Fiji
The Prime Minister of Fiji, Mr. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, visited UIDAI headquarters in New Delhi, where he was briefed on India's digital identity system, Aadhaar, and the DigiLocker service. The visit highlighted India's commitment to digital governance and its role in empowering residents through innovative solutions.
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 integration of Aadhaar e-KYC with Starlink's services
UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has signed a five-year research and development agreement with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) to improve the robustness, security, and reliability of Aadhaar operations. The collaboration will focus on areas such as biometric liveness detection, fraud detection, and matching algorithms, aiming to leverage
Aadhaar
On August 10, 2025, UIDAI celebrated a significant milestone of 200 crore transactions in Aadhaar Face Authentication, doubling from 100 crore in just six months. This rapid adoption highlights the trust in Aadhaar's secure and innovative authentication system, enabling instant and contactless identity verification across India. CEO Bhuvnesh
Aadhaar
In July 2025, Aadhaar Face Authentication transactions soared to an all-time high of 19.36 crore, marking a significant increase from 5.77 crore in the same month last year. The peak was reached on July 1, with over 1.22 crore transactions in a single day. The technology is
IPPB
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has launched an Aadhaar-based Face Authentication feature to enhance digital banking accessibility, particularly for the elderly and differently-abled. This technology allows customers to conduct transactions using facial recognition, eliminating the need for physical biometric inputs. The initiative aligns with the Government of India's
Sahara Cooperatives
The Ministry of Cooperation has reported on the disbursement of refunds to depositors of the Sahara Group of Cooperative Societies, following a Supreme Court order. An online portal was launched for claim submissions, and as of July 23, 2025, over Rs. 5,139 Crores have been disbursed to more than
UIDAI
The UIDAI has initiated measures to deactivate Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals to maintain the integrity of the Aadhaar database. Collaborating with the Registrar General of India, UIDAI accessed 1.55 crore death records, leading to the deactivation of approximately 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers. A new service on the
UIDAI
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) emphasizes the need for parents and guardians to complete the Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for children aged 5 to 7, which is free of charge. This update is crucial for maintaining accurate biometric data and ensuring access to essential services like school admissions
Aadhaar
In June 2025, UIDAI recorded 229.33 Crore Aadhaar authentication transactions, marking a 7.8% increase from June 2024. The month also saw a record 15.87 Crore face authentication transactions, showcasing the rapid adoption of AI-driven identity verification. Additionally, over 39 Crore e-KYC transactions were conducted, highlighting Aadhaar'