News for 'Delhi International Airport'

PIX! U20 wrestlers accorded warm welcome

PIX! U20 wrestlers accorded warm welcome

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The young Indians wrestlers returning home from the U20 World championships was accorded a walk welcome in New Delhi.

Flying to Delhi may become cheaper

Flying to Delhi may become cheaper

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

DIAL, the GMR-led consortium modernising Delhi airport, had projected it would get only a Rs 800 crore-Rs 1,000 crore deposit for the entire 45 acre land in the hospitality district, leaving a gap in funding for the modernisation plan. The aviation ministry allowed it make up the shortfall by levying an ADF on passengers. With DIAL managing to persuade bidders for the hospitality district to increase security deposits by close to 50 per cent, the ADF may now be reduced.

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Flying out of Delhi will be cheaper from Jan 1

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Flying out of Delhi would become cheaper from Tuesday, with the development fee (DF) charged by the operator of IGI airport here being reduced by Rs 100for domestic and Rs 700 per international passenger.

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Primer Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and discussed India's intent to host the 2036 Olympics and development of athletics in the country.

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Whoever is doing it (threats to airlines), they are actually carrying out a recce.' 'This is the manner in which terrorists strike.'

Two Indian airports among the world's best

Two Indian airports among the world's best

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The 2013 Awards are based on 12.1 million airline passenger nominations, and include 395 airports worldwide.

Youth held for stealing i-Phone at Delhi airport shop

Youth held for stealing i-Phone at Delhi airport shop

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

The youth, who resides in Kalkaji locality of New Delhi, was apprehended from the boarding gate on Saturday afternoon, minutes before he was to board a flight to the southern city, a senior police official said.

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

IC-814: The Hijack That Shook The Nation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

All You Want To Know About The 1999 Hijack.

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

How Delhi cops nabbed Air India 'peeing' incident accused

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The man accused of urinating on a co-passenger on board a flight of Air India from New York to Delhi, switched off his mobile phone and went incommunicado after the incident got reported in the media.

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

80 more flights get bomb threats, Rs 600 crore lost

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

Nearly 80 domestic and international flights received bomb threats in less than 24 hours that later turned out to be hoaxes, keeping thousands of passengers and security agencies on tenterhooks.

Manipuri girl asked to prove 'Indian-ness' at Delhi airport

Manipuri girl asked to prove 'Indian-ness' at Delhi airport

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Monika Khangembam, a resident of Imphal, was asked about her nationality by an officer at the immigration desk despite carrying a valid Indian passport.

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Spate of bomb hoaxes continue, 30 flights threatened today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

More than 30 flights of various Indian airlines, including Vistara, Air India and IndiGo, received bomb threats on Saturday, according to sources.

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

India plans new migration law amid US deportations

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The proposed legislation on Emigration (Overseas Mobility (Facilitation and Welfare) Bill, 2024) seeks to replace the Emigration Act of 1983 with a view to facilitate the circular mobility of people intending to emigrate for overseas employment.

Delhi: Suspected BKI member arrested at IGI airport

Delhi: Suspected BKI member arrested at IGI airport

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

A suspected member of the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International was arrested from the Indira Gandhi International airport, police said on Wednesday.

How techies used logic bomb to cripple Delhi airport

How techies used logic bomb to cripple Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Three months ago, three techies who work in Bangalore created quite a scare when they disabled the Common Use Passengers Processing System which led to delays in the flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Race to replace BCCI secretary Jay Shah heats up..

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The members who were present at the 93rd BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Bengaluru on Sunday requested incumbent secretary Jay Shah to speed up the process of finding his successor to keep the transition of power as smooth as possible.

French co to buy 49% stake in GMR airport

French co to buy 49% stake in GMR airport

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Out of the total amount, Rs 9,780 crore would be towards secondary sale of shares by GMR group and Rs 1,000 crore would be equity infusion in GAL.

Kannur airport project gets green clearance

Kannur airport project gets green clearance

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Earlier, a high-level Environment Ministry panel -- the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building Construction, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects -- had recommended the project.

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A Delhi court has discharged a man caught with explosives near Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi earlier in 2005 for want of sanction from the central government to prosecute him. \n\n

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

GMR consortium to run Philippines airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The expansion of the terminal is expected to raise the annual passenger capacity of the airport to 12.5 million.

Kejriwal ignores ED summons, reaches Goa on party work

Kejriwal ignores ED summons, reaches Goa on party work

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Kejriwal was issued the ED summons last week for the fourth time after he skipped summons thrice earlier.

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Delhi

Spotted: Saif Ali Khan in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Reader Randeep Sharma sends us a photograph.

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

Air India flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Air India said that none of the 153 passengers and six crew were injured during evacuation.

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Kerala bids farewell to 23 victims of Kuwait fire tragedy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kerala on Friday said a tearful goodbye to most of the 23 victims from the state who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy -- one of the biggest incidents to ever affect the state's expatriate community known for their dedication and hard work.

R-ADAG's airport bid grounded

R-ADAG's airport bid grounded

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

India's Anju returns from Pakistan to meet family

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Anju, an Indian mother of two children who travelled to Pakistan to marry her Facebook friend, returned to India through the Wagah-Attari border on Wednesday, officials said.

PIX: India's hockey heroes aim to inspire nation

PIX: India's hockey heroes aim to inspire nation

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

After securing a historic second consecutive Olympic bronze medal, the team was greeted by thousands of cheering fans.

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Flying from Delhi? Now pay Rs 200 development fee!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

In an order, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority has fixed these rates to be charged by the Delhi Internal Airport Limited with effect from December 1 for 18 months till May 2013 to help it bridge a funding gap of Rs 1,230.27 crore (Rs 12.30 billion).

R-Infra brake on Delhi airport Metro

R-Infra brake on Delhi airport Metro

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

But DMRC says services will continue

After 2 years, India to resume regular international flights from Sunday

After 2 years, India to resume regular international flights from Sunday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Scheduled international passenger flights have remained suspended since March 23, 2020 in the wake of the pandemic and they will now restart from Sunday.

Bomb scare on 2 flights at Delhi airport, all passengers evacuated

Bomb scare on 2 flights at Delhi airport, all passengers evacuated

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Officials said passengers on board the two aircraft -- Royal Nepal Airlines (Delhi-Kathmandu) and Air India (Delhi-Bhubaneswar) -- were evacuated.

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

International shooter tests positive ahead of World Cup in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

A top international shooter has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the ISSF World Cup in New Delhi and is currently in isolation at a hospital.

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Jewar airport proposal was first mooted by Rajnath Singh, who was then the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in 2001 and later pushed by his successor Mayawati.

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

PIX: Paralympic champions return to grand welcome

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

India's athletes finished with their best ever haul of 29 medals -- including seven golds -- at the just-concluded Paralympic Games in Paris.

Expect more fog delays in Delhi

Expect more fog delays in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Despite private sector developer Delhi International Airport Ltd bracing for a long and foggy winter with added infrastructure, the shortage of CAT III pilots in some airlines could still mean long delays for passengers.

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

PIX: Team India lands in Harare for Zimbabwe T20Is

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

India will play a five-match T20 International series against Zimbabwe, starting on July 6.

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

G20 Meet: Delhi's Biggest Event This Century

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

AFor a mega event like the G20 Summit -- being attended by so many heads of States and international bodies, top diplomats and bureaucrats -- nothing can be more important than security.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.