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‘Keep One Bag Packed’: Indian Passengers Arriving From Dubai Recount Experience Amid Conflict | India News

‘Keep One Bag Packed’: Indian Passengers Arriving From Dubai Recount Experience Amid Conflict | India News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 15:16 IST At New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, one passenger said daily life in Dubai continued normally despite occasional sirens and safety advisories. Another returnee in Mumbai said that although missile activity was visible, it did not directly affect civilians. (X) West Asia Conflict: Passengers arriving from Dubai at airports across India on Saturday described the situation in the United Arab Emirates as largely controlled despite missile alerts, with many expressing relief at returning home safely and thanking authorities for facilitating their travel. At New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, one passenger said daily life in Dubai continued normally despite occasional sirens and safety advisories. “The situation is very normal there. Sirens ring and alarms come but still, it’s quite a normal environment. Advisory is to stay inside unless it’s an emergency,” the passenger said as quoted by news agency ANI. Another returnee at the Delhi airport said residents had been receiving emergency alerts and were advised to keep essential items ready. “The missiles are being intercepted and we used …

Security Comes First: High Court Dismisses Plea For Namaz Space Near Mumbai Airport | India News

Security Comes First: High Court Dismisses Plea For Namaz Space Near Mumbai Airport | India News

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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 19:58 IST The Bombay High Court denied taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers’ request to offer namaz near the airport during Ramzan, citing security concerns. Bombay High Court (File photo) The Bombay High Court on Thursday refused to grant relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers who sought permission to offer namaz near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport during the holy month of Ramzan. The court said security considerations around the airport must take priority over such requests. A bench comprising Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla observed that while Ramzan is an important religious period for Muslims, people cannot claim a right to offer prayers at any place of their choice, especially in a highly sensitive area like an airport. The court was hearing a petition filed by the Taxi-Rickshaw Ola-Uber Men’s Union. The union said that drivers earlier used a temporary shed near the airport to offer prayers, but the structure was demolished by authorities last year. The petitioners requested that the same location be allowed again or that another nearby …

Delhi Airport Delays Spill Over To Mumbai, Lucknow, Other Cities As Air Traffic Disruptions Mount | Mumbai-news News

Delhi Airport Delays Spill Over To Mumbai, Lucknow, Other Cities As Air Traffic Disruptions Mount | Mumbai-news News

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Last Updated:November 07, 2025, 21:10 IST Flight operations were affected at the Mumbai airport due to a technical problem impacting the air traffic control messaging system in Delhi, which could lead to flight delays. The Mumbai Airport warned of flight delays due to the technical problem with the air traffic control messaging system. (Reuters/File) The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai issued an advisory on Friday, saying that flight operations have been affected due to a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, and warned of flight delays. This came after more than 800 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport due to a technical problem with the air traffic control messaging system, according to the Airports Authority of India. The AMSS failure at the Delhi Airport has started impacting Mumbai, Jaipur, Lucknow, Varanasi, and other major international airports, as originating flights from Delhi to these airports are delayed. So far, the AAI hasn’t confirmed such an issue at any other airport. “Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected …

Mumbai airport picks Indo Thai as interim ground handler after Turkish firm Celebi’s exit | Latest News India

Mumbai airport picks Indo Thai as interim ground handler after Turkish firm Celebi’s exit | Latest News India

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Mumbai airport on Friday announced that Indo Thai Airport Services will handle ground operations for the next three months, effective immediately. Indo Thai Airport Services will handle ground operations at Mumbai airport for the next three months, effective immediately.(REUTERS file) The move comes a day after Adani Airport Holdings Ltd terminated concession agreements with Turkish firm Celebi NAS at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports, following the central government’s revocation of Celebi’s security clearance on national security grounds. In a statement, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said, “Indo Thai Airport Services has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the airport for the next three months with immediate effect,” adding that a joint meeting with airlines had been conducted to ensure a seamless transition. Also Read | Why Turkish firm Celebi aviation’s licence was revoked by India Indo Thai Airport Services, which currently operates at nine airports, will now temporarily manage ground handling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)—India’s second-busiest airport and operated by the Adani Group-owned MIAL. To avoid disruption, MIAL added, “CSMIA …

Mumbai international airport to be closed for 6 hours on May 8, flight services not to be hit | Mumbai News

Mumbai international airport to be closed for 6 hours on May 8, flight services not to be hit | Mumbai News

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As part of its annual infrastructure upkeep, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will be closed for a few hours on May 8 to carry out pre-monsoon runway maintenance. Both the primary and the secondary runways will remain non-operational between 11 am and 5 pm as part of the airport’s monsoon contingency programme aimed at improving runway safety and maintaining seamless operations during the rainy season. The airport authorities have said that flight services and passenger movement would not be hit due to the closure. “Six-month advance Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued, giving airlines and concerned stakeholders sufficient time to reschedule flights. Due to this foresight, airport officials assure that there would be no inconvenience in passenger movement or operations of airlines,” said a CSMIA spokesperson. Story continues below this ad The pre-monsoon check will comprise extensive surface inspection, minor repairs, and anti-waterlogging measures. Spread across 1,033 acres, CSMIA’s facilities receive frequent preventive maintenance to reduce monsoon risks, during which operational complexities reach a peak. Specialists will employ sophisticated technology to keep …

Flyer from Bangkok arrested with gold worth ₹6.3 crore at Mumbai airport | Latest News India

Flyer from Bangkok arrested with gold worth ₹6.3 crore at Mumbai airport | Latest News India

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Apr 13, 2025 08:14 AM IST A passenger was detained at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport after 6.7 kg of gold worth ₹6.3 crore was found in his shoes. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested a passenger after recovering gold worth about ₹6.3 crore from him at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here, an official said on Saturday. While the man was arrested, the name of a prospective buyer of the smuggled gold came up during his questioning.(Representative image) In a follow-up action, DRI officials also arrested a prospective buyer, who was part of the gold smuggling syndicate, from Mumbai, he said. Based on specific information, officials from the apex anti-smuggling unit intercepted a passenger after he arrived at the city airport from Bangkok. A search led to the recovery of 6.7 kg of smuggled gold bars worth ₹6.3 crore, concealed in the shoes he was wearing. While the man was arrested, the name of a prospective buyer of the smuggled gold came up during his questioning. The intended buyer was then arrested, the …

IndiGo Plane Makes ‘Emergency’ Landing In Mumbai After Bomb Threat

IndiGo Plane Makes ‘Emergency’ Landing In Mumbai After Bomb Threat

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Mumbai: A Mumbai-bound IndiGo plane from Jaipur, with 225 passengers plus crew, landed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Monday under full emergency conditions due to a bomb threat, said the airport.  The flight landed safely at around 8.50 pm and the aircraft was taken to a remote bay for a thorough check as part of security protocols, said authorities. “A threat note was discovered in an aircraft en route from Jaipur (JAI) to Mumbai (BOM). As a precaution, full emergency was declared at Mumbai Airport at 2043 hrs. The flight landed safely at 2050 hrs. Airport operations remain unaffected,” the Mumbai airport said in a statement. “CSMIA is actively coordinating with the airline and security agencies. The safety of passengers and staff remains our top priority,” the statement further added.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mumbai to get Gold Line Metro soon to connect with Navi Mumbai, Rs 15,000 crore finalised – India TV

Mumbai to get Gold Line Metro soon to connect with Navi Mumbai, Rs 15,000 crore finalised – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Mumbai to get Gold Line Metro soon. Mumbai will soon get the Gold Line Metro, also known as Metro 8, connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, as the new Maharashtra government is planning to decide on the executing agency for this crucial infrastructure project. Gold Line Metro to enhance connectivity Right now, there is no mass rapid transport system (MRTS) to link the two airports, and the Metro 8 corridor will be designed to bridge this gap. It should be noted that the Gold Line Metro project was the main topic of discussion ahead of the assembly elections to determine which agency would handle its execution, as the route spans both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The MMRDA and the Maharashtra government said they supported the execution of the project by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) through the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha Metro). As the Navi Mumbai International Airport is all set to open next year, the newly-formed government under Chief …

PM takes ride in Mumbai’s newest metro; talks to students, Ladki Bahin beneficiaries, labourers | Mumbai news

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Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the BKC to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 and took a ride till Santacruz station and back, during which he interacted with students, beneficiaries of the Maharashtra government’s Ladki Bahin Yojana and labourers involved in constructing the underground line. He launched the MetroConnect3 app designed to enhance the travel experience for commuters and also unveiled a coffee table book containing spectacular photos of the underground metro journey. He was accompanied by Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishanan, Union minister Manohar Lal, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as well as deputy CMs Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. The 12.69 kilometre stretch between Aarey Colony and BKC is part of the 33.5 kilometre Colaba-Seepz-Aarey Metro Line 3, which received the final clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety earlier this week. The corridor between BKC and Aarey that the PM inaugurated during the day has 10 metro stations. These are BKC, Bandra Colony, Santacruz, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport T1, Sahar Road, CSMIA T 2, Marol Naka, Andheri, SEEPZ …

Santa Claus Flies All The Way From Finland To Mumbai To Spread Christmas Cheer

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Santa Claus will also be visiting Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai. With Christmas only a few days away, Santa Claus has begun his world tour. He recently flew all the way from Finland to Mumbai in a bid to spread festive cheer. Taking to Twitter on Monday, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) shared several images of Santa and said that he made his way to India to spread the Nordic Christmas cheer. “To spread the Christmas cheer, Santa Claus is on a world tour and recently he flew all the way from Finland and landed at #MumbaiAirport,” CSMIA wrote on Twitter. In another post, the Mumbai airport also thanked Finn Air for bringing such a jolly-good guest to Mumbai. “We invite you all to visit Santa’s official country this festive season, as Finnair operates three weekly flights to Helsinki,” the caption added.  Take a look at the images below:  We would like to thank @Finnair for bringing such a jolly-good guest to our #GatewayToGoodness. We invite you all to visit Santa’s official country this …