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March 3, 2026 2:43 PM

Air India flight arrives in New Delhi with 149 passengers from Dubai

Air India on Tuesday operated its first flight from Dubai to New Delhi amid the ongoing West Asia tensions, with 149 passengers and eight crew members arriving at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. In a post on X, Air India said: “We are happy to welcome our guests and crew from Dubai aboard flight AI916D. This is the first flight by an Indian carrier to arrive in New Delhi today with 149 passengers and 8 operating crew members onboard, amid the ongoing situation in the Middle East." A...

January 19, 2026 7:05 PM

Indian Railways operates 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya, ferries over 4.5 lakh passengers in just 2 weeks

Indian Railways successfully managed the surge in passenger traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period by operating 244 special trains across the country over the past two weeks, ferrying more than 4.5 lakh devotees without disrupting regular services. According to the Ministry of Railways, the special trains have been running since January 3, and were operated by three railway zones—31 trains by Northern Railway (NR), 158 by North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 by North Eastern Railway (NER). T...

November 7, 2025 2:17 PM

Technical glitch at Delhi airport disrupts flights, AAI working to restore system

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted on Friday after a technical fault hit the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS), which supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) data, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said. AAI said technical teams were working to restore the system, while controllers were processing flight plans manually, leading to delays. https://x.com/AAI_Official/status/1986654415454155144 According to Delhi Airport, around 100 flights w...

October 23, 2025 3:19 PM

Passengers praise Indian Railways for smooth, clean festive season travel experience nationwide

As the festive season triggers a surge in travel across the country, passengers are lauding Indian Railways for ensuring smooth, clean, and punctual journeys, reflecting efficient management during the holiday rush. Ravi, a passenger travelling during this busy period, expressed his satisfaction, saying, “My journey was truly pleasant. The arrangements were excellent, the seats were comfortable, and everything was well-organised.” Similarly, Mukesh Kumar Choubey, travelling from Delhi to B...

June 30, 2025 9:54 PM

Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1

The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, set to take effect from July 1. The move aims to streamline the fare structure across various categories and strengthen the financial viability of railway operations, while keeping affordability intact for large sections of passengers. According to the revised fare structure issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), there will be no change in fares for suburban single jour...

September 16, 2024 5:53 PM

All 225 passengers, 19 crew members landed safely: Air India after AI-183 flight diverted to Russia

Air India said that all passengers on its flight AI-183 from New Delhi to San Francisco, which was diverted to Krasnoyarsk International Airport (UNKL) in Russia due to a technical glitch, are safe. According to an Air India statement, flight AI-183 of July 18, operating from Delhi to San Francisco, made a precautionary landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) in Russia after the cockpit crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold area. Air India flight AI-183, en route from Del...