News for 'Delhi International Airport'

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Apart from Air India, the implementation of the airport hub project would involve the airport authorities, other Star Alliance partner airlines which operate from the two airports and ground handling agencies, among others, to make it easier for smooth transfer of passengers from one flight to another.

Alpha-Pantaloon wins Rs 500 cr DIAL deal

Alpha-Pantaloon wins Rs 500 cr DIAL deal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

UK-based Alpha Airports and Future Group's Pantaloon Retail have won a contract valued at Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) to set up duty-free shops at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Ayodhya redeveloped after studying Vatican, Jerusalem, Tirupati, says architect

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Efficient land use, minimum congestion, a focus on dharamshalas (inns) and homestays, upgrading the infrastructure while retaining the historical and cultural character of the city are some of the highlights of the plan prepared by Kukreja, the managing principal of CP Kukreja Architects.

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

27 airports funded by AAI's earnings from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

AAI holds a minimum of 26 per cent equity in any of the joint venture in the form of assets, and the balance is with private sector/financial institution/state government for city-side development of viable non-metro airports.

How Mumbai airport shutdown will affect you

How Mumbai airport shutdown will affect you

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Fares to key routes such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad may shoot up 80 per cent

AI ferry flight takes off for Russia to fly 216 stranded passengers to US

AI ferry flight takes off for Russia to fly 216 stranded passengers to US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'A ferry flight is scheduled to operate to GDX (Magadan) from Mumbai, at 1300 hours IST on June 7, subject to necessary regulatory clearances, which would take passengers and crew of AI173 onward to San Francisco,' the airline said in the statement on Wednesday.

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan in Delhi

Spotted: Abhishek Bachchan in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Reader Priya Rajesh has sent us this photograph of her nephews with the star.

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Runway shutdown may clog IGI airport

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The runways are expected to be made operational for the larger aircraft before the Commonwealth Games in October.

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Preparatory work begins for Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The state-run City & Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco), nodal agency for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has asked the New Delhi-based National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) to prepare a risk assessment and disaster management plan for the project.

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Navi Mumbai airport may miss 2019 deadline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Union ministry of home affairs changed its mind and gave bid clearance for Hiranandani Developers and its consortium partner, Zurich Airport

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

IAF plane evacuating 246 Indians from Sudan lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The plane, which took off from Jeddah around 11 am IST, landed in Mumbai at 3.15 pm, an official said.

Mumbai airport security beefed up after alert of 9/11-type attack

Mumbai airport security beefed up after alert of 9/11-type attack

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

The Mumbai international airport was on Sunday put under heightened security alert following inputs from central intelligence agencies about a possible airborne attack on the country's busiest airport. The alert was issued from New Delhi, sources said.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

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.

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

During his just-concluded visit to China, Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Indian nationals arrive from Ukraine

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

>Two hundred and forty one Indians in the Ukraine returned on a special Air India flight from Kyiv amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Vistara flight grounded after hydraulic failure, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

A senior DGCA official said that the flight has been grounded and a detailed probe has been ordered into the matter. All the passengers are safe.

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

2 passengers to Delhi from Afghanistan found Covid positive

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The second batch of 146 Indian nationals who were evacuated from Afghanistan via Doha arrived in the national capital on Monday on various flights.

Videocon loses bid for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Videocon loses bid for Delhi, Mumbai airports

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

The government has rejected Videocon's bid for modernisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said.

If we don't...: Now Richa Chadha narrates flight ordeal

If we don't...: Now Richa Chadha narrates flight ordeal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Chadha also said there is a possibility that fog in Delhi and a recent air show in Mumbai may have added to the troubles of the airline.

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.

Kejriwal invites Himanta for lunch at his residence

Kejriwal invites Himanta for lunch at his residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kejriwal also said such threats by Sarma are unbecoming of a chief minister. Sarma had on Friday threatened to file a defamation case against Kejriwal if the AAP leader alleged corruption cases against him outside the assembly.

SpiceJet flight overshoots runway at Mumbai airport

SpiceJet flight overshoots runway at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The incident happened on Monday around 11.45 pm when the SpiceJet flight SG6237 flying from Jaipur to Mumbai skid and overshot the main runway.

'Mallya was not involved in daily affairs of Kingfisher Airlines'

'Mallya was not involved in daily affairs of Kingfisher Airlines'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

DIAL has filed four cases in June 2012 against Mallya over KFA's cheques totalling Rs 7.5 crore not being honoured.

Don't worry about security stamps on baggage tag at these airports

Don't worry about security stamps on baggage tag at these airports

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The trial run for one week would be applicable for domestic passengers.

Mystical Mongolia

Mystical Mongolia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Mongolia can take a lifetime to happen but rewards the intrepid traveller with enduring memories of a surreal, delightful land.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

We asked for 2 Lok Sabha seats, but BJP refused: JJP chief

We asked for 2 Lok Sabha seats, but BJP refused: JJP chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Jannayak Janta Party chief Ajay Singh Chautala on Wednesday said his party worked with full honesty to fulfil the 'gathbandhan dharma' over the last four and half years of the alliance and his party was never power hungry.

Fog hits about 40 flight schedules in Delhi

Fog hits about 40 flight schedules in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Schedules of around 40 flights were hit on Tuesday as dense fog enveloped the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for the third consecutive day, causing inconvenience to passengers.

Global cos want Indian govt to make airports business friendly

Global cos want Indian govt to make airports business friendly

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

By contrast, only aeronautical activities are taken into consideration under the dual till principle.

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

'Every airport in India is on our radar'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Domestic will remain very much the core of what IndiGo is.' 'But the emphasis in our next growth phase is going to be on the international side.'

Dense fog disrupts flight operations in Delhi

Dense fog disrupts flight operations in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi remained affected due to dense fog on Wednesday, disrupting the schedules of over 50 domestic and international flights. "Fog started enveloping the airport from 10 pm on Tuesday night and runway visibility dropped to 50 metres, due to which 21 domestic and international flights were diverted, while 15 others were cancelled," an airport official said.

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Eight new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra -- seven of them in Mumbai -- and none of the patients had a history of international travel, the state health department said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months

Rediff.com25 May 2020

After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Who Will Win Sri Lanka's Presidential Poll?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'The Indian government is better prepared this time and has reached out to all contenders and not putting all eggs in one basket.'

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.

Go First saga begins to hit passengers with flights diverted, cancelled

Go First saga begins to hit passengers with flights diverted, cancelled

Rediff.com4 May 2023

A nine-day Kashmir trip ended on a sour note for the Shah family of Ahmedabad with an unscheduled diversion and an expensive road ride back home. The Shahs were among hundreds of passengers whose travel plans went awry with Go First suspending all flights till Friday. "We were supposed to travel from Srinagar to Ahmedabad via Mumbai on Tuesday.

Delhi: Fog delays 15 flights, 40 trains

Delhi: Fog delays 15 flights, 40 trains

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

After a day's respite, fog disrupted operations at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport on Tuesday morning. 15 flights, both of domestic and international carriers, were delayed and 10 others cancelled. General visibility dropped to 50 metres and runway visibility dipped to 150 metres, airport officials said.