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India Today
21 hours ago
- India Today
Indian Railways updates tatkal booking: Aadhaar, OTP must from today. Key details
In a significant move to curb misuse and streamline emergency train travel, Indian Railways is introducing new rules for Tatkal ticket bookings from today. These updates are aimed at making the booking process more secure, transparent, and user-friendly, especially during high-demand periods such as festivals, holidays, and last-minute travel. The revised system includes mandatory Aadhaar authentication, OTP verification, and time restrictions for agents—all designed to benefit genuine passengers and prevent touts and bots from gaming the LINKING NOW COMPULSORYTo book Tatkal tickets online via IRCTC, users must authenticate their accounts using Aadhaar starting from step aims to verify the identity of passengers and limit fake or bulk VERIFICATION FOR ONLINE AND OFFLINE BOOKINGS From July 15, all Tatkal ticket bookings—whether online through the IRCTC website/app or offline at PRS counters and authorised agents (YTSK)—will require OTP-based Aadhaar authentication. The OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number used during AGENT ACCESS TO BOOKING WINDOWSTo further reduce misuse by touts, Indian Railways is limiting the role of agents. From July 15, authorised agents will not be allowed to book Tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of the booking AC classes: No agent bookings from 10:00 am to 10:30 amFor Non-AC classes: No agent bookings from 11:00 am to 11:30 amadvertisementThe Railway Protection Force (RPF) says the new rules aim to stop ticket fraud, discourage bulk booking by bots, and give genuine passengers a fair shot—especially during emergencies and peak your IRCTC account is Aadhaar-linked and your mobile number is active for OTPs.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Aadhaar card update guide: Changed your mobile number? Here's how to update it
Individuals looking to update their mobile numbers linked with Aadhaar must visit an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment centre, as online updates are not permitted due to the mandatory biometric verification requirement, according to the . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has clarified that linking the correct mobile number with Aadhaar is critical for accessing services such as government subsidies, pensions, healthcare, banking, and insurance, which rely on OTP-based verification, according to an ET report. Key details: In-person update only: Users cannot update their Aadhaar-linked mobile number online because biometric verification is necessary. How to book an appointment: Visit UIDAI's official website and navigate to My Aadhaar > Get Aadhaar > Book an Appointment. Enter your location, mobile number (even if it's not linked to Aadhaar), generate and verify the OTP, and confirm the appointment. What's needed: Individuals must carry valid documents and appointment details during the centre visit. Once the request is submitted, the mobile number update may take 2–4 weeks to reflect in the Aadhaar database, according to an ET report. Status can be tracked using the Update Request Number (URN) issued at the time of submission. Charges: ⦁ The update costs Rs 50 if done separately. ⦁ No additional fee is charged if the mobile update is done along with biometric updates. UIDAI also offers verification of existing mobile number and email ID through its website: ⦁ Go to Aadhaar Services > Verify Email/Mobile Number ⦁ Enter Aadhaar number, relevant contact info, and CAPTCHA ⦁ Submit to check if the details are already registered According to UIDAI, "Enabling Aadhaar for various services like government & non-government services, subsidy benefits, pensions, scholarships, social benefits, banking services, insurance services, taxation services, education, employment, healthcare etc., makes it essential to ensure that Aadhaar data... is accurate and up-to-date."
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Aadhaar 2025 update: Can you update your mobile number online?
Can you update your mobile number online? What are pre-requisites to book an appointment? Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills How to book an appointment online to update your mobile number? What is the fee to update the mobile number in Aadhaar? How to verify email and mobile number in Aadhaar? Your Aadhaar-linked mobile number is important for accessing services like banking, healthcare, government subsidies, and pensions. It enables OTP-based verification, ensuring secure and efficient transactions. So, individuals should make sure to update their mobile number in case of any that you cannot update your Aadhaar linked mobile number online because biometric verification is required for the purpose. To update mobile numbers, individuals must visit their nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra (enrolment centre) or book an appointment through the official UIDAI would need a mobile number that may not be Aadhaar registered and the details of relevant valid documents for booking an facility allows individuals to book an appointment at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra for a range of Aadhaar-related services. These include fresh Aadhaar enrolment, updating name, address, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, gender, and biometric details such as photograph, fingerprints, and iris scan. The appointment system is designed to streamline the process and reduce waiting times at enrolment 1: Visit the official UIDAI website and select your preferred language for easier 2: Go to: My Aadhaar > Get Aadhaar > Book an 3: Enter your city or location and click 'Proceed to Book Appointment'.Step 4: Enter your current mobile number and the CAPTCHA code, then click 'Generate OTP' and input the OTP received and click 'Verify OTP'.Once submitted, the mobile number update typically takes 2–4 weeks to reflect in the Aadhaar database. You can check the status using the URN on the UIDAI fee is Rs 50 if the mobile number is updated separately. If it is updated along with a biometric update, there is no additional to the UIDAI website, 'Enabling Aadhaar for various services like government & non-government services, subsidy benefits, pensions, scholarships, social benefits, banking services, insurance services, taxation services, education, employment, healthcare etc., makes it essential to ensure that Aadhaar data of the Aadhaar number holder stored in the CIDR is accurate and up-to-date.'You can verify your email address and mobile number that has been declared at the time of enrolment or during the latest Aadhaar detail 1: Visit the UIDAI website, Click on Aadhar servicesStep 2: Click on 'Verify Email/Mobile Number'Step 3: Enter Aadhaar number and mobile number, enter captchaStep 4: Click submit to know if the same mobile number that has been declared at the time of enrolment or during latest Aadhaar detail update.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Railways to prepare reservation charts 8 hours in advance: 5 things to know
The Ministry of Railways has announced that reservation charts for long-distance trains will now be prepared eight hours before departure, instead of the current four hours. According to the ministry, this move will enable passengers travelling from remote locations to plan their journeys more effectively and will also reduce uncertainties for passengers whose tickets are on the waitlist. Here are 5 key features of the new Passenger Reservation System (PRS): 1. Faster ticket booking The updated Passenger Reservation System will support over 150,000 bookings per minute, a jump from the existing 32,000 tickets per minute. This marks nearly a nearly fivefold increase in booking speed. Starting July 1, 2025, only verified users will be allowed to book Tatkal tickets via the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website and mobile app. 3. New booking interface The new PRS will feature a multilingual and user-friendly interface. Passengers will be able to choose their seat preferences and view a fare calendar. The system also offers integrated services for students, patients, and the specially abled. 4. OTP-Based verification for Tatkal tickets From the end of July, Tatkal bookings will require OTP-based authentication. "The authentication should be done using Aadhaar or any other verifiable government ID available in the user's DigiLocker account," the ministry stated. 5. Boost to enquiry capacity The number of ticket enquiries the system can handle will be increased tenfold—from 400,000 to over 4 million per minute. The new PRS will also continue to allow users to select seat preferences and access fare details. The ministry said that the change would benefit passengers travelling from remote areas or the outskirts of major cities to catch long-distance trains. It added that the update would also give passengers more time to make alternative plans if their waitlisted tickets were not confirmed. This announcement comes amid a review meeting on passenger facilities conducted by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Earlier, the ministry planned to follow a trial model from the Indian Railways ' Bikaner division, where reservation charts were made 24 hours before the train's departure.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Railways To Prepare Reservation Charts 8 Hours In Advance
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has decided to prepare reservation charts for long-distance trains eight hours in advance, instead of the current four hours, to help passengers travelling from remote locations plan their journeys better. The decision was taken during a recent review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a statement issued by the ministry said. Under Vaishnaw's guidance, officials are working to prepare the reservation chart eight hours before the train's departure instead of the current four hours, it said. "It will benefit passengers travelling from remote locations or suburbs of major cities for catching long-distance trains. It will also provide more time to make alternative arrangements in case the wait list is not confirmed," the ministry said. "The new upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS) will allow over 1.5 lakh ticket bookings per minute. This will be an increase of roughly five times from 32,000 tickets per minute in the current PRS," it added. The ministry said the new PRS also has a multilingual and user-friendly booking and enquiry interface. In the new PRS, users will be able to submit their choice of seat and see the fare calendar. It also has integrated facilities for Divyangjan, students and patients, officials said. "Indian Railways will allow only authenticated users to book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website and its mobile app beginning 1st July, 2025," the ministry said. It emphasised that OTP-based authentication will be done for Tatkal bookings from the end of July. The minister instructed officials to broaden the authentication mechanism for Tatkal bookings. "The authentication should be done using Aadhaar or any other verifiable government ID available in the user's DigiLocker account," the statement said. According to the ministry, these measures reflect the Railways' continuous efforts to modernise its systems and make them more citizen-friendly.
