August 6, 2026

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India Builds Secure National Timing Network with White Rabbit Technology: Towards “One Nation, One Time”

Developed jointly by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory and the Indian Space Research Organisation, the network is designed to distribute Indian Standard Time securely and with extremely high precision. Institutions including the Securities and Exchange Board of India, the National Stock Exchange and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited are also participating in the wider project.

By Kautilya / July 19, 2026
Governance

UIDAI Enables Free Email Update in Aadhaar through Aadhaar App

The service has been made available free of cost through the Aadhaar App from 1 July 2026 for a period of six months. The initiative is aimed at improving resident convenience and expanding access to Aadhaar services through secure digital platforms. It also reflects UIDAI’s continued focus on people-friendly digital governance under the broader vision of Digital India and Viksit Bharat.

By Kautilya / July 5, 2026
Governance

Aadhaar App Crosses 31 Million Downloads as Residents Embrace Mobile-Based Identity Services

Built to improve ease of living, the Aadhaar App allows residents to complete important Aadhaar-related tasks without depending entirely on physical visits. One of its most widely used services has been mobile number updating. So far, nearly 40 lakh people have updated their mobile numbers through the app, showing its growing role in simplifying a service that is essential for Aadhaar-linked authentication, digital payments, government benefits and online verification.

By Kautilya / June 23, 2026
Governance Intervention

Over 3.4 Million Hectares of Degraded Land Rehabilitated Across India Since 2014

The restoration drive has delivered benefits that extend beyond environmental conservation. Large-scale projects have created substantial employment opportunities in rural areas, providing income support to communities while improving soil health, water availability, and agricultural productivity. Government programmes focused on watershed development, afforestation, and natural resource management have played a crucial role in achieving these outcomes.

By Kautilya / June 21, 2026
Economy Governance

UIDAI’s Biometric SDK Benchmarking Challenge Pushes India’s Digital Identity Research Forward

The Face Challenge was won by Innovatrics of Slovakia, followed by IDBio from the United States and Neurotechnology of Lithuania. In the Iris Challenge, IDBio secured the first position, followed by Neurotechnology and Innovatrics. The result shows that UIDAI’s benchmarking platform attracted high-quality international participation while also giving Indian companies and institutions a chance to test their capabilities against global systems.

By Kautilya / June 16, 2026

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