Aadhaar in focus: checking authentication history and seeding status
What happened
Several Hindi news outlets are running guides on Aadhaar checks. Their headlines cover checking where and when an Aadhaar was verified, whether a domestic worker's Aadhaar is genuine, and whether an Aadhaar is linked (seeded) to get government payments.
When it started
The sources provided do not give publication dates, so the timing of these guides is unknown.
How it spread
According to the headlines, UIDAI offers a facility to view Aadhaar authentication history, and a mobile method can be used to check a card's authenticity. The step-by-step details were not included in the information provided, so they are not summarised here.
Why it matters
The coverage ties Aadhaar checks to protection from misuse and to whether government money has been held up. The headlines do not describe any specific case or official announcement behind this coverage.