News for 'Indira Gandhi International Airport'

India, Pak resume air links

India, Pak resume air links

Rediff.com1 Jan 2004

PIA is to operate a twice-a-week service between Karachi and Mumbai on Mondays and Fridays while Indian Airlines, which is to begin its services from January 9, is likely to fly on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Radiation scare at Delhi airport cargo terminal

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A radiation scare at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport forced the suspension of cargo operations, but nuclear regulator and Delhi authorities said there was no leak of radioactive substance from a consignment unloaded from a Turkish Airlines plane.

'Inebriated' man arrested in IGI for hijack threat

'Inebriated' man arrested in IGI for hijack threat

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The police arrested a man from the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for allegedly threatening to hijack a Mumbai-bound Jet Airways fight after he and his companions entered into an argument with the crew in an "inebriated condition".

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

SAI orders 14-day isolation period for Neeraj Chopra

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Neeraj Chopra has been told by the SAI to stay at his hostel room without mixing up with other athletes at the NIS if he has to be at the premier sports facility of the country. He returned to India from Turkey on Wednesday.

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Delhi came to a standstill on Friday evening as heavy rains accompanied by winds lashed the city, inundating several low-lying areas and leading to huge traffic jams and collapse of a portion of a terminal building at the Indira Gandhi International airport here.

Continental gets notice for frisking Kalam

Continental gets notice for frisking Kalam

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

"Not only the preliminary inquiry has been ordered but we also have a preliminary report on the basis of which Continental Airlines has been issued a show cause notice why action for wilful violation should not be taken," Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Fog ebbs, cold conditions strengthen in Delhi

Fog ebbs, cold conditions strengthen in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

All flights were on schedule, sources in the Indira Gandhi International Airport said. Trains services, however, remained partially affected due to foggy conditions in other parts of the country, railways sources said.

A little more water in the ocean

A little more water in the ocean

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Pankhuri Jha, who has just started tenth grade at Hightstown, New Jersey, writes about her journey this year to India and her experience of working with street children in Delhi.

PHOTOS: World champ Sindhu returns to hero's welcome

PHOTOS: World champ Sindhu returns to hero's welcome

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Olympic silver-medallist, who out-played Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in a lop-sided final in Basel, Switzerland on Sunday, was mobbed at the airport after she touched down, with national coach Pullela Gopichand by her side, late on Monday.

Schroeder arrives, to hold talks with top leaders

Schroeder arrives, to hold talks with top leaders

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Schroeder was received by Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on his arrival.

Delhi Duty Free Services expects footfalls' surge

Delhi Duty Free Services expects footfalls' surge

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

DDFS is a joint venture among Delhi International Airport Ltd, Indian Duty Free Services and Dublin-based Aer Rianta International.

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The KC-10 had just taken off from the airport after refuelling when a fire was noticed in the engine at 1426 IST, sources said.

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

US plane makes emergency landing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

The KC-10 had just taken off from the airport after refuelling when a fire was noticed in the engine at 1426 IST, sources said.

Thick fog in Delhi; flights unaffected

Thick fog in Delhi; flights unaffected

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Though the fog reduced the runway visibility range to around 900 mt, the air traffic at the Indira Gandhi International Airport remained unaffected and all flights operated on schedule.

Delayed by the fog?

Delayed by the fog?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

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Mbeki arrives on five-day visit

Mbeki arrives on five-day visit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

During his stay, India and South Africa will sign four accords relating to extradition, mutual legal assistance and cooperation in power sector and culture.

Repair work to shut down IGI runway for six months

Repair work to shut down IGI runway for six months

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport may run into rough weather with one of the three runways closing down for six months from April 2.

Syrian President arrives

Syrian President arrives

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on his first visit to India during which the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties and sign two agreements, including one on avoidance of double taxation.

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Al-Qaeda may be in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

They could try to disrupt Republic Day celebrations or target Advani and some other leaders, Special Commissioner of Delhi police (Security) S K Kain said.

Indigo flight grounded after bomb threat; one held

Indigo flight grounded after bomb threat; one held

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

A Hyderabad-bound Indigo flight received a bomb threat at the Indira Gandhi International airport on Sunday night, forcing authorities to ground the aircraft and evacuate the passengers.

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was all praise for Yuvraj Singh, saying the manner in which he is plying is simply superb.

4 terrorists arrested in Delhi

4 terrorists arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

A-I launches Delhi-Dhaka-London flight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Air-India on Saturday launched a new long haul flight from Delhi connecting Dhaka, Kolkata and London, with Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed saying it would go a long way in strengthening Indo-Bangla relations.

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Kerala native with suspected Islamic State links held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Shahjahan Velluva Kandy, 32, from Kannur in Kerala, was arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police.

Fog disrupts air, rail operations in Delhi

Fog disrupts air, rail operations in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

The minimum temperature in the capital rose by over a degree Celsius to seven, which is normal, Indian Meteorological Department officials said.

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Rediff.com2 May 2009

A suspected case of swine flu has been reported in New Delhi. Unconfirmed reports say that the flu was detected on passengers who came from the United States. Details are awaited.

Delhi govt orders sealing of 77 hotels near IGI airport

Delhi govt orders sealing of 77 hotels near IGI airport

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

These hotels in south Delhi's Mahipalpur area are popular among tourists

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Indian truck drivers arrive to joyous welcome

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed and family members welcomed Antaryami, Tilak Raj and Sukhdeo Singh on their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport by a Kuwait Airlines flight.

Rajyavardhan Rathore returns to a hero's welcome

Rajyavardhan Rathore returns to a hero's welcome

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

The 34-year-old armyman, who won the country's first ever Olympic silver medal in the double trap shooting event, was received at the Indira Gandhi International Airport by the Union Sports Minister Sunil Dutt and top army officials.

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Indian nationals, who did not have a condition of regular stay in the country, were deported from the Toluca City International Airport on a Boeing 747 aircraft to New Delhi.

A sunny morning in Delhi; flights on schedule

A sunny morning in Delhi; flights on schedule

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Railway sources said many trains were running behind schedule due to fog in other parts of northern India.

No case of new variant detected at Delhi airport: Lab

No case of new variant detected at Delhi airport: Lab

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The Centre had on Thursday asked all states and union territories to conduct rigorous screening and testing of all international travellers coming from or transiting through South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana, where the B.1.1.529 variant has been detected.

Rajinder satisfied with 'experimental' side's show

Rajinder satisfied with 'experimental' side's show

Rediff.com20 May 2004

India's hockey coach said five or six players from the team are good enough to make it to the Olympic side.

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

'The pirates fired in the air to terrify us'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

All the 18 crew members on board the Japanese ship have now returned to India after their two-month ordeal. While Goyal and six others arrived at the city's International Airport from Muscat at about 0400 hours, five others had earlier landed at Mumbai on Monday.

Verma denies hijacking Sehwag

Verma denies hijacking Sehwag

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Custody for driver accused of Aussie's murder

Custody for driver accused of Aussie's murder

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Taxi driver Jyoti Prasad allegedly murdered Australian tourist Eneilie Griggs on Wednesday.

Alliance Air may lease new planes

Alliance Air may lease new planes

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

The government is considering a proposal to allow Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Indian Airlines, to lease new aircraft to replace its ageing fleet, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Rajiv Pratap Rudy said on Monday.

Punjabi singer held in fake visa case

Punjabi singer held in fake visa case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Sukhwinder Singh's two accomplices -- Punjab Singh alias Bittoo and Mangal Singh Dhillon – have also been arrested.

Shoaib arrives in India

Shoaib arrives in India

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Minutes after landing in the country, controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he was looking forward to a fruitful stint in the Indian Premier League and thanked Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan for his support.