Indira Gandhi International Airport

February 17, 2025 9:18 PM

In special gesture, PM Modi receives Amir of Qatar at Delhi airport

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, at Indira Gandhi International Airport upon his arrival for a two-day state visit to India. The two leaders exchanged a warm hug, reflecting the close and friendly ties between the two nations. The Amir of Qatar, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, is visiting India for the first time since his state visit in...

January 15, 2025 10:14 AM

Dense fog disrupts rail and air operations, worsens air quality in Delhi-NCR

Dense fog and cold weather disrupted transportation services across northern India, including the national capital, on Wednesday. Visibility dropped to near zero in many areas, significantly impacting rail and flight operations. A total of 26 trains have been delayed due to the dense fog, according to Indian Railways. Among the most affected are Bihar S Kranti (12565), delayed by 285 minutes; Shr Ram Shakti Exp (12561), delayed by 290 minutes; Gorakhdham Exp (12555), delayed by 255 minutes; an...

November 18, 2024 2:58 PM

Nine Delhi-bound flights diverted as low visibility and smog disrupt air and rail services

Nine Delhi-bound flights were diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun on Monday due to low visibility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), officials said. While eight flights were diverted to Jaipur, one flight was diverted to Dehradun. The hazardous air quality conditions affecting Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) also led to disruptions in railway services. Several trains, including Purushottam Express, Shramjeevi Express, Jammu Mail, Punjab Express, INDP NDLS Exp...

May 11, 2024 11:49 AM

IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms across country after dust storm wreaks havoc in Delhi

Several parts of the country are likely to witness a wet spell accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. "Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan during the next 3 hours," IMD posted on X. The weather department also predicted light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning also likely over south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and west Uttar Prades...