Page 2 - Latest Updates on Aadhaar
Aadhaar not proof of birth, residence, or citizenship: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kumar emphasised that providing an Aadhaar number is optional under both the Aadhaar Act and the Representation of the People Act, 1950
 "Aadhaar not proof of birth, residence, or citizenship: CEC Gyanesh Kumar")
Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar
The court has correctly stepped in to point out that, under the law as written, a unique ID must be accepted as proof of identity, more so as the ECI plans a countrywide SIR
 "Why the Supreme Court is right to question ECI's voter review in Bihar")
Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority
The poll panel also cautioned that "any instance of non-compliance or refusal to accept Aadhaar in accordance with this directive shall be treated with utmost seriousness"
 "Accept Aadhaar card as 12th document: EC tells Bihar poll authority")
Bihar SIR case: SC allows excluded voters to submit claims with Aadhaar
'Surprised' at limited role of parties in helping voters whose names were deleted
 "Bihar SIR case: SC allows excluded voters to submit claims with Aadhaar")
Aadhaar not sole proof of citizenship in voter rolls, must be verified: SC
The Supreme Court agreed with the Election Commission that Aadhaar cannot alone prove citizenship for voter lists and must be verified before including or keeping names in electoral rolls
Aadhaar face authentication transactions surpass 2-billion mark, says MeitY
In its monthly data released on August 8, the ministry also said that face authentication reached an all-time high of 193.6 million transactions in July 2025
 "Aadhaar face authentication transactions surpass 2-billion mark, says MeitY")
EC's refusal to accept Aadhaar as voter ID in Bihar is 'absurd': ADR
ADR criticised the Election Commission's refusal to accept Aadhaar as valid voter ID in Bihar's roll revision, calling the move "patently absurd" given Aadhaar's widespread use in official documents
 "EC's refusal to accept Aadhaar as voter ID in Bihar is 'absurd': ADR")
No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre
For SC students, the cost-sharing ratio is 60:40 between the Centre and the states, except for the North-Eastern states, where it is 90:10
 "No plan to scrap post-matric scholarship for ST/SC students: Centre")
Have the right to 'verify citizenship', EC tells SC on Bihar roll revision
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that it is legally bound to verify citizenship in Bihar's voter roll revision, citing constitutional and legal duty to ensure only citizens are included
 "Have the right to 'verify citizenship', EC tells SC on Bihar roll revision")
Children's Aadhaar may be deactivated if biometrics not updated by 7: UIDAI
UIDAI said that the first Mandatory Biometric Update must be done between ages of five and seven to avoid any charges
 "Children's Aadhaar may be deactivated if biometrics not updated by 7: UIDAI")
No slips, no forms: Aadhaar e-KYC now live for Post Office RD, PPF
Depositors can open and manage recurring deposit and public provident fund accounts using Aadhaar biometrics
 "No slips, no forms: Aadhaar e-KYC now live for Post Office RD, PPF")
UPI leads digital shift as 48% MSMEs use it for business transactions
A new report shows nearly half of MSMEs now prefer UPI for transactions, highlighting a major shift towards digital tools to boost efficiency and income across small businesses
 "UPI leads digital shift as 48% MSMEs use it for business transactions")
Himachal first to use Aadhaar face recognition for ration distribution
The new system is expected to improve the authentication success rate and reduce verification time, ensuring a faster and more efficient ration distribution process, the official statement added
 "Himachal first to use Aadhaar face recognition for ration distribution")
Aadhaar authentication hits 2.29 bn-mark in June; face authentications rise
The Aadhaar-based authentication is being used to deliver welfare services and enable people to access services from various providers
RBI issues final guidelines on due diligence of AePS touchpoint operators
RBI's new AePS guidelines, effective January 2026, require acquiring banks to perform due diligence, monitor transactions, and update KYC of inactive operators
 "RBI issues final guidelines on due diligence of AePS touchpoint operators")
Face authentication to be made mandatory for Anganwadi beneficiaries
According to a letter issued by the ministry last month, the face recognition feature will now be accessible within the beneficiary profiles on the Poshan tracker application
 "Face authentication to be made mandatory for Anganwadi beneficiaries")
Tatkal tickets to be available only for Aadhaar-verified users from July 1
The Railways Ministry said allowing only Aadhaar-authenticated users for Tatkal train tickets will help ensure the Tatkal scheme's benefits reach genuine, common users
 "Tatkal tickets to be available only for Aadhaar-verified users from July 1")
Verify Aadhaar via app, act on fake ids used for travel: Railway Ministry
According to the Aadhar Act, if a person impersonates his/her ID card or procures it fraudulently, he or she can face imprisonment as well as fines
How Indian Railways plans to curb fraud with Tatkal booking overhaul
Indian Railways has made Aadhaar verification mandatory for Tatkal bookings to stop bots and scalpers, giving verified passengers priority access
 "How Indian Railways plans to curb fraud with Tatkal booking overhaul")
Aadhaar sharing for voters to remain voluntary; no legal changes planned
Amid a debate on the purity of electoral rolls, the Election Commission had said last month that the regular updating process of the voter list will be
 "Aadhaar sharing for voters to remain voluntary; no legal changes planned")