Indian Railways ticket booking time change for Aadhaar-authenticated IRCTC users
Indian Railways has extended the train ticket booking window for Aadhaar-authenticated users to 12 midnight in a phased manner. This aims to prevent misuse by touts and ensure genuine passengers benefit from the reservation system. Previously, Aadhaar authentication was mandatory during the first 15 minutes and later extended to 8 AM to 10 AM. This change will not affect the booking process.