
Chhattisgarh Man Rapes Daughter, Sells Grandson for ₹1.5 Lakh
Police reported that a man in Chhattisgarh raped his 16-year-old daughter and subsequently sold her son for ₹1.5 lakh, also altering her Aadhaar card to conceal her age.
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Police reported that a man in Chhattisgarh raped his 16-year-old daughter and subsequently sold her son for ₹1.5 lakh, also altering her Aadhaar card to conceal her age.

The Reserve Bank of India's annual report highlighted a significant number of banking fraud cases, prompting a warning for individuals to exercise caution before sharing sensitive KYC documents like PAN Card, Aadhaar, and bank statements over WhatsApp.

Police have recorded a statement in a case involving the alleged use of a fake Aadhaar card to facilitate the shifting of a Voter ID.
A couple died after being hit by a train in Delhi, with police suspecting suicide after an Aadhaar card was recovered from the man's pocket.

The Delhi government is set to introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, which will involve surveying all properties in the capital and compiling their records onto a common digital platform, akin to a 'Property Aadhaar Card'.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that documents such as voter ID, Aadhaar, and PAN cards are not sufficient proof of Indian citizenship.
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that voter cards, Aadhaar, bank accounts, and PAN cards are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, refusing to intervene in proceedings concerning a man held in a detention center.

The Supreme Court has highlighted the necessity of protecting crucial information when considering the withholding of children's Aadhaar details within the APAAR scheme.

A podcast episode on SIR features a discussion with a pioneer in digital governance and the Aadhaar system.
The investigation into the Ketan Agarwal case deepens as Siya and Chetan, her alleged lover, decline to undergo polygraph tests, with police hinting at a third person's involvement. Viral messages and old videos have also surfaced, adding complexity to the case.

Internal BSNL documents reveal that UIDAI had warned about Aadhaar cards linked to alleged 'terrorists' being generated through cloned BSNL Aadhaar machines in Madhya Pradesh, a warning that BSNL reportedly failed to escalate.
Several financial changes will take effect in India starting July 1, 2026, including new income tax filing deadlines, a temporary free period for Aadhaar email updates, and shifts in SBI Card rewards and HDFC Bank credit card lounge access eligibility.

Experts are divided on whether the Himanta Sarma government in Assam can legally stop the issuance of Aadhaar cards for all residents above 18 years of age. The policy's implications and legality are currently being debated.
India is implementing Bhu-Aadhaar, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), to digitally identify every land parcel and simplify property verification, aiming to reduce disputes.
Landlords in India often request extensive financial documents from tenants, but the Model Tenancy Act of 2021 clarifies that only basic identification like Aadhaar and PAN cards are legally required for the Rent Authority.


The Assam Cabinet has restricted the issuance of new Aadhaar cards for individuals above 18 years of age, requiring extra verification steps. This measure aims to curb illegal immigration in the state.

The CID is investigating the use of a fake Aadhaar card to procure methanol in connection with the hooch deaths in Pune, India.

The Karnataka High Court strongly criticized a cyber center owner for allegedly creating fake Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi nationals, stating that such actions are 'destroying everything'.
The new mAadhaar app is replacing the old version, introducing enhanced features such as QR sharing and face authentication for improved user experience and security.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of electoral malpractice, claiming that voter IDs and Aadhaar cards were discovered in TMC party offices. The BJP alleges these documents were intended for creating fake votes, particularly in the context of repolls.

The Gujarat High Court ruled that a woman failed the Indian citizenship test, despite possessing Aadhaar and PAN cards, highlighting complexities in citizenship verification.

Law enforcement has dismantled an interstate criminal gang that utilized deepfake technology to commit Aadhaar loan fraud. The gang modified electronic records to create false identities, enabling them to secure fraudulent loans.
India's Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on May 4, which seeks to establish more stringent guidelines for the issuance of Aadhaar cards to adolescents and adults.
The State Bank of India has issued a fraud alert, warning users of its Yono app about fake messages threatening deactivation due to un-updated Aadhaar details and advising against clicking unsolicited links.
Residents of Ladakh will now have their Aadhaar cards reflect 'Ladakh' as the Union Territory's name instead of 'Jammu and Kashmir', signifying an administrative change.

Delhi authorities are setting up special camps to double the supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, who can purchase them using their Aadhaar card.
India's Supreme Court has strongly condemned the West Bengal administration for a 'complete failure' of law and order, ordering central forces and issuing show-cause notices to top officials after judicial officers were held hostage in Malda.

The UIDAI has clarified that there are no plans to make the Aadhaar app mandatory, following reports of a proposal sent to the IT ministry to preinstall the app on mobile phones.

The Indian government has clarified that biometric Aadhaar authentication (eKYC) norms for LPG consumers are not mandatory for all, addressing circulating news reports on the issue.

An Indian court has sentenced three young men to 10 years of imprisonment for robbing a pedestrian of Rs 600, an Aadhaar card, and a mobile phone.

Telangana government and private school students will undergo an Aadhaar enrolment and biometric updation drive.
Details regarding India's upcoming Census 2027 have been explained, outlining questions on caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts, and other demographic information.

India's Census 2027 will collect mobile, Aadhaar, and bank account details, a departure from previous censuses which did not seek such personal document information.

A citizen in Pune discovered their voter ID address had been fraudulently altered using a fake Aadhaar card, raising concerns about identity theft and electoral integrity.
The NEET PG 2026 examination will see significant overhauls, including a single-shift exam with fewer questions and mandatory Aadhaar and iris authentication for aspirants. These changes aim to streamline the examination process and enhance security.
A farmer who visited a Delhi bank to update his Aadhaar card died after a security guard accidentally fired his gun.
A customer was killed at a Union Bank branch in India after a security guard's firearm accidentally discharged while he was loading cartridges, striking the man who was updating his Aadhaar card.

Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' is generating significant buzz, achieving box office success and praise for its practical effects, despite a scathing review from the Homer translator who inspired it. The film's release also coincided with a massive data leak at the Tribeca Festival and its unauthorized sharing on social media.

The Kerala High Court has affirmed the use of Aadhaar cards for Tatkal train ticket bookings, suggesting PAN cards as an alternative. In a separate ruling, the court upheld a conviction for a minor boy's assault, clarifying that 'chest' and 'breast' are synonymous in legal context.
Kolkata airport authorities have indefinitely halted entry to the 136-year-old Bankra mosque, citing security concerns raised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security regarding Aadhaar card access.
Users of the Aadhaar app can now update their email addresses directly through the application.
EPCR has unveiled significant changes for the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, effective from July 1. These modifications aim to reshape the structure and dynamics of the rugby tournaments.

A farmer reported that a glitch in India's Aadhaar identification system resulted in two individuals sharing the same Aadhaar number, leading to the diversion of his subsidy for three years.

Currently, no single document among Aadhaar, Voter Card, or Passport serves as a definitive legal citizenship certificate in India.

India's Aadhaar App has surpassed 31 million downloads, offering users various services like mobile number and address updates directly from their smartphones.
A young man in Karnataka has filed a police complaint alleging he was assaulted by suspected right-wing activists for having lunch with his Hindu girlfriend, with the group reportedly demanding Aadhaar cards before the assault.

Chandigarh authorities are deploying jammers and implementing double frisking procedures for the NEET-UG re-test, while also providing guidance for candidates whose Aadhaar verification might fail on exam day.
The government in Assam has issued a statement regarding the issuance of Aadhaar cards for adults, clarifying its position on the matter.

A Delhi hotel owner, Lavkesh Bajaj, was imprisoned for his role in a scheme that provided fake Indian identity documents, including passports and Aadhaar cards, to Bangladeshi nationals.

A Bangladeshi woman was deported twice from India after being found with two fraudulent Aadhaar cards, highlighting a case from Pune Crime Files.

The Odisha government plans to replace its 43-year-old marine fishing regulation act with a new bill, the Odisha Marine Fishing (Prohibition and Regulation) Bill, 2026, which will include Aadhaar and tracking mandates.

Authorities in Ghaziabad have busted a racket involved in fraudulent Aadhaar card modifications, leading to the arrest of two individuals.

The Bombay High Court has issued guidelines to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), stating that genuine residents cannot be left in 'limbo' due to defective biometric records for their Aadhaar cards.
India's Supreme Court has stated that the reliefs sought in a plea concerning the Aadhaar identification system require legislative intervention, indicating the need for parliamentary action.

Police were able to identify Salim Wastik, a suspect in an unspecified case, through an old photo ID from a kung fu academy in Shamli and his father's name on his Aadhaar card.

India has withdrawn its proposal to mandate the national ID app, Aadhaar, on all smartphones. This decision comes after significant public pushback against the plan.

An appellate tribunal in West Bengal ruled that an Aadhaar card was sufficient proof of identity, confirming that Motab Shaikh and Motab Herul are the same person, after the Election Commission failed to justify his exclusion from voter lists.
Starting April 1, 2026, new rules for PAN card applications in India will require additional mandatory documents beyond Aadhaar, such as birth certificates or voter IDs, with new application forms also being introduced.

Apple and Samsung, in particular, both had concerns with the proposal due to questions over safety and security, two industry sources said

Annual biometric Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for over 105.1 million Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries to avail subsidy

Gaurav Sahu, who was mistakenly declared dead due to a clerical error, had his Aadhaar card reactivated following media coverage, allowing him to regain his identity.

Court says petitioner-advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay should take his apprehensions that fake Aadhaar cards are manufactured on an “industrial scale” in the border areas to the Union Government

The Delhi government is mulling the creation of a panel to oversee the implementation of family ID cards, an initiative that includes establishing a centralized database.
India's Census 2027 will include 40 questions, with details on caste, Aadhaar, bank accounts, and Covid vaccination status among them. The government has notified these questions for the second phase of the census.

India has introduced a new real-time portal to streamline organ transplants, integrating national waiting lists and allowing for Aadhaar-linked pledges to enhance transparency and efficiency in the donation process.
The Delhi government is preparing a new bill to introduce a digital land records system, where every property will receive a unique 'Property Aadhaar Card' after a scientific survey to improve ownership records and reduce disputes.

A man was killed after a gun accidentally discharged at a Delhi bank during an Aadhaar update process.

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that documents such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN card, and bank passbook are not sufficient proof of citizenship.

Protests have taken place in Mallorca against mass tourism, with residents demanding limits on visitor numbers due to its impact on local life. Separately, demonstrations have continued in Albania, with citizens protesting against the government and demanding resignations.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that guest lecturers are entitled to maternity pay. Additionally, the court stated that an Aadhaar card is not reliable proof of age in accident compensation cases.
Indian Railways has revised its reservation rules, reducing advance ticket bookings to sixty days and implementing new timings for general and Tatkal quota bookings, with Aadhaar verification now mandatory.

The Aadhaar App has introduced a new feature allowing users to update their email addresses, which will be offered as a free service for six months starting July 1, 2026.
Significant financial and policy shifts are now in effect across India, impacting fuel prices, rural employment guarantees, credit card benefits, Aadhaar updates, and bank regulations.
Shashi Tharoor has questioned the government's stance that a passport does not establish citizenship, calling it an 'absurd legal paradox.' He proposed using Aadhaar as a potential solution to clarify citizenship proof.

A man in Punjab, India, had his Aadhaar identity misused to issue de-addiction tablets, prompting action from a rights panel.

The Karnataka government is proposing the implementation of smart cards to curb fraudulent claims for free bus travel under its Shakti scheme. This initiative follows concerns that benefits have been accessed using fake Aadhaar cards.

A Bangladeshi national was detained at Guwahati Airport after being found in possession of a fake Aadhaar card during an inquiry.

The Supreme Court of India has requested a response from the government regarding a plea challenging the use of Aadhaar as proof of citizenship.

The Centre has advised states and Union Territories to consider implementing app-based Aadhaar verification for citizen-facing services, aiming to streamline and modernize identity verification processes.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched its re-evaluation portal, providing details on how to apply, fees, Aadhaar rules, and frequently asked questions.

Details have been released regarding the Annapurna Bhandar Yojana in West Bengal, including how to link Aadhaar with bank accounts to receive the Rs 3,000 credit.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that privacy cannot be used to shield individuals accused of forgery, ordering the release of Aadhaar details to the police in a specific case.

A woman in Gujarat is reportedly unable to obtain a passport despite possessing both an Aadhaar card and a voter ID, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles.

Police in Surat uncovered a plot by a gangster, currently in a Bihar jail, to rob an SBI branch's gold vault, using a bike from Telangana and a fake Aadhaar card from MP.

The Indian government has responded to viral social media claims and reports suggesting that future Aadhaar cards will feature only a user's photo and a QR code.

India's government has decided not to proceed with a proposal to mandate the national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones, following public pushback. This decision highlights constraints on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's digital initiatives.

Ladakh has secured a distinct Aadhaar identity, with the UIDAI officially removing the Jammu and Kashmir tag from its residents' identification, marking a significant administrative change.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in India's Supreme Court, seeking the implementation of more stringent guidelines for the issuance of Aadhaar cards to adolescents and adults.

The Patna High Court has expressed concern over the large number of petitions it receives for corrections to dates of birth in Aadhaar cards, noting that citizens are 'forced to knock on our doors' for such issues.

An exclusive report reveals that India's proposal to preload the national ID app Aadhaar on mobile phones has encountered significant resistance and pushback.

The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3

Google Maps is set to integrate over 60,000 verified Aadhaar centers across India, aiming to eliminate fake listings and provide accurate information for users seeking Aadhaar services.
Delhi Police's special cell has thwarted a significant terror plot, arresting eight suspects, mostly Bangladeshi nationals with Indian Aadhaar cards, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, who reportedly targeted a Chandni Chowk temple.