New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched a new Aadhaar app, which it plans to merge with the existing mAadhaar app. The new app is aimed at giving users more control over their Aadhaar data while making verification and updates easier, officials said. The app, launched on UIDAI Day, was inaugurated in New Delhi by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Jitin Prasada, who dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation. The app allows users to share their Aadhaar details digitally and selectively, instead of handing over physical copies of the Aadhaar card. UIDAI said this move is meant to reduce misuse of photocopied Aadhaar cards and strengthen offline verification. The app allows offline Aadhaar verification through a new category of entities called Offline Verification Seeking Entities (OVSEs). These entities generate a QR code that users can scan using the Aadhaar app to share verified details, without accessing UIDAI's central database. Around 18 early adopter OVSEs were present at the launch. UIDAI officials explained with the app, a user can choose exactly what information to share. For instance, during a hotel check-in, a user can share only their name through the app instead of showing the full Aadhaar card, addressing privacy and security concerns....