A shocking incident occurred at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a SpiceJet staff member was arrested for allegedly slapping a CISF officer during a dispute over security screening. The airline has termed it as a serious case of sexual harassment, while the police have registered a case of assault against the staffer. The incident has sparked discussions about safety and harassment at airports, with both the police and airline taking legal action.
The Srinagar International Airport has initiated a structural safety audit of its buildings after a roof collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport resulted in one death and eight injuries. The order was issued by Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, who emphasized the importance of proactive measures in light of the mishap. The director of Srinagar Airport, Javed Anjum, has announced that the airport will work with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to conduct the audit and submit a report to the ministry. He also reassured the public that regular inspections and thorough checks have been conducted to ensure the safety of the airport's structures.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to judicial custody till July 12 in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered a probe into the roof collapse incident at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and directed the airport operator to conduct a thorough inspection. In other news, former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has predicted that the BJP will be defeated in the upcoming assembly polls in the state and criticized the party for his arrest in a money laundering case related to illegal land possession.
The canopy at the passenger pickup and drop area at Rajkot International Airport collapsed on Saturday during heavy rains. This comes just days after another canopy collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport resulted in the death of a cab driver and injuries to several others. The incidents have sparked concerns over the structural safety of airport facilities during extreme weather conditions. The weather department has also issued a warning for heavy showers in the region for the next five days.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the recent roof collapse at Terminal 1 of Delhi's IGIA. The probe will be supervised by the aviation safety regulator DGCA, and all airports in India will undergo a structural inspection. The incident at Delhi's airport, which resulted in one death and multiple injuries, has led to the suspension of flight operations from Terminal 1 and impact across the network of major airline IndiGo. The situation is being monitored by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
One person died and eight others were injured when a portion of the roof at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed under heavy rainfall. The incident, which happened amidst incessant rains in the national capital, also caused disruptions in flight departures and traffic in the area. While rescue operations are still ongoing, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has personally assured that the situation is being monitored and that passengers will be offered alternate flights.
A fatal tragedy occurred at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport as a section of the canopy at Terminal 1 collapsed. The incident, caused by heavy rains, resulted in three fatalities and injured at least six flyers. The collapsed structure also damaged parked vehicles and caused disruptions to airport operations.
A portion of the departure terminal at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed due to heavy rains, killing one person and injuring six others. The collapse occurred in the domestic departure area of Terminal 1, leading to the suspension of all flight departures. The injured were taken to a hospital and civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu urged airlines to assist affected passengers. The incident adds to the already strained travel situation amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A portion of the roof in Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport collapsed on vehicles due to heavy rain, resulting in the suspension of all departures and closure of check-in counters. The incident was reported early in the morning, causing damage to nearby vehicles and injuring six people. Officials are investigating the incident and the Union Minister of Civil Aviation will be visiting the terminal to assess the damage.
In a bizarre incident, a passenger was denied boarding by Lufthansa ground staff at Delhi's IGI Airport, prompting a heated argument between the two parties. The passenger, recording the video, can be seen questioning the staff's actions while the latter threatened to call security. The dispute caused quite a scene at the airport and has now gone viral, sparking debates on airline regulations and passenger rights.