Daily Current Affairs / UIDAI partners with Starlink for Aadhaar-based verification:
Category : Business and economics Published on: August 22 2025
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd. to carry out Aadhaar-based customer verification. The integration of Aadhaar Authentication will allow Starlink to onboard customers in a smooth, paperless, and highly secure manner while adhering to Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines. This collaboration combines Starlink’s satellite-based internet services with one of the world’s most trusted digital identity systems, simplifying customer onboarding and expanding secure internet access in India.
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