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48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized approximately 48 crore worth of hydroponic weed from two Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok, marking one of the largest narcotics recoveries at an Indian international airport in recent years.

Rs 48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

Rs 48 Crore Hydroponic Weed Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized approximately Rs 48 crore worth of hydroponic weed from two Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok.

Thai Nationals Held With Rs 48 Cr Weed At Delhi Airport

Thai Nationals Held With Rs 48 Cr Weed At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed worth approximately Rs 48 crore from two Thai nationals arriving from Bangkok.

Two Indians Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Marijuana

Two Indians Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Marijuana

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested two Indian passengers for allegedly smuggling suspected marijuana worth nearly Rs 9 crore from Vietnam.

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Marijuana Worth Over Rs 24 Crore Seized At Delhi Airport

Marijuana Worth Over Rs 24 Crore Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 24 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at over Rs 24 crore, in three separate cases involving passengers arriving from Bangkok.

Sri Lankans Held At Delhi Airport With Marijuana Worth Crores

Sri Lankans Held At Delhi Airport With Marijuana Worth Crores

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Customs officers at Delhi airport arrested three Sri Lankan passengers arriving from China for allegedly smuggling marijuana worth Rs 11.63 crore.

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Four Arrested At Delhi Airport For Alleged Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport arrested four passengers arriving from Bangkok for allegedly smuggling drugs worth approximately Rs 9 crore.

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected marijuana worth Rs 18.57 crore from abandoned trolley bags inside an aircraft arriving from Bangkok.

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Indian-Origin Man Held At Delhi Airport For Gold Smuggling

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Customs officials at Delhi airport seized 115 smuggled gold bars weighing 3.5 kg from an American national of Indian origin, who allegedly concealed the contraband in a specially designed belt.

Swiss flight aborts take-off at Delhi airport after smoke; 4 hurt

Swiss flight aborts take-off at Delhi airport after smoke; 4 hurt

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted its takeoff at Delhi airport due to an engine issue, prompting an emergency evacuation of 232 passengers.

Delhi Airport Customs Intercept 12.91 Crore Ganja Smuggling Attempt

Delhi Airport Customs Intercept 12.91 Crore Ganja Smuggling Attempt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi seized suspected ganja worth 12.91 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok.

4 Crore Marijuana Haul At Delhi Airport; Two Arrested

4 Crore Marijuana Haul At Delhi Airport; Two Arrested

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized over four kilogrammes of suspected marijuana valued at 4 crore from an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok. Another person who had allegedly come to receive the consignment was also arrested.

Akasa Air, SpiceJet planes collide at Delhi airport; DGCA orders probe

Akasa Air, SpiceJet planes collide at Delhi airport; DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

An Akasa Air and a SpiceJet plane collided on the taxiway at Delhi airport, resulting in both aircraft being grounded due to damage. The incident occurred at Terminal 1, with investigations underway.

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing over 3.17 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.35 crore and arresting three foreign nationals.

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 23.9 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 24 crore, from two Indian passengers arriving from Krabi, Thailand.

Fuel stolen from Delhi airport! Two arrested

Fuel stolen from Delhi airport! Two arrested

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing fuel from pipelines at several places, including the Delhi airport. The accused have been identified as Sardar Singh and his brother-in-law Rinku.

Dense fog blankets Delhi airport, 148 flights cancelled

Dense fog blankets Delhi airport, 148 flights cancelled

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

At least 148 flights were cancelled and over 150 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Wednesday due to dense fog and low visibility conditions.

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Bangladeshi student wanted in murder of Hindu cop held at Delhi airport

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

A Bangladeshi student activist wanted for the murder of a Hindu police officer was apprehended at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and deported to Bangladesh.

Snag hits Delhi airport ATC, nearly 300 flights delayed

Snag hits Delhi airport ATC, nearly 300 flights delayed

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Over 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday morning due to technical problems with the air traffic control system and authorities are working to fix the issues, sources said.

Fog disrupts ops at Delhi airport; 177 flights cancelled, 500 delayed

Fog disrupts ops at Delhi airport; 177 flights cancelled, 500 delayed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Dense fog disrupted operations at Delhi airport, leading to cancellations and delays of hundreds of flights. Airlines are offering refunds and rescheduling options.

Casteist remarks: What AI Express pilot said on Delhi airport scuffle

Casteist remarks: What AI Express pilot said on Delhi airport scuffle

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'This personal incident has no connection whatsoever with his employer or professional duties. Attempts to associate the company's name are unwarranted and appear aimed solely at gaining social media attention on an otherwise settled personal issue'

Dense fog disrupts ops at Delhi airport; 228 flights cancelled, 5 diverted

Dense fog disrupts ops at Delhi airport; 228 flights cancelled, 5 diverted

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport, leading to numerous cancellations and diversions. Airlines are working to manage the situation and minimize inconvenience to passengers.

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Delhi after engine fire scare

Air India flight makes emergency landing in Delhi after engine fire scare

Rediff.com3 days ago

An Air India flight from Bengaluru carrying 160 passengers made an emergency landing at Delhi airport due to a suspected engine fire, while another Air India aircraft suffered a tail strike in Bengaluru.

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

An Air India Airbus A350 sustained engine damage after ingesting a baggage container while taxiing at Delhi airport. The incident occurred after the flight returned to Delhi due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. The DGCA is investigating.

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Bus, metres away from AI plane, catches fire at Delhi airport

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The incident was reported at 1 pm to the IGI Airport Police Station, following which fire tenders, local police, and personnel from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) rushed to the spot, the official said.

Main Accused In Dewas Blast Arrested On Return From China

Main Accused In Dewas Blast Arrested On Return From China

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the main suspect in the Dewas firecracker factory blast that killed six workers. The accused was apprehended at Delhi airport upon his return from China.

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'Delhi airport handles 1,450 aircraft movements per day. Of these, 114 daily movements will be cancelled during the runway upgrade.'

Afghan National Arrested At Goa Airport For Passport Fraud

Afghan National Arrested At Goa Airport For Passport Fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2026

An Afghan national has been arrested at Goa International Airport for allegedly travelling on fraudulently obtained passports while impersonating an Indian citizen.

Sri Lanka airport lease near China-controlled Hambantota port opens door for India

Sri Lanka airport lease near China-controlled Hambantota port opens door for India

Rediff.com7 days ago

India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka's decision to offer foreign investors control of an airport near the China-controlled Hambantota port, as it could present a rare opening for Indian firms seeking strategic footholds in the Indian Ocean.

Key Aide Of Former Minister Arrested In Rajasthan Scam

Key Aide Of Former Minister Arrested In Rajasthan Scam

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Sanjay Badaya, a close aide of former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi, has been arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam.

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Over 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport amid heavy rain

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

In a post on X in the morning, IndiGo said there was heavy downpour over Delhi, causing some temporary disruption to flight schedules.

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja from a Bangkok-Delhi flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Delhi due to engine failure

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Delhi due to engine failure

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

An IndiGo flight carrying 160 passengers made an emergency landing at Delhi airport after experiencing engine failure, prompting a full emergency response.

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Fliers protest as SpiceJet delays disrupt travel plans

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

SpiceJet passengers experienced significant disruptions as flights were cancelled and delayed, leading to chaos at airports and a barrage of complaints on social media.

Over 450 flights delayed, many cancelled at Delhi airport

Over 450 flights delayed, many cancelled at Delhi airport

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Meanwhile, only three runways are operational at the airport now as one runway is closed for maintenance works.

10 Airports Passengers Love The Most

10 Airports Passengers Love The Most

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

SKYTRAX's annual airport rankings for 2026, based on a global passenger poll, placed four Indian gateways within the top 100. Delhi moved up to 28th and led the India-South Asia region, while Hyderabad climbed to 43rd and earned praise for staff service. Goa and Mumbai improved to 64th and 66th respectively.

London-bound Air India flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport

London-bound Air India flight aborts takeoff at Delhi airport

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

According to a source, the flight was to be operated with a Boeing 787-9 plane.

Power outage on Delhi-bound flight leaves IndiGo flyers sweating

Power outage on Delhi-bound flight leaves IndiGo flyers sweating

Rediff.com6 days ago

Passengers on an IndiGo flight from Vadodara to Delhi experienced a significant delay due to a malfunctioning ground power unit, leaving them in darkness and without air conditioning for approximately 30 minutes.

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Brands chase flyers as new airports open a runway to revenue for retail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Indian airports are rapidly becoming a significant growth avenue for the country's retail sector, with brands across various consumer segments actively opening stores to tap into the increasing number of flyers and strong domestic tourism momentum.