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PM Modi waits at IGI Airport till 2 pm to facilitate smooth movement of aspirants

PM Modi waits at IGI Airport till 2 pm to facilitate smooth movement of aspirants

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According to the sources, after arriving at the airport around 1.15 pm, PM Modi chose to remain there until 2 pm instead of immediately proceeding to his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, facilitating the smooth movement of candidates towards their examination centres. 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

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Sunday released its preliminary report into the serious incident involving a Swiss International Air Lines flight that suffered an engine failure during take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 26.  According to the report, SWISS flight LX147 from New Delhi to Zurich was forced to abort take-off at around 1:27 am after the aircraft’s left-hand engine failed during the take-off roll. The AAIB has classified the occurrence as a “serious incident” that resulted in injuries to six people. The Airbus A330-343 was carrying 245 people, including 232 passengers and 13 crew members. Investigators said the flight crew rejected take-off after the failure of Engine No. 1 at a speed of around 106 knots. The pilots immediately informed air traffic control and sought emergency assistance. The crew later reported hearing a “loud bang” and observed a large flame coming from the left-hand engine. The aircraft also veered to the left before the pilots managed to bring it to a safe stop on the runway. Following the incident, …

44-year-old man held with 115 gold bars at Delhi airport

44-year-old man held with 115 gold bars at Delhi airport

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New Delhi: The customs department at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport arrested a 44-year-old man on Friday for allegedly smuggling 115 gold bars worth over ₹5.7 crore from the United States of America to India. Senior customs officials said the seizure is directly linked to a sharp rise in smuggling attempts observed over the past week. (Photo for representation) Customs department said their air intelligence unit (AIU) recovered gold bars weighing 3,565 grams concealed in specially designed belt and inner pockets of the man’s trousers. According to senior officials, the accused – an American National of Indian origin – arrived in Delhi on an Air India flight from San Francisco. He was caught while trying to pass through the Green Channel (path for passengers not carrying any prohibited item). “A thorough search of the passenger and his baggage, conducted in the presence of independent witnesses, revealed the gold bars hidden in a specially designed belt with concealed pockets stitched into the inner lining of his trousers. The recovered gold bars are of 24-karat purity,” …

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

Six injured as Delhi-Zurich Swiss flight aborts takeoff after engine ‘failure’| India News

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Six passengers required medical attention after a Swiss International Air Lines flight bound for Zurich aborted take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport early Sunday morning following a suspected engine failure, which triggered an emergency evacuation. The Swiss airline said it was arranging alternative travel for passengers. (Ishan Jain/X) “The aircraft, an Airbus A330-300 operating as flight SWR146 from Delhi to Zurich, rejected take-off from runway 28 at 1.27 am on Sunday. The aircraft was carrying 245 people on board, and the pilot in command was Captain Guillermo Maximiliano Mulet,” an official aware of the matter said. A statement issued by the airline said, “We are aware of an incident involving flight LX147 in Delhi. The aircraft involved is an Airbus A330, registration HB-JHK. SWISS has established a task force. There were 228 passengers and four infants on board. Shortly after take-off, just after 1 am local time in India, an issue occurred with one of the engines. The crew rejected the take-off and, following an assessment of the situation, decided as a precaution to …

‘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 …

100 Flights Cancelled At Delhi Airport Amid Airspace Restrictions Over Iran, West Asia | India News

100 Flights Cancelled At Delhi Airport Amid Airspace Restrictions Over Iran, West Asia | India News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 15:50 IST Delhi airport operator DIAL confirms nearly 100 flight cancellations, with 60 departures and 40 arrivals affected, due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of West Asia. Flights cancelled Nearly 100 flights have been cancelled at Delhi airport due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of West Asia on Sunday. According to the latest update, 60 departures and 40 arrivals have been affected so far. The cancellations were confirmed by the operator of Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). Officials said the disruptions are linked to restrictions in airspace over Iran and nearby regions, forcing airlines to alter routes and cancel several services. IndiGo Extends Suspension Of Select International Flights Till March 2 In an official statement, IndiGo said that it has extended the temporary suspension of select international flights that operate through Middle East airspace until March 2, 2026. In a travel advisory posted on X, the airline said, “We continue to observe developments across parts of the Middle East and surrounding regions with …

Software outage affects flight ops across world| India News

Software outage affects flight ops across world| India News

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New Delhi: Flight operations were disrupted on Thursday morning following a brief outage of Navitaire software — a system used by airlines worldwide for bookings and check-ins— affecting multiple carriers across the country as well as parts of the Asia-Pacific and Europe, officials said. Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, provides reservation, inventory and departure control systems primarily to low-cost and hybrid carriers worldwide. “Due to the system outage, IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet airlines were impacted between 6.45am and 7.28am, and again intermittently from 8.10am to 8.25am, leading to temporary delays in check-in and boarding processes at several airports including Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA),” an official aware of the matter said, requesting anonymity. Navitaire, a subsidiary of Amadeus, provides reservation, inventory and departure control systems primarily to low-cost and hybrid carriers worldwide. According to officials, the outage affected passenger processing systems, including airport check-in counters and boarding systems, resulting in long queues during the morning peak travel period. Also Read | Global software outage disrupts operations at Delhi airport IGIA …

Delhi’s AQI ‘severe’ as visibility drops to 50m; over 200 flights delayed

Delhi’s AQI ‘severe’ as visibility drops to 50m; over 200 flights delayed

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Delhi’s air quality turned ‘severe’ even as dense fog enveloped the national Capital leading to delays in flight and rail operations. Delhi is yet to record a single day this month where the AQI has been below 200 or lower. (HT photo) Winds became calm overnight, sending the air quality plummeting. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality Index (AQI) stood at 416 at 9am on Tuesday — up from a reading of 373 at 4pm on Monday. Visibility meanwhile dipped to 50 metres at both Palam and Safdarjung as over 200 flights were delayed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport. Several trains were also delayed. On Monday, over 500 flights were delayed and 14 cancelled as visibility came down to 150 metres in Delhi. At least 30 trains in Delhi were also delayed by 30 minutes or more. India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said moderate fog prevailed in Delhi till around 4am, with visibility at 350 metres at Safdarjung and 450 metres at Palam. However, it dipped sharply in the next hour and had fallen …

After flight delays and cancellations, IndiGo passengers grapple with another crisis — missing luggage | Delhi News

After flight delays and cancellations, IndiGo passengers grapple with another crisis — missing luggage | Delhi News

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Akash Chauhan rushed to the ‘Lost Property’ counter at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday. Handing over a white paper to the officials seated inside, he said, “My brother-in-law’s baggage went missing on December 6. He has asked me to collect it.” A lawyer from Ahmedabad, the 35-year-old said he was sent to multiple counters after being told the luggage had “likely been transferred”. “My brother-in-law was travelling to Ahmedabad from Delhi. His baggage was left behind in the entire [IndiGo] chaos… I have my flight at 8 pm from another terminal, I don’t know what to do.” “These people do not understand the problem. There is no support and guidance. I have been running from one counter to another… I cannot miss another flight,” he added. Over a week after India’s aviation sector saw massive disruptions as IndiGo cancelled scores of flights on a daily basis, Delhi’s Airport Terminal 1 was still grappling with luggage left behind amid the chaos. Several passengers who flew into Delhi have alleged unresponsive helpdesks, and delays …

‘Worst airline experience’: Mohammed Siraj slams Air India Express after flight delay; airline responds

‘Worst airline experience’: Mohammed Siraj slams Air India Express after flight delay; airline responds

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Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday expressed frustration over the delay of his Air India Express flight from Guwahati to Hyderabad, and said that there was no communication from the airline despite the delay. Calling this “the worst airline experience,” Siraj wrote, “I really would not advise anyone to take this flight if they can’t take a stand.”(AFP) The airline later reacted to the cricketer’s social media post, and apologised for the inconvenience caused to him. They said that his flight has been cancelled, adding that their team will continue to provide him support. At 11:33 pm on Wednesday, Siraj took to his X and wrote that his Air India Express flight no. IX 2884 from Guwahati to Hyderabad was supposed to take off at 7:25, but said it was delayed without a proper reason, and that there was no communication from the airline. Also read: White House shooting update: Latest on Reagan National Airport flight status; new info emerges “This has been really frustrating, and this is the basic ask by every passenger,” Siraj …