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NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on Monday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a dedicated indigenous testing centre to conduct trials and certification of full-body scanners and other security screening equipment for all airports in India. An official release from the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, Aviation Sec ...Read More >
The service allows passengers to order essential items through Blinkit app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Mumbai Airport partnered with Blinkit to launch quick commerce at Mumbai airport Terminal 2 * Passengers can order essentials via Blinkit app and get deliveries at gates and lounges * Items include chargers, snacks, baby care, and approved beverages from in-terminal stock Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: In a move set ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Forget the overpriced airport shop. Travellers rushing through departures at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport can now order essentials on their phones and have them delivered within minutes, right to their gate. Adani Airport Holdings Limited, India's largest private airport operator, has partnered with quick commerce platform Blinkit to launch what the two companies claim is India's first in-terminal quick commerce service. The service is live at Terminal 2, d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, in partnership with Blinkit, India's leading quick commerce platform, has launched India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, according to a press release by AAHL. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing app-based delivery directly into the airport experience. Also R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Adani Airport Holdings, in partnership with Blinkit, on Wednesday announced the launch of India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing the app-based delivery directly into the airport experience. Passengers can receive orders across boarding gates, lounges, the food court, and select partner outlets at the airport after ordering essential ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), India's largest private airport operator, in partnership with Blinkit, India's leading quick commerce platform, has launched India's first in-terminal quick commerce service at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Mumbai, according to a press release by AAHL. The service is now live at Terminal 2, domestic departures, bringing app-based delivery directly into the airport experience. Passen ...Read More >
Appointed CEO in 2020, Schnellmann has overseen the Jewar airport's development through multiple phases As the Noida International Airport prepares for its inauguration on Saturday, all eyes are on Christoph Schnellmann, the Swiss aviation executive leading one of India's most ambitious airport projects. From Zurich to Jewar Schnellmann brings decades of global aviation experience to the role. Before taking charge as CEO of Noida International Airport (NIA), he was associated with Flughafen Z ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Senior IPS official Praveer Ranjan on Tuesday assumed charge as director-general of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). He aims to "prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration."The 1993 batch IPS official from AGMUT Cadre, Ranjan has been on central deputation since last April and was CISF's special DG heading its sensitive airport security sector. In a career spanning 32 years, he has he ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Senior IPS officer Praveer Ranjan on Tuesday assumed charge as the new Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Prior to his appointment, Ranjan served as Special Director General of the CISF, heading the Airport Security sector of the Force. https://x.com/CISFHQrs/status/1973057032539591093 Also Read | 'RSS, BJP Believe There's Only One Religion in India', Says AIMIM Chief Asaddudin Owaisi on 'I Love Muhammad' Row. The CISF in a po ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Praveer Ranjan assumed charge as Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday, an official said. In his address, the new DG underlined his commitment "to prepare the force for future challenges through modernisation in operations, welfare with compassion and transparency in administration". During an in-house ceremony at CISF lawns, he was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at CISF Headquarters ...Read More >
New Delhi: Senior IPS officer Praveer Ranjan officially assumed charge as the Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Tuesday. Praveer's appointment is being seen as a significant leadership transition in one of India's premier security agencies. Prior to his appointment, Ranjan served as the Special Director General of CISF, where he was responsible for overseeing the Airport Security sector. Under his leadership, the force strengthened its aviation security protoco ...Read More >
The boy reportedly told authorities he did this out of curiosity. A spokesperson from the Indian Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) said the boy managed to travel undetected on Kam Airlines flight RQ-4401, which landed in Delhi around 11:10am on Sunday. Police found him roaming around by himself and took him aside for questioning. The boy reportedly told authorities that he had hidden himself in the rear central landing gear compartment of the said aircraft. The airline staff also foun ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi Airport on Sunday. "A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at #Delhi Airport. The exercise was aimed at bolstering threat response mechanisms, enhancing tactical preparedness and ensuring seamless coordination among all security and emergency response agencies" said CISF on X Also Read | AI Expansion in India: Tamil Nadu Government Launch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a joint counter-terrorism mock exercise at Delhi Airport on Sunday. "A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at #Delhi Airport. The exercise was aimed at bolstering threat response mechanisms, enhancing tactical preparedness and ensuring seamless coordination among all security and emergency response agencies" said CISF on X In a post on X, the CISF further stated that this large-scale m ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): A zonal-level conference on aviation security was held at Cochin International Airport on Friday, where Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and airport officials reviewed modern security measures, including AI surveillance, full-body scanners, and cybersecurity. The meeting was chaired by senior CISF officer Praveer Ranjan, IPS, and aimed at strengthening safe and smooth air travel.In a post on X, CISF shared, "The Zonal-level Operational Conferen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala Police on Friday said 146 people were arrested and narcotics including MDMA and cannabis were seized during a statewide drive named Operation D-Hunt. According to a release from the Kerala Police, as part of Operation D-Hunt, a special statewide drive was conducted on Thursday (September 11) targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the sale of narcotic drugs. A total of 1,838 people were subjected to checks across the state. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 12 (ANI): Kerala Police on Friday said 146 people were arrested and narcotics including MDMA and cannabis were seized during a statewide drive named Operation D-Hunt. According to a release from the Kerala Police, as part of Operation D-Hunt, a special statewide drive was conducted on Thursday (September 11) targeting individuals suspected of engaging in the sale of narcotic drugs. A total of 1,838 people were subjected to checks across the state. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A SpiceJet ground staffer, who suffered two spinal fractures after allegedly being assaulted by an Indian Army officer at Srinagar airport, has broken his silence, saying he was only doing his duty and had never expected such violence in return."Never thought something like this would happen. I was doing my duty honestly. Now I have two fractures in my spine. One of my colleagues fainted. Doctors have advised me complete bed rest," the visibly shaken Mudasir Ahmed Khan told news agenc ...Read More >
The political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday condemned the assault on employees of a private airline by an Army officer at Srinagar International Airport last week, saying the officer must be held accountable. "This is gundagardi!! This incident took place at Srinagar Airport, where an Army officer was seen brutally assaulting SpiceJet staff member(s), leaving him with serious injuries. It is highly condemnable & shameful. The officer must be held accountable," National Conference spoke ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid worsening weather conditions and continuous rainfall in parts of Uttar Pradesh, all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 in Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, according to district magistrate Visakh G Iyer.Several parts of Varanasi were inundated on Monday following relentless downpours and a steady rise in the water level of the River Ganga. The river has been rising continuously since Saturday, triggering concerns of urban flooding.In response, authorities hav ...Read More >
SRINAGAR/NEW DELHI: An Army officer posted in north Kashmir has been booked for allegedly assaulting four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport on July 26 after being asked to pay for carrying excess cabin baggage on Flight SG 386 to New Delhi. The airline said on Sunday that the attack left its staff with serious injuries, including a spinal fracture and jaw trauma.Read also: 'Jaw broken, spine injured': Army official assaults SpiceJet staff over baggage fee; says he was mistreated, files FIR ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 03: A senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport following a dispute over excess cabin baggage, the airline said on Sunday. SpiceJet stated that its staff sustained severe injuries, including a spinal fracture and a serious jaw injury, describing the incident as a "murderous assault." The Indian Army, through its spokesman, said it is committed to upholding the highest standards of discipline and conduct and takes all allegations seriously ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
New Delhi: SpiceJet on Sunday said a senior Army officer, who was to board a flight to Delhi, assaulted four airline ground staffers at the Srinagar airport on July 26, causing a spinal fracture to one of them. An FIR has been registered with the local police and the airline has initiated the process to place the passenger on the no-fly list in accordance with civil aviation regulations, the airline said and added that the assault happened after the passenger was told to pay for the extra cabin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An FIR has been filed against an Army officer posted in north Kashmir for allegedly assaulting and wounding four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar airport on July 26 after being asked to pay for carrying excess cabin baggage on Flight SG 386 to New Delhi. The wounds included a spinal fracture and serious jaw trauma, the airline said Sunday.The officer from High-Altitude Warfare School in Gulmarg unleashed what the airline called a "murderous assault" after refusing to pay the fee. The ai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): After a senior Army officer allegedly assaulted four SpiceJet ground staff members at Srinagar Airport on July 26, the Indian Army on Sunday issued a statement saying it is fully cooperating with the authorities in the investigations into the case. The Army said it is aware of the incident and emphasised its commitment to high standards of discipline. It also assured full cooperation with authorities in investigating the matter. As per the statement from the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The government has notified a new framework for the edible oil industry, imposing stricter registration and reporting requirements on producers to enhance transparency and oversight, according to an official release. The 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability (VOPPA) Regulation Order, notified on August 1 by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, amends the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 20 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: An Army official allegedly "grievously assaulted" four SpiceJet employees at Srinagar Airport on July 26, 2025, after they asked him to pay for excess cabin baggage he was carrying on a flight (SG 386) to Delhi. The airline says its staff members "suffered a spinal fracture and serious jaw injuries after being attacked with punches, repeated kicks and a queue stand." The passenger, an army officer, "was carrying two pieces of cabin baggage weighing a total of 16 kg, more than double t ...Read More >
Srinagar/New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Police have registered a case against a senior army officer for allegedly assaulting and injuring four employees of a private airline at Srinagar International Airport last week, causing a spinal fracture to one of them, officials said here on Sunday. A case under Section 115 of BNS has been registered against Lieutenant Colonel R K Singh for assaulting employees of SpiceJet airline following a disagreement over payment of extra baggage charges by the army office ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is closely monitoring the flood situation in Uttar Pradesh, issuing timely directives to ensure effective relief efforts. Acting on his instructions, state ministers are inspecting affected areas, while Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami informed that floods have impacted 37 tehsils and 402 villages, affecting 84,392 people. Of these, 47,906 have received assistance, and 2,759 animals have been ...Read More >
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