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Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
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Madras High Court Stays Collection Of Aadhaar Data During DMK's Membership Drive
In a significant interim order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday restrained the ruling party DMK from collecting Aadhaar numbers and OTPs from the public as a part of its ongoing membership drive.
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UIDAI To Begin Biometric Update Of Children Through Schools
According to UIDAI guidelines, the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is crucial for maintaining accurate and reliable biometric data of children.
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Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users
Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...
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Aadhaar Card Update Rules: One-Time Change For Date Of Birth And Gender Explained
Aadhaar Card Update Rules: UIDAI has set specific guidelines for updating details on an Aadhaar card, limiting certain changes to maintain data integrity and prevent misuse.
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'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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"Not Happy, Probe On": Minister To NDTV On Alleged Leak Of Indians' Private Data
The government is investigating reports that confidential data of over 80 crore Indians, including names and phone, passport and Aadhaar numbers were leaked on the dark web, junior IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar told NDTV on Tuesday.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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Government Says No Plan To Use Aadhaar Data For Census
The government has no plan to use Aadhaar data for census, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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UIDAI to Prompt Aadhaar Card Holders to Update Biometrics Once Every 10 Years, Says Official
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will encourage people to voluntarily update their biometric data every 10 years. This could drive people to update their Aadhaar over time. Aadhaar card holders above the age of 70 years will be excluded from this. At present, children aged between five and 15 years are required to update their biome...
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Aadhaar Can Be Used to Avail 8 Online Services by Delhi Government, Not Mandatory for All, UIDAI Says
Aadhaar services can now be used for eight online services offered by the Delhi government. The UIDAI has given its nod to the Industries Department in the union territory. The Aadhaar card holders will be briefed about the process with detailed information on how the Aadhaar data will be used by the government.
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Policybazaar Vulnerabilities Exposed Personal Details of Lakhs of Customers, Defence Personnel: Report
Policybazaar vulnerabilities led to exposure of personal details of lakhs of its customers, including defence personnel, according to a research firm. CyberX9 said the designation of defence personnel, location of their posting and activities they are engaged in were exposed. Meanwhile, customer details such as Aadhaar Aadhaar and PAN card details ...
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Provident Fund Data of 28 Crore Indians Leaked By Hackers, Claims Ukraine Based Researcher
Provident Fund (PF) data of about 28 crore Indians was found to have been leaked by hackers earlier this month. A cybersecurity researcher from Ukraine, Bob Diachenko, made the discovery on August 2 and said that details such as UANs, names, marital status, Aadhaar details, gender, and bank account details were exposed online.
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Approach High Court: Supreme Court On Plea On Linking Aadhaar, Voter ID
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to approach the Delhi High Court with his plea challenging the Election Law Amendment Act that enables linking electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem.
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UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme: 20 Ethical Hackers to Reportedly Detect, Fix Aadhaar Data Security Issues
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called out for ethical hackers who will detect and fix vulnerabilities in the Aadhar security system, as per a report. They will be given access to the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) that stores the Aadhaar data of 1.32 billion Indians.
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Independence Day 2025: Key Tech Initiatives Like Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, and more That Empower Citizens
In the last decade, India has quietly moved towards the digital sphere. Documents and identity cards are now paperless, health records can be stored on the cloud, and public services are now accessible with the tap of a button. The government’s flagship tech initiatives have reshaped how people interact with the State.
-
Madras High Court Stays Collection Of Aadhaar Data During DMK's Membership Drive
In a significant interim order, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday restrained the ruling party DMK from collecting Aadhaar numbers and OTPs from the public as a part of its ongoing membership drive.
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UIDAI To Begin Biometric Update Of Children Through Schools
According to UIDAI guidelines, the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) is crucial for maintaining accurate and reliable biometric data of children.
-
Telegram Bot Reportedly Spotted Selling Sensitive Personal Data of Indian Users
Telegram reportedly has a bot that sells sensitive personal data of Indian users to willing buyers. As per the report, the bot operates independently and shares information such as names, addresses, father’s name, and even Aadhaar, Pan Card, and Voter ID numbers. The bot reportedly lets users find the full profile data of another Indian user base...
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Aadhaar Card Update Rules: One-Time Change For Date Of Birth And Gender Explained
Aadhaar Card Update Rules: UIDAI has set specific guidelines for updating details on an Aadhaar card, limiting certain changes to maintain data integrity and prevent misuse.
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'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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"Not Happy, Probe On": Minister To NDTV On Alleged Leak Of Indians' Private Data
The government is investigating reports that confidential data of over 80 crore Indians, including names and phone, passport and Aadhaar numbers were leaked on the dark web, junior IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar told NDTV on Tuesday.
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Protect Your Aadhaar Card: Step-by-Step Guide To Locking It Online
When you lock your Aadhar card, it secures your biometric data and other personal information, preventing unauthorised individuals from misusing your Aadhar card.
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Government Says No Plan To Use Aadhaar Data For Census
The government has no plan to use Aadhaar data for census, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
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UIDAI to Prompt Aadhaar Card Holders to Update Biometrics Once Every 10 Years, Says Official
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will encourage people to voluntarily update their biometric data every 10 years. This could drive people to update their Aadhaar over time. Aadhaar card holders above the age of 70 years will be excluded from this. At present, children aged between five and 15 years are required to update their biome...
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Aadhaar Can Be Used to Avail 8 Online Services by Delhi Government, Not Mandatory for All, UIDAI Says
Aadhaar services can now be used for eight online services offered by the Delhi government. The UIDAI has given its nod to the Industries Department in the union territory. The Aadhaar card holders will be briefed about the process with detailed information on how the Aadhaar data will be used by the government.
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Policybazaar Vulnerabilities Exposed Personal Details of Lakhs of Customers, Defence Personnel: Report
Policybazaar vulnerabilities led to exposure of personal details of lakhs of its customers, including defence personnel, according to a research firm. CyberX9 said the designation of defence personnel, location of their posting and activities they are engaged in were exposed. Meanwhile, customer details such as Aadhaar Aadhaar and PAN card details ...
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Provident Fund Data of 28 Crore Indians Leaked By Hackers, Claims Ukraine Based Researcher
Provident Fund (PF) data of about 28 crore Indians was found to have been leaked by hackers earlier this month. A cybersecurity researcher from Ukraine, Bob Diachenko, made the discovery on August 2 and said that details such as UANs, names, marital status, Aadhaar details, gender, and bank account details were exposed online.
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Approach High Court: Supreme Court On Plea On Linking Aadhaar, Voter ID
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala to approach the Delhi High Court with his plea challenging the Election Law Amendment Act that enables linking electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem.
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UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme: 20 Ethical Hackers to Reportedly Detect, Fix Aadhaar Data Security Issues
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has called out for ethical hackers who will detect and fix vulnerabilities in the Aadhar security system, as per a report. They will be given access to the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) that stores the Aadhaar data of 1.32 billion Indians.
