Severe weather conditions, including rainfall and thunderstorms, caused significant disruptions to flight operations at Delhi airport on Thursday. Thirteen incoming flights were forced to go around, and eleven were diverted to other airports, with a yellow alert remaining in effect.
Heavy rain has lashed parts of Delhi-NCR, causing significant disruption to flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airport and airlines have issued travel advisories to passengers.
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An Air India flight traveling from Delhi to Bengaluru suffered a tail strike during its landing at Bengaluru airport. The aircraft was subsequently grounded by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for inspection.
The Indian civil aviation minister reviewed Delhi airport's readiness as the government issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the first hub-and-spoke flight operations, including new immigration rules.
Police and ATS arrested a key accused at Delhi airport upon his return from South Africa, in connection with an ISIS-linked module probe and "anti-national" activities. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into extremist networks.
A minor collision occurred at Delhi Airport involving an Akasa Airlines plane and a SpiceJet aircraft. The Akasa plane was stationary when the SpiceJet aircraft made contact with it.
Delhi airport issued a clarification after a viral video showed a community dog, identified as Dholu, being tied and dragged, stating the dog was not dangerous or aggressive.
While the total flight cancellations at the Bangalore airport were 33, including 15 departures and 18 arrivals, at the Delhi airport, 15 departures and 14 arrivals were cancelled
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be at its highest level, as the outbreak continues to spread rapidly. Health workers are struggling to contain the virus, prompting the UN to allocate $60 million and send additional personnel to the region.
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A US passenger was apprehended at Delhi airport for attempting to smuggle 115 gold bars, valued at Rs 5.5 crore, hidden in his belt and pants. The man was caught by authorities during a security check.
A Swiss International flight aborted its takeoff at Delhi airport after experiencing an engine problem, leading to an evacuation. Several passengers sustained injuries during the incident.
An incident occurred at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport where a SpiceJet flight clipped an Akasa plane near Terminal 1, prompting an official investigation.
Air India has received the first of its 26 retrofitted Boeing 787-8 aircraft at Delhi Airport, marking the completion of the initial phase of its $400 million cabin upgrade program to enhance passenger experience.
IndiGo flight operations at Delhi airport have been impacted by adverse weather conditions, as the IMD issued a yellow alert for light rain and thunderstorms across most districts of Delhi.
Punjab Police have apprehended Bhuvnesh Chopra, a key fugitive, at Delhi's IGI Airport following his deportation from Central Asia. Wanted for a Ferozepur triple murder and extensive narcotics trafficking from Pakistan, Chopra, a Category A gangster, was a major facilitator of cross-border drug smuggling and orchestrated killings.
The State Government said that the passengers were provided breakfast, and arrangements were made to transfer them to the domestic terminal of Delhi airport from where they would proceed to…
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Flight maps showed airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel and Bahrain virtually empty as Israel said it struck Iran and the US military initiated a series of strikes against targets in the country.
A SpiceJet flight carrying around 150 passengers to Leh returned safely to Delhi Airport on Tuesday shortly after takeoff from the airport after experiencing a "technical issue".
Delhi airport's third runway, initially set to reopen in early July, will remain shut until September as authorities implement new systems to enhance aircraft-handling capacity by at least eight flights per hour.
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda is intensifying, leading to new cases, an attack on a treatment center, and international concerns such as flight diversions and event postponements. Health officials report hundreds of suspected cases and deaths as the virus spreads to new areas.
An incident occurred on a Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330 at New Delhi airport, which was preparing for takeoff to Zurich. All 228 passengers, including four children, were evacuated from the aircraft.
Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 Pier C is set to commence handling international flights starting next month. This expansion aims to enhance the airport's capacity for global travel.
An online outcry has erupted over missing stray dogs, including Kaddu and Dholu, at Delhi airport, triggering a broader debate on animal welfare after alleged rough handling videos surfaced.
Airfare between Asia and Europe has sharply increased, with many routes sold out, and numerous flights canceled at Delhi airport due to the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs amid the US-Israel war against Iran.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will shut down one of its four runways for approximately three months starting February 26 for significant rehabilitation work.