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Delhi Airport’s T3 to boost international capacity by 50% this winter
Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 3 is expanding its international passenger handling capacity by 50% this winter, increasing from 2 crore to 3 crore annually. This expansion involves converting a domestic pier for international use, expected to be completed by December. With runway repairs and Terminal 2 reopening, IGIA will become India's first airport exceeding 10 CPA.
India's busiest airport just got busier: Delhi Airport sees 244% surge in international transfers
Delhi Airport is becoming a major global transit point. International transfers have increased significantly in recent years. The airport offers strong connections to North America and Europe. New airline routes have boosted transfer traffic. Delhi Airport has improved its facilities for transit passengers. It provides various services like lounges, hotels, and better connectivity.
Infra push to boost realty sector in outer Delhi
The Dwarka Expressway and UER II are poised to significantly benefit Delhi's peripheral areas, making them more attractive to homebuyers as central areas become increasingly expensive.
Delhi weather alert: More rain likely till August 3; IGI Airport, airlines issue travel delay advisories
Delhi is experiencing heavy rainfall. This has led to traffic congestion and potential flight delays. Indira Gandhi International Airport advises passengers to expect disruptions. Airlines like IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India have issued weather advisories. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rain. Residents are urged to stay safe and avoid waterlogged areas.
Delhi Weather Update: IMD predicts week-long rain, yellow alert issued; IGI Airport shares travel advisory
Delhi experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, providing relief from the heat and painting the skyline grey. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain and thunderstorms with a yellow alert issued for heavy rainfall in Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab. Flight operations at Delhi Airport are normal, but SpiceJet alerted travelers to potential weather-related delays.
Delhi-Gurgaon in 30 minutes? Nitin Gadkari's new plan to end Capital’s traffic woes
Delhi is set for a major infrastructure overhaul. The goal is to ease chronic traffic congestion. A high-speed Delhi-Gurgaon corridor is proposed. It aims to cut commute times significantly. An elevated corridor will link Delhi-Meerut Expressway to AIIMS-Mahipalpur Bypass. These projects seek to decongest Central Delhi. Authorities are evaluating the proposals.
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Inside Cambodia’s ‘digital arrest’ scam: Gurugram cops uncover call centre that mimicked Indian law agencies
Gurgaon police exposed a Cambodia-based cybercrime ring where Khushi Chaudhary, 24, was arrested for scamming an 81-year-old woman of Rs 2.9 crore. Operating from Phnom Penh, the syndicate used staged calls, impersonating law enforcement to extort money. Victims were digitally arrested and coerced into transferring funds, which were then converted into cryptocurrency.
Bees, bad weather, & runway drama: IndiGo, Air India, Swiss jet face bizzare turbulence as rough streak continues
India's aviation sector faced a challenging 48 hours with a series of unusual incidents. A swarm of bees delayed an IndiGo flight in Surat, while in Delhi, air traffic control averted a potential runway collision involving a SWISS flight.
Noida International Airport to be fully operational by November: Minister after review meeting
Noida International Airport, facing previous delays, is now slated to commence operations in November, announced Minister Nand Gopal Gupta. The project, overcoming past stagnation, is nearing completion with significant progress in runway, terminal, and infrastructure development. While crucial approvals are pending, the government has imposed fines for delays, aiming to establish Asia's largest airport.
Nitin Gadkari asks NHAI to study new tunnel, elevated corridors to ease traffic in Central Delhi
Nitin Gadkari directs NHAI to explore new infrastructure links. These links aim to ease congestion in Central Delhi. The plan includes tunnels or elevated roads. These will connect Sarai Kale Khan and other key points to the INA–Nelson Mandela Marg corridor. This move addresses increased traffic from upcoming expressways. The goal is to improve traffic flow in Delhi.
Defence land worth Rs 165 crore reclaimed in Delhi cantonment
The Defence Estates Office (DEO) in Delhi conducted an anti-encroachment drive in Brar Square, Delhi Cantonment, reclaiming five acres of land valued at Rs 165 crore. This action is part of an ongoing effort to remove unauthorized occupations from defense land in Delhi. The DEO plans further operations to protect defense land and ensure its appropriate use.
Delhi-Jaipur Expressway spur to reduce travel time to just 3 hours from this month: Check route, entry point, and latest update
Travel time between Jaipur and Delhi is set to decrease significantly with NHAI's opening of a new 65-km road section between Bagrana and Bandikui on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Expected to open for trial traffic in July, this link provides direct access from Jaipur, potentially reducing travel time by over an hour.
Delhi's IGI airport gets bomb threat call for Delhi Kolkata flight, a month after similar alert in January
Delhi's Airport received a bomb threat call today. The call mentioned a flight from Delhi to Kolkata scheduled to depart from IGI airport. Authorities conducted an investigation and followed standard procedures to ensure passenger safety. Necessary security protocols were implemented to address the situation at the IGI airport in Delhi.
How baggage theft at Delhi IGI Airport was reduced by half this year
Baggage theft incidents at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport witnessed a substantial 48% reduction due to enhanced security measures, such as random staff checks and strict adherence to aviation security guidelines.
IGI Airport CEO summoned by Parliamentary panel on December 15 to discuss congestion issues
The Rajya Sabha panel headed by MP Vijaysai Reddy has summoned the CEO of Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and Chairman of the Association of Private Airport Operators on Thursday to hear their views on the "development of greenfield and brownfield airports and issues pertaining to civil enclaves in defence airports", according to the notice issued for the meeting.
19 passengers caught with ammunition at IGI airport this year: Police
From January 1 to February 26, a total of 19 cases, where ammunition was found in the passengers' baggage during the security check, have been registered at the IGI airport police station under sections of the Arms Act, police said.
KJ Alphons inaugurates tourist facilitation and information centre at IGI Airport
This counter will be manned by 2 staff members and a supervisor to answer the queries of the tourists and also guide them with information.
IGI airport takes online route for allocation of slot for non-schedule operations
The Business Aircraft Operators Association (BAOA) said the move will enhance transparency and increase efficiency in operation.
Flying from IGI Airport gets cheaper
Flying out of IGI Airport here has got cheaper from today with the discontinuation of the development fee being charged from each passenger for the past several years.
Internationalisation of airports needs amenities: HC
Kumar had contended that other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, have Evaluation or Appraiser's Kiosk at the airport itself which was not there at IGI airport.
Chief Secy receives 19 Punjabis returning from Iraq at IGI Airport
Sarvesh Kaushal, along with several other state officials, received 19 Punjabis arriving from strife-torn Iraq at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
About 300 police personnel deployed at IGI airport
Close to 300 personnel from Delhi Police are deployed at IGI airport while 200 are deputed at Metro stations.
No authorisation needed for customs okay to imported gifts
The Finance Ministry today said the Customs no longer insists on submission of authorisation from recipients for clearance of imported gifts at IGI Airport.
Government disagrees IATA's claim of IGI being costliest airport in the world
Government today disagreed with the claims of IATA, an international body of airlines, that Delhi's IGI airport was costliest in the world.
DIAL comes up with GMR-IGI airport awards
In an attempt to meet IGI airport's objective of becoming world's best airport, DIAL has come up with GMR-IGI airport awards.
Air space closure affects flight schedule at IGI airport
Flight schedules in Delhi's IGI airport were today affected as the airspace over the national capital was shut down for two hours for an IAF communication drill.
Flight operations normal at IGI Airport
Flight operations were today normal at the IGI Airport which witnessed major disruptions for the last two days due to dense fog.
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