A celebration of Jamaica’s heritage, culture and enduring friendship with India brings together diplomacy, music and cuisine in the capital.New Delhi, August 2026: The High Commission of Jamaica in New Delhi commemorated Jamaica’s 64th Anniversary of Independence with an evening that brought together diplomacy, culture and
Delhi Airport-led initiative cuts cargo transit time from 60 hours to 20 hours; network expands to Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and HyderabadKey HighlightsIndia expands its domestic-to-international air cargo transshipment network after a successful Proof of Concept.London and Copenhagen added as new international destinations.Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and
Rammohan Naidu Flags Off Har Ghar Tiranga Rally; Aviation Ministry Officials and Industry Bodies Join CelebrationsKey HighlightsCivil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu flags off Tiranga Rally in New Delhi.Rally organised under the Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026.Officers and staff from the Civil Aviation Ministry, PSUs,
20 Passengers and Four Cabin Crew Reported Injured; France’s BEA and Airbus to Provide Technical AssistanceKey HighlightsAir India flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced an altitude variation of approximately 300 feet on August 4.20 passengers and four cabin crew members sustained injuries, according
Passenger Detained After Weapon Discharged During Mandatory Screening; Airport Operations Continue NormallyKey HighlightsA licensed firearm was accidentally discharged during security handling at Varanasi Airport on August 16.Two screening personnel sustained injuries and were shifted to a trauma centre for treatment.The passenger was travelling from Varanasi
Civil Aviation Consultative Committee Meets in Mysuru; FTO Network Expands to 41 Organisations and 63 Flying BasesKey Highlights₹28,840 crore awarded under the Next Phase of the UDAN regional connectivity programme.Civil Aviation Consultative Committee discusses regional air connectivity, pilot training reforms and IGRUA's transformation.Flying Training Organisations
AI2379 Classified as Serious Incident; DGCA Removes Both Flight Crew Members from Roster Pending InvestigationKey HighlightsAir India A320 flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet on August 4.The aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants,
Railways steps up fencing, surveillance and awareness measures while taking legal action against stone-pelting offendersKey HighlightsAround 19,700 km of railway track has been provided with safety fencing across Indian Railways.Fencing is also being provided at pedestrian subways to facilitate safer crossing by pedestrians, cattle and