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Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Reconstruction of the terminal is expected to be completed by September 2028.

Spicejet plane hits pole at Delhi airport while backing up, probe ordered

Spicejet plane hits pole at Delhi airport while backing up, probe ordered

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A SpiceJet plane was damaged on Monday when its wing hit a lightning pole at the Delhi airport when the aircraft was pushed back from the parking position to be ready for takeoff to Jammu, DGCA officials said.

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

When Meena Kumari Fell In Love With Dharmendra

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'At parties and premieres, Meena openly showered affection towards Dharam. Sometimes she would even take his hand and the next day it would be in print. On one occasion, mischievously almost, she recited a love couplet from Ghalib, which left no doubt in the audience's mind about Dharmendra's position in her heart.'

Spotted: Mahie Gill at Delhi airport

Spotted: Mahie Gill at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Reader Abhijeet Singh Pawar has sent us a photograph.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Asia's largest runway for Delhi airport

Asia's largest runway for Delhi airport

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

With an eye on the 2010 Commonwealth Games, DIAL will augment the airport's annual passenger handling capacity from 16.24 million to 37 million.

Fraport to exit Delhi airport JV by June

Fraport to exit Delhi airport JV by June

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The German company presently holds 10 per cent in the joint venture

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

SHOCKING: 345% rise in Delhi airport charges

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

DIAL allowed to charge user development fee from both departing and arriving passengers

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Tejashwi Addresses 18 Rallies Daily In Final Days Of Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Age matters and the way Tejashwi has been doing an aggressive campaign, only a young leader like him can do it.'

Spotted: Vivek Oberoi at Delhi airport

Spotted: Vivek Oberoi at Delhi airport

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Reader Shobhit Chauhan sends us a picture.

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Delhi cops suspect airport roof collapsed due to...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a first information report (FIR) under sections related to death by negligence after the collapse of the roof of Delhi airport's Terminal-1 killed one person and injured six others.

Spotted: Usha Uthup at Delhi airport

Spotted: Usha Uthup at Delhi airport

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Reader Akash Kaushik has sent us a photograph.

IndiGo Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat

IndiGo Delhi flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur after bomb threat

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The flight, which originated from Muscat, was on its way to Delhi after its scheduled stop in Kochi.

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the price will be far higher, and the room for boldness far smaller -- the opportunity may well be lost by then. The question is no longer whether this can or should be done, points out Varun Arya.

Flights begin landing at Delhi airport

Flights begin landing at Delhi airport

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Weather may continue to be bad on Saturday.

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first flight to land at the Delhi airport from London on Friday was Air India's AI112 that had 256 passengers in it, said Gauri Agarwal, founder of the Genestrings Diagnostic Center.

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

GMR arm to absorb Delhi airport staff

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Delhi International Airport, a subsidiary of GMR Infrastructure, will absorb all general employees of Airports Authority of India, working at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi. There are over 2,300 general employees of AAI.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh at Delhi airport

Spotted: Yuvraj Singh at Delhi airport

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Reader Ashish Pandey spotted Yuvraj Singh at Delhi airport.

Gr Noida could spoil Delhi airport's party

Gr Noida could spoil Delhi airport's party

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

In fact, it is estimated that by 2026, over one-third of Delhi's total projected traffic (82.7 million) will be diverted to Greater Noida airport (28.4 million), and by 2036 when DIAL expects to handle nearly 100 million traffic, Greater Noida will attract 82.7 million passengers.

Bihar polls: Congress faces backlash as ticket distribution sparks protests

Bihar polls: Congress faces backlash as ticket distribution sparks protests

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Several Congress leaders, including the state president, received tickets for the Bihar assembly polls amidst internal disputes and efforts to reconcile with allies. The distribution process was marred by protests and accusations of corruption.

GMR gets Delhi airport, GVK Mumbai

GMR gets Delhi airport, GVK Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Reliance-ASA on Monday emerged as the highest financial bidder for the Delhi airport modernisation project, offering 46 per cent of revenue share to government for the work.

Delhi-bound AI Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong 1 hour after takeoff

Delhi-bound AI Dreamliner returns to Hong Kong 1 hour after takeoff

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The flight had departed after a delay of almost 3.5 hours as its scheduled departure was at 8.50 am, as per flight tracking website flightradar24.com.

'This time, nothing is well in NDA': BJP's Bihar ally

'This time, nothing is well in NDA': BJP's Bihar ally

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Kuswaha told reporters at the airport that "Everything will be fine. With this hope and belief, we are going to Delhi."

Why Delhi airport has become dangerous

Why Delhi airport has become dangerous

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

A major cause for the growing number of freak accidents in the past two years is largely due to the sudden rise of flights in the airports. As a consequence, the number of vehicles in the tarmac too has increased tenfold.

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Jet Airways Executive Director Saroj K Datta declined to comment, stating he has not got any circular from DIAL.

Spotted: Adam Gilchrist at Delhi airport

Spotted: Adam Gilchrist at Delhi airport

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Reader Vipul Kumar spotted Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist at Delhi airport.

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Over 13,000 personnel, hi-tech systems to fortify Delhi for I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Delhi is under high security with over 10,000 police personnel and hi-tech surveillance deployed for Independence Day celebrations.

Spotted: Imran Khan at Delhi airport

Spotted: Imran Khan at Delhi airport

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Smita Nandy has sent us a photograph.

No deployment of teachers on Covid duty at Delhi airport

No deployment of teachers on Covid duty at Delhi airport

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As per the official announcement by Delhi government, the teachers will be deployed from December 31, 2022, until January 15, 2023, to ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour is followed at Delhi Airport.

Delhi-Pune Air India flight suffers bird hit

Delhi-Pune Air India flight suffers bird hit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India Pune-bound flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey.

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.

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Bengaluru pothole horror: Truck crushes 22-year-old student

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

There has been growing criticism against the state government over the potholes on roads in Bangalore.

Spotted: Priyanka Chopra at Delhi airport

Spotted: Priyanka Chopra at Delhi airport

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Reader Vijay Tiwari sends us a photograph.

Odisha girl set on fire by 3 men airlifted to Delhi; condition critical

Odisha girl set on fire by 3 men airlifted to Delhi; condition critical

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

A 15-year-old girl, severely burned in an attack in Odisha, has been airlifted to AIIMS Delhi for specialized treatment. The incident is under police investigation.

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Delhi airport cost overrun likely to get nod

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

The estimated cost for building T-3 went up from Rs 8,975 crore (Rs 89.75 billion) to Rs 12,700 crore (Rs 127 billion) during the 37 months it took. In March 2009, the operator was allowed by the civil aviation ministry to collect an ADF for 36 months, to recover an estimated Rs 1,827 crore (Rs 18.27 billion).

GMR Infra to lease Delhi airport land

GMR Infra to lease Delhi airport land

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

GMR Infrastructure, which owns more than 900 acres in Delhi and Hyderabad airports, is planning to raise Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) through land securitisation.

Delhi airport gears up to tackle fog

Delhi airport gears up to tackle fog

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Delhi International Airport Private Limited is undertaking several proactive measures to prevent discomfort to passengers during delays and to provide information in advance.

'Saw missiles in the sky': Indian students evacuated from Iran

'Saw missiles in the sky': Indian students evacuated from Iran

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

"We saw missiles in the sky and heard bombs in our neighbourhood... We were petrified," said MBBS student Mir Khalif, his voice still trembling with fear, as he stepped out of the Delhi airport after being evacuated from war-hit Iran under Operation Sindhu.