News for 'Mumbai Airport'

Why Is Aishwarya's Arm In A Sling?

Why Is Aishwarya's Arm In A Sling?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport as she left for Cannes.

Scribe refuses to remove Ram Navami videos on X

Scribe refuses to remove Ram Navami videos on X

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

A journalist in Mumbai has refused to take down videos of a Ram Navami procession that featured participants shouting profanities and making threats against Muslims. The journalist, Kunal Purohit, has asserted that he is only "documenting hate." Mumbai police have registered an FIR against three individuals for using a loudspeaker to play obscene songs during the procession.

ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5

ATF price hiked by steep 7.5%, commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 58.5

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The price of jet fuel (ATF) was sharply increased by 7.5 per cent on Tuesday, while the cost of LPG used in commercial establishments was reduced by Rs 58.50 per cylinder, reflecting shifts in international benchmark rates. After three rounds of price cuts, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 6,271.5 per kilolitre, or 7.5 per cent, to Rs 89,344.05 per kl in the national capital - home to one of the busiest airports in the country, according to state-owned fuel retailers.

Mumbai airport to host global aviation meet in 2013

Mumbai airport to host global aviation meet in 2013

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The event is expected to bring in a number of visitors to the city from airlines, airports and tourism industries who will discuss and explore opportunities for airline route development, MIAL said in a statement.

SEE: I will not watch Test cricket anymore, paps tell Kohli

SEE: I will not watch Test cricket anymore, paps tell Kohli

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Kohli remained unfazed through the whole monologue and while some photographers requested for a photo, he seemingly gestured that he was in a hurry and joined his wife in the car before driving off.

Air India crash: 162 victims identified, 120 bodies handed over

Air India crash: 162 victims identified, 120 bodies handed over

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of the victims as many bodies were charred beyond recognition or badly damaged in the deadly June 12 crash.

Cidco to issue RFQ for Navi Mumbai airport in July

Cidco to issue RFQ for Navi Mumbai airport in July

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

State-run City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) plans to issue a request for qualification (RFQ) for the Navi Mumbai international airport in the middle of next month.

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Champions Trophy test: Can Kohli, Rohit deliver?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

India's cricket team has embarked on a journey to Dubai for the upcoming Champions Trophy, aiming to secure another global trophy after their T20 World Cup triumph last June.

Would You Wear THIS To The Airport?

Would You Wear THIS To The Airport?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Look at the pictures and take the poll if you would you wear this to the airport.

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

More than 30 hours have passed since the horrific crash of Air India's London-bound flight in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off from the city airport snuffed out the lives of 265 people, including 241 passengers and 12 crew members.

Ranya Rao's arrest: CBI cracks down on gold smuggling gangs

Ranya Rao's arrest: CBI cracks down on gold smuggling gangs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against smugglers bringing gold into India from abroad through various airports. The investigation follows the recent arrest of Kannada actor Ranya Rao at Bengaluru airport with 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore. Two CBI teams have been deployed to Mumbai and Bengaluru airports to gather information.

'Dunki' plane held in France over human trafficking lands in Mumbai

'Dunki' plane held in France over human trafficking lands in Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

French authorities launched a judicial investigation into the conditions and purpose of the trip, with a unit specialising in organised crime investigating suspected human trafficking.

Brahmos was instrumental in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Brahmos was instrumental in Operation Sindoor: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the Brahmos missile proved instrumental in Operation Sindoor and since then, more than a dozen countries have expressed interest in it.

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

Would You Wear THIS To The Airport?

Would You Wear THIS To The Airport?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Does Bollywood get it right every time?

Chavan, Shetty to receive Obama at Mumbai airport

Chavan, Shetty to receive Obama at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and Protocol Minister Suresh Shetty would receive United States President Barack Obama as the state representatives along with Union Minister Salman Khurshid.

Adani, 4 others submit Rs 10k-11k cr bids for Jaiprakash Associates

Adani, 4 others submit Rs 10k-11k cr bids for Jaiprakash Associates

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Five companies have submitted resolution plans for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), the flagship company of the beleaguered Jaypee group, the company has said in a stock exchange filing. The Adani group, Vedanta, Jindal Steel & Power, Dalmia Bharat, and PSP Projects are the final bidders and the offers range from Rs 10,000 crore to Rs 11,000 crore, said a source close to the development.

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rise In Drunk Staff At Airports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

189 people working at 59 Indian airports were found drunk on duty in the first half of this year, marking a 32 per cent year-on-year increase.

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.

Navi Mumbai Airport: Why is land acquisition that big an issue?

Navi Mumbai Airport: Why is land acquisition that big an issue?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Despite several rounds of negotiations with villagers, CIDCO is yet to acquire 271 hectares required for the core airport area in Navi Mumbai.

Govt takes multiple steps to tackle festival-season rush at major airports

Govt takes multiple steps to tackle festival-season rush at major airports

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Deploying additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel, providing real-time updates through social media, adding more immigration counters and ensuring 100 per cent manning of immigration counters - these are some of the steps that the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is now taking in coordination with other stakeholders to avoid congestion at major airports during the upcoming festival season. During the last year's festival and winter season, major airports in the country suffered from congestion due to lack of sufficient airport infrastructure, inadequate X-ray screening machines, bunching of flights at peak hours, as well as inadequate CISF and immigration personnel, the MoCA stated on Thursday. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, after last year's congestion issue, had asked major airports - including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai - to identify bottlenecks and augment capacity to meet the growing passenger demand.

3 international flights from Mumbai get bomb threats, 500 flyers affected

3 international flights from Mumbai get bomb threats, 500 flyers affected

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Security agencies went into a tizzy after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats on Monday with one of them, a New York-bound Air India aircraft, getting diverted to New Delhi as travel plans of some 500 passengers went for a toss.

Mumbai Customs detain four in airport

Mumbai Customs detain four in airport

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The Mumbai Customs Air Intelligence Unit has detained four persons at the Mumbai airport for violating the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act norms as they carried digital phone memory cards worth Rs 52 lakhs.

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Op Sindoor: PBKS-MI clash moved out from Dharamsala

Rediff.com7 May 2025

PBKS-DC game also uncertain, say BCCI Sources

IndiGo passengers face tough time after system outage

IndiGo passengers face tough time after system outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Domestic carrier IndiGo on Saturday said it is facing a temporary system slowdown across its network, affecting its website and bookings.

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Here's a quick look at who spoke in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Operation Sindoor debate.

Preity Zinta Holds Shreyas Close - Literally!

Preity Zinta Holds Shreyas Close - Literally!

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta was seen offering heartfelt support to their captain Shreyas Iyer-holding a plush 'Shreyas' pillow close during the team's latest IPL encounter.

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

9 killed in Mumbai hoarding collapse, 70 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Eight people were killed and over 60 injured on Monday when a huge iron hoarding collapsed on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai amid rain and gusty wind, while several others are feared trapped, officials said.

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

No more extensions: IndiGo gets DGCA ultimatum on Turkish plane lease

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The development also comes against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and condemning India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country earlier this month.

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

The DGCA directive called for a series of specific checks before each flight's departure from India, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring systems, cabin air compressors, and electronic engine control units.

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Mumbai police bust sex tourism racket at city airport

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The police also rescued two women, who were scheduled to go to Goa with dummy customers, after the racket was busted on Monday evening, a senior official said.

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Airline Threat Calls: 'Someone Is Testing Security Agencies'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

'Whoever is doing it (threats to airlines), they are actually carrying out a recce.' 'This is the manner in which terrorists strike.'

T20 World Cup: Kohli Heads To New York

T20 World Cup: Kohli Heads To New York

Rediff.com31 May 2024

In the wee hours of Friday, May 31, India's talisman Virat Kohli left for the United States for the T20 World Cup, starting on Saturday, June 1.

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rs 69 lakh in new notes, foreign currency seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

This money was found wrapped in newspapers and was concealed in their check-in baggage.

Pawar snubs Raut over Op Sindoor delegation boycott call

Pawar snubs Raut over Op Sindoor delegation boycott call

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Pawar recalled that he was a member of a delegation sent by former prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to the UN under the leadership of BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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.