Technology
Here’s how IRCTC enables users to check PNR and real-time train status via WhatsApp.
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On WhatsApp, IRCTC customers can now view real-time train status and trip information.
The WhatsApp chatbot assists with tracking all rail travel information.
Additionally, travellers on Indian Railways can place online food orders via WhatsApp.
Passengers on Indian Railways can check their PNR status and view real-time train travel information on WhatsApp. Railofy, a start-up with offices in Mumbai, created the new functionality. It enables IRCTC passengers to quickly and easily track their journey on WhatsApp. The inconvenience of downloading multiple apps to track train status or other travel information is removed with this function.
Passengers on Indian Railways can access PNR status, live train status, information on previous and upcoming stations, and other train trip details via the WhatsApp chatbot. To get all the information, you simply need to enter the 10-digit PNR number into the WhatsApp chatbot. For real-time train status, IRCTC passengers can also call the 139-number railway hotline.
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India signs deal with US to procure 31 Predator drones
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the acquisition of 31 Predator drones last week.
India will procure 31 Predator drones from the US defense major, General Atomics, under a government-to-government framework, officials said on Tuesday.
The two countries today signed the much-anticipated deal.
The Indian Navy will get 15 Sea Guardian drones whereas the Indian Air Force and Army will receive eight Sky Guardian drones each, reported PTI.
Under the ₹32000 crore deal, a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility will also be launched in India, The deals were signed by both sides in the presence of senior officials, said defence officials.
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the acquisition of 31 Predator drones last week.
The American team of military and corporate officials are in India for the inking of these contracts.
Top Indian defence officials, including Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager for the naval systems, were slated to be present during the signing ceremony.
India had been discussing the deal with the US for many years but the final hurdles were cleared a few weeks ago at the Defence Acquisition Council meeting.
What are Predator drones?
The MQ-9B ‘hunter-killer’ drones will crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the contested frontier with China.
In June last year, the Defence Ministry approved the procurement of the MQ-9B Predator armed drones from the US under a government-to-government framework.
The MQ-9B drone is a variant of the MQ-9 “Reaper” which was used to launch a modified version of the Hellfire missile that eliminated al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in the heart of Kabul in July 2022.
Also read: Centre clears crucial plan for submarines, Predator drones
The high-altitude long-endurance drones are capable of remaining airborne for over 35 hours and can carry four Hellfire missiles and around 450 kgs of bombs.
The Sea Guardian drones are being procured as they can carry out a variety of roles including maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and over-the-horizon targeting among others.
The high-altitude long-endurance drones are capable of remaining airborne for over 35 hours and can carry four Hellfire missiles and around 450 kgs of bombs.
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