UIDAI deactivated 1.17 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons to prevent misuse; new online reporting service launched.

• Aadhaar death reporting is now available on the myAadhaar Portal for 24 states and Union Territories to simplify the process.
• UIDAI sources death records from multiple databases to validate and deactivate Aadhaar after a confirmed death.
• The move aims to protect identity integrity and ensure the Aadhaar database remains accurate and secure against misuse.