News for 'Indira Gandhi International Airport'

Sindhu, archers, paddlers begin training in Tokyo

Sindhu, archers, paddlers begin training in Tokyo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Deepika and Atanu form the mixed team and they kickstarted their training

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.'

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%.

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

New variant: India to screen, test flyers from several countries

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Ministry of health and family welfare adds Hong Kong and Israel to the list of countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing considering the detection of new COVID variant 'Omicron' in South Africa.

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Why The ISI Targeted Hindus In Pahalgam

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The ISI strategy has been to use its proxies to target Hindus in India. They want an outrage and counter-targeting of India's minorities. Further, even the whiff of it restores the Pakistan army's popularity, especially when it's in the dumps, like now, points out Shekhar Gupta.

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Travellers coming from the United Kingdom to the national capital will have to undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine and a seven-day home quarantine even if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

SC closes cases on evacuation of students from Ukraine

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Krishna Murari took note Attorney General K K Venugopal's submissions that the Centre, besides bringing back stranded students, is also looking into the representation on their studies being hit by the ongoing war.

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Officials sought to downplay the incident saying the convoy was not stuck but had only slowed down due to heavy traffic and rainfall.

Over 200 more Indians to return from Iraq on Wednesday

Over 200 more Indians to return from Iraq on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

A batch of over 200 Indians will be reaching India on Wednesday from the conflict-hit Iraq, taking the total number of compatriots who have come back to nearly 2,300.

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Modi ensuring every citizen's is evacuated safely from Afghanistan: MoS defence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

"Not only this, but we also helped the citizens of our neighbouring countries to return to their country when the COVID-19 pandemic had struck, irrespective of caste, religion, class, area etc," said minister of state for defence Ajay Bhatt.

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

'Unnao rape survivor critical, on life support system'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

"She is sick and on life support system needing medication to support her blood pressure'

A320 Neo debuts in India, IndiGo first to receive plane

A320 Neo debuts in India, IndiGo first to receive plane

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Airbus claims the new aircraft is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than the exiting versions of A320

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Unattended bag sparks panic at Delhi airport

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The incident caused panic among passengers who were not allowed to exit the terminal for some time.

Tokyo Games bronze medallist Sindhu returns to warm reception

Tokyo Games bronze medallist Sindhu returns to warm reception

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Sindhu and her Korean coach Park Tae-sang were also felicitated by Singhania at the airport.

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Delhi to remain on high alert till Republic Day

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Security has been beefed up at Indira Gandhi International Airport and both domestic and international flights have been asked to upgrade the scale of security, with some passengers being made to undergo secondary ladder checking in some flights.

Realty group IREO's Lalit Goyal arrested by ED on money laundering charges

Realty group IREO's Lalit Goyal arrested by ED on money laundering charges

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the vice chairman and managing director of real estate group IREO, Lalit Goyal, in connection with a money laundering probe against him, officials said on Tuesday. The businessman has been taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the federal probe agency in Chandigarh and will be produced before a local court for seeking his remand, they said. Goyal was stopped by immigration authorities last Thursday at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport in New Delhi on the basis of an ED look out circular against him.

Proud Hockey team arrives after clinching Azlan Shah bronze

Proud Hockey team arrives after clinching Azlan Shah bronze

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Indian hockey team arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday after winning a bronze in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup at Ipoh in Malaysia.

What ails India's airports?

What ails India's airports?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Union government decided to extend the e-TV facility to travellers in 150 countries.

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.

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Grounded Turkish Airlines plane leaves for Istanbul from Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The flight sought an emergency landing after its pilot was informed about warning about the presence of a bomb in the cargo hold.

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Delhi police brings back gangster Deepak 'Boxer' from Mexico

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Deepak 'Boxer', one of the most wanted fugitives in India who was nabbed by the police authorities in Mexico, was brought to New Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Delhi bans religious, political gatherings, protests of over 50

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Delhi has been witnessing sit-in protests at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Millia Islamia against the new citizenship law for over 90 days.

Man stays at Delhi 5-star hotel for 2 years sans payment, booked

Man stays at Delhi 5-star hotel for 2 years sans payment, booked

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The hotel, Roseate House in Aerocity near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, has lodged a case at IGI Airport police station.

Another mid-air 'peeing' incident on AI flight comes to light

Another mid-air 'peeing' incident on AI flight comes to light

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

This incident happened on December 6 on Air India flight 142 and the pilot of the aircraft reported the matter to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport about it, following which the male passenger was apprehended. It was not known which class the passengers were travelling.

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

GVK Group wins Rs 16K crore Navi Mumbai airport bid

GVK Group wins Rs 16K crore Navi Mumbai airport bid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

GVK Group that runs the swanky MIAL (Mumbai international airport) pipped rival GMR Group to bag the contract for the proposed facility in Navi Mumbai which will ease the severe congestion at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Bomb threat grounds Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight

Bomb threat grounds Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

A Kathmandu-bound Jet Airways flight with 111 people on board was on Monday halted minutes before take-off from the IGI Airport in New Delhi after a bomb threat.

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

S Africa returnee jumps home quarantine in Chandigarh, action ordered

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

A woman who returned to Chandigarh from South Africa two days ago allegedly broke home quarantine and went to a five-star hotel in Chandigarh, prompting the authorities on Friday to order strict action against her for violating COVID protocols for travellers.

'It's a miracle': Indian students evacuated from Sumy

'It's a miracle': Indian students evacuated from Sumy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It was a terrible experience to survive the war for 13 days'

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

DGCA allows Vistara to fly in low-visibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The certification will enable Vistara to safely operate under low visibility conditions due to fog or any other poor weather conditions, which is anticipated in the north-east and northern parts of the country typically during the year-end and the beginning of the year, the airline said in a release.

Delhi: Air and rail traffic hit by fog

Delhi: Air and rail traffic hit by fog

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

No domestic flights could take off or land from the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to low visibility.

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

HC stays Punjab ex-CM's arrest

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who is expected to return from London this week, today got some reprieve with the Punjab and Haryana high court staying his arrest till July 31 in a graft case

Hugs and tears greet Sumy returnees to India

Hugs and tears greet Sumy returnees to India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Tears of joy rolled out of the eyes of parents and family members, some of whom distributed sweets and garlanded their children while others welcomed them with bouquets and hugs after their arrival at gate number 4 and 5 of the Indira Gandhi International airport.

Fog affects air, rail services in Delhi

Fog affects air, rail services in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

Air and rail services to Delhi were hit on Saturday as a thick blanket of fog enveloped the city and adjoining areas in the early hours of the morning, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.

Gold worth crores of rupees missing from customs secure vaults

Gold worth crores of rupees missing from customs secure vaults

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Theft of gold from five packets had been reported to the police on January 16, 20, April 30.

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

India begins last phase of 'Op Ganga', asks students to reach Budapest

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Separately Indian embassy in Kyiv also urged its nationals who are still in Ukraine to register themselves for the evacuation process under 'Operation Ganga'.

China issues 'stapled visas' to 3 Arunachal wushu players

China issues 'stapled visas' to 3 Arunachal wushu players

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Three wushu players from Arunachal Pradesh, who were to take part in the World University Games beginning on Friday in Chengdu, were issued 'stapled visas' by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi, which led to the entire team being held back while the players from other sports left the country.