News for 'Indira Gandhi International'

Delhi: Fog disrupts air, rail traffic

Delhi: Fog disrupts air, rail traffic

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Delhi shivered as the maximum temperature plummeted to less than 15 C on Monday even as dense fog created chaos with air, rail and road traffic.

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.

Fog delays flights at Delhi airport

Fog delays flights at Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Over two dozen flights coming to and leaving Delhi were delayed as Runway Visibility Range at the Indira Gandhi International Airport dipped below 100 meters between 5:30 am and 9 am, making it impossible for carrying out any flight activities.

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.

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.

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Congress Prez Kharge: The Gandhis' Master Stroke

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Mallikarjun Kharge has the stature, maturity and gravitas to lead a national party like the Congress with its rich history of struggle and myriad achievements, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

Fog disrupts flight, train schedules in Delhi

Fog disrupts flight, train schedules in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport came to a standstill for nearly three hours.

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.

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Indian contingent arrive in Tokyo for Paralympic Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Speaking to ANI, Deepa Malik, the president of Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), said that the Indian team looks in great shape.

Security alert at Indian airports

Security alert at Indian airports

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Airports across the country had been on a high alert as intelligence agencies reported the possibility of terrorist strikes to disrupt the Independence Day celebrations.

New Delhi: Fog disrupts over 25 flights

New Delhi: Fog disrupts over 25 flights

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Over 25 flights were delayed and three were diverted to various destinations due to heavy fog at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Thursday morning.

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.

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.

Minnesota Senator's Air India nightmare

Minnesota Senator's Air India nightmare

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Minnesota State Senator Satveer Chaudhary on Monday alleged his wife was harassed, his family was bumped from the flight and were then asked to pay additional fees to rebook an Air India flight.

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

We were tense, felt relaxed after reaching India: Ukraine returned medics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Most of the students, PTI spoke to soon after their arrival, said they had followed the advisory issued by the Indian embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

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.

President Bush arrives in Delhi

President Bush arrives in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

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.

Indian eves crush Italy

Indian eves crush Italy

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

India drubbed Italy 5-0 in their second match of the Indira Gandhi International Gold Cup hockey tournament.

IA plane makes emergency landing at New Delhi

IA plane makes emergency landing at New Delhi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

An Indian Airlines flight that took off from Hyderabad had to make an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi National Airport at New Delhi due to technical problems.

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

German stranded at Delhi airport for 55 days leaves for home

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Ziebat had been living in the international transit area at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi for days after he got stuck due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

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.

Fernandes screened for SARS

Fernandes screened for SARS

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The defence minister said he was also checked for SARS at Shanghai before leaving for India.

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Also, with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not in the running for the party president's post, a non-Gandhi would be at the helm after over 24 years following the polling on Monday and counting on Wednesday.

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Students rescued from Ukraine face an uncertain future due to their inability to complete their education and also run the risk of falling into a debt trap as they may find it difficult to repay education loans, Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said.

Freed Indians to arrive Friday morning

Freed Indians to arrive Friday morning

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed will be with their family members when they arrive by a Kuwait Airways flight.

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

An encounter with Priyanka Gandhi!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 1998, the Congress asked her mother to campaign. 'We had a family discussion. We explained to our mother that you will be used, you will be discarded once you are done with the campaign.' 'A few days later I got a call from my mother. She said, "I have decided to campaign".' 'We were stunned. Why was she doing this?' Payal Mohanka listens in.

Delhi: Fog disrupts air, rail traffic

Delhi: Fog disrupts air, rail traffic

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Not a single flight was able to take off or land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport between 0200 IST and 0900 IST

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Khalistani terrorist with Rs 5 lakh bounty arrested from Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a most-wanted terrorist, carrying a reward of Rs 5 lakhs, from the Delhi airport three years after he was declared an absconder and the Interpol issued a red corner notice against him.

HC grants bail to former US diplomat

HC grants bail to former US diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Garder was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport with eight antique weapons that he claimed he had purchased from Kabul.

India beat Kiwis to enter final

India beat Kiwis to enter final

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

The Indian eves beat New Zealand 2-1 to enter the final of the Indira Gandhi International Gold Cup hockey championship.

Mayawati claims support of two dozen SP MLAs

Mayawati claims support of two dozen SP MLAs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Rejecting her claim Samajwadi Party state unit chief Ram Saran Das and Congress spokesman Akhilesh Singh asked her to convene the house to prove her majority.

India, as of now, safe from SARS

India, as of now, safe from SARS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003