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News18
9 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Indian Railways To Introduce Advanced Waitlist Charting, Mandate Aadhaar For Tatkal Bookings
Last Updated: The move is expected to benefit waitlisted passengers by giving them additional time to make alternate plans in case their tickets remain unconfirmed Indian Railways will now prepare the final reservation chart eight hours prior to a train's departure, replacing the earlier norm of four hours, in a significant shift aimed at enhancing transparency and passenger convenience. The move, currently under pilot testing, is expected to benefit waitlisted passengers by giving them additional time to make alternate plans in case their tickets remain unconfirmed. 'This move will reduce uncertainties for passengers with waitlist tickets. The passengers will get the first update on waitlist status well in advance," read the official statement. Alongside the early charting initiative, Indian Railways is set to launch a modernised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by December 2025. The upgrade is being developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) to streamline ticketing operations and enhance user experience. Once implemented, the upgraded PRS will be able to process over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute, marking a nearly fivefold jump from the current capacity of 32,000 bookings per minute. Alongside this change, the Railways will make Aadhaar authentication mandatory for online Tatkal bookings through the IRCTC website starting July 1, 2025. For offline bookings at PRS counters and through agents, Aadhaar-based OTP verification will be required from July 15, according to an official statement. Officials said these changes are part of a broader initiative to modernise the ticketing system, reduce touting, and improve berth allocation efficiency. First Published: June 29, 2025, 19:00 IST
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
From Tatkal bookings for trains to ATM fees: Big changes coming in July 2025 - All you need to know
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. The month of July 2025 is set to bring significant financial and service-related changes for Indian consumers, especially affecting train travellers and bank customers. These key shifts, from Aadhaar-based Tatkal ticket booking to new banking fees, could impact your daily transactions and travel plans. Here are the big changes applicable from the month of July: Aadhaar mandatory for online Tatkal bookings Starting July 1, Indian Railways will make Aadhaar authentication compulsory for booking Tatkal tickets online via the IRCTC website and mobile app. Travellers will need to link and verify their Aadhaar with their IRCTC profile to be eligible. A stricter Aadhaar-based OTP verification will come into effect from July 15 for all Tatkal tickets booked online. Additionally, authorised agents will be barred from booking Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking window. Even Tatkal tickets booked at PRS counters and through agents will require OTP verification from mid-July. Axis Bank revises ATM and account charges Axis Bank will implement revised charges across savings, NRI, and Trust accounts starting July 1. Customers exceeding their free transaction limits at Axis and non-Axis ATMs will now be charged Rs 23 per transaction, up from Rs 21. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adidas Three Shorts With 60% Discount, Limited Stock Available Original Adidas Shop Now Undo This will apply to all financial transactions such as withdrawals and balance inquiries, beyond the free quota. Small Savings changes The government is set to announce the interest rates for small savings schemes, which will take effect during the quarter from July to September, reported ET. ICICI Bank to roll out new service fees ICICI Bank will also enforce a new set of service charges beginning July 1. According to ET, ATM users in metro cities will get three free transactions at non-ICICI ATMs, while non-metro customers will get five. Beyond these, Rs 23 will be charged for financial transactions and Rs 8.50 for non-financial ones. Other revisions include Rs 125 per international ATM withdrawal and updated fees for IMPS transfers. Cash transactions will be limited to three free branch/CRM uses a month, post which Rs 150 will be levied per transaction. With these sweeping changes across sectors, customers are advised to update their Aadhaar details, review their bank's updated charges, and complete necessary activations to avoid disruptions. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
From Rs 4.3 crore to Rs 20 crore: EOW steps in as HDFC loan scam widens; accused used forged salary slips, bank statements
HYDERABAD: The scope of the HDFC Bank personal loan fraud has significantly widened, prompting the police commissioner to transfer the case from the cyber crime police to the economic offences wing (EOW). Initially involving fraudulent loans worth Rs 4.3 crore in the names of 11 individuals, the case has widened after HDFC Bank unearthed 63 more suspicious loans-allegedly orchestrated with the involvement of bank staff-amounting to over Rs 20 crore. HDFC Bank has provided the names and details of the 63 individuals linked to the Rs 20 crore worth of loans. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The scam first came to light on May 27, 2023, when V Shrikanth, area investigation manager at HDFC Bank, lodged a complaint with the Cyberabad cyber crime police. He alleged that 11 individuals, falsely posing as employees of reputed companies, had secured personal loans ranging between Rs 38 lakh and Rs 49.5 lakh in 2022-2023. These applications were processed entirely via the bank's mobile platform using Aadhaar-based e-KYC. To qualify for the loans, the accused allegedly uploaded forged salary slips, bank statements, and identity proofs, giving the impression of stable incomes. 'Defaulted payments' Once the loans were disbursed, the borrowers defaulted on payments and vacated the listed addresses. Subsequent verification visits confirmed that none of them worked at the companies they had claimed. On June 10, 2023, police arrested 10 accused, including two HDFC Bank employees D Chitti Babu, risk intelligence and control (RIC) manager at the Banjara Hills branch, and Harish Chandra Gopal Shetty, credit manager in the same branch.
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar?
Last Updated: PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: PM Modi may release the amount soon, most likely in the first week of July, though the exact date and location of the event is yet to be announced. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: As June draws to a close, lakhs of farmers across the country are checking their PM-Kisan status, awaiting the 20th installment of the government's flagship direct benefit scheme. Though there is no official announcement on the date of the 20th installment of PM Kisan, reports suggest Prime Minister Narendra Modi might release in in the early July. Last year, PM Modi had released the 17th installment of PM-Kisan in June 2024. Many expected a similar timeline this year. But with just a few days left in the month and no formal announcement yet, all eyes are now on early July the next Rs 2,000 tranche under the PM Kisan scheme. Meanwhile, farmers can check their beneficiary name in the PM Kisan list. They must also make sure that the PM Kisan name should be the same as the name mentioned on Aadhaar. The Aadhaar mismatch issue can block an eligible farmer from receiving the funds. PM-Kisan Yojana, which offers Rs 6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three equal installments, depends heavily on accurate Aadhaar-based verification. Even a minor discrepancy between the name on the PM-Kisan registration and the Aadhaar card can result in rejection or delay in payment. 'Many farmers enter their name in local language or with a missing middle name, while Aadhaar has the full legal name. The system fails to match it and flags it," said a Common Service Centre (CSC) executive from Haryana. What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar? If you're facing this issue, here's how you can correct it: Offline Method How To Check Your PM-Kisan Installment Status Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number or Aadhaar number Check whether your name is on the beneficiary list Also ensure that your eKYC is completed, as it is mandatory for installment release. What Is The PM Kisan Scheme? Launched in 2019 after being announced in the Interim Budget by then Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, the PM Kisan scheme has become the world's largest DBT scheme. Under it, eligible farmers receive Rs 2,000 every four months totaling Rs 6,000 annually in the following cycles — April-July, August-November, and December-March. The money is deposited directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: When Will It Be Released? As the last (19th) installment was issued in February 2025, the 20th installment is expected in July 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to release the amount soon, most likely in the first week of July, though the exact date and location of the event is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, farmers are advised to complete their e-KYC, check their eligibility, verify their beneficiary status, and register if they haven't yet applied. Who Is Eligible for PM Kisan? To qualify for the PM Kisan's 20th installment, one must: PM Kisan e-KYC: Mandatory For Installments As per the scheme's official website, 'eKYC is MANDATORY for PMKISAN Registered Farmers." You can complete e-KYC via an OTP-based eKYC on PM-KISAN Portal or a biometric-based eKYC at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). How To Check PM Kisan Beneficiary Status? Visit Click on 'Know Your Status' Enter your registration number, captcha, and click 'Get Data' Your beneficiary status will be displayed on screen. How To Check Name In PM Kisan Beneficiary List? Visit the official website Click on 'Beneficiary List' Select your state, district, sub-district, block, and village Click on 'Get Report' You'll see the complete list of beneficiaries. How To Apply For PM Kisan Samman Nidhi? Go to Click on 'New Farmer Registration' Enter your Aadhaar number and captcha Fill in the details, click 'Yes' Complete the form, submit it, and take a printout top videos View all For any queries, you can call the PM-KISAN helpline numbers — 155261 and 011-24300606. About the Author Mohammad Haris Haris is Deputy News Editor (Business) at He writes on various issues related to markets, economy and companies. Having a decade of experience in financial journalism, Haris has been previously More Stay updated with all the latest business news, including market trends, stock updates, tax, IPO, banking finance, real estate, savings and investments. Get in-depth analysis, expert opinions, and real-time updates—only on News18. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : PM Kisan instalment PM Kisan Nidhi Samman PM Kisan Scheme Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 25, 2025, 10:33 IST News business » economy PM Kisan 20th Installment Date: What To Do If Your PM-Kisan Name Doesn't Match Aadhaar?
India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Booking Tatkal ticket? Aadhaar Verification becomes mandatory from July 1, here's how to do it
IRCTC is bringing some major changes to the process of booking Tatkal tickets. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Railways announced that starting 1 July 2025, Aadhaar authentication will become mandatory for all Tatkal bookings made through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile changes to IRCTC booking are in line with efforts to bring transparency, improve passenger authentication, and prevent misuse of the Tatkal quota, which many agents have exploited through bulk bookings. Under thIS new rule, IRCTC will only allow Aadhaar-authenticated users to book Tatkal railway tickets. advertisementMoreover, from 15 July, the ministry will also mandate the Aadhaar-based OTP (One-Time Password) verification will for all Tatkal bookings, including those made through Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and authorised railway agents. The Railway Ministry has also announced that agents will be barred from booking Tatkal tickets during the initial 30 minutes after the booking window to verify Aadhaar for Tatkal ticket bookingHere is how you will be able to link and authenticate your Aadhaar with your IRCTC account:First to link Aadhaar with your IRCTC account:First, visit the IRCTC website or open the IRCTC mobile app. Now log in with your registered click on the 'Profile' tab and select the 'Link Aadhaar' your Aadhaar number and name exactly as printed on your Aadhaar tick the consent checkbox and click on Send OTP. You will get an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile the OTP and click verify the booking is successful, a message will be sent on your mobile number confirming that your Aadhaar verification is complete and your KYC details are to verify Aadhaar for Tatkal bookings:Go to the 'My Account' the Authenticate User option under account enter your 12-digit Aadhaar numberClick on Verify Details and wait for the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile the OTP, tick the consent checkbox, and click can verify your Aadhaar authentication status under the same 'My Account' that OTPs for booking verification will only be sent to the number registered with Aadhaar. Additionally, complete Aadhaar authentication well in advance to avoid delays or issues during the limited Tatkal booking window.- Ends
