IRCTC
OTP Verification Now Mandatory for Tatkal Railway Tickets Purchased at Reservation Counters
Dec 03, 2025 10:31 pm CST
Indian Railways has implemented a new OTP-based verification system for Tatkal ticket purchases at reservation counters to enhance security and ensure genuine passengers have better access to last-minute bookings. Initially tested on 52 trains, this anti-fraud measure will soon be extended to all trains nationwide, complementing the earlier Aadhaar verification requirements for online bookings.
IRCTC Clarifies: No Mandatory Halal Certification for Non-Vegetarian Meals on Indian Railways
Nov 28, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has officially clarified that there are no guidelines requiring Halal certification for non-vegetarian meals served on trains, addressing concerns about religious discrimination in railway catering services. IRCTC confirms all food adheres to FSSAI standards as approved by the Union government.
Indian Railways Confirms No Provision for Halal-Certified Food on Trains
Nov 27, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Railway Board has officially clarified that Indian Railways does not have any provision for serving halal-certified food on trains, responding to NHRC concerns about food practices. Officials confirmed that all meals follow FSSAI guidelines without specific religious certification requirements, addressing misconceptions about non-vegetarian meal preparation on Indian train services.
Luxury Train To Run For President Murmu's Visit To Mathura
Sep 25, 2025 01:49 am CST
The Indian Railways will deploy one of the world's most luxurious trains -- the Maharajas' Express -- to carry President Droupadi Murmu from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi to Vrindavan Road station near Mathura on Thursday morning.
Rail Neer Gets Cheaper, Indian Railways Reduces Price Of Bottled Water After GST Cuts. Check Details
Sep 21, 2025 06:36 pm CST
Indian Railways has passed on the benefits of GST reforms to passengers by announcing a price reduction.
Aadhaar Mandatory For First 15 Minutes Of Online Train Ticket Booking from October
Sep 16, 2025 01:08 am CST
Sep 15 From October 1, the Railway Ministry will allow only Aadhaar-authenticated users to book reserved general tickets through the IRCTC website or app during the first 15 minutes after booking opens for any train.