1,900 private security guards to be deployed at airports

They will replace CISF personnel in a revamp that aims to provide cost-effective, reliable, and professionally competent security service at airports.Aneesh Phadnis reports. Photograph: Arun......

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.' IMAGE: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia makes a surprise visit to Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi international......

698 Indians stranded in Maldives sail back home

A total of 698 Indian nationals stranded in the Maldives due to the COVID-19 linked international travel restrictions were evacuated on Friday from the scenic island nation on an Indian Navy......

India, Pak agree on visa-free travel by Kartarpur pilgrims

India and Pakistan on Wednesday agreed on visa-free travel by Indian pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib using the Kartarpur corridor but stopped short of finalising an agreement on the cross-border......

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

The Cyberster is currently sold in the UK for about Rs 63 lakh and is expected to be priced between Rs 65 lakh and Rs 70 lakhs. IMAGE: Cyberster. All photographs: Kind courtesy MGMotor JSW MG......

DGCA directs airlines to seat kids up to 12 years with their parents

A child who is less than 12 years of age must be allotted a seat beside at least one parent or a guardian with whom he is travelling, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) told airlines......

Will Ombudsman Fix Air Travel Hassles?

'The ministry may like to consider setting up an ombudsman similar to electricity ombudsman and insurance ombudsman, to ensure a time-bound resolution of consumer issues within the airline sector.'......

Airlines cancel hundreds of flights due to Mumbai airport's congestion

Indian carriers are cancelling hundreds of flights till March 30 following the directive issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to the Mumbai airport to ease runway congestion.......