Airports
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Delhi Airport ATC Glitch: Over 300 Flights Delayed at Delhi Airport, Airlines Issue Advisory
Originals | Nov 07, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTDelhi's IGI Airport saw major disruptions as 300+ flights were delayed due to an ATC system glitch. The AMSS malfunction forced manual flight processing, causing average delays of 50 minutes. Airlines issued advisories while technical teams work to restore normal operations.
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Airports across India on high alert following warning of possible terror attack | Check details
India | Aug 06, 2025, 06:58 AM ISTThe Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued an advisory to all stakeholders, including state police, airports, and airlines.
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List of Indian airports where DGCA bans taking photos, videos | Full details
India | May 23, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTThe government and DGCA urge passengers to take the rules seriously and comply. Passengers are also advised not to take photos or videos during flights involving military airbases. If passengers are confused or have questions/queries during flight, they should speak to the cabin crew immediately.
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32 airports closed due to soaring tensions with Pakistan reopen for flight operations | Full list
India | May 12, 2025, 12:38 PM ISTCivil flight operations from 32 airports across northern and western India, including Srinagar and Amritsar, were suspended from May 9 to May 15 due to the military standoff between India and Pakistan.
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India extends closure of 24 airports until May 15 amid rising tensions with Pakistan
India | May 09, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTEarlier, these airports were closed for civilian flights till May 10 in view of the military conflict between India and Pakistan.
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20 airports across north, west India closed till May 10 amid India-Pakistan tensions | Full list
India | May 08, 2025, 08:37 AM ISTVarious Indian airlines have issued notifications citing the temporary suspension of flights to and from 20 airports due to security reasons and urging passengers to plan their air travel accordingly.
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China: Hundreds of flights cancelled, parks closed amid threat of sandstorms in Beijing
World | Apr 12, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTBeijing sandstorm: China has for long fought the battle to lessen the impact of sandstorms as these storms can reduce the visibility to as low as zero, send sand into buildings and clothing, and cause severe discomfort to the eyes, nose and ears.
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MP to get airport at every 150 km, helipad at 45 km under new aviation policy, CM Mohan announces
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 19, 2025, 08:43 AM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under CM Mohan Yadav approved the new aviation policy to spur infrastructure growth while promoting flight operations through grants to aviation companies.
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India expands fast-track immigration services to seven new airports: What is it and how to apply?
Business | Jan 17, 2025, 08:22 AM ISTFast-track immigration services: It is designed for faster, smoother and safer immigration clearance for international travellers. Eligible passengers will be allowed to utilise e-gates and bypass regular immigration queues for a seamless journey.
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Udaan Yatri Cafe initiative to provide affordable food at airports after Raghav Chadha's push
India | Dec 22, 2024, 05:33 PM ISTIn response to MP Raghav Chadha's parliamentary push, the Indian government launches the 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' at Kolkata Airport to offer affordable food and beverages, with plans to expand nationwide.
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Centre sanctions over 2,800 CISF troops for new airports in Noida, Navi Mumbai
India | Dec 12, 2024, 06:39 PM ISTThe total CISF manpower sanctioned for providing a counter-terrorist cover to the two upcoming airports is 2,870. The sanction of Central Industrial Security Force manpower is for the first phase of operationalisation of the two airports.
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Embarrassed NRI calls out fellow Indians on Germany flight: ‘Behave like humans’ in viral post
offbeat | Oct 26, 2024, 08:45 PM ISTAn NRI's viral Reddit post expresses disappointment over fellow Indians' unruly behaviour on a flight from Munich to Delhi, urging travellers to reflect on their actions and the impact on their community's image abroad.
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Digi Yatra likely to be rolled at 14 more airports by end of this month: Check list here
Business | Apr 11, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTThe Digi Yatra app links a traveller's boarding pass to a facial recognition system (FRS) that confirms their identification. As a result, getting to the boarding gates and completing the pre-security check takes less time.
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US: Pro-Palestinian protesters block traffic at two airports in LA and New York, dozens arrested
World | Dec 28, 2023, 06:10 PM ISTThe protesters blocked traffic around Los Angeles International Airport and New York's John F Kennedy International Airport - considered two of the country's busiest airports. At least 36 people were arrested in Los Angeles and 26 in New York.
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COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
India | Dec 21, 2023, 06:50 PM ISTCOVID-19 update: States have been urged to ensure effective compliance of the detailed operational guidelines for revised surveillance strategy for COVID-19 shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Uttar Pradesh to get nine more airports in next two years: Aviation Minister Scindia in Parliament
India | Dec 11, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTUnion Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia that govenmnt will construct nine more airports in the next two years in Uttar Pradesh, taking the total number to 18.
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India aims to make another 121 airports carbon neutral by 2025: Scindia at EU-India aviation summit
India | Apr 20, 2023, 05:24 PM ISTAs many as 25 AAI airports are already using 100 per cent green energy.
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Over 1.5 lakh flights kicked off under 'UDAN Scheme' in past 5 years: Jyotiraditya Scindia
India | Aug 08, 2022, 07:21 AM ISTUDAN Scheme: It was launched in 2016 and aims to fulfill the aspirations of common man with advanced aviation infrastructure and air connectivity in Category II and III cities, following the vision of Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik.
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Modi Govt 8 years: How Brand India gained its rightful place globally over past 8 years
India | May 29, 2022, 11:19 AM ISTPM Modi began with his foreign visits to meet counterparts, discuss what India wants and can give, like all prime ministers but with one difference, his unique style of making a personal relation with them.
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Modi govt 8 years: How PM developed urban infrastructure with swanky expressways, railways, airports
India | May 26, 2022, 02:11 PM ISTThe pace of development both on approval of projects and execution has been impressive unlike situation during previous governments when projects were merely passed on paper but less execution on the ground.