Aadhaar Verification Now Mandatory for Online General Reservation Tickets
From 1 October 2025, passengers booking general reservation tickets online on the IRCTC website or app must complete Aadhaar verification within 15 minutes of opening the booking window.
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Tickets booked after 15 minutes can proceed without verification.
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This change aims to prevent ticket scalping and benefit regular travelers.
UPI Peer-to-Peer Collect Requests Blocked
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has banned P2P collect requests on UPI starting 1 October 2025.
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Users cannot send money requests to other individuals via UPI.
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Merchants on platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, Swiggy, or IRCTC can still collect payments.
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The move is intended to prevent fraudulent activities where users were tricked into transferring money via unsolicited requests.
Commercial Gas Cylinder Prices Hike
From today, 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have become more expensive:
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Delhi: Price increased by ₹16.50 to ₹1,595.50.
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Kolkata: Price increased by ₹16.50 to ₹1,700.50.
Speed Post Service Rates Increased
India Post has revised charges for Speed Post services with enhanced security and convenience:
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Deliveries will now require OTP verification, with an additional ₹5 per item plus GST for OTP-based delivery.
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Real-time tracking via SMS will be available.
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Students receive 10% discount, and bulk customers 5% discount.
NPS Equity Investment Limit Increased
For non-government NPS subscribers, the equity investment limit has been increased from 75% to 100%.
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Subscribers can now invest their entire NPS funds in the stock market, allowing higher potential returns for those willing to take investment risks.
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This change helps investors build a significant retirement corpus through equity investments.
