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July also recorded the highest ever face authentication transactions in a single day – over 1.22 crore (on 1 July 2025); the previous high was recorded on 1 March 2025, when over 1.07 crore such transactions were executed.

IPPB’s Face Authentication Feature will be bring inclusive Banking for the elderly, differently-abled, and individuals with worn fingerprints.

There is no age limit defined for Aadhaar Enrolment. Even a new born baby can also get Enroled for Aadhaar.

Failing to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) before age 7 could result in deactivation of the Aadhaar number. Updates between ages 5–7 are free of cost, but a fee of Rs 100 applies after age 7.

UIDAI has said that it is important to validate the status of the deceased Aadhaar number holders prior to deactivation of their Aadhaar numbers, as it may have widespread ramifications for them.

The Supreme Court on July 10 refused to halt the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar – a move that has triggered fierce opposition and legal pushback with elections just months away.

Bihar Elections 2025: The Supreme Court on July 10 urged the Election Commission of India to consider accepting Aadhaar, ration card, and EPIC as valid identity proofs for voters during the special electoral roll revision in Bihar ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections. The Court sought ECI’s response but did not halt the revision process.

Aadhaar-based OTP authentication process to email ID or mobile number on the e-filing portal has been necessiated to prevent unauthorised changes to taxpayer profiles.

Aadhaar-based e-KYC authentication has been implemented throughout India Post for Recurring Deposit (RD) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) schemes. Now use it to open and manage accounts at post office.

Aadhaar is crucial for Indians, providing identity verification and enabling access to government schemes, financial services, and daily necessities.

From Aadhaar verification rule for PAN applications, extended deadline for income tax return filing, revised charges on credit cards and banking services --here are the major financial changes effective from today.

This initiative aims to promote good governance and strengthen the integrity of the recruitment process in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector by preventing impersonation and other malpractices during examination.

Only Aadhaar authenticated user can book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC Website and App from July 1. Here is the full process to link Aadhaar card with IRCTC.

To receive these benefits, employees must activate their Universal Account Number (UAN) and link their Aadhaar with their bank account. 

Key Financial Changes In June 2025: As we approaches June 2025, a series of important financial changes will take effect from today June 1, and they may directly impact how you manage your day-to-day money matters. The new changes are expected to impact individuals and businesses actively engaged in the financial sector. These updates touch on several key areas, including credit card usage, ATM withdrawal charges, LPG prices, fixed deposit interest rates, and Aadhaar car updates. Adding further, the RBI is likely to announce an interest rate cut on June 6 during the monetary policy announcement.  

In April alone, almost 210 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out, nearly 8 per cent more than the same month in 2024, informed the ministry.

The cumulative number of e-KYC transactions has crossed 2,393 crore as on April 30, said the Ministry of Electronics and IT. 

Here is a detailed guide on how to cancel the PAN card of a deceased family member.  

When linked with Aadhar, the PAN card paves a smooth path for loan seekers get Instant Personal Loan worth Rs 5 lakh online from banks and financial institutions.

The total number of authentication transactions in March 2025 (246.75 crore) is higher than the transactions clocked during the same period last year as well as in February 2025.