Voters can use 12 alternative photo IDs apart from EPIC to cast their vote

October 10, 2025 1:17 PM

Voters can use 12 alternative photo IDs apart from EPIC to cast their vote

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced that electors on the voter list can now use any one of twelve alternative photo identity documents in addition to the Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC) to exercise their right to vote. This move aims to facilitate voter identification and prevent impersonation at polling stations. EPICs, issued under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, have already reached nearly 100 percent of ...

UIDAI steps up efforts to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, launches new reporting portal

July 17, 2025 9:42 AM

UIDAI steps up efforts to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, launches new reporting portal

In a move to curb identity fraud and unauthorised use of Aadhaar numbers, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has initiated a multi-pronged strategy to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals, the Ministry of Electronics & IT said on Wednesday. The effort aims to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database, which serves as a crucial digital identity platform for residents of India and NRIs. Aadhaar, the 12-digit unique identity number issued by UI...

National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

April 29, 2025 11:44 AM

National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

The National Archives of India (NAI) has significantly enriched its repository of historical records with the acquisition of the private papers of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The collection, donated by members of Dr. Kalam’s family, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of one of India’s most revered statesmen and scientists. According to the Ministry of Culture, the collection includes original correspondences, Dr. Kalam’s passport, Aadhaar card, PAN ca...

New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

February 28, 2025 11:43 AM

New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

The government has introduced a new Aadhaar Governance Portal (http://swik.meity.gov.in) aimed at streamlining the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the platform follows the recent amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, under the Aadhaar Act of 2016. The new rules are designed to support good governance and improve the deliver...

BSF apprehends 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with fake Aadhaar cards in Tripura

September 16, 2024 4:23 PM

BSF apprehends 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with fake Aadhaar cards in Tripura

In a joint operation, the Border Security Force (BSF), anti-human trafficking team, and intelligence unit apprehended 10 Bangladeshi nationals attempting to conceal their identities using counterfeit Aadhaar cards on Tuesday. The operation, part of a special drive to intercept Bangladeshi nationals, was conducted based on specific intelligence. Search teams were deployed to suspected dropping points in the Amtali and Dukli areas of West Tripura. "At about 0515 hours, the BSF team, along with s...