News for 'Indira Gandhi International'

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.

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.

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

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

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.

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.

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

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.

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians from Sudan reaches Delhi

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 Indians from Sudan reaches Delhi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took to Twitter to share images of the evacuees after their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

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.

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.

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.

Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Virat Kohli urges people to support Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

'Watch our Indian athletes in Tokyo Olympics,' Virat Kohli said in a video

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.

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.

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.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

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.

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

'Modi has no baggage like Rahul does'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'When the Congress is put against someone like Narendra Modi, they do not have anything new to offer to the people of India.'

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.

Gandhis Cong's best leadership option in crisis: Khurshid

Gandhis Cong's best leadership option in crisis: Khurshid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'When did Mr. Sibal fight an election to get into any position in the party'

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Congress is Gandhis, Gandhis are the Congress

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'In spirit, and more importantly in its DNA, this is the Congress Inc, or Incorporated, a family-run entity,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Mumbai-bound plane aborts journey midway

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

The GoAir flight took off from the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi at around 4 pm but the pilot detected problems in the plane's under carriage and so had to return it to the Delhi airport, airport sources said.

Flights disrupted in Delhi and Mumbai

Flights disrupted in Delhi and Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

Both problems have now been fixed.