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Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Dense fog engulfs Delhi, over 100 flights delayed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) asked passengers to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information and also regretted any inconvenience caused to the passengers.

Cong hid Muslim League's attempts on Sardar Patel's life: BJP

Cong hid Muslim League's attempts on Sardar Patel's life: BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The Muslim League had orchestrated two deadly attacks on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in 1939 but the Congress establishment 'quietly' kept the story buried for 86 years because it was an 'uncomfortable truth', the Bharatiya Janata Party said on Friday, launching a blistering attack on the opposition party.

'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.'

Sheikh Hasina: From reign to ruin of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'

Sheikh Hasina: From reign to ruin of Bangladesh's 'Iron Lady'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Now, in exile in India, Hasina, often dubbed the 'Iron Lady' of Bangladesh, watches from across the border as the nation she helped build, and often ruled with a firm hand, grapples with the legacy her rise and fall has left behind.

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

Rediff.com17 May 2025

According to authorities, the group is suspected to be operating together as part of an international in-flight theft racket.

Delhi airport T1 roof structure was built in 2009: Aviation minister

Delhi airport T1 roof structure was built in 2009: Aviation minister

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Sources in the government said the roof that collapsed at T1 was constructed during 2008-09 and that the work was contracted out by GMR to private contractors.

Animated Rohit, Calm Kohli

Animated Rohit, Calm Kohli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The victorious Team India touched down in Delhi on Thursday morning.

Sidda invites DKS for breakfast meet as BJP warns of no-trust motion

Sidda invites DKS for breakfast meet as BJP warns of no-trust motion

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has invited his deputy D K Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting to discuss the leadership row, amid an ongoing power struggle within the state's Congress party.

Rare gesture: Modi receives Amir of Qatar at Delhi airport

Rare gesture: Modi receives Amir of Qatar at Delhi airport

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The two leaders shared a warm hug as they met each other.

Dense fog in Delhi, at least 100 flights delayed

Dense fog in Delhi, at least 100 flights delayed

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

At least 100 flights were delayed and a few were cancelled due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday.

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Politics is a game of public perception and my father felt that by his long disappearances, Rahul Gandhi was losing the battle of perception.'

Dramatic scenes at Delhi airport after bomb scare on IndiGo flight

Dramatic scenes at Delhi airport after bomb scare on IndiGo flight

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The officials said the passengers on board the aircraft were evacuated through emergency exits.

What A Welcome For World Champions!

What A Welcome For World Champions!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

'We have waited for this moment for 13 years.'

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rediff.com25 May 2025

A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain battered Delhi overnight, disrupting flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and causing waterlogging in several areas while bringing relief from stifling heat. The sudden change in weather led to a sharp drop in mercury with the city recording a minimum temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 6.9 notches below the normal. The India Meteorological Department said the city's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded winds gusting up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours -- between 11.30 pm and 5.30 am.

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Emergency Review: Kangana's Disaster

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Kangana Ranaut's decline as an actor feels complete, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Should India Retain The Inflation Targeting Regime?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

The best way for India to prepare is by preserving and strengthening the RBI's hard-won credibility, point out Rajeswari Sengupta and Vaishali Garga.

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Canadian man held for carrying crocodile skull at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

A Canadian man has been arrested for allegedly carrying a crocodile skull in his bag at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, the customs department said on Thursday.

SEE: The Champions Return Home!

SEE: The Champions Return Home!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja were among the first ones to reach India.

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'Delhi airport handles 1,450 aircraft movements per day. Of these, 114 daily movements will be cancelled during the runway upgrade.'

Now, drunk passenger urinates at IGI Airport departure gate

Now, drunk passenger urinates at IGI Airport departure gate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

According to police, Khan seemed to be in a drunken condition he created a nuisance at a public place by screaming and abusing other people.

'She has made India proud': John Abraham praises Manu

'She has made India proud': John Abraham praises Manu

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Abraham, 51, shared a picture with the Olympian and her medal on his Instagram page.

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Emergency at 50: JP's diary tells nation's darkest tale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

On that fateful day, Narayan, popularly known as JP and a fierce critic of the then-Indira Gandhi government, addressed a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

Over 100 flights delayed; 26 trains hit as fog engulfs Delhi

Over 100 flights delayed; 26 trains hit as fog engulfs Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Dense fog blanketed parts of Delhi on Wednesday morning, reducing visibility and disrupting over 100 flights and 26 trains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported minimum visibility of 200 metres in moderate fog at Safdarjung and 150 metres in dense fog at Palam. The IMD has issued an orange alert for Delhi, with dense to very dense fog reported in several areas. Cloudy skies are expected throughout the day, with light rain or drizzle likely in some areas.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Air India cancels Lucknow-Mumbai flight, diverts 2 others

Air India cancels Lucknow-Mumbai flight, diverts 2 others

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Air India on Wednesday said it has cancelled its Lucknow-Mumbai flight scheduled for June 17 due to 'operational reasons' and the ripple effect of flight diversions.

10 flights diverted as dense fog hits Delhi airport

10 flights diverted as dense fog hits Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that very dense fog began forming around 5.30 am, resulting in a thick haze over different parts of the national capital.

India's 17 spectacular international airports

India's 17 spectacular international airports

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

Riding high on the aviation boom, India has built 17 international airports.

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Not good for bilateral ties, Jaishankar warns Canada over Indira killers' float

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

India on Thursday warned Canada against giving space to separatists and extremists elements, saying it was not good for the bilateral ties, days after a video of a float, depicting the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, at a parade in Brampton went viral on social media.

New Delhi International Airport wins safety award

New Delhi International Airport wins safety award

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Delhi International Airport has won the prestigious 'International Safety Award' from British Safety Council, one of the largest independent occupational health, safety and environmental organisations in the world.

The moment when a portion of Delhi airport roof came crashing down

The moment when a portion of Delhi airport roof came crashing down

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

There was no loud noise of anything breaking when the rods of a portion of a roof collapsed at the Delhi airport's Terminal-1, Krishna Kumar, a cab driver who was at the site of the incident, said on Friday.

Is Vinesh Phogat Eyeing Politics?

Is Vinesh Phogat Eyeing Politics?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is reportedly weighing a potential leap into politics.

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

India cancels international flights till Dec 31

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

International scheduled flights, however, may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the circular added.

SEE: Tearful Vinesh Phogat returns to a hero's welcome!

SEE: Tearful Vinesh Phogat returns to a hero's welcome!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat received a grand welcome on her return to the country with hundreds of supporters gathering outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Delhi pollution: 14 flights diverted, many delayed due to poor visibility

Delhi pollution: 14 flights diverted, many delayed due to poor visibility

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Out of the 14 flights, 13 were diverted to Jaipur and 1 to Dehradun, the official said and added that the diversions happened between 8.30 am and 3 pm.

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.

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.

Cabbie who died in airport roof collapse was about to end his shift

Cabbie who died in airport roof collapse was about to end his shift

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Ravinder Kumar was sleeping after finishing his night shift Friday morning when a call from Indira Gandhi International Airport Police Station turned his life upside down.

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Saare Jahan Se Accha Review: Gripping Thriller

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The always dependable Pratik Gandhi finds a match in Sunny Hinduja and they are surrounded by a top notch supporting cast, observes Deepa Gahlot.