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  • How to lock your Aadhaar biometrics and reduce the risk of fraud

    How to lock your Aadhaar biometrics and reduce the risk of fraud

    It takes just a few minutes to add an extra layer of security to your Aadhaar. Most people simply don’t realise they can.

  • How to apply for Aadhaar for a child below 5 years, without the confusion

    How to apply for Aadhaar for a child below 5 years, without the confusion

    For under-5s, Aadhaar enrolment is mostly about linking the child to a parent’s Aadhaar and getting the basics right, because biometrics come later.

  • Phone lost or stolen: What to do immediately to protect UPI, Aadhaar and PAN

    Phone lost or stolen: What to do immediately to protect UPI, Aadhaar and PAN

    If your phone goes missing, the first few hours matter more than you think. Here’s what to do immediately to limit financial and identity damage.

  • Can you link PAN and Aadhaar at a PAN service centre? Here’s what you need to know

    Can you link PAN and Aadhaar at a PAN service centre? Here’s what you need to know

    If you’ve missed online linking or prefer in person help, PAN–Aadhaar linking can be done at authorised centres with the right documents.

  • PAN card address update: How to change it using Aadhaar and why you shouldn’t ignore it

    PAN card address update: How to change it using Aadhaar and why you shouldn’t ignore it

    Your PAN address rarely causes trouble, until the day it does. Updating it early can save a lot of back-and-forth later.

  • Will your SBI YONO app be disabled if Aadhaar is not linked? Government fact-checks viral claim

    Will your SBI YONO app be disabled if Aadhaar is not linked? Government fact-checks viral claim

    Clicking on these unknown links or downloading files can install malicious software on your phone and give fraudsters access to sensitive data.

  • Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries to improve traceability and recycling

    Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV batteries to improve traceability and recycling

    BPAN will capture and store vital information starting from raw material extraction and manufacturing to its usage, recycling, or final disposal, as per the 'Guidelines For Implementation Of Battery Pack Aadhaar System'.

  • How to check if a loan was taken in your name using PAN or Aadhaar

    How to check if a loan was taken in your name using PAN or Aadhaar

    If your PAN or Aadhaar has been misused, speed matters more than perfect paperwork. Your first job is to find the loan on your credit record, and your second is to create a clean paper trail that forces the lender and the credit bureau to treat it as fraud.

  • Missed December 31st PAN-Aadhaar deadline? Here's what happens from January 1, 2026: Key FAQs every taxpayer must know

    Missed December 31st PAN-Aadhaar deadline? Here's what happens from January 1, 2026: Key FAQs every taxpayer must know

    An inoperative PAN is effectively unusable. Individuals will be unable to file income tax returns, open new bank or demat accounts, or receive tax refunds.

  • PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Last chance to link, late fee details and steps

    PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: Last chance to link, late fee details and steps

    The deadline for PAN–Aadhaar linking ends today, December 31, 2025, leaving taxpayers with just a few hours to complete the process.

  • How pensioners can submit a digital life certificate from home using a smartphone

    How pensioners can submit a digital life certificate from home using a smartphone

    A phone-based process that lets you complete your annual life certificate from home, without visiting a bank or pension office.

  • Aadhaar–PAN linking deadline nears: How to fix mismatched details before December 31

    Aadhaar–PAN linking deadline nears: How to fix mismatched details before December 31

    The mandate was introduced by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) which targets taxpayers whose PAN was issued based on an Aadhaar Enrolment ID filed before October 1, 2024.

  • PAN and Aadhaar loan fraud: What to do if someone borrows in your name

    PAN and Aadhaar loan fraud: What to do if someone borrows in your name

    A quick, practical response plan to stop recovery pressure, fix your credit record, and reduce the chances of repeat misuse.

  • Explained: What the new Aadhaar rules mean for face authentication and user consent

    Explained: What the new Aadhaar rules mean for face authentication and user consent

    New rules align Aadhaar’s expanding use cases with face authentication and DPDP-era consent safeguards

  • Can OCI cardholders apply for Aadhaar? Rules, documents and validity explained

    Can OCI cardholders apply for Aadhaar? Rules, documents and validity explained

    A clear guide for OCI cardholders on when they can get Aadhaar, the documents they need, and how long it stays valid.

  • PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline nears: Do this before Dec 31 or your PAN will go inactive

    PAN–Aadhaar linking deadline nears: Do this before Dec 31 or your PAN will go inactive

    Anyone who received their PAN and Aadhaar before October 1, 2025, must link the two by December 31, 2025.

  • Aadhaar authentication transactions grow 8.5 pc YoY to 231 cr in November

    Aadhaar authentication transactions grow 8.5 pc YoY to 231 cr in November

    The November 2025 authentication transactions are the highest so far when compared with any of the previous months this fiscal year, the statement said.

  • Soon you can update your Aadhaar mobile number from home. Here is what we know so far

    Soon you can update your Aadhaar mobile number from home. Here is what we know so far

    UIDAI will soon allow Aadhaar mobile number updates directly from home through the Aadhaar App. Here is a simple explainer on how the new OTP and face authentication process will work and why this change matters for everyday users.

  • Government readies Aadhaar checks for concerts, deliveries with upcoming app

    Government readies Aadhaar checks for concerts, deliveries with upcoming app

    New regulations will be introduced to back expanded authentication use cases, officials say adding that the formal launch of the app will take place after a couple of months

  • UIDAI mulling to issue Aadhaar with photo, QR code to discourage offline verification

    UIDAI mulling to issue Aadhaar with photo, QR code to discourage offline verification

    The new app will work like Aadhaar verification done by the Digiyatra app.

  • UIDAI chairman stresses Aadhaar safety, says only limited personal data held

    UIDAI chairman stresses Aadhaar safety, says only limited personal data held

    Bhuvnesh Kumar said that UIDAI is working to strengthen Aadhaar’s authentication systems while expanding digital services through its upcoming app.

  • How to download Aadhaar card on WhatsApp using MyGov Helpdesk

    How to download Aadhaar card on WhatsApp using MyGov Helpdesk

    This new feature makes Aadhaar access faster, particularly for those who rely on WhatsApp for daily communication. It also ensures official documents are available securely without navigating multiple apps.

  • How to deactivate Aadhaar card after death: Step-by-step guide using myAadhaar portal

    How to deactivate Aadhaar card after death: Step-by-step guide using myAadhaar portal

    Learn how to deactivate Aadhaar card after death using the myAadhaar portal. Follow 5 simple steps to report and prevent misuse of Aadhaar identity.

  • Simplest way to e-verify your ITR? Use Aadhaar OTP

    Simplest way to e-verify your ITR? Use Aadhaar OTP

    E-verification of your income tax return using Aadhaar OTP is the simplest and quickest way of completing the filing process.

  • From October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book train tickets online in first 15 minutes - All you need to know

    From October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book train tickets online in first 15 minutes - All you need to know

    From October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book train tickets online in the first 15 minutes, ensuring fair bookings for genuine passengers.

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