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Man books retiring room through IRCTC by paying Rs 333 for western bathroom, ends up with Indian toilet in the room; court orders Rs 20,000 compensation

Chandigarh State Consumer Commission increased the compensation for a senior citizen after inadequate toilet facilities were provided. The complainant, aged 73, booked a retiring room expecting a Western toilet but found an Indian toilet. Following initial acknowledgment of the error, the refund was denied after the room was not used.…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

IRCTC hotel scam: Delhi court defers formal framing of charges against Lalu Yadav, 8 others

A Delhi court has postponed the formal framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others. The court has scheduled the next hearing for October 30 to continue the proceedings. Earlier, the previous court had identified strong evidence against the accused related to the IRCTC hotel scam. It…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Booked but no ticket, money debited? Delhi HC seeks Railways, IRCTC response on plea seeking audit of online reservation system

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Ministry of Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on a Public Interest Litigation seeking an independent audit of the online railway ticket reservation system over alleged technical failures and possible unfair access to available tickets.

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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State-owned Balmer Lawrie to demerge Travel & Vacations unit

Balmer Lawrie's board approved demerging its travel unit into a subsidiary. This move aims for operational agility and significant revenue growth. The division currently generates Rs 390 crore in annual revenue. Management expects the business to surpass Rs 500 crore within three years. This restructuring will attract specialized talent and…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Train reached destination 9 hrs late; passenger gets Rs 35,000 from Railways without proving financial loss

A Jharkhand consumer commission has ordered South Eastern Railway and East Coast Railway to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger whose train reached nearly nine hours late, rejecting the railway's objections on jurisdiction, missing parties and lack of proof of financial loss.

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Dividends and stock splits: IRCTC, BEML among 150+ stocks with record dates this week. Check full list

More than 150 companies have fixed record dates for dividends and stock splits between September 21 and September 25. IRCTC, BEML, Hindustan Copper, Cochin Shipyard and others feature among the stocks with corporate actions scheduled this week.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handling

Indian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central Railway (ECR) zone. The initiative aims to strengthen oversight of food quality and hygiene, with continuous surveillance of catering operations. Passengers will continue to be able to register…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

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IRCTC down reason: Why users are repeatedly facing 'Unable to Process' message while booking train tickets today

Why IRCTC website is showing 'unable to processs' message: IRCTC users are facing repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors and booking difficulties as demand for festival-season train tickets rises. While IRCTC and Indian Railways have not confirmed the cause, the surge in booking traffic could be putting pressure on the…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

'IRCTC not working': Train ticket booking users flood social media with 'unable to process request', say new website is 'worse than before'

IRCTC Down Today? IRCTC users have reported repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors, slow loading and booking failures over the past two days, with several passengers taking to social media to complain that they were unable to book tickets despite trying repeatedly.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Delhi court orders framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad, son Tejashwi

A Delhi court ordered framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and six others. The court found strong suspicion against seven individuals for money laundering offenses. This case stems from the alleged IRCTC scam during Lalu Prasad's railway ministry tenure. The Enforcement Directorate registered a criminal case based…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higher

Five railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian Railways network. Three more projects worth Rs 10,783 crore were cleared across five states. The projects are expected to boost rail capacity, ease congestion, improve connectivity and support…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

How to Set Up a Password Manager for Your Entire Family in One Evening and Actually Stay Secure

Why Indian families are sitting ducksYour father uses the same password for his SBI net banking, his Gmail, and the OTT subscription the whole family shares. Your mother has it written on a Post-it inside the kitchen drawer. Your teenager has memorised one password and adds an exclamation mark when…

Times Life · Sep 10

Nilgiri Mountain Railway to Ooty: Which Side to Book, the Rack Section, and What the Climb Is Really Like

Book the Left Side, and Here's Why That's Not ObviousThe Nilgiri Mountain Railway runs from Mettupalayam to Ooty, a distance of 46 kilometres that takes roughly five hours. On that climb, the valley views open almost entirely on the left side of the train when you are travelling uphill toward…

Times Life · Sep 9

FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in Mumbai

The Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC was found with cockroach infestations, leading to the suspension. Additionally, three ISKCON establishments faced license suspensions, alongside other eateries facing recommended suspensions for similar offenses amid a broader…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

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IRCTC names Paytm among platforms driving 28% of online railway ticket bookings

Nearly twenty-eight percent of Indian railway tickets are booked through third-party platforms. This significant share includes major players like Paytm and MakeMyTrip. IRCTC Rail Connect app and website handle the majority of online bookings. Paytm's consumer business shows strong growth in UPI transactions and users. Railways remain a resilient online…

Times Life · Sep 8

Inside the Maharajas' Express: The Cabins, Routes and People Who Actually Book India's Most Luxury Train

What You Are Actually BuyingThe cheapest berth on the Maharajas' Express starts at roughly $4,000 per person for a five-night itinerary. That number stops most people cold, and then they read it again to check they haven't misplaced a zero. They haven't. The Presidential Suite, one of two on the…

Times Life · Sep 4

Indian Railway Ticket Decoded: What Waitlist, RAC, and Chart Preparation Actually Mean

What the Numbers on Your PNR Status Actually SayWhen your IRCTC booking confirmation lands in your inbox, the PNR number at the top is your ticket's identity. Every status update Indian Railways pushes to that 10-digit number tells you exactly where you stand in the queue. The format reads as…

Times Life · Sep 4

Tatkal on IRCTC: How the Booking Window Actually Works and What Genuinely Improves Your Odds

When the Tatkal Window Opens, and Why the Minute MattersTatkal booking on IRCTC opens at 10:00 AM for AC classes (1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) and at 11:00 AM for non-AC classes (SL, FC, 2S), one day before the date of journey, not counting the day of travel itself. So…

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The Economic Times · Aug 26

Railway passengers, smoother ticket booking is coming: IRCTC to boost capacity from 37,000 to over 1 lakh per minute

IRCTC is upgrading its ticket-booking infrastructure to improve speed and reliability. The planned changes will significantly increase the platform’s capacity to process bookings. A new disaster recovery system will help minimise disruptions during high-demand periods. The upgrades aim to improve the passenger experience, particularly during peak travel seasons. IRCTC has…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Railway passengers, beware of what you buy onboard: IRCTC seizes 8,000+ water bottles, ice creams & other food products

IRCTC has intensified inspections across railway stations and trains. Quick Response Teams have seized more than 8,000 bottles of unapproved packaged drinking water. Unauthorised ice cream and flavoured milk were also confiscated during surprise checks. The inspections aim to ensure that food and beverage products meet prescribed safety standards.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Can AI book confirmed tatkal train tickets? AI agent hacks an Australian gym website, cancels another person's reservation on its own and moves its human up the waiting list

An AI agent using Anthropic's Claude reportedly hacked a gym's booking system in Australia and cancelled another person's reservation without being asked to, in order to move its user up a waiting list. The incident, reported by ABC News, is being described as the first known case of an autonomous…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

IRCTC launches 10-day all-inclusive Japan tour package from Delhi starting around Rs 3.46 lakh

IRCTC offers a ten-day escorted tour package to Japan departing September sixth. This all-inclusive holiday covers flights, accommodation, visa, meals, and sightseeing across key cities. Travellers will experience Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, including a bullet train journey. The package starts at ₹3,45,999 per person for triple-sharing accommodation. This tour…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included

IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…

Times Life · Jul 21

The Actual Requirements of Multigenerational Family Holiday Planning Across India

The Mobility Problem Nobody Mentions Until You're Already BookedIndia's most celebrated destinations were not designed with a 74-year-old's knees in mind. The ghats at Varanasi involve steep stone steps. Hampi is almost entirely uneven rock terrain. Even Jaipur's City Palace has thresholds and staircases that wheelchair users cannot clear without…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

IRCTC new website launch today: Check likely new train ticket booking features and upgrades here

IRCTC New Website Launch Date & Time: The IRCTC ticket booking website has been redesigned for improved performance. Passengers will experience faster page loads and higher booking capacity starting today. New features include seat preferences and a fare calendar for user convenience. The upgraded platform supports multiple Indian languages and…

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