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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian Railways has deactivated 2.5 crore IRCTC user IDs: Has yours also been deactivated? Check now
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Reserved tickets can be booked either online or across computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters on first cum first served basis. Presently, around 89% of total tickets are being booked through online mode. At PRS counters, the facility of making payments through digital modes has been provided. With effect from 01-07-2025, tickets under tatkal scheme can be booked through the website of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)/its app only by Aadhaar authenticated users. Agents are barred from booking opening day tatkal tickets during the first 30 minutes of opening of Tatkal reservation. Waiting list position of the trains is monitored on a regular basis and in order to cater to additional demand, Indian Railways operates Special train services and augments the load of trains to generate additional accommodation, subject to operational feasibility. Further, schemes like Alternate Train Accommodation Scheme (ATAS) known as VIKALP and up-gradation scheme have been introduced to provide confirmed accommodation to waitlisted passengers and also to ensure optimal utilization of available accommodation. The government also outlined a series of new reforms, including mandatory Aadhaar authentication for tatkal bookings, a ban on agent access during peak hours, and more transparent digital payment systems at PRS counters. Indian Railways has deactivated over 2.5 crore Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) user IDs as part of efforts to curb misuse in the online ticket booking system . The deactivation was done after noticing suspicious booking patterns and user behavior identified through advanced data analytics. With many concerns about tickets vanishing within minutes of booking and rising misuse by agents and bots. This was confirmed in a written reply to Parliament following questions raised by Member of Parliament A. D. of Parliament A. D. Sigh raised several questions on deactivation of user IDs, tickets vanishing with minutes and measures taken by the Wealth Online breaks down the government's official response to four key questions from the rationale behind deactivating accounts to the digital upgrades being implemented to stop ticketing fraud.(a) Whether it is a fact that Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has recently deactivated over 2.5 crore User IDs, if so, the reasons behind such large-scale deactivation;(b) Whether government is planning a digital overhaul of the railway reservation system to curb misuse, if so, the details thereof;(c) Whether it is also a fact that tickets for many trains vanish within minutes of the opening of reservation window; and(d) The measures being taken to ensure transparency, prevent misuse, and improve passenger access to confirmed tickets?The government in Parliament replied to the aforementioned questions: With a view to curb malpractices in the ticket booking system, IRCTC has recently deactivated over 2.5 crore user ids, as their credentials were found to be suspicious during extensive data point analysis. On Indian Railways, the demand pattern of reserved accommodation is not uniform throughout the year and it varies over lean and peak periods. The trains running on popular routes and convenient timings are generally well patronized, however, in other trains, accommodation is generally available. To improve passenger access to confirmed tickets, to ensure transparency and to proliferate digital modes, the following steps have been taken by Indian Railways:-
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Business Standard
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
UK Young Professionals Scheme 2025: Ballot for Indians opens July 22
Want to live and work in the UK for up to two years? Indian nationals aged 18 to 30 will get one last chance this year through the second and final ballot of the 2025 India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS), which opens at 1:30pm IST on July 22, 2025, and closes at 1:30pm IST on July 24, 2025, according to the UK Home Office. The YPS visa allows eligible Indian citizens to live, study and work in the UK under a youth mobility partnership between the two countries. To be considered, applicants must enter an online ballot. If selected, they can then apply for the visa. 'This is an excellent programme which helps build a modern understanding of our countries among Brits and Indians alike. I strongly encourage people from all corners of the country to apply – from Itanagar to Coimbatore, from Leh to Surat, and from Bhubaneshwar to Indore,' said Lindy Cameron, British High Commissioner to India. What is the India Young Professionals Scheme? The YPS is a reciprocal scheme launched in February 2023. It allows Indian and British nationals aged 18 to 30 to live in each other's country for up to two years. In its first year, over 2,100 visas were issued to Indian applicants. Of the 3,000 visas available to Indians in 2025, most were allotted in February. The remaining places will now be filled through the July ballot. Who can enter the ballot? • Be an Indian citizen aged 18 to 30 • Hold a bachelor's degree or higher (UK RQF Level 6, 7 or 8, or equivalent) • Have at least £2,530 in savings held for 28 consecutive days • Not have dependent children under 18 • Not have previously held a Youth Mobility or YPS visa Only those who meet all criteria should enter the ballot. How to enter the ballot for the UK Visa Scheme You will need to submit: • Full name and date of birth • Passport details and a scan or photo of your passport • Email address and phone number It is free to enter. If selected, you must: • Apply for the visa within 90 days • Pay a £319 (about Rs 36,000) visa fee and the immigration health surcharge • Provide biometric information (photo and fingerprints) All documents must be in English or Welsh. If not, a certified translation is required. What happens after you apply? Entries are selected at random. If chosen, you'll be notified within two weeks of the ballot closing. What you can do on a YPS visa • Study at a UK college or university (some courses may need an ATAS certificate) • Work in most jobs • Run a business, if: — Your premises are rented — Your equipment is worth under £5,000 (about Rs 5.75 lakh) — You have no employees What you cannot do • Extend your stay • Access most public funds or benefits • Bring family members under the same application • Work as a professional sportsperson or coach If you give birth in the UK • Your child will not automatically become a British citizen • You must apply for a dependent visa to travel with the child • A full UK birth certificate showing both parents' names will be needed Watch out for scams The UK government has warned applicants to stay alert. 'We will never ask for payment by email, at a visa application centre or into a personal bank account. All associated costs such as visa fees or premium services should be paid online on the official and commercial partner websites,' it said.
Globe and Mail
08-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
MenthorQ Launches Trading Platform Upgrade Featuring Q-Score and 9+ Trading Integrations
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