UIDAI has issued updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules for 2026, widening the list of documents accepted for enrolment. The changes also simplify the process for children and other vulnerable groups, while making foreigner-related requirements clearer, including Aadhaar validity timelines for OCI, LTV, and other categories. The update is designed to modernize Aadhaar and improve accessibility.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT, along with UIDAI, has issued a clarification denying reports that Aadhaar is being redesigned into a QR code only format. After social media posts and news coverage sparked confusion about changes to the physical card’s look, the government stated there is no change planned to Aadhaar’s physical format.
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IFSCAs International Financial Services Centres Authority plans to roll out video-based KYC guidelines for NRI customers by November, aiming to make account opening and investing in GIFT City simpler. The move is expected to reduce or eliminate paper applications, while a faceless authentication system is being developed in coordination with UIDAI and the RBI.
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