Explained: What changes with the new Aadhar authentication rules?

The Centre has notified the Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Amendment Regulations, 2025. These changes are set to significantly impact India’s digital identity system.

With the newly notified amendments, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has legally recognised face authentication as a valid mode of Aadhaar verification.

These announcements come amid the Centre’s recently enacted Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

What is new under the latest rules?

Until now, Aadhaar-based face authentication existed in…