TransUnion CIBIL can now access your Aadhaar information for verification purposes: Is user consent mandatory?

TransUnion CIBIL can now access your Aadhaar information for verification purposes: Is user consent mandatory?

The Ministry of Finance has issued a fresh notification allowing TransUnion CIBIL to use Aadhaar-based authentication for user identification during the registration process and login on the CIBIL platform, The Ministry, however, clarified that TransUnion CIBIL needs to take a user’s permission before starting their authentication process through the Aadhaar card. What the government notification…

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No need for physical Aadhaar copies as new app enables digital verification | India News

No need for physical Aadhaar copies as new app enables digital verification | India News

New Delhi: Eliminating the need to submit physical copies of Aadhaar for verification or visiting Aadhaar centres for updating personal details, govt Wednesday launched the new Aadhaar app that will let people manage and verify their identities digitally.Aadhaar details will be stored securely on mobile devices, eliminating the need to carry and submit a physical…

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Thousands of crores flowing into DBT accounts without checks: CAG

Thousands of crores flowing into DBT accounts without checks: CAG

Nagpur: Comptroller and Auditor General of India Sanjay Murthy on Wednesday flagged serious gaps in the direct benefit transfer (DBT) system, stating that thousands of crores of rupees were flowing into beneficiary accounts without mandatory checks due to weak data integration and siloed functioning within departments.“There are significant gaps in the level of checks to…

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UIDAI Records 231 crore Aadhaar Authentications in November, Showing 8.47% Rise from Last Year

UIDAI Records 231 crore Aadhaar Authentications in November, Showing 8.47% Rise from Last Year

Aadhaar usage in India continues to rise strongly. In November 2025, Aadhaar number holders completed 231 crore authentication transactions, marking an impressive 8.5% growth compared to the same month last year. This increase shows how widely Aadhaar is being used for services, welfare schemes, and digital activities across the country. Record-Breaking Authentication Numbers The month…

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