News for 'Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai'

Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Mumbai's T2 terminal to start flight operations from Feb 12

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Mumbai Airport said it is all geared up to commence international flight operations from the recently inaugurated T2 (Terminal 2) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport from Wednesday.

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Eight posing as students, prof to UK held in Mumbai airport

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Eight individuals, including seven posing as students and one as a professor, were apprehended at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai while attempting to illegally immigrate to London. The accused, who claimed to be part of an exchange program, were caught at the airport's immigration checkpoint and were found to be using forged documents and false information to obtain UK visas. The incident involved alleged human trafficking, with the accused reportedly paying Rs 20 lakh each to an agent for facilitating their illegal immigration. The case has been handed over to the Sahar Police, and the crime branch is investigating further.

Which is the best airport in India?

Which is the best airport in India?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been voted as the 'Best Airport in India' according to a survey of passengers and opinion makers conducted by Air Passengers Association of India.

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Om Namaha Shivaya! Mumbai airport exhibits giant Trimurti on Maha Shivratri

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

On the occasion of Maha Shivratri, a giant Trimurti made of margarine (butter), has been built at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

The Ordeal Of An IndiGo Passenger

The Ordeal Of An IndiGo Passenger

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

'They collected our passports and boarding passes. The chaos continued. There was no coordination amongst the IndiGo staff and airport staff.'

At the airport: Parineeti, Vidya Balan, SRK return from Macau

At the airport: Parineeti, Vidya Balan, SRK return from Macau

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Bollywood stars were spotted at the airport, as they made their way back from the IIFA awards.

Chavan, Shetty to receive Obama at Mumbai airport

Chavan, Shetty to receive Obama at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Protocol Minister Suresh Shetty would receive United States President Barack Obama as the state representatives along with Union Minister Salman Khurshid.

PIX: Ranveer reaches Deepika's home!

PIX: Ranveer reaches Deepika's home!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The wedding festivities continue.

At the airport: Kalki, Yami, Malaika leave for IIFA

At the airport: Kalki, Yami, Malaika leave for IIFA

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

We caught quite a few actors at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport last night.

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Cyclone Nisarga: Flight ops resume at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), the private airport operator, had earlier announced that all operations at the CSMIA will remain suspended between 2.30 pm and 7 pm as a precautionary measure in view of the cyclone Nisarga.

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Reader Alok Prusty sends us a photograph.

Spotted: Raza Murad in Mumbai

Spotted: Raza Murad in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Reader Vijay Vyas has sent us a photograph.

Test flights make smooth landing at Hyd airport

Test flights make smooth landing at Hyd airport

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Pilot DD Gandhi, who flew the Kingfisher aircraft from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, circled thrice over the Shamshabad airport before touching the South Asia's longest runway (4,260 metres) amidst applause from the 50-odd passengers, mostly journalists besides guests and officials of the GMR group.

Mumbai airport on alert after threat message

Mumbai airport on alert after threat message

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

An alert has been sounded at the Mumbai international airport in Mumbai after a message threatening to carry out an attack on the coming Saturday was found scribbled on a wall of a washroom on the airport premises, police said.

Ravi Kishan Steals The Show From Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri...

Ravi Kishan Steals The Show From Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri...

Rediff.com21 hours ago

From Madhuri Dixit's Dhak Dhak nostalgia to Triptii Dimri's emotional reflections, the Maa Behen trailer launch turned into a delightful event.

'It took govt 7 days to start Libyan evacuation'

'It took govt 7 days to start Libyan evacuation'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A 1,000 more Indians returned from Libya in the wee hours of Friday. Some of them were happy to be safe; the others disappointed at the Indian government's slow response in rescuing its people. N Ganesh spoke to them soon after they landed at Mumbai airport as they recalled their tales of horror.

Minissha Lamba detained in airport for 16 hours

Minissha Lamba detained in airport for 16 hours

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The actress had allegedly not declared gold and diamond jewellery worth over Rs 50 lakh.

'We will give India an airport to be proud of'

'We will give India an airport to be proud of'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

An exclusive interview with MIAL MD G V Sanjay Reddy.

Mumbai rains: Runway shut for hour, 50 flights cancelled

Mumbai rains: Runway shut for hour, 50 flights cancelled

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Flight services at Mumbai airport were severely impacted on Monday due to low visibility after heavy rains in the city, leading to runway operations being shut for over an hour and approximately 50 flights being cancelled, sources said.

Indian airports world's most delayed:<I>Forbes</I>

Indian airports world's most delayed:Forbes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Country's financial hub Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International and national capital's Indira Gandhi International airports have grabbed the first and second ranks in terms of late arrivals in the world's most-delayed airports list compiled by Forbes. Topping the list of the world's most-delayed airport for the second year in a row, Mumbai's international airport, saw just 49.95 per cent of on-time arrivals.

Spotted: Actor Viju Khote in Mumbai

Spotted: Actor Viju Khote in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Reader Sachin Abbi sent us a photograph.

3 Indian airports among the best in the world

3 Indian airports among the best in the world

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been rated the second-best airport worldwide for airports in the 15-25-million passengers category.

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Obamas bid farewell to Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Rediff.com's Sumit Rajwade took photos of Air Force One taking off from the Mumbai airport.

Ashok Chavan will receive Obama at airport

Ashok Chavan will receive Obama at airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Chavan, Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal and Home Minister R R Patil have also been invited for a speech against terrorism by the US president, scheduled at the Taj hotel in the afternoon. However, the ministers have not confirmed whether they will attend the function or not, an official from Mantralaya (the state secretariat) said

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Bomb-threat note found in Mumbai-New York plane toilet

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A passenger spotted the note with the message "There is a bomb in the flight" written on it inside the toilet and alerted the crew, a Sahar police official here said.

Iran Air flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Iran Air flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

There were 294 passengers on-board when the aircraft made the emergency landing, a Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) official said, adding that, all passengers were safe. "Full emergency was declared on Iran Air flight, IR-811, after one of its engine caught fire. The incident happened when the aircraft had flown some 90 nautical miles from Mumbai," an official said.

All airports on high alert after Wadia incident

All airports on high alert after Wadia incident

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

The airports have been on alert since the first week of this month following a threat report about a possible hijack by some Kashmiri militant outfits.

Mumbai Airport to shut both runways for 5 hours on May 2

Mumbai Airport to shut both runways for 5 hours on May 2

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The scheduled temporary runway closure is an annual exercise and a contingency plan on the same will help maintain operational continuity and ensure passengers' safety, the private airport operator said in a statement.

Airfares May Surge After Court Order

Airfares May Surge After Court Order

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The cost of any flight from Delhi and Mumbai could rise by up to Rs 3,000 soon unless the airport regulator is able to reverse a court order.

Pamela Anderson arrives in Mumbai

Pamela Anderson arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Chaos galore greeted the Baywatch star when she landed in India for her Bigg Boss stay.

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Man held for trying to open door of Air India Express flight

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The accused, Abdul Musavir Nadukandee, was arrested after the flight made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Saturday, an official from Sahar police said.

Firearm found in Wadia's baggage at Dubai airport

Firearm found in Wadia's baggage at Dubai airport

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Wadia is also reported to have said he was not detained.

Michael Jackon's big brother in Mumbai

Michael Jackon's big brother in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto.

Saudi Boeing makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Saudi Boeing makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

The plane made an emergency landing at the airport at around 3 pm, he said.

PIX: Hollywood actor James Marsden arrives in Mumbai

PIX: Hollywood actor James Marsden arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A look at the airport pictures.

Delta flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Delta flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

A Mumbai-bound Delta Airlines flight carrying 244 passengers from Amsterdam to Mumbai on Thursday night landed in emergency conditions at the airport in Mumbai after an unidentified object was noticed in the aircraft's cargo-hold.

Narendra Modi in Mumbai on first visit as PM

Narendra Modi in Mumbai on first visit as PM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Narendra Modi arrived in Mumbai on Monday on his first visit to Mumbai after becoming the Prime Minister.

Resul Pookutty arrives in Mumbai!

Resul Pookutty arrives in Mumbai!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Oscar winner Resul Pookutty along with his wife and Irrfan Khan arrived at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Taximen at Mumbai airport on strike

Taximen at Mumbai airport on strike

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

According to Bombay Taximen Union President A L Quadros, as part of modernisation procedure, the Mumbai International Airport Ltd wanted the taximen to move to a new plot near the Sahar police station, but are not giving written assurances as to whether it is a permanent or temporary arrangement.