Namo Bharat records highest single-day ridership of 1.25 lakh commuters, says NCRTCA US fighter jet struck an empty tanker near Iran, suspected of involvement in the Iranian oil trade. The vessel's 24 Indian crew members w...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
IRCTC cracks down on errant e-catering entitiesThe railway public sector undertaking listed 14 websites as non-compliant operators and said legal proceedings have been initiated. It also...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchensIRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns ab...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
FSSAI asks Blinkit to explain consumer illness linked to curd orderIndia's food regulator FSSAI has asked quick commerce firm Blinkit for an explanation. This follows a complaint from a person who reportedl...
31 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
30 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Women vendors allegedly paint cucumbers green to make them look fresh at Bihar’s Katihar station, watch videoA viral video from Katihar railway station in Bihar shows a woman allegedly applying a green liquid to cucumbers. This has sparked widespre...
08 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
IRCTC summons Amul over food quality in Vande Bharat trainIndian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has summoned Amul. This follows a passenger complaint about insect parts in curd served on ...
28 Mar, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
IRCTC cracks down on Amul curd row, moves to terminate caterer on Vande Bharat trainIRCTC is taking strict action following complaints about Amul curd quality on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express. The catering licens...
27 Mar, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Railways levies Rs 10 lakh penalty on IRCTCThe Railway Ministry has imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on IRCTC following a passenger's complaint about insect parts in a meal on the Patna-...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Vande Bharat passengers can buy food onboard even if they opt out during ticket booking: RailwaysPassengers on Vande Bharat trains who didn't select a pre-paid food option during ticket booking can now purchase food onboard. The Railway...
07 Feb, 2025, 06.12 PM IST
Train passengers to get free food if denied billFood vendors at railway stations, including the Pune station, will now have to produce valid bills against all purchases, in absence of whi...
14 Jan, 2019, 02.33 PM IST
Wondered how Railways cooks food for you? Now you can see it liveIRCTC had earlier launched an Artificial Intelligence tool that uses CCTV footage to detect anomalies in hygiene level of the food.
04 Jul, 2018, 06.04 PM IST
IRCTC adds another method for booking rail tickets. Check details hereNow, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation e-wallet users can book rail tickets through its mobile app IRCTC Rail Connect, said I...
05 May, 2018, 10.46 AM IST
Self-help groups of women to provide food on trainsPassengers travelling in trains will now have the option of enjoying food prepared by some women's self help groups as IRCTC is planning to...
02 Jan, 2016, 07.26 PM IST
IRCTC food joints 'Food Track' to open at metro stations this weekendPassengers travelling on Delhi Metro can now enjoy quality snacks and delicacies at reasonable rates with IRCTC opening its first set of fo...
11 Apr, 2013, 02.14 PM IST