News for 'Indira Gandhi International Airport'

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Swiss firm to develop Jewar airport, outbids DIAL, Adani

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The Jewar Airport or the Noida International Greenfield Airport will be spread over 5,000 hectares when fully built at an estimated to cost Rs 29,560 crore.

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ziebat had been living in the international transit area at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for days after he got stuck due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

'Ministry Slept, DGCA Slept, IndiGo...'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'IndiGo will receive a sharp rap on the knuckles -- a punishment, a huge penalty. 'I look towards them creating a compensation fund.' 'I would like to think they would do that for all the passengers who are affected on every single day since cancellations began.'

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

4 AISATS staffers among 5 held at Delhi airport over trafficking link

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The company said it has suspended the staffers and that it was part of the operation to unearth this crime.

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

After 'not Malala' speech, Yana Mir vs Delhi customs at airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Bag scanning of international passengers is done routinely and the "privileges are not above law", the Delhi customs said on Monday after a video by a Kashmiri journalist over her bag checking at the airport in New Delhi went viral.

The Students Are Back From Ukraine!

The Students Are Back From Ukraine!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Indian students returned from Ukraine early on Wednesday morning following advisories issued by the Indian embassy in Kyiv amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions.

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.

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Air India plane carrying 240 Indians from Ukraine lands at Delhi airport

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The flight AI 1946 landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here at around 11.40 pm.

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.

Uber Liable For Poor Service

Uber Liable For Poor Service

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Though Uber functions as a cab aggregator, the Delhi state commission ruled it should ensure timely and reliable delivery of services offered through its platform.

Delhi airport named the world's 2nd best

Delhi airport named the world's 2nd best

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Indira Gandhi International Airport has been named the world's 2nd best airport in the 25-40 mn passengers category

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.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

Spotted: Vishal Dadlani

Spotted: Vishal Dadlani

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Reader J Sai Deepak sends us the picture.

Spotted: Stand-up comedian Sudesh Lehri

Spotted: Stand-up comedian Sudesh Lehri

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Reader Nikhil Batta sends us a photograph of a star.

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

SEE: Manu Bhaker returns to grand welcome in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

People gathered at the airport long before her arrival and they celebrated Manu Bhaker's feat with song and dance, beating of drums and holding banners.

Modi kicks off Jewar airport phase one at cost of Rs 10,050 cr

Modi kicks off Jewar airport phase one at cost of Rs 10,050 cr

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh. It will be one of the largest aerodromes in Asia.

A-I, IA sign pact on airline security

A-I, IA sign pact on airline security

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

To bring about synergy between the two airlines, Air-India and Indian Airlines have signed an agreement under which the domestic carrier will handle all security-related functions for all international flights.

Microsoft blames 3rd party software problem for outage

Microsoft blames 3rd party software problem for outage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Amid a massive global outage that hit operations of airlines, banks and businesses across the globe, Microsoft on Friday said that it is aware of the issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third-party software platform.

Spotted: Daler Mehndi in Delhi

Spotted: Daler Mehndi in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Reader Mona Goyal sends us a photograph.

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Scindia to Rupani: Bigwigs who died in air crashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents.

IGI now has rainwater harvesting system

IGI now has rainwater harvesting system

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The airport operator has also planned rainwater harvesting structures along the proposed drainage network and open areas in the upcoming integrated third terminal.

Delhi's new terminal still not ready for domestic fliers

Delhi's new terminal still not ready for domestic fliers

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Five months after the world's sixth-largest airport terminal (Terminal 3 or T3) at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport was inaugurated, it is all set to miss its deadline to host domestic carriers for the third time.

Now, valet parking for T3 passengers!

Now, valet parking for T3 passengers!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

It is a premium and time-saving facility for passengers travelling through T3.

Jammu-bound plane makes emergency landing

Jammu-bound plane makes emergency landing

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

SpiceJet flight (SG 851), which took off from the airport on Thursday morning, had to return to Delhi after the pilot detected some technical problem, airport sources said.

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Indira Gandhi International airport and Birmingham Airport signed an MoU to develop further links and formalise a working relationship.

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Wrestler Antim back in India post Paris drama

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Antim Panghal returns to India after Olympic controversy

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.

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Congress leader followed the drill issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation for all passengers coming from Italy, which mandates a thorough check-up for covid-19, reports R Rajagopalan.

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Shah Faesal files habeas corpus in Delhi HC against detention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 23.

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

DIAL is a joint venture consortium of GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

'Well-prepared' Del Piero ready for 'new beginning' in ISL

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

To the few uninitiated, Alessandro Del Piero, garlanded with marigold, was mistaken for a Hollywood star before football aficionados sent across the message that the biggest attraction of the inaugural Indian Super League had just landed in New Delhi.

Fog woes begin as over 100 flights hit in Delhi

Fog woes begin as over 100 flights hit in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

A blanket of thick fog enveloped the busy Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Sunday with visibility dropping to near zero and leading to delays, diversions and cancellation of 80 domestic and international flights.

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.

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.

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.

Air travel cost from Delhi to increase from Tuesday

Air travel cost from Delhi to increase from Tuesday

Rediff.com9 May 2012

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority on April 25 decided to raise airport charges, including UDF, by a whopping 346 per cent for two years, with airlines protesting the move and saying they and the passengers would have to face the brunt of the massive hike.

Emirates flies superjumbo A380 to India

Emirates flies superjumbo A380 to India

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The 517-seater superjumbo Emirates EK516 landed around 1500 hrs at IGIA.