DELHI AIRPORT FIRE

Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspended

IndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of Friday.

Entire Ayodhya is waterlogged just after a single rainfall: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party MP, criticized the Centre for infrastructure failures across India after recent rainfall. He cited issues like water entering Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, collapse of the Atal Setu Bridge and Jabalpur terminal, and problems with the Bundelkhand Expressway. Singh also condemned the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse, blaming corruption and BJP leadership. Meanwhile, Delhi's mayor acknowledged waterlogging issues but assured improvement efforts.

Delhi T1 Airport roof collapse: Union Civil Aviation Minister announces Rs 20 L compensation for deceased's kin

Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the deceased and Rs 3 lakh for the injured in the Delhi Airport canopy collapse. He assured thorough inspections to prevent further casualties, clarifying the building's age and closure of Terminal 1 operations.

Delhi rain: Traffic crawls, people wade through waterlogged areas; BJP councillor rows in protest

Heavy rain on Friday morning brought relief from a prolonged heat wave to the national capital. However, the showers caused waterlogging in various parts of the city, impacting traffic and the daily lives of residents and commuters.

Delhi Airport faces power outage

Delhi Airport faced a power outage impacting operations. The incident was caused by a voltage spike from Delhi Transco Limited grid, affecting baggage collection and e-gates. Power demand due to heat waves and a fire at 400 kV Mandola substation contributed to the disruption.

Passengers report power outage at Delhi Airport; Boarding and check-in facilities briefly impacted

Delhi Airport Power Outage: Delhi IGI Airport's T3 terminal experienced a nearly 20-minute power outage, halting boarding and check-in services. Passengers reported non-functional counters and Digi Yatra facilities. The outage was due to a power grid fault but was swiftly resolved with operations resuming normally. Despite the disruption, flight schedules remained unaffected, supported by the airport's DG backup systems.

Kuwait fire tragedy: Victim's body arrives in Kolkata; BJP's Agnimitra Paul attacks Mamata govt

The body of Dwarikesh Pattanayak, a victim of the Kuwait fire tragedy, arrived at Kolkata airport. West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul paid their respects. Paul demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and education sponsorship for the victim's family. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh expedited bringing the deceased Indians' remains back.

Kuwait fire tragedy: Punjab man who died was sole breadwinner of his family

Himat Rai, a Hoshiarpur native, was tragically killed in a fire in Mangaf, Kuwait. He was the sole provider for his family, leaving them in shock. The fire claimed 49 lives, mostly Indians, in the Al-Mangaf building on June 12.

Kuwait fire tragedy: Many bodies have been charred beyond recognition, says MOS Kirti Vardhan Singh

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, is en route to Kuwait to oversee assistance for Indians affected by a devastating fire. He mentioned that some bodies have been charred beyond recognition. "The rest of the situation will be clear once we reach there," Vardhan stated before departing for Kuwait. The Minister revealed that a DNA test is being conducted to identify the victims, most of whom are burn victims.

Now bomb scare at Delhi museums, health institutes; nothing suspicious found

Several museums, including the National Museum and Rail Museum, and two mental health institutes -- IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences) and VIMHANS (Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health, Neuro and Allied Sciences) -- have received bomb threat e-mails, officials said on Wednesday. The officials said that nothing suspicious was found in the searches and later the calls were declared hoax.

Air India Express flight diverted to Kochi due to bad weather at Calicut airport

An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Calicut airport was diverted to Kochi in the early hours of Saturday due to adverse weather conditions in Kozhikode, according to airline sources. The flight, carrying 173 passengers, landed at Cochin International Airport at 2:47 am and departed for Calicut airport at around 9:30 am after a seven-hour delay.

After North Block, Lady Shri Ram College and Sri Venkateswara College in Delhi receive bomb threats

The day following heightened security measures in Delhi's North Block, both Lady Shri Ram College and Sri Venkateswara College received threatening emails on Thursday. Delhi Fire Service reported the presence of fire tenders and Delhi police at the scene. Further information about the bomb threats at the colleges is anticipated.

Delhi's North Block receives bomb threat; security officers conduct searches

An official from the Delhi Fire Services stated that on Wednesday, North Block, which accommodates the Home Ministry, received a bomb threat via email. The DFS official mentioned that searches are being carried out by a dog squad, bomb disposal, and detection teams, along with personnel from the police and fire departments. According to a police officer, the DFS was alerted after an officer stationed at North Block received the bomb threat email.

Air India plane forced to make an emergency landing after its engine erupted into flames, with 179 passengers on board

An Air India Express aircraft carrying passengers from Pune to Kochi caught fire in Bengaluru, resulting in an emergency evacuation of 179 passengers, including six crew members, who were stranded in the Karnataka capital for almost thirteen hours. Smoke was seen coming from the engine, leading to an evacuation with slides being deployed.

Emergency declared at Delhi's IGI Airport over suspected AC fire on Air India flight

Air India Flight AI-807 from Delhi to Bangalore was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit. The flight, carrying 175 passengers, landed safely, and a full emergency was declared at the airport. Alternative arrangements are being made for the passengers to reach Bangalore.

Delhi hospitals receive bomb threat; search ops underway

Delhi Hospitals Bomb Threat: Top hospitals in Delhi, including Deep Chand Bandhu, GTB, and Dada Dev, faced bomb threats via emails. Authorities suspect group 'Court' behind threats to 20 hospitals, IGI Airport, and Northern Railways. Despite extensive searches, no explosives found. Security heightened, investigations ongoing. Public urged to remain vigilant.

Delhi: After school bomb scare, threat mails to several hospitals, IGI airport send police into a tizzy

A few days after the large-scale school bomb threat scare, Delhi again got a rude jolt on May 12 following similar threats to two hospitals and the IGI airport.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states as Delhi-NCR witnesses major weather disruptions

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country, including Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, and others. Delhi-NCR experienced a major thunderstorm and rainfall, leading to traffic disruptions and flight diversions. The IMD has issued alerts for West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir, while Delhi is under a yellow alert. Himachal Pradesh is also expected to witness rain and hailstorms. Unseasonal rains in Pune provided relief from the heat but also caused incidents of tree falls and fires.

After Mumbai, Bhopal, Goa, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur airports, Delhi's Chacha Nehru Hospital receives bomb threat via email

Delhi's Chacha Nehru Hospital in Shahdara faced a bomb threat via email, following incidents in Bhopal, Goa, Nagpur, Kolkata, and Jaipur. Prompt action was taken, involving security teams and law enforcement. Despite evacuations and searches, no suspicious items were found. Similar threats occurred across the country, including at airports. Heightened security measures were implemented.

Flight operations may get affected today due to fog: Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory

Delhi Airport authorities said that while landings and takeoffs continue at the airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may be affected. Hence, passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.

London-bound flight returns to New Delhi amidst fire indication

Delhi's AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category

The air quality in Delhi continued to remain in the 'very poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at various locations such as IGI Airport, New Moti Bagh, Punjabi Bagh, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, R. K. Puram, and Anand Vihar. The Supreme Court, addressing the issue of air pollution, emphasized the urgency of stopping crop residue burning and urged state governments, including those in Punjab and Haryana, to take effective measures.

SpiceJet aircraft catches fire during maintenance at Delhi's IGI airport