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IGI Airport's T2 will be shut for repairs from April 15, as the terminal's apron needs to be strengthened. T2 is likely to reopen in the second half of 2025 after repairs.

Restoration work of Delhi Airport Terminal 1 delayed till April 2025 to ensure smooth travel during holiday season

MoCA was earlier considering a plan proposed by DIAL to complete Terminal-1 interior restoration by January 2025 and the work on the external side by March 2025. However, following the construction ban in the NCR, the decision to delay construction till April 2025 was taken.

News Highlights: PM Modi on two-day Gujarat visit, to inaugurate major projects

News Highlights: During his visit, PM will also inaugurate Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and take a Metro ride from Section 1 Metro Station to GIFT City Metro station.

Safety audit of Delhi airport likely by end-Sept, all domestic airports by year-end: Govt

The enquiry report of the roof collapse incident at IGI Airport’s T-1 on June 28 is likely to be submitted by end-September. A 45-year-old taxi driver had died due to the mishap and flight operations from the terminal have remained suspended ever since.

Wall collapses in Delhi's Vasant Vihar; 2 labourers feared trapped

A labourer died after a wall collapsed at a Delhi construction site in Vasant Vihar amid heavy rain. Two others are trapped; rescue efforts involve multiple agencies using cranes and pumping water from the pit.

Stage collapses after PM Modi's Jabalpur roadshow, multiple people injured | Election 2024

Following PM Modi's roadshow in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on April 7th, a tragic incident occurred as the stage collapsed, resulting in several injuries. The collapse took place after the conclusion of the rally, prompting the injured to be swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. BJP MP Rakesh Singh personally visited the hospital to extend his support and meet with those affected by the unfortunate event. Watch to know more.

Temporary structure collapses at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 11 rescued

Officials reported the successful rescue of at least 11 individuals who were trapped under the debris of a collapsed temporary structure at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in South Delhi on Saturday.

News Highlights: FM Sitharaman asserts India-Middle East-Europe corridor's contribution to global trade

News Highlights: Sitharaman is also optimistic despite global challenges, said domestic market, macroeconomic fundamentals well rooted and comfortably placed.

News Highlights: NHIDCL MD aims for swift completion of Uttarkashi tunnel drilling work

News Highlights: NHIDCL MD hopeful of ensuring timely completion of the drilling work for safe rescue of workers trapped inside the tunnel.

News Highlights: 4 students dead, several injured during Cochin University's anniversary celebrations

News Highlights: Health Minister, Veena George, reported the incident, stating that the victims were brought dead to Kalamassery Medical College.

Drilling work on hold at Silkyara tunnel

Rescue efforts at the Silkyara tunnel stalled as cracks appeared in the drilling machine platform, hindering the escape route preparation.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescuers have drilled through 42 meters of debris blocking collapsed tunnel

Activists suggest unsuitable construction methods may be the root cause of the disaster, noting that the use of dynamite and large drills in the sensitive Himalayan terrain causes landslides and tunnel collapses

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Highlights: 6-inch pipe pushed to send larger quantities of food to trapped workers

Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Highlights: On Monday, the rescuers broke through the rubble of the collapsed Silkyara-Barkot tunnel and pushed through a six-inch-wide pipe to provide more food and other necessities to the 41 workers who have been stranded in Uttarkashi for the past eight days.

Uttarkashi Tunnel Accident: Govt supplies multivitamins, antidepressants, dry fruits to 41 trapped workers

The Silkyara tunnel, about 30 km from the district headquarters of Uttarkashi and a seven-hour drive from the Uttarakhand capital Dehradun, is part of the ambitious Char Dham all-weather road project of the central government

MC explains: Uttarakhand tunnel collapse and what is being done to rescue 40 workers

Officials said around 21 metres of slab blocking the tunnel has been removed and a 19-metre passage is yet to be cleared. Rescue teams are planning to push pipes of 900 mm diameter, wide enough for the trapped men to squeeze through.

Mizoram bridge collapse: 23 workers from Bengal feared dead, 21 bodies found

Two people are still missing. Among the three people injured, two were discharged after being provided first aid, while the other person was admitted to the Civil Hospital in Aizawl with a fracture in the right hand.

Rains lash Mumbai, one dead in tree collapse; Andheri subway closed

The local train traffic on the Central and Western Railway routes was mostly normal though the trains were running a few minutes late, railway officials said.

Will setting up a high-rise committee help Delhi-NCR tackle structural safety issues?

Structural safety is all about the capability of the personnel concerned. In India, there is no agency/authorised body to certify structural engineers. This needs to change. Accountability has to be brought in, they say.

40 injured in footbridge collapse during Baisakhi celebrations in J&K's Udhampur

The incident took place at Beni Sangam in the Bain village of Chenani block during Baisakhi celebrations, they said. People in large numbers were on the bridge when it collapsed, the officials said.

ZestMoney to lay off 20% of workforce after PhonePe deal collapse

Founders and the top leadership team of ZestMoney held a Townhall on April 6 to inform the layoffs to employees. The company had about 450 employees and is planning to lay off across its workforce.

SVB impact: Venture debt firms and investors set up emergency lines of credit for startups

Debt firms and VCs are offering specific credit lines, term loans, EMI and revenue-based financing model fusion for helping startups complete their working capital and payroll commitments.

Dollar rises after tumbling on SVB collapse, with CPI data approaching

Tuesday's consumer price index (CPI) figures, due out at 8.30 a.m. ET (1230 GMT), have the potential to drive further volatility in global markets.

Gold, silver soar as SVB collapse spurs flight to safety

The U.S. dollar and Treasury yields extended their declines despite efforts by regulators to control the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank turmoil.

A blow-by-blow account of how and why SVB collapsed

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank or SVB has sent shock waves through the markets, raising questions about whether this is reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.

Biden says US banking system is 'safe' after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The president's early morning comments came after US bank regulators spent the weekend working on a plan to shore up the public's confidence in the soundness of the financial system and limit spillover effects following the closing of the Silicon Valley Bank last week.