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2 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 11, 2025, 20:32 ISTThe railway ministry said these changes aim to improve transparency and curb misuse of the Tatkal schemeThis move aims to reduce misuse and give priority to genuine passengers. (Representational Image)Reforming the Tatkal booking experience for the common man, the Indian Railways has introduced a number of changes starting July 1, including mandatory Aadhaar for booking Tatkal tickets through IRCTC’s official website and mobile app.
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2 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Saurabh Verma |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 09, 2025, 21:29 ISTThe plan is not only for e-waste recycling but the Eco Park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics marketThe e-waste park will create thousands of green jobs, formalise the informal sector, and reduce Delhi’s e-waste pollution load by empowering recyclers, dismantlers, and refurbishers.
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2 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 07, 2025, 22:28 ISTThe consistently full bookings indicate strong demand and public confidence in the new route, say officialsUntil Saturday, Srinagar lacked rail connectivity, with air and road travel being the only options. This has now changed with the completion of the missing rail link and the introduction of these trains.
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3 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 23:55 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new Vande Bharat trains on Friday, with commercial operations commencing on SaturdayThe journey between Katra and Banihal will pass through 37 bridges with a combined length of seven km. (Image: PTI)A Rs 700 ticket and a three-hour journey—that’s all it will take to reach Srinagar from Katra starting June 7 on two new Vande Bharat trains.
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3 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 05, 2025, 02:45 ISTThe IRCTC has decided to conduct special verification for all accounts that are not authenticated with Aadhaar. Accounts found to be suspicious will be closedThe Railways has launched a campaign against the use of automated tools to book tickets online, employing artificial intelligence for this effort.
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3 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Saurabh Verma |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:June 03, 2025, 21:23 ISTThe PRO of each polling station will directly enter voter turnout on the new ECINET App every two hours on polling dayThe new initiative will reduce the time lag in the update of the approximate polling trends. This comes ahead of the Bihar assembly polls, scheduled for later this year.
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4 weeks ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:May 30, 2025, 23:42 ISTThe designated buildings must install anti-smog guns within six months and operate them year-round, excluding the monsoon season from June 15 to October 1The government stated that the directive stems from consistent observations indicating the need for stringent measures to reduce suspended particulate matter and directed the use of anti-smog guns in high-pollution urban areas.
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1 month ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:May 27, 2025, 19:07 ISTSources told News18 that the situation is likely to persist until security agencies give approval to the Election Commission for the polls following the Pahalgam terror attackOfficially, the ECI has not cited reasons for the delays. File pic/PTIUncertainty continues over the assembly bypolls in Jammu and Kashmir, along with the pending local body and Rajya Sabha elections.
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1 month ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:May 23, 2025, 21:07 ISTMajor parties, including the Congress, AAP, and TMC, continue to allege bias and claim that elections are not conducted fairlyOf the six national parties, five have met with the commission. File pic/PTIIn the thick of mounting allegations of poll mismanagement from major opposition parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a novel effort to rebuild trust among them.
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1 month ago | 
news18.com | Pathikrit Sen Gupta |Nivedita Singh
Last Updated:May 21, 2025, 17:25 ISTUnion minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will hold the groundbreaking ceremony for the towers on Friday in Goa along with chief minister Pramod SawantComplemented by viewing galleries, cafeterias, and state-of-the-art tourist amenities, the towers will offer a holistic experience. Image/MoRTHVisitors to Goa will soon be able to enjoy panoramic views from the top of the New Zuari Bridge, linking the north and south districts of the state.
