New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) An Air India flight operating from Bengaluru to Delhi was involved in an engine fire incident after landing at Delhi airport on Thursday.Air India confirmed an incident involving Flight AI2802 operating from Bengaluru to Delhi.“During the aircraft’s final approach into Delhi, the cockpit crew received a fire indication from one of the engines. The indication was subsequently confirmed as true. The crew followed all standard operating procedures and landed the aircraf…
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New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday issued a public health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, asking travellers showing symptoms of the disease to immediately report to health authorities at the airport.In a post on social media platform X, Delhi Airport shared a health information advisory issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.The ad…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Truck, taxi, and auto-rickshaw drivers in the national capital began a three-day strike on Thursday, demanding a revision in fares and relief from rising fuel prices and operational expenses. The strike, which will continue until May 23, is likely to impact transport services across Delhi-NCR. Drivers participating in the protest said that despite working for nearly 12 hours a day, they are struggling financially due to stagnant fares and the continuous increase in the p…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Welcoming the Delhi government’s decision to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the move would provide much-needed support to airlines amid global cost pressures and help ensure affordable connectivity for passengers.In a statement, the minister appreciated the “timely decision” taken by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and the Delhi government, saying the re…
Jaipur, May 13 (IANS) In the Jal Jeevan Mission scam case, the Anti-Corruption Bureau produced accused Sanjay Badaya before the court on Tuesday, after which the court remanded him to judicial custody. The Anti-Corruption Bureau had sought an additional three-day remand for further interrogation, citing new facts that allegedly emerged during questioning.However, after hearing arguments from both sides, the court rejected the request and ordered that Badaya be sent to jail.Anti-Corrupti…
Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi and alleged middleman Sanjay Badaya were produced before an ACB Court on Monday in connection with the alleged Rs 900-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam, where Joshi was sent to judicial custody while Badaya was remanded to police custody.The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) had sought three days’ police remand for Joshi and five days for Badaya.However, the court sent Joshi to judicial custody while remanding Badaya to police custody f…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Air India on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘hub-and-spoke’ push to develop India into a global aviation hub, while announcing plans to launch international routes from Varanasi under the proposed hub-and-spoke model.Tata Group-owned airline’s CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson described the government’s initiative as a ‘transformative step’ for the aviation sector, saying it would strengthen connectivity and enable optimal use of airport in…
Riyadh, April 26 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan on Sunday visited Makkah and oversaw the arrangements for Indian Haj pilgrims. Khan also received the first batch of Indian pilgrims arriving in Makkah from Madinah by train.Consul General of India in Jeddah Fahad Suri, and Consul Haj Sadaf Choudhary were also present during the visit, according to a statement by the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on X.”This year, a large number of Indian pilgrims will be using the Haramain Hi…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India’s unique geographical location between the eastern and western hemispheres provides a natural advantage in emerging as a global transit hub, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has stressed.He said that the country has developed the strategy after extensive deliberations with all the stakeholders. “I am deeply grateful to Home Minister Amit Shah for his active support in advancing the proposal,” said Naidu while reviewing the readiness of Delhi Airport …
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The first batch of Haj 2026 pilgrims departed from Delhi Airport for Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. Chairperson of the Delhi Haj Committee, Kausar Jahan, was present at the airport to mark their departure. A pilgrim leaving for Haj told IANS, “By the will of Allah and the prayers of all of you, Allah has blessed us with the opportunity to perform Haj 2026. Today, by His will, we are taking our first flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport. I request all of…