News for 'Delhi Airport'

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Union minister's 'go to hell' jibe on 'naqab' sparks outrage, backs Nitish

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Union minister Giriraj Singh's controversial remarks regarding the 'naqab' incident in Bihar have drawn criticism from opposition leaders, escalating the political row.

GMR Infra to lease Delhi airport land

GMR Infra to lease Delhi airport land

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

GMR Infrastructure, which owns more than 900 acres in Delhi and Hyderabad airports, is planning to raise Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) through land securitisation.

Delhi airport gears up to tackle fog

Delhi airport gears up to tackle fog

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Delhi International Airport Private Limited is undertaking several proactive measures to prevent discomfort to passengers during delays and to provide information in advance.

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a first information report (FIR) under sections related to death by negligence after the collapse of the roof of Delhi airport's Terminal-1 killed one person and injured six others.

'IndiGo Must Be Broken Up Into 3 Or 4 Airlines'

'IndiGo Must Be Broken Up Into 3 Or 4 Airlines'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'IndiGo is fooling the country and the government has succumbed to it.'

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

A Malaysian Company and its Indian joint-venture partner are jointly bidding to redevelop and operate New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, a media report said.

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Red Fort blast: Cops register FIR under UAPA, Explosives Act

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Raids are being conducted at multiple locations by Delhi Police. The national capital has been placed on high alert with strict vigil being maintained at the airport, railway stations and bus terminals.

New e-mail threat to BSE, Delhi airport

New e-mail threat to BSE, Delhi airport

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

The Deccan Mujahideen which had claimed responsibility for the Mumbai terror attacks is at it again. A second e-mail threatening to blow up the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Delhi airport has been intercepted by the Gujarat police.

Delhi Airport hires US co as consultant

Delhi Airport hires US co as consultant

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd will appoint US-based Parsons Brinkerhoff International Inc as project management consultant for the Delhi Airport Modernisation Project.

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Not neutral, India is on the side of peace, Modi tells Putin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly supported efforts to end the war in Ukraine and conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder in all peace efforts to find an amicable solution to the conflict.

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Kremlin Didn't Know About Modi Gesture

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

The Russians have termed Putin's visit to India, his first to this country since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, as 'Druzhba Dosti', which means 'friendship' in Russian and Hindi respectively.

Air India to resume flights to Shanghai from Feb 2026

Air India to resume flights to Shanghai from Feb 2026

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Air India announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), effective from February 1, 2026, marking Air India's return to mainland China after nearly six years, an official statement by the airline stated.

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

No Kohli return at Chinnaswamy after police deny clearance

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said that permission has been denied to hold the Vijay Hazare Trophy match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24.

IndiGo CEO, COO likely to be summoned by DGCA on Wednesday

IndiGo CEO, COO likely to be summoned by DGCA on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation-appointed panel investigating the flight disruptions at IndiGo is likely to summon the airline's CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday as part of the ongoing probe, according to a source on Monday.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

No deployment of teachers on Covid duty at Delhi airport

No deployment of teachers on Covid duty at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As per the official announcement by Delhi government, the teachers will be deployed from December 31, 2022, until January 15, 2023, to ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour is followed at Delhi Airport.

IndiGo refunds Rs 610 cr, returns 3,000 bags: Govt

IndiGo refunds Rs 610 cr, returns 3,000 bags: Govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

IndiGo has processed refunds totalling Rs 610 crore and delivered 3,000 pieces of baggage to passengers after recent flight disruptions, according to the government.

Nitin Nabin vows to carry forward his father's work

Nitin Nabin vows to carry forward his father's work

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party national working president Nitin Nabin on Monday termed his elevation as a blessing of the party and claimed that it is the only political outfit that allows its grassroots workers to thrive.

Delhi airport to have 4 runways

Delhi airport to have 4 runways

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Delhi airport to become global air traffic hub

Delhi airport to become global air traffic hub

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) is taking baby steps towards becoming an international airline hub.

Govt orders 10% cut in IndiGo flights; airline says....

Govt orders 10% cut in IndiGo flights; airline says....

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The flights have been cut across sectors, particularly on high-demand, high-frequency routes, according to a DGCA statement.

Delhi airport to get new terminal, runway

Delhi airport to get new terminal, runway

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The new terminal, to be made operational by 2010 as part of phase one of modernisation, will augment the airport's passenger handling capacity from the present 16.24 million per annum to 37 million per annum.

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Chinese man detained in J-K, searched CRPF deployments, Art 370 on phone

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

The officials found that his browsing history indicated an interest in the deployment of paramilitary forces in the Kashmir valley, prompting them to ascertain the purpose of his visit to the strategically important Zanskar region in Ladakh late last month.

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Operation Sindoor: All 32 airports to resume ops, advisories issued

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Civilian flight operations from the 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from May 9 to May 15.

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

When One Airline -- Indigo -- Rules the Air

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India's duopoly in the domestic skies -- where IndiGo and Air India collectively control over 90 per cent of the market -- is highly skewed, leaving very little room for new players

IndiGo cancellations: Domestic airfares shoot up, nearing Rs 1 lakh

IndiGo cancellations: Domestic airfares shoot up, nearing Rs 1 lakh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

With IndiGo cancelling over 1,000 flights on Friday owing to crew shortage as the second phase of the pilots flight duty and rest period norms kicked in, huge capacity was out of the market, leading to airfares tripling and quadrupling from over the normal range, a travel industry executive said.

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Ahmedabad airport sets up helpline, AI announces hotline

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

A control room has also been set up in Ahmedabad and the numbers are 9978405304/079-23251900.

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

GPS spoofing, jamming on rise, IATA warns pilots to stay alert

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

In recent times, there have also been instances of GPS spoofing and interference incidents at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Amritsar, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai airports.

Govt likely to cut ADF at Delhi airport

Govt likely to cut ADF at Delhi airport

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Yet to decide on reduction in Mumbai.

GMR-Fraport's mega plan for Delhi airport

GMR-Fraport's mega plan for Delhi airport

Rediff.com18 May 2006

GMR-Fraport consortium has hired two international consultants for planning and architecture and is roping in a Tata group company for training employees in housekeeping functions.

Ethiopian volcanic ash drifts towards India; flights cancelled

Ethiopian volcanic ash drifts towards India; flights cancelled

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Ash clouds from the recent eruption of the HayliGubbi volcano in Ethiopia are impacting flight operations, and there are reports suggesting that clouds might also be drifting towards the western parts of India.

Delhi airport, Air India close to mega deal

Delhi airport, Air India close to mega deal

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Delhi International Airport Ltd, the consortium operating Delhi airport, is close to signing a mega deal with Air India, which is making the new terminal its operational hub.

Delhi airport is now on Facebook, Twitter

Delhi airport is now on Facebook, Twitter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

"Facebook and Twitter offer us, as well as our customers, an instant mode of communication and the ability to connect swiftly. We wanted to create an effective channel of communication with our customers, in addition to our already existing means like the feedback forms, information kiosks and email," said I Prabhakara Rao DIAL, CEO.

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

DTC conductor, taxi driver among 12 killed in Red Fort blast

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

A blast near Delhi's Red Fort has claimed the lives of 12 people, including a young man from Uttar Pradesh, a DTC conductor, and a taxi driver.

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Reconstruction of the terminal is expected to be completed by September 2028.

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

India, Russia call for 'uncompromising' global fight against terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

India and Russia have called for an uncompromising global fight against terrorism without hidden agendas and double standards. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the menace is a direct attack on the values of humanity.

Rs 7,500 for up to 500 km: Govt caps airfares amid IndiGo chaos

Rs 7,500 for up to 500 km: Govt caps airfares amid IndiGo chaos

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Taking a serious note of the situation, the civil aviation ministry said it has invoked regulatory powers to ensure fair and reasonable fares across all affected routes.

Teething problems at new Delhi airport terminal

Teething problems at new Delhi airport terminal

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Thursday admitted teething problems at the newly built international terminal at the Delhi Airport relating to congestion at peak hours and said that services are being improved continuously.

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Clean Chit for Air India, Says CEO Wilson

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'We're always looking at how we can keep improving, keep getting better, and keep learning.'