On this occasion, Minister Jaishankhar has also outlined certain key developments in the Passport Seva Programme (PSP). 

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The IRCTC Additional General Manager Anand Kumar Jha has recently addressed this new addition and outlined that the passengers will be able to enjoy these regional delicacies starting from the second week of July. 

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It is to be noted that to achieve the benefits of this chatbot you don’t have to remember or type your IRCTC password. 

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To achieve the benefit, the individual has to show their disability certificate and UDID (Unique Disability Identity) card, which should be provided by the government of Punjab. 

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He, however, outlined that the real struggle started on landing when the passengers got to know that their luggage had not arrived. 

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According to the latest update by the Railway Ministry, Tatkal tickets booked via the IRCTC application or website will be only for the users who have an authenticated Aadhaar. 

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Speaking on the occasion, Harjeet Singh Grewal said that inclusion of Gatka in the National Games, Khelo India Youth Games, National School Games, and All India Inter-University Games is a major achievement.

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The Railways Ministry has placed nine more 16-car Vande Bharat Sleeper trains on production order with the ICF in Chennai to be produced by December 2025.


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