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Govt mandates Aadhaar biometric authentication for LPG subsidy from Oct 1
Aadhaar biometric authentication will be required for consumers to receive subsidy on domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026, the government said on Saturday
 "Govt mandates Aadhaar biometric authentication for LPG subsidy from Oct 1")
Delhi HC orders biometric Aadhaar authentication for all GST registrations
Court takes note of misuse of stolen or frozen PAN and Aadhaar details, asks authorities to examine additional safeguards against fraudulent GST registrations
 "Delhi HC orders biometric Aadhaar authentication for all GST registrations")
UIDAI working on plans to take Aadhaar global, says CEO Saurabh Vijay
Vijay said that UIDAI is working on guidelines to facilitate small merchants carrying out Aadhaar-enabled authentication for the KYC (know your customer) process
 "UIDAI working on plans to take Aadhaar global, says CEO Saurabh Vijay")
Aadhaar prepares to scale authentications to 300 million a day: UIDAI chief
UIDAI is also working on a 10-year technology roadmap that includes post-quantum cryptography, AI-based fraud detection and possible Aadhaar authentication outside India
 "Aadhaar prepares to scale authentications to 300 million a day: UIDAI chief")
Delhi HC seeks solution to fraudulent GST registrations using PAN, Aadhaar
Court suggests safeguards including facial recognition, video verification and real-time alerts when PAN or Aadhaar details are used to obtain GST registration
 "Delhi HC seeks solution to fraudulent GST registrations using PAN, Aadhaar")
Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail
The Fake ID Chain: How PAN and Aadhaar Can Lead to an Indian Passport
 "Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail")
Supreme Court to direct CBSE to amend APAAR consent form across India
The Supreme Court said it will direct CBSE to implement nationwide an Orissa High Court ruling requiring APAAR consent forms to include a clear option for parents to refuse consent
 "Supreme Court to direct CBSE to amend APAAR consent form across India")
SC seeks Centre, states' response on use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship
Plea has sought directions to the Centre, states and the Election Commission to ensure that Aadhaar is used as a proof of identity and not as proof of citizenship, domicile, address and date of birth
No Aadhaar after 18 in Assam: Move to curb infiltration comes with issues
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government will restrict Aadhaar enrolment for adults above 18 years to prevent alleged illegal immigrants from obtaining the official ID
 "No Aadhaar after 18 in Assam: Move to curb infiltration comes with issues")
Assam to stop Aadhaar issuance for those above 18 yrs: CM Himanta Sarma
In some districts, it has crossed the 100 per cent mark, and we must ascertain who these people are who are taking the additional Aadhaar cards, Sarma said
 "Assam to stop Aadhaar issuance for those above 18 yrs: CM Himanta Sarma")
CBSE re-evaluation requests keep mounting as portal remains under scrutiny
Nearly 44,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation have been filed as students continue to report portal access issues and authentication glitches
 "CBSE re-evaluation requests keep mounting as portal remains under scrutiny")
Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad
UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents
 "Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad")
DPI inclusion gaps persist despite welfare gains: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran
Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said India's digital public infrastructure has boosted welfare delivery, but gaps remain in inclusion and governance
 "DPI inclusion gaps persist despite welfare gains: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran")
EPFO to launch Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts
EPFO will launch an Aadhaar-based portal, E-PRAAPTI, to help members access inactive PF accounts, retrieve unclaimed balances, and streamline account activation
 "EPFO to launch Aadhaar-based portal to unlock dormant PF accounts")
'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents
According to a press release, the LG, taking a serious note of the prolonged pendency in this important matter, directed the UT Administration to resolve the issue at the earliest
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UIDAI completes over 10 mn biometric updates for children in 83K schools
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made MBU free for children in the age group of 7 to 15 years from October 1 for one year period
UIDAI rolls out updated Aadhaar app with biometric lock, family access
The revamped Aadhaar app offers online updates for mobile number and address, biometric locking, encrypted sharing and support for family accounts
 "UIDAI rolls out updated Aadhaar app with biometric lock, family access")
Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability
According to the guidelines, any change in attributes of BPAN due to recycling and repurposing shall result in a new BPAN by the same or a new producer or importer
 "Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability")
Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab
Any person, who is a resident of Punjab having an Aadhaar card and voter card, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme
 "Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab")
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline looms: How to link and check status
Avoid disruptions in tax, demat, and investments. Check your PAN-Aadhaar link status now
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