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Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Gen Sharma served as the Army chief from 1988-1990 and was a colonel when he took part in the 1971 war.

What's hockey coach Harendra doing at Delhi's IGI Airport?

What's hockey coach Harendra doing at Delhi's IGI Airport?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Former India hockey coach Harendra Singh finds himself on a different turf in the country's battle to contain the COVID-19 pandemic -- supervising arrangements for Indian evacuees from coronavirus-struck nations as Air India's General Manager.

Delayed by the fog?

Delayed by the fog?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

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'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."

Fans give 'Team India' a warm send-off

Fans give 'Team India' a warm send-off

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

The fans, numbering in hundreds, whistled and broke into a huge applause as Sachin Tendulkar stepped out of the team bus at the Delhi airport.

Fog: Why airlines are in a daze

Fog: Why airlines are in a daze

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Private airlines that have been told to train their pilots, so that they can land even in thick foggy conditions, are still hesitant to obey the government's ultimatum.

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.

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.

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Man caught with explosives at Delhi airport let go

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A Delhi court has discharged a man caught with explosives near Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi earlier in 2005 for want of sanction from the central government to prosecute him. \n\n

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

Passengers have miraculous escape at Delhi airport

Passengers have miraculous escape at Delhi airport

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

All passengers are safe and they de-boarded the plane after being in the aircraft for about an hour.

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

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.

Delhi, Mumbai airports high on service rating

Delhi, Mumbai airports high on service rating

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The minister said under the agreement between the Airports Authority of India and the joint venture companies -- Delhi International Airport Limited and Mumbai International Airport Limited -- 'the target rating after completion of the stage 2 shall be 3.75 on the scale of five.'The stage II of development of the Delhi airport is expected to be completed by 2016. Patel added the two companies had undertaken several initiatives to improve the satisfaction levels of customers.

Cold wave continues in Delhi

Cold wave continues in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The runway visibility range at the Indira Gandhi International Airport was around 1,000 metres and all flights operated on schedule, airport 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.

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.

Delhi: Fog delays trains, flights resume

Delhi: Fog delays trains, flights resume

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Delhi experienced 3.2 mm rainfall overnight, which brought down the temperature and the minumum temperature was recorded at nine degree Celsius.

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.

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Kharge or Tharoor? Cong to get first non-Gandhi prez in 24 years today

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

While Kharge is considered the firm favourite with his perceived proximity to the Gandhis and a large number of senior leaders backing him, Tharoor has pitched himself as the candidate of change.

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.

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Have not received apology from Continental: Kalam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has said he is yet to receive an apology from Continental Airlines for frisking him at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi in April this year.

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.'

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Malaysian co bids for Delhi airport pie

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

A Malaysian Company and its Indian joint-venture partner are jointly bidding to redevelop and operate New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, a media report said.

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.

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.

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Videos of a purported security officer hitting a student had gone viral a couple of days ago as the stranded students tried to reach Ukraine's western borders after Russia launched an invasion of the country.

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

A new airport at Greater Noida soon?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Jewar airport proposal was first mooted by Rajnath Singh, who was then the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, in 2001 and later pushed by his successor Mayawati.

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.

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

There were inordinate delays during baggage check which led to long queues and flight delays.

Indian pilots struggle in fog

Indian pilots struggle in fog

Rediff.com2 Jan 2004

'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.

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.

Aussies, Kiwis score narrow wins

Aussies, Kiwis score narrow wins

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Both laboured to 2-1 victories over Malaysia and Italy respectively in the Indira Gandhi Gold Cup women's hockey tournament.