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532 Naxals killed since Jan 2024 in Chhattisgarh, says Dy CM

February 13, 2026, 04:36 PM - 3 min read

Chhattisgarh has recorded 532 Naxal deaths, 2,004 arrests and 2,700 surrenders since January 2024, Deputy CM Vijay Sharma said, vowing to eliminate Maoism in the state by March 31, 2026.

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UIDAI deactivates over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers

February 4, 2026, 04:50 PM - 2 min read

UIDAI has deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons to prevent identity fraud and misuse of welfare benefits, the government told Parliament. The move is part of a nationwide database clean-up to maintain the integrity of the Aadhaar system.

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Since it prohibits storage of Aadhaar data in any form, including photocopy by private entities, individuals can add up to five profiles on a single app of their family members

UIDAI launches new Aadhaar app to ease age verification

January 31, 2026, 08:10 AM - 3 min read

With the government tightening its grip on apps and social media platforms accessed by children, age verification assumes greater importance when it comes to online games, e-commerce ventures etc. to help them cut down access to age inappropriate content for children and teenagers

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The authority has also introduced a new service by which a family member’s death can be reported on myAadhaar portal, which can be accessed in 25 states and Union Territories that use the Civil Registration System

Over 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals disabled

November 26, 2025, 11:00 PM - 2 min read

The exercise marks one of the largest reviews undertaken by UIDAI, which said it had sourced deceased persons’ data from the Registrar General of India (RGI), states and union territories, public distribution system, and national social assistance programme, among others

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has praised Aadhaar in the past.

UK PM's India visit: Aadhaar-style idea high on agenda

October 9, 2025, 06:20 PM - 3 min read

Last month, Starmer announced that all British citizens and permanent residents will be required to have a digital identification card to be eligible for employment.

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Students are being screened at entry points, with IDs and security checks before entering the examination centre.

NEET-UG shift to 'online mode' under govt review

September 20, 2025, 08:22 PM - 3 min read

The Ministry of Education is reviewing the shift of NEET-UG to computer-based testing, while using Aadhaar biometrics to curb fraud.

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Women perform Garba during Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra.

VHP’s Hindus-only garba advisory ignites political firestorm

September 20, 2025, 05:28 PM - 2 min read

The VHP has mandated Hindus-only entry at Maharashtra garba events, requiring Aadhaar checks, puja, and tilak, sparking political outrage ahead of Navratri.

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SC to rule on Bihar voter list revision on October 7

September 15, 2025, 03:29 PM - 3 min read

Supreme Court has set 7 October for the final hearing on pleas against Bihar’s voter list revision, with its ruling likely to shape similar exercises across India.

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These ASKs will function as core facilities for appointment and walk-in based Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and other citizen-centric Aadhaar services, the company said in a release

BLS International wins contract to establish district-level ASKs

August 26, 2025, 07:39 PM - 1 min read

The Delhi-headquartered firm that works in the domain of visa, passports, e-governance, biometrics, e-visa etc., has been awarded the work order by UIDAI for being the service provider for establishing and running district-level Aadhaar Seva Kendras

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An election official checks an Aadhaar and voter card.

Aadhaar alone not enough for voter roll, asserts BJP

August 24, 2025, 08:01 PM - 3 min read

The BJP has rebutted Opposition over voter roll revision in Bihar, clarifying that Aadhaar proved identity, not citizenship, and could not alone secure voter enrolment.

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The court has said those whose names are not on Bihar voter list can submit Aadhaar.

SC allows Aadhaar use for those removed from Bihar voter list

August 14, 2025, 05:52 PM - 4 min read

The court had earlier pointed out that Section 9 of the Aadhaar Act says it is not proof of citizenship.

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Supreme Court of India.

SC's 'voter-friendly' point on Bihar revision, and IAS-IPS remark

August 13, 2025, 03:44 PM - 4 min read

Senior Advocate Abhishek Singhvi opposed SIR before Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagch

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