23, Hindustan Times had highlighted the plight of the 22-year-old woman who was hospitalised after a suicide bid. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated 940 days ago

Delhi HC directs UIDAI to give copy of grievance redressal contract under RTI

The high court said that t is necessary that there is a complete transparency regarding the way these contracts are awarded. (Representative Image)

Published 1030 days ago

Aadhaar facial transactions reach all time high at 10.6 million in May: Govt

(Representative Photo)

Updated 1130 days ago

Adults unable to enrol for new Aadhar cards

Maha E-Seva Kendra in Pune. (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

Updated 1140 days ago

Secure Aadhaar data from misuse

Aadhaar is the most efficient mechanism of identity verification in India and with 1.4 billion citizens, it meets a challenge that no other system of such scale has (AFP)

Updated 1196 days ago

Over 226 crore Aadhaar authenticated this month: UIDAI

Aadhaar is a 12-digit number that links to the biometric and iris data of an individual, creating a unique identity.

Updated 1220 days ago

'Inaccurate': Govt slams magazine article claiming digital divide in India

A recent article in a renowned interntational magazine highlighted that the India's digital-first solutions are inaccessible to millions, which the government claimed is a ‘biased observation’.

Published 1747 days ago

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