News for 'Delhi International Airport'

Delhi reports 4th monkeypox case, India's first woman patient

Delhi reports 4th monkeypox case, India's first woman patient

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Delhi reported its fourth case of monkeypox on Wednesday, with a 31-year-old Nigerian woman testing positive for the disease, official sources said.

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.

North India shivers at below normal temperatures

North India shivers at below normal temperatures

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Cold-day conditions prevailed in parts of north India on Friday though the maximum temperatures rose slightly amid clear skies and sunshine during the day.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

L&T likely to win the contract to build Navi Mumbai airport

L&T likely to win the contract to build Navi Mumbai airport

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The airport, which will now be built to handle 20 million passengers, will likely start operations by mid-2020. However, rating agency CRISIL in its report in May-end had said operations are expected to start in 2023.

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.

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

An Indian man travelling from New York to Delhi in an American Airlines flight has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly urinating on his co-passenger, official sources said Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Taliban appoint acting consul in Mumbai mission, first such move in India

Taliban appoint acting consul in Mumbai mission, first such move in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Taliban regime has appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as the acting consul in the Afghan mission in Mumbai, Afghan media has reported. This is the first such appointment made by the Taliban set up to any Afghan mission in India. The appointment, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, is seen as an effort to strengthen diplomatic ties with India and enhance its presence abroad. Kamil, who holds a PhD degree in international law, is expected to facilitate consular services and represent the interests of Afghanistan in India.

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

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Mamata reaches Delhi on 5-day visit; to meet PM, oppn leaders

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

According to a schedule of her five-day visit provided by her Trinamool Congress, Banerjee is slated to meet Modi at 4 pm on Tuesday.

8 Malaysian Tablighis, trying to flee India, caught at airport

8 Malaysian Tablighis, trying to flee India, caught at airport

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The eight Malaysian Tablighi activists were hiding in the Delhi-NCR region and they tried to take the advantage of a special flight arranged by the Malaysian high commission for their citizens stranded in India due to the coronavirus-triggered 21-day lockdown.

Why Did Naveenbabu Meet Mr Premji?

Why Did Naveenbabu Meet Mr Premji?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Day in Politics: Featuring Dr Singh, Messrs Kejriwal and Sisodia and Mamatadi.

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Mom, child returning from China test Covid +ve in TN

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Both are under home isolation in Virudhunagar. Their samples would be sent to the state lab for whole genomic sequencing.

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.

Passenger assaults Air India crew onboard Goa-Delhi flight

Passenger assaults Air India crew onboard Goa-Delhi flight

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Rhe unruly passenger was handed over to the security personnel after landing at the Delhi airport.

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.

Sikhs Flee Taliban, Arrive In India

Sikhs Flee Taliban, Arrive In India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

At least 30 Afghan Sikhs, including infants and children, flew to India from Kabul on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, after religious persecution escalates in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

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.

'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.

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.

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?' 'Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing Maharashtra implies a faster-growing India as well, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

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.

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Paralympians Soar, But Await India Inc's Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Historically, there hasn't been much representation around para-athletes from a brand perspective.' 'With their best medal tally in Paris, it has triggered considerable organic interest.'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

'Pahalgam attack has a Hamas footprint'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

'It was inspired by the Hamas attack and was like their attack -- well planned and well executed.'

'Future of New Delhi railway station': Piyush Goel shares stunning design

'Future of New Delhi railway station': Piyush Goel shares stunning design

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Posting photos on Twitter, Piyush Goyal wrote, "Envisaging an enriched passenger experience with complete integration of different modes of transport, take a look at the future of New Delhi Railway Station."

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.

4 more flyers from 'at-risk' countries test positive at IGIA

4 more flyers from 'at-risk' countries test positive at IGIA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Their samples have been sent to the National Centre for Disease Control for genome sequencing to ascertain if they have the new variant, Omicron, which has been classified as 'variant of concern' by the WHO.

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation.

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Modi-Biden hold hour-long talks ahead of Quad summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

The war and Modi's recent visit to Ukraine is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, according to US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

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.

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.

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.

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Put aside your arrogance, apologise to people, Tharoor responds to Scindia

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it's a pity that since switching sides, Scindia has adopted the Modi government's "uncaring attitude" to the public.

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

GMR ready to buy out DIAL partners

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

A senior executive of GMR group confirmed that both the companies were keen to get out of the venture. Fraport has already closed its development office in India.