Digital Life Certificate
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare is conducting the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 from November 1 to 30, 2025, with a Mega Camp at Air Force Auditorium, Tambaram, Chennai on November 11. The campaign aims to assist pensioners in submitting Life Certificates digitally, promoting Aadhaar-based
Digital Life Certificate
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is launching the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 from November 1 to 30, 2025, aiming to assist two crore pensioners using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication technology. The campaign will be attended by Hon’ble Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the
CGLE 2025
The Tier-1 of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025 has been completed, with approximately 13.5 lakh candidates appearing across 255 centres. Technical disruptions were reported, leading to rescheduling for affected candidates. Laptop-based testing was piloted, and Aadhaar authentication was implemented for identity verification. Some incidents of malpractice were
Aadhaar Authentication
Starting October 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking general reserved tickets online through the IRCTC website/app during the first 15 minutes of ticket availability. This measure aims to benefit common users and prevent misuse. There will be no changes to the booking timings at computerized PRS
UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd to utilize Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification. This collaboration aims to streamline the onboarding process, ensuring it is quick, paperless, and compliant with KYC norms. The partnership highlights the synergy between India's trusted
LPG Subsidy
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, led by Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has implemented measures to strengthen LPG subsidy transfers through the PAHAL scheme and Aadhaar authentication. Over 4 crore duplicate LPG connections have been deactivated to prevent misuse. The government has introduced various initiatives, including biometric authentication, a
Railways
The Ministry of Railways has announced a significant recruitment initiative, offering 9,000 jobs in the first quarter of FY 2025-26 and planning to fill 50,000 positions by FY 2026-27. Since 2024, a total of 1.08 lakh vacancies have been announced, with over 1.86 crore candidates participating
Aadhaar Authentication
The Ministry of Finance has authorized the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to use Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis for verifying candidates' identities during examinations. This initiative aims to enhance the integrity of the recruitment process in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, preventing impersonation
Tatkal tickets
The Ministry of Railways has announced new measures for Tatkal ticket bookings to enhance user authentication and prevent misuse. Starting July 1, 2025, only Aadhaar authenticated users can book Tatkal tickets online. Additionally, OTP-based authentication will be mandatory for all Tatkal bookings from July 15, 2025. Authorised agents will also