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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Watch: New Railway Tatkal rules: Can users beat bots and illegal agents?
Tatkal bookings on IRCTC are a nightmare for most users, as they often compete with bots run by unscrupulous agents. While online booking has helped reduce the long queues at reservation counters and requires nothing more than a mobile phone and an internet connection, it has also become a double-edged sword—especially in the context of Tatkal tickets. An internal analysis by the Indian Railways revealed that in the first five minutes of the Tatkal window, up to 50% of login attempts on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website were made by bots. In this episode of The Data Point, The Hindu Data Team uncovers why booking a Tatkal ticket is challenging for Indian users, often outpaced by unauthorized bots to the finish line. From lakhs of bot logins and lightning-fast scripts to the staggering revenue Indian Railways earns from Tatkal tickets, we break down the complex system of Tatkal bookings in India. Read more: New Tatkal rules aimed at curbing bots and bulk train ticket bookings | Data Presentation and script: Vignesh Radhakrishnan Editing: Sambavi Parthasarathy Camera: Shivaraj S
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Watch: Why some States are upset with the Centre over revenue sharing: Part 1
Why some States are upset with the Centre over revenue sharing: Part 1 Almost every State — including those ruled by the BJP — is calling for a change in the current revenue-sharing formula with the Central government. To understand this growing demand, it's crucial to first unpack how the Centre earns revenue, what constitutes the 'divisible pool,' and why many States view the existing formula as inequitable — a concern that has only deepened in the post-pandemic years. In the first part of this three-part series, The Hindu Data Team simplifies the complexities of fiscal federalism using a ₹100 note to illustrate how funds are shared. The Fifteenth Finance Commission had recommended that 41% of the divisible pool be allocated to States. Now, the Sixteenth Finance Commission is visiting all States to determine the new revenue-sharing formula for the next five years. This series delves into the roots of the Centre-State fiscal debate and explores the road ahead. Presentation and scripting: Vignesh Radhakrishnan Editing: Sambavi Parthasarathy Camera: Thamodharan B.
