News for 'Mumbai International Airport'

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to shoot for Blue

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to shoot for Blue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Kylie Minogue is in Mumbai to record a music video for the forthcoming Bollywood movie Blue which stars Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Katrina Kaif, Lara Dutta and Zayed Khan.

Suspected SARS case in Mumbai

Suspected SARS case in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Apr 2003

Wipro bags 10-year contract from MIAL

Wipro bags 10-year contract from MIAL

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

This partnership will significantly enhance customer experience and satisfaction through the use of IT, Wipro said in a statement.

Fire alarm in Jet flight; 30 injured in evacuation

Fire alarm in Jet flight; 30 injured in evacuation

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Panic gripped a Chennai-bound Jet Airways flight carrying 153 passengers after a fire alarm in the cockpit went off when the plane was on the taxiway for takeoff tonight and 30 of them were injured during evacuation by emergency chutes.

Near-miss in Mumbai: Wing tips of two planes on tarmac touch

Near-miss in Mumbai: Wing tips of two planes on tarmac touch

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

A major mishap was averted on Wednesday when the wingtips of two aircraft -- one of them taxiing and the other on the verge of takeoff -- touched each other at the Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai.

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

AAI, states to develop 4 airports in partnership

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The state-owned airport authority is conducting a techno-feasibility study.

Navi Mumbai gets its 1st 5 star hotel

Navi Mumbai gets its 1st 5 star hotel

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Park Hotels, promoted by Apeejay Surrendra Hotels, has launched the first boutique hotel 'The Park' in Navi Mumbai's CBD Belapur, a thriving business district and a IT-manufacturing hub.

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

A city woman who was detained at the international airport in Mumbai on suspicion of being the wife of fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari has been released after it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, the police said on Wednesday.

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

'Stars Must Look At Their Salaries!'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Every actor has to really look within, because a lot of them are not really in touch with reality.'

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Covid-19 gives India's private airlines a chance to go international

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Over 600 slots at three major airports - Heathrow, Dubai and New York's JFK International - could be at stake.

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Day 2 of domestic flights: 325 departures, cancellations continue

Rediff.com26 May 2020

As major airports like Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad have a severe cap on the number of fights they can handle, cancellations continued on Tuesday.

11 UK returnees found Covid infected in Mumbai since Nov 25

11 UK returnees found Covid infected in Mumbai since Nov 25

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

"Currently, 187 of the 590 passengers who returned from the UK last week are placed under institutional quarantine at various hotels," Dr Gomare said.

2 more Jet Airways executives quit

2 more Jet Airways executives quit

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Even as the cloud of uncertainty hangs over Jet Airways' Executive Director Saroj Datta's future in the airline, the company announced on Tuesday the resignation of its Senior Vice-President N Hariharan and Vice-President (flight operations) Ritzerwan Bin Rashid. Rashid's resignation came into effect on May 15 2008. Rashid has been replaced by Declan Connolly.

Now, a 'war room' to turn Mumbai into Shanghai!

Now, a 'war room' to turn Mumbai into Shanghai!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Of the 27 projects being monitored, four to five are critical for Mumbai.

Recipe: How to make a Three Treasures Rice Pudding

Recipe: How to make a Three Treasures Rice Pudding

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

This rice pudding recipe is perfect for your Republic Day celebration.

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Debt exposure remains a big risk for infra king Gautam Adani

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Unlike RIL, the Adani group has not yet brought in any big stakeholders to refinance debt or expand.

5 sailors of Stolt Valor arrive in India

5 sailors of Stolt Valor arrive in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

The cargo ship, owned by a Japanese company and managed by Fleet Marine Limited in Mumbai, was hijacked by the armed Somali pirates on September 15. The hijackers had demanded a ransom of $6 million for the release of the crew but later brought the amount down to $2.5 million.

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

'India is big enough to have over 4 airlines'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

'Within five years, we should be achieving more on the international front than what it took most airlines 15 to 20 years back.'

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

No stamping of flyers' handbags at 7 airports from April 1

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The airports which will see the new system are Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Cochin and Ahmedabad.

Oil cos strike affects AI's domestic operations

Oil cos strike affects AI's domestic operations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

National carrier Air India's domestic operation was affected today in the wake of the ongoing strike by the 55,000 officers of 14 state-run oil companies. Jet Airways had also made all arrangements at its end, so that it was not affected, its chief executive officer Wolfgang Prock-Schuaer said in a statement on Tuesday.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

'A big aircraft will crash in Mumbai, Delhi, wherever'

'A big aircraft will crash in Mumbai, Delhi, wherever'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

'If a drone can't fly airspace without the DGCA knowing about it, how did such a big plane get airborne?' 'The DGCA knows this aircraft had undergone major repairs. Now, the question is who allowed it.' 'The DGCA cannot come out of this.'

Passengers protest in M'bai over delay in flight

Passengers protest in M'bai over delay in flight

Rediff.com15 May 2007

The nightmare for the more 230 Dubai-bound passengers began at 3:30 am.

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India

Rediff.com25 May 2020

According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Decision on IPL host by Tuesday night: Modi

Decision on IPL host by Tuesday night: Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

A decision whether England or South Africa will host the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be taken by Tuesday night, IPL chairman Lalit Modi said in Mumbai on Monday night. Modi said he has already spoken to Cricket South Africa chief Gerald Majola and will hold detailed talks with him in Johannesburg on Tuesday morning.

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.'

7-day institutional quarantine for fliers from 'at risk' nations in Maha

7-day institutional quarantine for fliers from 'at risk' nations in Maha

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In case the test is negative, the passenger will still have to undergo seven-day home quarantine.

AI to start non-stop Mumbai-New York flight

AI to start non-stop Mumbai-New York flight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Air India on Tuesday announced daily non-stop flights between Mumbai and New York beginning August 1.

BJP Manifesto To Feature Bullet Trains

BJP Manifesto To Feature Bullet Trains

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

A source in the know said realistically two-three of the seven bullet train corridors could be included as a practical election promise.

SpiceJet shares tank over 8% on fresh financial worries

SpiceJet shares tank over 8% on fresh financial worries

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

SpiceJet owes around Rs 240 crore (Rs 2.40 billion) to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for using its airports in the country.

Welcome home, Mallika Sherawat

Welcome home, Mallika Sherawat

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Airports in India staring at 40-60% fall in passenger volume

Airports in India staring at 40-60% fall in passenger volume

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Such a disruption will take the clock back by many years - in terms of passengers handled - for these airports, thus raising questions among some of the airport operators over a delay in expansion plans.

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

New flights based on flyer-handling capacity at security checks: BCAS

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The addition of new flights at airports will now be based on passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints, according to the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The civil aviation security regulator issued directions in this regard on May 22 in a move to reduce congestion and delays inside airport terminals. Following this, airports will have to check passenger-handling capacity at security checkpoints before allotting slots.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

CBI case may be GVK chief's biggest test yet

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Real estate development on Mumbai airport land and the work on Navi Mumbai airport have been inordinately delayed, which have prompted rating downgrades and raised questions on its financial capabilities. It is also trying to stave off Adani group's entry as a shareholder in the Mumbai airport project.

Invite: Share your unusual modak recipes

Invite: Share your unusual modak recipes

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Send us your most interesting, traditional and unconventional Ganesha recipes.

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

2 Jet Airways crew members from Mumbai injured in Brussels attacks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Panic gripped passengers at the Indira Gandhi international airport on Tuesday after the Jet Airways call centre received threats about bombs in five of its aircraft from New Delhi.

Special: Madhu Koda and his circle of friends

Special: Madhu Koda and his circle of friends

Rediff.com8 Nov 2009

The first five years of Koda's life as a BJP legislator were uneventful: he used this time to consolidate relationships. But elections came around in 2005 and the BJP turned down Koda's claim of a nomination. He contested as an Independent from his old constituency and won.

Bipasha's customs collision: Was it justified?

Bipasha's customs collision: Was it justified?

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Do you think Rs 25,000 worth of duty-free goods is a reasonable limit imposed upon air travellers by the Indian Government?

NCB's Wankhede reaches Delhi amid payoff allegations

NCB's Wankhede reaches Delhi amid payoff allegations

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

The officer told media persons outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport that he has not been summoned by the agency but has some work here.