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Aadhaar card

Aadhaar Number is a 12-digit unique identity number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to all Indian residents of based on their biometric and demographic data. Aadhaar literally meaning foundation in Hindi. Aadhaar data is collected by the UIDAI, which is a statutory authority formed under the provisions of the Aadhaar Act (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services Act) on July 12, 2016, by the Government of India, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY).

The Aadhaar based Unique Identification numbers (UID) was set up in India with an objective to provide a unique identification number that will be:

(a) robust enough to eliminate duplicate and fake identities
(b) can be verified and authenticated in an easy, cost-effective way

The first UID number or Aadhaar number was issued on September 29, 2010, to a resident of Nandurbar area in the state of Maharashtra. The UID Authority has so far issued more than 107 crore Aadhaar numbers to the residents of India across various states.

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Aadhaar card News

Fake Aadhaar racket busted at Bokaro skill centre, 3 held

May 29, 2026, 20:47 (IST)

Cyber fraud gang busted, 2 arrested

May 27, 2026, 23:52 (IST)

At Hakimpur border, queue of B’deshis gets longer as 3 more holding centres open

May 28, 2026, 00:56 (IST)

Jharkhand Electoral Roll Revision: BLOs to Conduct Door-to-Door Voter Registration from June 30

TNN / May 21, 2026, 21:39 (IST)

Jharkhand's electoral roll revision kicks off June 20, with Booth-Level Officers conducting door-to-door visits from June 30 to July 29 to collect new voter applications. Special camps will assist those missed. The Chief Electoral Officer emphasized no name removal without a hearing and clarified Aadhaar's role, urging submission of EC-listed documents alongside it.

Free bus travel for women in West Bengal starting June 1

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2026, 15:28 (IST)

West Bengal is rolling out free bus travel for all women on state-run buses starting June 1. This initiative aims to boost women's empowerment and improve public transport access. Eligible women will receive smart cards with QR codes, though initially, valid photo IDs will suffice for availing the service. Conductors will issue 'zero value tickets' after verification.

Four held, minor detained for extortion in Ranchi

May 29, 2026, 19:52 (IST)

PMC clerk loses ₹26L in online forex trading fraud

May 28, 2026, 00:58 (IST)

MPESB announces Skill Test and document verification dates for Subedar and ASI posts; download admit card here

TOI Education / May 24, 2026, 14:10 (IST)

MPESB recruitment 2026: MPESB recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has announced the Skill Test and Document Verification schedule for recruitment to 500 Subedar and Assistant Sub-Inspector posts. The process will be conducted in Bhopal from June 2 to June 4, 2026, for candidates who cleared the written examination. The recruitment stage includes stenography and typing tests, Aadhaar e-KYC verification, and document checks. Candidates must download the information letter from the official website and report with original certificates and self-attested photocopies.

Man forges wife’s Aadhaar card to check into 5-star Mumbai hotel with girlfriend, gets busted

TNN / May 11, 2026, 21:01 (IST)

A Vadodara homemaker filed a complaint against her businessman husband for allegedly using her forged Aadhaar card to check into a Mumbai five-star hotel with another woman. The incident came to light when hotel staff alerted the complainant, leading her to discover the impersonation and fraud.

PSSSB Excise Inspector Admit Card 2026 released at sssb.punjab.gov.in; check steps to dowload

TOI Education / May 27, 2026, 18:35 (IST)

The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the Excise Inspector Admit Card 2026 for Group C posts. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The examination is scheduled for May 31 in offline mode, with two shifts. Applicants must carry their admit card and valid ID proof to the center.

Trader downloads loan app loses Rs 1.36 lakh to cyber fraudsters

May 29, 2026, 00:33 (IST)

Kanpur e-rickshaw driver gets ₹16cr tax notice, 2 held for ghost account scam

May 23, 2026, 23:58 (IST)

Voter awareness drive starts at grassroots and community levels

May 26, 2026, 22:49 (IST)

TN class X supplementary exam applications begin May 26; exams from July 8

TNN / May 25, 2026, 16:35 (IST)

Tamil Nadu School Education Department will begin applications for Class X state board supplementary examinations from May 26 to June 6 through schools for regular candidates and district service centres for private candidates. The exams are scheduled from July 8 to 15. Candidates who failed or were absent can apply with required documents and fees. A tatkal window runs on June 9 and 10 with higher fees, while special provisions apply for science practical eligibility requirements.

Demolish illegal structures near intl border: Shah

May 28, 2026, 00:49 (IST)

42-year-old Bangladeshi woman arrested in Jalgaon

May 21, 2026, 23:24 (IST)

Fake clinic busted, FIR against Gurgaon man for illegal medical practice

TNN / May 27, 2026, 11:14 (IST)

Authorities in Gurgaon have shut down a fake clinic in New Palam Vihar, leading to the arrest of its operator for practicing medicine without qualifications. During a raid, officials discovered used medical supplies and a large stock of allopathic medicines. The accused allegedly admitted to running the unregistered clinic for six years, misleading patients with fabricated lab reports.