News for '-london-heathrow-airport'

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

London's Heathrow airport closure disrupts flight ops

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Following a significant power outage, operations at the London Heathrow (LHR) have been suspended till 2359 hours (local time) on March 21 (05.30 am March 22, IST).

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

UK regulator seeks details on Air India fuel switch incident

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The UK's Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a fuel control switch issue on an Air India Boeing 787-8 at Heathrow Airport. The incident occurred before a flight to Bengaluru, prompting scrutiny from both UK and Indian aviation regulators.

Spotted: Anu Malik at London's Heathrow Airport

Spotted: Anu Malik at London's Heathrow Airport

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Reader Nikunj Kambodia has sent us this photograph of the singer/composer.

London's Heathrow airport vacated after scare

London's Heathrow airport vacated after scare

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Sources in the British Airport Administration said police were on the scene and investigating with the airport staff. Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport.

Plane on fire shuts down London's Heathrow airport

Plane on fire shuts down London's Heathrow airport

Rediff.com24 May 2013

A British Airways flight was forced to make an emergency landing at London's Heathrow Airport after one of the engines of the aircraft caught fire, forcing authorities to briefly shut down the airport, Europe's busiest.

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Adani Airports To Test Pre-Booked Security Slots

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

If implemented in India, the service will allow passengers book security screening slots in advance, helping cut down wait times in long queues.

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

'Bomb threat': Hyderabad-bound flight forced to make a U-turn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

In Hyderabad, airport sources on Monday said, "A bomb threat email targeting Lufthansa flight LH 752 was received at the Hyderabad airport at 18:01 hrs on 15th June 2025."

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Tata Sons chief urges safer skies after AI crash; panel probes causes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Addressing close to 700 employees and the leadership team across the Air India headquarters and Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran urged them to stay on course, terming the accident the most "heartbreaking" crisis of his career.

'I Am Dying For My Country'

'I Am Dying For My Country'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

It took Udham Singh 21 years to avenge the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh. And 34 years for his remains to return to India after execution in a British prison.

Air India cabin crew assaulted at London hotel

Air India cabin crew assaulted at London hotel

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Sources in the know said a homeless man barged into the room at the hotel where the female cabin crew was staying and assaulted her.

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

UK scrambles fighter jet to escort AI plane as more flights get bomb threats

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The agencies have also found some common lines and words used in these fake threats like "bombs", "blood will spread everywhere", "explosive devices", "this is not a joke" and "you will all die" and "bomb rakhwa dia hai" (Hindi for bomb has been placed) among others.

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Satish Shah's 'Sarabhai style' reply to racism at UK airport

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

"I replied with a proud smile 'because we are Indians' after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate how can they afford 1st class?" Shah tweeted on Tuesday.

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle at London airport

Spotted: Harsha Bhogle at London airport

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Reader Bhargav Sura sends us a picture from London

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

'Canada enabled Khalistan extremists to use violence'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'We have unfortunately created that kind of ecosystem in Canada where these people are very vocal, very violent, very aggressive, and they don't let anybody.... come out against them. They will bully, they will threaten, they will use every possible illegal means... to counter any sanity'

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in London

Spotted: Amitabh Bachchan in London

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Reader Madhusudhan Joshi has sent us a photograph of the star.

SpiceJet to commence flight services to Heathrow from Sep

SpiceJet to commence flight services to Heathrow from Sep

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

These slots, under the air bubble pact, will later be extended to operate regular flight services once international flight services resumes.

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Reminded me of my mother: Biden on meeting UK's Queen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The US president took part in an Inspection of the Guard of Honor and then joined the queen and first lady to watch a military march. Afterwards, the three went into the queen's apartment for tea, The Hill noted.

Accenture cuts full-year outlook as consulting slows further

Accenture cuts full-year outlook as consulting slows further

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Its consulting business clients are pulling back IT spending.

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

20 most expensive airport expansion projects

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The list include three Indian airports in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Pix: India bound flights cancelled amid UK snow chaos

Pix: India bound flights cancelled amid UK snow chaos

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Some flights to Mumbai scheduled to depart from London's Heathrow airport on Sunday night were among half of scheduled 1,300 flights cancelled as authorities grappled with the fallout of snow and icy conditions across transport links in Britain.

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rs 15 crore wasted: CAG raps Air India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

The airline had leased a 0.58 acre plot from the British Airport Authority in 1968 for over 50 years till 2019 for use as a warehouse to handle its cargo at the airport.

Jet Airways's loss widens 109%

Jet Airways's loss widens 109%

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi at Heathrow

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Reader Sanjay Kumar Misra met tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi when he was in England for the Wimbledon championships.

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

This daily wage earner's son from Kerala now works as MRI senior radiographer in the UK. A tale of struggle and success.

Ferrari take legal action against F1 body

Ferrari take legal action against F1 body

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Formula One's governing body is proceeding as planned with a budget cap for 2010 and Ferrari are taking legal action in France to try to stop them, FIA president Max Mosley said on Friday. Despite an apparent impasse after talks between the teams and governing body at London's Heathrow airport, Mosley doubted the champions would carry out their threat to walk away at the end of the season.

UK: 'Plot to blow up 7 flights was ready'

UK: 'Plot to blow up 7 flights was ready'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Eight British men are accused of planning co-ordinated mid-air attacks on flights out of London's Heathrow airport to the US and Canada. Prosecutor Peter Wright, QC, told the Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday that the atrocity would have had 'a truly global impact'. He added that they had planned it 'all in the name of Islam'.

Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan

Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Reader Kedar Hardikar sent us these pictures from London.

Student deported from London in custody

Student deported from London in custody

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

After a thorough interrogation by Mumbai police, Shafiq arrived in the city Tuesday night and was handed over to Begumpet police.

Jet plans Ahmedabad-London direct flights

Jet plans Ahmedabad-London direct flights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Jet Airways on Tuesday announced the introduction of direct flights between London and Ahmedabad.

Jet to launch US flights by July-Aug

Jet to launch US flights by July-Aug

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Jet Airways, the country's top private airline, will launch its long-planned maiden flight to the US via Belgium by July-August this year

BA to offer more holiday packages

BA to offer more holiday packages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

British and French GPs 'a done deal'

British and French GPs 'a done deal'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

It's taking off!

It's taking off!

Rediff.com19 May 2006

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Putting an end to the vaccine certification row, the UK on Thursday announced that Indians, fully vaccinated with Covishield vaccine, will no longer require to undergo quarantine on their arrival in Britain from October 11.

War, terrorism fears drive oil prices higher

War, terrorism fears drive oil prices higher

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

The threat of war in Iraq and fear of terrorism in the United States and Britain pushed oil prices to near two-year highs on Thursday, drove investors into the safety of bonds but battered stocks and the dollar.

World's 10 busiest airports

World's 10 busiest airports

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Four airports from United States figure in the list of world's busiest airports.