Airports in the Indian sub-continent have undergone a major development and expansion, making it one of the largest domestic civil aviation markets in the world. The sector is managed by both government and private entities, with a rapidly growing infrastructure that is crucial for the nation's connectivity and economic growth.&nbsp;Several airports in India also handle the bulk of passenger and cargo traffic. In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.<h3>1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi</h3>It is the busiest airport in India, which seamlessly blends grandeur with efficiency, and handles a huge number of international flights while maintaining ease of movement. It is also well-organised, which provides a good number of shopping outlets, lounges, and food courts that give passengers plenty of choice. The significant part of this hub is that it has excellent connectivity that provides a good number of cab services and the Airport Express Metro linking directly to central Delhi in under 25 minutes.<h3>2. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru</h3>Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is Bengaluru's main international airport, which is named after Kempe Gowda I, who founded the city of Bengaluru in the 16th century. The airport offers a range of facilities and amenities, including Multiple lounges, including the "080 Lounges," with options for transit passengers. Free Wi-Fi and charging stations. A variety of shopping and dining options. Resting areas and a transit hotel.<h3>3. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad</h3>Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is seen as offering consistent, punctual service and passenger-friendly design. This airport has smooth flow, courteous staff, and efficiency, making the experience stress-free. Opened on 23 March 2008, it is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Hyderabad. Shopping areas, modern lounges and seating areas in the airport keep travellers comfortable, keeping dining options showcase local delicacies and international favourites.<h3>4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai</h3>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), with IATA code BOM, serves Mumbai and is the second-busiest airport in India. Operated by a joint venture including Adani Enterprises, it features two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for both international and some domestic flights. The airport offers numerous passenger services, including lounges, dining, duty-free shopping, art displays, and various transport options.<h3>5. Manohar International Airport, Goa</h3>Goa’s new airport at Mopa is sleek, modern, and purpose-built, which was designed to ease congestion at Dabolim while giving the state a better international gateway as well as a more well-organised hub for domestic flyers. The interior design of this airport is airy with a touch of local influence.<h3>6. Chennai International Airport, Chennai</h3>It is an international airport which serves the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Chennai International Airport is also located in Tirusulam in the Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area, around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport depicts the coastal heritage and cultural pride of the city through touches of architecture and art, and a dining mix of South Indian staples alongside international outlets.<h3>7. Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo</h3>Colombo Airport is Sri Lanka’s main international hub, where it is focused on upgrading its facilities to handle rising demand. Known for its warm hospitality, the airport now features improved lounges, retail, and dining, though some areas still appear dated. Located 30 kilometres from the capital, it offers taxi and bus connections, but heavy traffic can slow travel.

In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.

Airports in the Indian sub-continent have undergone a major development and expansion, making it one of the largest domestic civil aviation markets in the world. The sector is managed by both government and private entities, with a rapidly growing infrastructure that is crucial for the nation's connectivity and economic growth. Several airports in India also handle the bulk of passenger and cargo traffic. In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent. 1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi It is the busiest airport in India, which seamlessly blends grandeur with efficiency, and handles a huge number of international flights while maintaining ease of movement. It is also well-organised, which provides a good number of shopping outlets, lounges, and food courts that give passengers plenty of choice. The significant part of this hub is that it has excellent connectivity that provides a good number of cab services and the Airport Express Metro linking directly to central Delhi in under 25 minutes. 2. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is Bengaluru's main international airport, which is named after Kempe Gowda I, who founded the city of Bengaluru in the 16th century. The airport offers a range of facilities and amenities, including Multiple lounges, including the "080 Lounges," with options for transit passengers. Free Wi-Fi and charging stations. A variety of shopping and dining options. Resting areas and a transit hotel. 3. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is seen as offering consistent, punctual service and passenger-friendly design. This airport has smooth flow, courteous staff, and efficiency, making the experience stress-free. Opened on 23 March 2008, it is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Hyderabad. Shopping areas, modern lounges and seating areas in the airport keep travellers comfortable, keeping dining options showcase local delicacies and international favourites. 4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), with IATA code BOM, serves Mumbai and is the second-busiest airport in India. Operated by a joint venture including Adani Enterprises, it features two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for both international and some domestic flights. The airport offers numerous passenger services, including lounges, dining, duty-free shopping, art displays, and various transport options. 5. Manohar International Airport, Goa Goa’s new airport at Mopa is sleek, modern, and purpose-built, which was designed to ease congestion at Dabolim while giving the state a better international gateway as well as a more well-organised hub for domestic flyers. The interior design of this airport is airy with a touch of local influence. 6. Chennai International Airport, Chennai It is an international airport which serves the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Chennai International Airport is also located in Tirusulam in the Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area, around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport depicts the coastal heritage and cultural pride of the city through touches of architecture and art, and a dining mix of South Indian staples alongside international outlets. 7. Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo Colombo Airport is Sri Lanka’s main international hub, where it is focused on upgrading its facilities to handle rising demand. Known for its warm hospitality, the airport now features improved lounges, retail, and dining, though some areas still appear dated. Located 30 kilometres from the capital, it offers taxi and bus connections, but heavy traffic can slow travel.

In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.

Top 7 best airports in the Indian Subcontinent in 2025

The Airports Council International (ACI) World has released the 2025 Edition of its World Airport Traffic Dataset, listing the world’s busiest airports in 2024 across three major categories: passenger traffic, air cargo volumes, and aircraft movements. 


The Airports Council International (ACI) World has released the 2025 Edition of its World Airport Traffic Dataset, listing the world’s busiest airports in 2024 based on passenger traffic, air cargo volumes, and aircraft movements. Here's the list of the top ten busiest airports: &nbsp;

World's 10 busiest airports of 2024 revealed: Can you guess which Indian city made it to the list?

Refusal to eat refreshments served by Air India cabin crew led to the arrest of a smuggler who was moving gold worth Rs 69 lakh ($83,000)&nbsp;from Jeddah to New Delhi. The passenger was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the capital city of India.&nbsp;

Reports state that the unnamed man refused all refreshments during the five-and-a-half-hour flight, he initially refused to drink any water when the flight attendant offered a bottle to each passenger. The man later also refused to consume the food served, leading to suspicions regarding his behaviour,&nbsp;

One of the flight attendants informed the captain who in turn called the security agencies via Air Traffic Control (ATC) and alerted them of the passenger and his suspicious antics.&nbsp;

After the plane landed, security personnel kept a close eye on the man who attempted to sneak through the&nbsp;Green Customs Clearance Channel. He was stopped and called in for questioning where he admitted to having concealed the gold in his rectum in the form of four oval capsules.&nbsp;

Joint Commissioner (Customs) Monika Yadav revealed that approximately 1096.76 grammes of gold was recovered from the passenger, which comes to approximately $83,000.&nbsp;

"He was arrested under the Customs Act after admitting to smuggling gold from Jeddah," said Yadav.&nbsp;

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n May, earlier this year, an air hostess was arrested by the&nbsp;Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)&nbsp;for allegedly smuggling nearly one kilogram of gold from Muscat to Kannur by hiding it in her rectum.&nbsp;

The air hostess, identified as&nbsp;Surabhi Khatun,&nbsp;a native of Kolkata, was detained immediately after she landed at the Kannur International Airport.

It is suspected that Surabhi may have smuggled gold in a similar fashion in the past, as suggested by investigators and evidence collected by them.

As per sources, the involvement of a Kerala-based smuggling gang is also suspected, and further investigation is underway.

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Earlier this month, a souvenir shop at Chennai airport was exposed as a front for a Sri Lankan gold smuggling syndicate earlier. The shop, run by a YouTuber named&nbsp;Mohammed Sabir Ali facilitated the gold smuggling racket out of the southern state of India.

Customs arrested Ali and seven of his employees for their role in&nbsp;&nbsp;267 kg gold worth&nbsp;₹167 crore ($20 million) over a period of two months.

(With inputs from agencies)

Refusal to eat refreshments served by Air India cabin crew led to the arrest of a smuggler who was moving gold worth Rs 69 lakh ($83,000) from Jeddah to New Delhi.

Refusal to eat refreshments served by Air India cabin crew led to the arrest of a smuggler who was moving gold worth Rs 69 lakh ($83,000) from Jeddah to New Delhi. The passenger was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the capital city of India. Reports state that the unnamed man refused all refreshments during the five-and-a-half-hour flight, he initially refused to drink any water when the flight attendant offered a bottle to each passenger. The man later also refused to consume the food served, leading to suspicions regarding his behaviour, One of the flight attendants informed the captain who in turn called the security agencies via Air Traffic Control (ATC) and alerted them of the passenger and his suspicious antics. After the plane landed, security personnel kept a close eye on the man who attempted to sneak through the Green Customs Clearance Channel. He was stopped and called in for questioning where he admitted to having concealed the gold in his rectum in the form of four oval capsules. Joint Commissioner (Customs) Monika Yadav revealed that approximately 1096.76 grammes of gold was recovered from the passenger, which comes to approximately $83,000. "He was arrested under the Customs Act after admitting to smuggling gold from Jeddah," said Yadav. Watch | Why Air India passenger was arrested after refusing food, drinks on flight × Previous incidents n May, earlier this year, an air hostess was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly smuggling nearly one kilogram of gold from Muscat to Kannur by hiding it in her rectum. The air hostess, identified as Surabhi Khatun, a native of Kolkata, was detained immediately after she landed at the Kannur International Airport. It is suspected that Surabhi may have smuggled gold in a similar fashion in the past, as suggested by investigators and evidence collected by them. As per sources, the involvement of a Kerala-based smuggling gang is also suspected, and further investigation is underway. Also read | Air hostess detained for smuggling 1kg of gold inside rectum Earlier this month, a souvenir shop at Chennai airport was exposed as a front for a Sri Lankan gold smuggling syndicate earlier. The shop, run by a YouTuber named Mohammed Sabir Ali facilitated the gold smuggling racket out of the southern state of India. Customs arrested Ali and seven of his employees for their role in 267 kg gold worth ₹167 crore ($20 million) over a period of two months. (With inputs from agencies)

Refusal to eat refreshments sparks doubt, leads to arrest of man smuggling gold at Delhi airport

An Indian man managed to dupe a five-star hotel in the national capital New Delhi by staying for almost two years without shelling out a penny.&nbsp;

The suspect guest identified as Ankush Dutta stayed in&nbsp;Roseate House, situated in Aerocity near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for a total of 603 days from 30 May 2019 to 22 January 2021 and owed over $70,000 (Rs 58 lakh) before checking&nbsp;out surreptitiously.&nbsp;

<h2>Hotel staffer involved</h2>

An FIR has been lodged by Vinod Malhotra, on behalf of Bird Airports Hotel Private Limited, the company which operates Roseate House. In the FIR, it has been alleged that Dutta had the help of a hotel staffer named Prem Prakash,&nbsp;head of the Front Office Department to pull off the 'Anna Sorkin-esque' scam.&nbsp;

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Notably, Prakash had&nbsp;access to the hotel computer system to track the dues of all guests. The hotel management believes that Prakash might have received some cash as&nbsp;bribe from Dutta for letting him overstay his visit by manipulating the in-house software system.&nbsp;

“A criminal conspiracy was hatched by guest Mr Ankush Dutta along with some known and unknown hotel staff, including Mr Prem Prakash with a motive to gain wrongfully and deprive the hotel of its rightful dues,” read the FIR.&nbsp;

“In pursuance of the said conspiracy, the alleged staff of the hotel forged, deleted, added accounts entries and falsified a large number of entries in the account of the said guest Ankush Dutta in the Opera software system of the hotel,” it added.

<h2>Prakash fudged records&nbsp;</h2>

The FIR states&nbsp;that Prakash not only fudged the data of Dutta's stay, but he also fabricated accounts to show that other guests, who stayed in the hotel, paid for the conman, which obviously turned out to be bogus.&nbsp;

“The scrutiny of record of the alleged officials of the hotel revealed that they created several fake and false pending bills to benefit Ankush Dutta by adopting various ways like by removing room nights from his bills, transferring his debits into the bills of other guests’ bills, using settled bills of other guests by incorporating his name in the bill, etc,” the FIR said.

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The hotel noticed that three cheques of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 7 lakh and Rs 20 lakh on different dates were made by Dutta but all of them bounced. Once again, Prakash did not bring this fact to the notice of the hotel management.&nbsp;

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Usually, hotel management is&nbsp;instructed to settle a guest's outstanding dues within three days or 72 hours. However, if the timeline is crossed, the issue should be brought in front of the CEO and Financial Controller (FC) to seek a suitable course of action. In this case, Prakash neither settled the dues nor sent the information to the CEO and FC of the hotel.&nbsp;

The police have launched an investigation after conducting a preliminary inquiry. The hotel, meanwhile, has demanded strict legal action saying the culprits have committed "criminal offences, criminal breach of trust, forgery and falsification of accounts".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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An Indian man managed to dupe a five-star hotel in the national capital New Delhi by staying for almost two years without shelling out a penny. The suspect guest identified as Ankush Dutta stayed in Roseate House, situated in Aerocity near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for a total of 603 days from 30 May 2019 to 22 January 2021 and owed over $70,000 (Rs 58 lakh) before checking out surreptitiously.

An Indian man managed to dupe a five-star hotel in the national capital New Delhi by staying for almost two years without shelling out a penny. The suspect guest identified as Ankush Dutta stayed in Roseate House, situated in Aerocity near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport for a total of 603 days from 30 May 2019 to 22 January 2021 and owed over $70,000 (Rs 58 lakh) before checking out surreptitiously. Hotel staffer involved An FIR has been lodged by Vinod Malhotra, on behalf of Bird Airports Hotel Private Limited, the company which operates Roseate House. In the FIR, it has been alleged that Dutta had the help of a hotel staffer named Prem Prakash, head of the Front Office Department to pull off the 'Anna Sorkin-esque' scam. Also read | Who is Anna Sorokin, the fake heiress recently released from jail? Notably, Prakash had access to the hotel computer system to track the dues of all guests. The hotel management believes that Prakash might have received some cash as bribe from Dutta for letting him overstay his visit by manipulating the in-house software system. “A criminal conspiracy was hatched by guest Mr Ankush Dutta along with some known and unknown hotel staff, including Mr Prem Prakash with a motive to gain wrongfully and deprive the hotel of its rightful dues,” read the FIR. “In pursuance of the said conspiracy, the alleged staff of the hotel forged, deleted, added accounts entries and falsified a large number of entries in the account of the said guest Ankush Dutta in the Opera software system of the hotel,” it added. Prakash fudged records The FIR states that Prakash not only fudged the data of Dutta's stay, but he also fabricated accounts to show that other guests, who stayed in the hotel, paid for the conman, which obviously turned out to be bogus. “The scrutiny of record of the alleged officials of the hotel revealed that they created several fake and false pending bills to benefit Ankush Dutta by adopting various ways like by removing room nights from his bills, transferring his debits into the bills of other guests’ bills, using settled bills of other guests by incorporating his name in the bill, etc,” the FIR said. WATCH | WION Business News | Watch out for 5G scams in India × The hotel noticed that three cheques of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 7 lakh and Rs 20 lakh on different dates were made by Dutta but all of them bounced. Once again, Prakash did not bring this fact to the notice of the hotel management. Also read | Case cracked: Man gets back $43K (Rs 36 lakh) lost in crypto fraud. Here’s how Usually, hotel management is instructed to settle a guest's outstanding dues within three days or 72 hours. However, if the timeline is crossed, the issue should be brought in front of the CEO and Financial Controller (FC) to seek a suitable course of action. In this case, Prakash neither settled the dues nor sent the information to the CEO and FC of the hotel. The police have launched an investigation after conducting a preliminary inquiry. The hotel, meanwhile, has demanded strict legal action saying the culprits have committed "criminal offences, criminal breach of trust, forgery and falsification of accounts". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Duped: Indian man stays in five-star hotel for two years, checks out without settling $70,000 bill

As the government schools of Delhi are set to close for winter vacations, all teachers working in government schools will be deployed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to perform Covid-19 duty.

According to the Delhi government's official announcement, the teachers will work from December 31, 2022, till January 15, 2023, at the airport to ensure that the visitors and passengers are following Covid-appropriate behaviour.

The government schools in Delhi will remain closed for winter vacations from January 1 to 15, 2023. Although remedial classes will be conducted from January 2 to 14, 2023 for weak students, teachers would work at the IGI Airport in the national capital to ensure that people are following all safety protocols related to Covid-19.

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“Teachers of Delhi government schools will be deployed at Delhi airport from December 31 to January 15 to ensure that Covid appropriate behaviour is followed by passengers arriving from abroad. Schools will remain closed in Delhi during this period due to winter vacations,” the news agency ANI tweeted.&nbsp;

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With a sudden increase in cases of Covid-19 in Delhi, the central government has appealed to people to wear their masks and strictly follow safety norms in public places. In India, four cases of Covid-19's new variant, BF.7, have been found&nbsp;as of now.&nbsp;

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On December 22, the government of Delhi announced that all schools will be closed for winter vacations from January 1 to 15, 2023. The remedial classes will be conducted for students studying in Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12.

Till January 15, 2023, the schools will be closed for students studying in KG to Class 8.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As the government schools of Delhi are set to close for winter vacations, all teachers working in government schools will be deployed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to perform Covid-19 duty.

As the government schools of Delhi are set to close for winter vacations, all teachers working in government schools will be deployed at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport to perform Covid-19 duty. According to the Delhi government's official announcement, the teachers will work from December 31, 2022, till January 15, 2023, at the airport to ensure that the visitors and passengers are following Covid-appropriate behaviour. The government schools in Delhi will remain closed for winter vacations from January 1 to 15, 2023. Although remedial classes will be conducted from January 2 to 14, 2023 for weak students, teachers would work at the IGI Airport in the national capital to ensure that people are following all safety protocols related to Covid-19. ALSO READ| India steps up measures amidst China Covid explosion, expert says 'hybrid immunity' will help country “Teachers of Delhi government schools will be deployed at Delhi airport from December 31 to January 15 to ensure that Covid appropriate behaviour is followed by passengers arriving from abroad. Schools will remain closed in Delhi during this period due to winter vacations,” the news agency ANI tweeted. Teachers of Delhi government schools will be deployed at Delhi airport from December 31 to January 15 to ensure that Covid appropriate behaviour is followed by passengers arriving from abroad. Schools will remain closed in Delhi during this period due to winter vacations. — ANI (@ANI) December 26, 2022 × With a sudden increase in cases of Covid-19 in Delhi, the central government has appealed to people to wear their masks and strictly follow safety norms in public places. In India, four cases of Covid-19's new variant, BF.7, have been found as of now. WATCH| India: New Covid rules for incoming passengers; RT-PCR mandatory for international arrivals On December 22, the government of Delhi announced that all schools will be closed for winter vacations from January 1 to 15, 2023. The remedial classes will be conducted for students studying in Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12. Till January 15, 2023, the schools will be closed for students studying in KG to Class 8. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi government school teachers to be stationed at airport on Covid duty

With the dense <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/severe-cold-continues-in-delhi-dense-fog-hampers-visibility-270958">fog</a> continuing to engulf North India on Monday, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indigo-reports-biggest-quarterly-loss-cuts-expansion-targets-258003">IndiGo</a> has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, requesting them to keep a track on their flight status before leaving home and advising to reach out to their customer care for the updated information.

"Owing to the dense fog in North India our flights have been impacted across all of India. We will continue to review the situation and provide real-time updates on our social platforms," IndiGo said in a release.

"We request passengers to check the flight status before leaving home and reach out to our customer care numbers for queries," it added.

Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-%26-economy/indias-first-biofuel-powered-flight-lands-at-delhi-airport-161830">Delhi Airport</a> had issued a statement, informing that flight operations at the airport have been affected due to poor visibility.

"Normal operations have been suspended at Delhi airport due to poor visibility, only CAT III B (instrument landing system) compliant pilots can land. Passengers are requested to stay in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information. Due to the foggy weather conditions and low visibility at the airport, three flights diverted and none has been canceled," Delhi Airport said in a statement.

A CAT IIIB system helps with a precision approach and landing when the runway visibility is at a distance no less than 50 feet (15m) and is at a visual range less than 200 meters and most certainly not less than 50 meters.

With the dense fog continuing to engulf North India on Monday, IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, requesting them to keep a track on their flight status before leaving home and advising to reach out to their customer care for the updated information.

With the dense fog continuing to engulf North India on Monday, IndiGo has issued a travel advisory for its passengers, requesting them to keep a track on their flight status before leaving home and advising to reach out to their customer care for the updated information. "Owing to the dense fog in North India our flights have been impacted across all of India. We will continue to review the situation and provide real-time updates on our social platforms," IndiGo said in a release. "We request passengers to check the flight status before leaving home and reach out to our customer care numbers for queries," it added. Earlier today, Delhi Airport had issued a statement, informing that flight operations at the airport have been affected due to poor visibility. "Normal operations have been suspended at Delhi airport due to poor visibility, only CAT III B (instrument landing system) compliant pilots can land. Passengers are requested to stay in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information. Due to the foggy weather conditions and low visibility at the airport, three flights diverted and none has been canceled," Delhi Airport said in a statement. A CAT IIIB system helps with a precision approach and landing when the runway visibility is at a distance no less than 50 feet (15m) and is at a visual range less than 200 meters and most certainly not less than 50 meters.

IndiGo issues travel advisory as dense fog impacts flight operations

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indigo-qatar-airways-to-announce-strategic-deal-260041">IndiGo</a>, India's biggest airline by market share, has canceled 19 flights from Delhi as road traffic disruption in the capital city has affected the availability of its crew, a Delhi airport official said on Thursday. A further 16 flights are delayed.

The traffic disruption has been caused by protests in Delhi and in several cities across the country against a contentious new citizenship law that is largely seen as anti-Muslim.

"Due to traffic restrictions and to accommodate passengers reaching late to the airport, we have rescheduled and curtailed our schedule in and out of Delhi by approximately 20 departures," IndiGo said in a statement, adding that this accounts for about 10 per cent of its total flights out of the capital.

IndiGo, India's biggest airline by market share, has canceled 19 flights from Delhi as road traffic disruption in the capital city has affected the availability of its crew, a Delhi airport official said on Thursday.

IndiGo, India's biggest airline by market share, has canceled 19 flights from Delhi as road traffic disruption in the capital city has affected the availability of its crew, a Delhi airport official said on Thursday. A further 16 flights are delayed. The traffic disruption has been caused by protests in Delhi and in several cities across the country against a contentious new citizenship law that is largely seen as anti-Muslim. "Due to traffic restrictions and to accommodate passengers reaching late to the airport, we have rescheduled and curtailed our schedule in and out of Delhi by approximately 20 departures," IndiGo said in a statement, adding that this accounts for about 10 per cent of its total flights out of the capital.

IndiGo cancels 19 flights from Delhi because of protests in the city

There has been a 10-15 per cent rise in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease in the past few days after Delhi's air pollution levels rose sharply, said a cardiologist at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

"The current situation in Delhi is very critical. The PM levels are reaching up to 800. Around 10-15 per cent rise in cardiological patients has been registered," Dr Tarun, Cardiologist, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital said.

He also suggested ways to combat air pollution.

"People should remain indoors and increase uptake of anti-oxidants which are found in abundance in fruits. Whenever one has to go out then the usage of N95 mask is mandatory because it is the only mask which protects from PM pollution. People should improve the environment at the homes by having some plants like money plant, snake plant etc. Finally, if it is affordable then air purifier should be used in the homes," the doctor added.

The air pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas remained in the 'severe'&nbsp;category for the third consecutive day despite the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme.

Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Noida were engulfed by a thick blanket of smog in the morning today, which reduced visibility on the roads and caused problems to commuters.

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Friday was recorded at 482 which falls under the 'Severe'&nbsp;category with PM10 being 504 and PM2.5 - 332, according to Center-run SAFAR.

The AQI recorded near Mathura Road in Delhi was 554 (PM10) at 9:00 am on Friday, while near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, the AQI stood at 560 (PM10), Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 484 (PM10) and 488 ( PM2.5).

There has been a 10-15 per cent rise in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease in the past few days after Delhi's air pollution levels rose sharply, said a cardiologist at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

There has been a 10-15 per cent rise in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease in the past few days after Delhi's air pollution levels rose sharply, said a cardiologist at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. "The current situation in Delhi is very critical. The PM levels are reaching up to 800. Around 10-15 per cent rise in cardiological patients has been registered," Dr Tarun, Cardiologist, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital said. He also suggested ways to combat air pollution. "People should remain indoors and increase uptake of anti-oxidants which are found in abundance in fruits. Whenever one has to go out then the usage of N95 mask is mandatory because it is the only mask which protects from PM pollution. People should improve the environment at the homes by having some plants like money plant, snake plant etc. Finally, if it is affordable then air purifier should be used in the homes," the doctor added. The air pollution levels in Delhi and its adjoining areas remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day despite the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, and Noida were engulfed by a thick blanket of smog in the morning today, which reduced visibility on the roads and caused problems to commuters. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital on Friday was recorded at 482 which falls under the 'Severe' category with PM10 being 504 and PM2.5 - 332, according to Center-run SAFAR. The AQI recorded near Mathura Road in Delhi was 554 (PM10) at 9:00 am on Friday, while near the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, the AQI stood at 560 (PM10), Chandni Chowk recorded an AQI of 484 (PM10) and 488 ( PM2.5).

Air pollution leading to 10-15% spike in patients with cardiac disease, says doctor

Low-cost airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet are set to start their partial domestic operations from Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport from September 5, the GMR-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday.

While Indigo will shift a portion of its operations from T2 to T3, SpiceJet will shift all of its domestic flights operating from T2 to T3.

Post the shift, SpiceJet flights SG 8000 to SG 8999 and IndiGo flights 6E 5000 to 6E 5999 will operate out of T3. IndiGo flights 6E 2000 to 6E 2999 will operate from T2. The operations of SpiceJet and IndiGo at T1 will continue as before.

"Shifting of some domestic flights of IndiGo and all SpiceJet flights from T2 to T3 will help in easing the pressure of fast-growing passenger traffic to carry out the capacity enhancement work of T2 effectively and efficiently," said DIAL`s Chief Operating Officer Videh Kumar Jaipuriar.

At present. GoAir fully and SpiceJet and IndiGo partially operate their respective domestic flights from T2 while Air India, Vistara and Air Asia India operate completely out of T3.

A total of 184 flights now operate from T3. With the proposed shifting, the number of flights at T3 will go up to 240 which include 24 IndiGo and 32 SpiceJet flights.

The move will result in a reduction of passenger load at T2 by up to 27 per cent which will enable the airport operator to enhance the passenger capacity of T2.

Post completion of capacity enhancement of T2, the terminal will be able to handle 18 million passengers per annum (MPPA), up from the current 15 MPPA. This will further enhance the passenger comfort and experience, DIAL said in a statement.&nbsp;

Low-cost airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet are set to start their partial domestic operations from Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport from September 5, the GMR-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday.

Low-cost airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet are set to start their partial domestic operations from Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) Airport from September 5, the GMR-led Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said on Monday. While Indigo will shift a portion of its operations from T2 to T3, SpiceJet will shift all of its domestic flights operating from T2 to T3. Post the shift, SpiceJet flights SG 8000 to SG 8999 and IndiGo flights 6E 5000 to 6E 5999 will operate out of T3. IndiGo flights 6E 2000 to 6E 2999 will operate from T2. The operations of SpiceJet and IndiGo at T1 will continue as before. "Shifting of some domestic flights of IndiGo and all SpiceJet flights from T2 to T3 will help in easing the pressure of fast-growing passenger traffic to carry out the capacity enhancement work of T2 effectively and efficiently," said DIAL`s Chief Operating Officer Videh Kumar Jaipuriar. At present. GoAir fully and SpiceJet and IndiGo partially operate their respective domestic flights from T2 while Air India, Vistara and Air Asia India operate completely out of T3. A total of 184 flights now operate from T3. With the proposed shifting, the number of flights at T3 will go up to 240 which include 24 IndiGo and 32 SpiceJet flights. The move will result in a reduction of passenger load at T2 by up to 27 per cent which will enable the airport operator to enhance the passenger capacity of T2. Post completion of capacity enhancement of T2, the terminal will be able to handle 18 million passengers per annum (MPPA), up from the current 15 MPPA. This will further enhance the passenger comfort and experience, DIAL said in a statement.

Delhi: IndiGo, SpiceJet to partially shift operations to Terminal 3 from September 5

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-air-quality-worsens-fog-disrupts-air-and-rail-traffic-191123">Dense fog in several parts of Delhi</a> disrupted operations of 450 flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, an airport official said.

Flight operations were hit between 5.30 am and 1 pm.

"Around 97 per cent of these 450 flights were either departing or arriving beyond their scheduled time due to dense fog that remained till around 10.20 am. Rest were either diverted or cancelled," the official said.

Departures were largely put on hold between 5.30 am and 10.20 am. Arrivals were happening only intermittently between 6 am and 7.20 am, another official said.

Five flights were diverted between 5.30 am and 10.20 am from the airport. One of the flights was coming from Singapore and it was diverted to Kolkata, he said.&nbsp;

Four flights coming from Bangkok, Dubai, Guwahati and Muscat, respectively were diverted to Jaipur between 7.30 am and 10.20 am, he said.

"Very few aircraft are departing and that too on the basis of their size, visibility and ATC (air traffic control) clearance for taking off," the official said.

At the Delhi airport, the minimum runway visibility required to take off is 125 metres.

The airport was facing low visibility conditions since 4 am due to dense fog.

"The visibility significantly improved between 9.20 am and 10.20am. This allowed us to resume departures properly from 10.20 am onward," he said.

Vistara Airlines tweeted at 8.23am, "Due to dense fog and poor visibility in Delhi, delays are expected for both arrivals and departures with likely consequential impact on flights across the network."

"Currently, flight departures from Delhi are on hold and will resume by 0930 hrs subject to weather clearance," it added.

Jet Airways tweeted at 6.33am that some of its flights had been affected due to dense fog at Delhi and Bengaluru airports.

Dense fog in several parts of Delhi disrupted operations of 450 flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, an airport official said. Flight operations were hit between 5.

Dense fog in several parts of Delhi disrupted operations of 450 flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, an airport official said. Flight operations were hit between 5.30 am and 1 pm. "Around 97 per cent of these 450 flights were either departing or arriving beyond their scheduled time due to dense fog that remained till around 10.20 am. Rest were either diverted or cancelled," the official said. Departures were largely put on hold between 5.30 am and 10.20 am. Arrivals were happening only intermittently between 6 am and 7.20 am, another official said. Five flights were diverted between 5.30 am and 10.20 am from the airport. One of the flights was coming from Singapore and it was diverted to Kolkata, he said. Four flights coming from Bangkok, Dubai, Guwahati and Muscat, respectively were diverted to Jaipur between 7.30 am and 10.20 am, he said. "Very few aircraft are departing and that too on the basis of their size, visibility and ATC (air traffic control) clearance for taking off," the official said. At the Delhi airport, the minimum runway visibility required to take off is 125 metres. The airport was facing low visibility conditions since 4 am due to dense fog. "The visibility significantly improved between 9.20 am and 10.20am. This allowed us to resume departures properly from 10.20 am onward," he said. Vistara Airlines tweeted at 8.23am, "Due to dense fog and poor visibility in Delhi, delays are expected for both arrivals and departures with likely consequential impact on flights across the network." "Currently, flight departures from Delhi are on hold and will resume by 0930 hrs subject to weather clearance," it added. Jet Airways tweeted at 6.33am that some of its flights had been affected due to dense fog at Delhi and Bengaluru airports.

Dense fog at Delhi airport affects over 450 flights

Air India grounded several passengers at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday after its Delhi -Rajkot flight was found to be overbooked, reported news agency ANI.

The airlines refused to allow few passengers to board AI-495 flight scheduled for around 5 pm, the report added.

The deboarded passengers were sent to their respective destinations through an alternative flight.

The report quoting a spokesperson of the national carrier said, "In practice, we booked over 10 percent passengers, in this case, passengers are accommodated in the next flight."

Reportedly, the passengers protested against the move at the airport terminal.&nbsp

The airlines refused to allow few passengers to board AI-495 flight scheduled for around 5 pm

Air India grounded several passengers at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday after its Delhi -Rajkot flight was found to be overbooked, reported news agency ANI. The airlines refused to allow few passengers to board AI-495 flight scheduled for around 5 pm, the report added. The deboarded passengers were sent to their respective destinations through an alternative flight. The report quoting a spokesperson of the national carrier said, "In practice, we booked over 10 percent passengers, in this case, passengers are accommodated in the next flight." Reportedly, the passengers protested against the move at the airport terminal.

Air India grounds several passengers due to overbooking

A 58-year-old NRI man, holding a Russian passport, was arrested at the Delhi airport today after an Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated sitting beside her on board a flight from Istanbul, officials said.

The security control room at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was informed in the early hours today that there was an "unruly passenger" on board a Turkish Airlines flight approaching Delhi.

Personnel of the CISF, which guards the airport, reached the flight (TK-716) upon landing and were informed that the Indian woman had, in the meantime, made a distress call to the Delhi Police alleging sexual harassment by a co-passenger.

"It was learnt that the male passenger, an NRI holding Russian passport, was sitting next to the woman in the flight and allegedly unzipped his trouser and started masturbating in front of her," a senior official said.

When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said.

When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said.

The man was later handed over to the Delhi Police, which reached the Terminal-III area of the airport. He has been booked under Section 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the IPC and arrested, police said.

The 58-year-old man holds a Russian passport. An Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated in front of her on board a flight from Istanbul

A 58-year-old NRI man, holding a Russian passport, was arrested at the Delhi airport today after an Indian woman alleged that he had masturbated sitting beside her on board a flight from Istanbul, officials said. The security control room at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport was informed in the early hours today that there was an "unruly passenger" on board a Turkish Airlines flight approaching Delhi. Personnel of the CISF, which guards the airport, reached the flight (TK-716) upon landing and were informed that the Indian woman had, in the meantime, made a distress call to the Delhi Police alleging sexual harassment by a co-passenger. "It was learnt that the male passenger, an NRI holding Russian passport, was sitting next to the woman in the flight and allegedly unzipped his trouser and started masturbating in front of her," a senior official said. When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said. When the woman complained to the cabin crew, the male passenger was shifted to another seat, he said. The man was later handed over to the Delhi Police, which reached the Terminal-III area of the airport. He has been booked under Section 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the IPC and arrested, police said.

NRI arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of woman on Delhi-bound flight

Indira Gandhi International airport has now made it to the world's top 20 busiest airports in terms of traffic, after jumping six places from last year.&nbsp;

The GMR-group-run New Delhi airport jumped from 22nd rank in 2016 to 16th rank solidifying its status as one of the fastest growing airports in the world for passenger traffic, as per the Airports Council International (ACI).

"Delhi, the country's busiest airport for passenger traffic, grew by 14.1 per cent year-over-year at 63.45 million, pushing it up from 22nd to the 16th busiest airport in the world," the ACI said in the release.&nbsp;

Following India are Jakarta/Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Singapore Changi (SIN), Seoul/Incheon (ICN) and Denver (DEN). John F Kennedy (JFK) airport has been dropped from the latest list - ranking at 22nd worldwide from the 19th position last year. Despite the lower ranking JFK saw a 0.49 per cent increase in total passengers between 2016 and 2017, the ACI report said.

Even with this rapid growth in throughout, Delhi was also ranked first in Airport Service Quality for airports above 40 million passengers per annum along with the Mumbai airport, it said.&nbsp;

The results are based on reports from 1,202 airports worldwide where Indian and Chinese airports where major&nbsp;contributors to growth Air cargo.&nbsp;

Moreover, according to the Airports Council International (ACI), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai were among the fastest growing airports in the world last year.

The report also revealed that Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) has secured top spot again. With almost 104 million passengers, the airport is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the United States’ population. Beijing (PEK), holds second spot and Dubai (DXB) remained in the third position. As a major connection point for long-haul international flights, Dubai International Airport is also the world’s busiest in terms of international passengers. Total passenger traffic at DXB grew 5.5% in 2017.

The GMR-group-run New Delhi airport jumped from 22nd rank in 2016 to 16th rank solidifying its status as one of the fastest growing airports in the world for passenger traffic

Indira Gandhi International airport has now made it to the world's top 20 busiest airports in terms of traffic, after jumping six places from last year. The GMR-group-run New Delhi airport jumped from 22nd rank in 2016 to 16th rank solidifying its status as one of the fastest growing airports in the world for passenger traffic, as per the Airports Council International (ACI). "Delhi, the country's busiest airport for passenger traffic, grew by 14.1 per cent year-over-year at 63.45 million, pushing it up from 22nd to the 16th busiest airport in the world," the ACI said in the release. Following India are Jakarta/Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Singapore Changi (SIN), Seoul/Incheon (ICN) and Denver (DEN). John F Kennedy (JFK) airport has been dropped from the latest list - ranking at 22nd worldwide from the 19th position last year. Despite the lower ranking JFK saw a 0.49 per cent increase in total passengers between 2016 and 2017, the ACI report said. Even with this rapid growth in throughout, Delhi was also ranked first in Airport Service Quality for airports above 40 million passengers per annum along with the Mumbai airport, it said. The results are based on reports from 1,202 airports worldwide where Indian and Chinese airports where major contributors to growth Air cargo. Moreover, according to the Airports Council International (ACI), Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai were among the fastest growing airports in the world last year. The report also revealed that Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) has secured top spot again. With almost 104 million passengers, the airport is within a two-hour flight of 80% of the United States’ population. Beijing (PEK), holds second spot and Dubai (DXB) remained in the third position. As a major connection point for long-haul international flights, Dubai International Airport is also the world’s busiest in terms of international passengers. Total passenger traffic at DXB grew 5.5% in 2017.

Delhi's IGI airport now among the top 20 busiest airports worldwide

A San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Sapporo in Japan after a medical emergency onboard, the airline said Monday.

An airline spokesperson said a passenger on the flight had suffered a heart problem and that an update on the passenger&#39;s health status would be available once the plane landed in the Japanese city.

&quot;Air India Flt AI 173 Delhi to San Francisco diverted to SPK due to a medical emergency,&quot; the airline posted on Twitter.

The plane took off from New Delhi&#39;s Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at 4.30 am and was scheduled to land at the San Francisco International Airport at 6 am local time. It had to turn back towards Sapporo, after it had flown past Japan.&nbsp;

The plane took off from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at 4.30 am and was scheduled to land at the San Francisco International Airport at 6 am local time. It had to turn back towards Sapporo, after it had flown past Japan

A San Francisco-bound Air India flight from Delhi was diverted to Sapporo in Japan after a medical emergency onboard, the airline said Monday. An airline spokesperson said a passenger on the flight had suffered a heart problem and that an update on the passenger's health status would be available once the plane landed in the Japanese city. "Air India Flt AI 173 Delhi to San Francisco diverted to SPK due to a medical emergency," the airline posted on Twitter. The plane took off from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi at 4.30 am and was scheduled to land at the San Francisco International Airport at 6 am local time. It had to turn back towards Sapporo, after it had flown past Japan.

Air India's flight diverted after medical emergency

Delhi has been witnessing chilly winter mornings and nights for the last couple of days, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave will continue to prevail in the national capital region.

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather.

Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in Delhi have also been left stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, rescheduled, and delayed due to low visibility.

Even today, 49 trains are arriving late, and 13 have been rescheduled due to the dense fog.

Moreover, 18 trains have been cancelled.

The minimum temperature recorded is six degrees Celsius, while the maximum is 21 degrees Celsius.

The air quality in the national capital has also been keeping under &#39;very poor&#39; category as the fog has not been allowing the particulate matter to disperse.

Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather

Delhi has been witnessing chilly winter mornings and nights for the last couple of days, and according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the cold wave will continue to prevail in the national capital region. Operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) continue to be affected, owing to the grim weather. Hundreds of passengers at several railway stations in Delhi have also been left stranded after multiple trains have been cancelled, rescheduled, and delayed due to low visibility. Even today, 49 trains are arriving late, and 13 have been rescheduled due to the dense fog. Moreover, 18 trains have been cancelled. The minimum temperature recorded is six degrees Celsius, while the maximum is 21 degrees Celsius. The air quality in the national capital has also been keeping under 'very poor' category as the fog has not been allowing the particulate matter to disperse.

Cold wave prevails in Delhi

The Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) today detained a person in Delhi for carrying bullets&nbsp;at Indira Gandhi International(IGI) airport.

The incident occurred around 7pm(local time). The man could not produce any valid documents for the &quot;live rounds&quot;, reports said.

The CISF detected 10 bullets&nbsp;of&nbsp;0.32mm from the man&#39;s hand baggage at T-3 terminal at Delhi&#39;s international airport.

The man who was set to board the Indigo flight was handed over to Delhi Police for further legal action.

The CISF detected 10 bullets?of?0.32mm from the man's hand baggage at T-3 terminal at Delhi's international airport.

The Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) today detained a person in Delhi for carrying bullets at Indira Gandhi International(IGI) airport. The incident occurred around 7pm(local time). The man could not produce any valid documents for the "live rounds", reports said. The CISF detected 10 bullets of 0.32mm from the man's hand baggage at T-3 terminal at Delhi's international airport. The man who was set to board the Indigo flight was handed over to Delhi Police for further legal action.

CISF detains passenger with bullets at Indira Gandhi International Airport

A major accident was on Tuesday morning averted at the Delhi airport after an IndiGo and a SpiceJet aircraft came face-to-face on the runway at Delhi&#39;s Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The incident occurred when the Indigo flight was moving towards taxiway after landing and SpiceJet was ready for a takeoff.

Meanwhile, the incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which has assured of a probe.

SpiceJet confirmed the incident and said that at no point of time the safety of its passengers was at risk.

&quot;SpiceJet flight SG 123 operating Delhi-Hyderabad was following ATC instructions at all times at the Delhi airport.

While taxiing, the SpiceJet crew observed another aircraft on the same taxiway in the opposite direction. Acting promptly, the SpiceJet crew immediately stopped the aircraft and intimated the ATC,&quot; the airline said in a statement.

&quot;Safety is of utmost and primary concern at SpiceJet, it said adding, &quot;at no stage the safety of passengers and crew was compromised. All concerned authorities were immediately informed,&quot; SpiceJet spokesperson said in the statement.

Earlier in the day, a Jet Airways flight with 161 people on board veered off the runway at Dabolim airport in Goa while aligning for take off, with 15 passengers suffering &quot;minor&quot; injuries during evacuation.

(This article first appeared in DNA)

This was the second close shave of the day; a Jet Airways plane skidded off the runway in Goa earlier in the morning

A major accident was on Tuesday morning averted at the Delhi airport after an IndiGo and a SpiceJet aircraft came face-to-face on the runway at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident occurred when the Indigo flight was moving towards taxiway after landing and SpiceJet was ready for a takeoff. Meanwhile, the incident has been reported to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which has assured of a probe. SpiceJet confirmed the incident and said that at no point of time the safety of its passengers was at risk. "SpiceJet flight SG 123 operating Delhi-Hyderabad was following ATC instructions at all times at the Delhi airport. While taxiing, the SpiceJet crew observed another aircraft on the same taxiway in the opposite direction. Acting promptly, the SpiceJet crew immediately stopped the aircraft and intimated the ATC," the airline said in a statement. "Safety is of utmost and primary concern at SpiceJet, it said adding, "at no stage the safety of passengers and crew was compromised. All concerned authorities were immediately informed," SpiceJet spokesperson said in the statement. Earlier in the day, a Jet Airways flight with 161 people on board veered off the runway at Dabolim airport in Goa while aligning for take off, with 15 passengers suffering "minor" injuries during evacuation. (This article first appeared in DNA)

Indigo, SpiceJet planes end up face-to-face at Delhi airport

A suspected radioactive leak today occurred from a medical shipment at cargo terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport here, following which authorities have cordoned off the area.

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has rushed its team to the spot.

&quot;A call was received from the airport around 10.45 am regarding suspected radioactive leak from medical equipment,&quot; said Atul Garg, chief fire officer.

He said the equipment has come from Air France plane and was kept at the cargo terminal.

The entire area has been cordoned off and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also been informed about the incident, Garg said.

There was no immediate response from Delhi airport authorities and Air France.&nbsp;

(PTI) 
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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has rushed to the spot and the area has been cordoned off

A suspected radioactive leak today occurred from a medical shipment at cargo terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport here, following which authorities have cordoned off the area. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has rushed its team to the spot. "A call was received from the airport around 10.45 am regarding suspected radioactive leak from medical equipment," said Atul Garg, chief fire officer. He said the equipment has come from Air France plane and was kept at the cargo terminal. The entire area has been cordoned off and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also been informed about the incident, Garg said. There was no immediate response from Delhi airport authorities and Air France. (PTI)

India: Suspected radioactive leak at Delhi airport terminal