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Hindustan Times

Your face could be a boarding pass as India plans Digi Yatra for foreigners

India plans to introduce facial recognition technology for international air travel with a pilot study set for June 2025, Digi Yatra Foundation CEO said.

The Economic Times

India likely to start testing of biometric based immigration from next year

Digi Yatra Foundation plans to pilot a facial biometric-based immigration service by June 2025 between two countries, enhancing passenger convenience. The rollout for international passengers precedes the widespread adoption of e-passports in India, with infrastructure and regulatory efforts aimed at transforming Indian airports into major international hubs.

Business Standard

Digi Yatra's international pilot project likely in June: CEO Khadakbhavi

Currently, the Digi Yatra facility is available for domestic passengers at 24 airports across the country

Business Standard

Digi Yatra to be made available in regional, int'l languages: Official

Digi Yatra, which seeks to provide seamless movement at airport check points, will be made available in regional and international languages, according to a senior official. The facility is now available at 24 airports and is expected to be rolled out at 4-5 more airports in the coming months. Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi on Tuesday said a pilot project is likely by June next year for connecting two countries with Digi Yatra. Under the pilot project, foreign citizens will be able to use Digi Yatra. Speaking at the CAPA India Digital Aviation Summit in the national capital, Khadakbhavi said a campaign will be started to sensitise passengers about the facility. While Digi Yatra is slowly gaining traction, concerns have been expressed in various quarters about the privacy of data of the passengers. He said Digi Yatra will be made available in regional and international languages. Based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT), Digi Yatra provides for contactless, seam

The Economic Times

Indian Railways join the festive fervour; Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 12,500 coaches in 108 trains

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the addition of coaches and special trains for Chhath Puja and Diwali to ease travel. He highlighted the introduction of Kavach 4.0 in Rajasthan, enhancing train safety. Vaishnaw also inaugurated the Bharat Gaurav Train for Bharat-Nepal Yatra, promoting cultural heritage tourism.

Business Standard

Digi Yatra service to be available now at nine more airports. Details

Passengers at Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Raipur, Bagdogra, Patna, Goa (Dabolim), and Coimbatore can now benefit from the contactless boarding pass system

The Economic Times

Yatra acquires Globe Travels for Rs 128 crore in cash

The company said through this acquisition, it will gain Globe Travel’s portfolio of approximately 360 corporate customers and annual gross bookings of approximately $ 90 million

Mint

Yatra Online acquires corporate travel agency Globe Travels for ₹128 crore

Yatra Online's ₹128 crore acquisition of Globe Travels will add 360 new corporate clients to its existing base of 850 companies..Ramkrishna Forgings will use sale proceeds to enter the aluminium forgings segment

CNBC TV18

Ramkrishna Forgings offloads GAISL to Yatra Online for ₹128 Crore, expands into EV aluminium forging

The sale of GAISL to Yatra Online is expected to be completed within three months from the execution of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) on September 2, pending the fulfillment of conditions precedent and closing actions.

The Economic Times

With 4 mn users, Digi Yatra will be expanded to 15 new airports

Initially, Digi Yatra was started in three cities in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Varanasi, later it expanded its footprint across major airports in the country, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata.

The Economic Times

Price rise takes sheen off gold, Q1 demand dips 15%

In the April-June quarter, India's demand for gold dropped by up to 15% compared to the previous year, largely due to soaring prices deterring consumers. With fewer auspicious wedding dates in July, jewellery sales haven't seen a significant uptick, although some regions experienced sporadic increases during the Rath Yatra festival. Gold prices have risen sharply to around ₹73,000 per 10 gm, up 15% from the beginning of 2024. Jewellers are cautiously optimistic, expecting a potential revival in demand during the upcoming festive season and noting a shift towards investment in gold amid subdued jewellery purchases.

The Economic Times

Digi Yatra policy should spell out all rules on passenger info deletion, suggests study

A study by NITI Aayog recommends that the Digi Yatra policy clearly outline rules for deleting passenger information post-travel, amid privacy concerns over user data. The policy states that facial biometrics are deleted 24 hours after the passenger's flight, but deletion rules for other data must be specified. Frequent cybersecurity audits, algorithmic audits, and ongoing monitoring are also advised to ensure data security and system reliability.

The Economic Times

"Special arrangements made for devotees," says Railway Minister Vaishnaw ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced special arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, including 315 special trains for devotees from states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, covering Odisha. Additionally, the Railway Ministry is establishing a holding area for 15,000 people, complete with toilets and a temporary ticketing center. Vaishnaw emphasized preparations for accommodating 1.5 million devotees. President Draupadi Murmu is also expected to visit. Previously, thousands attended Snana Purnima at the Jagannath Temple, where deities underwent ceremonial baths.