Disruptions

A planned runway closure, poor coordination among airlines, and unseasonal wind patterns have created a perfect storm of delays and diversions at India’s busiest airport. Relief may arrive—but not before mid-May.

Delhi airport runway upgrade delay may worsen flight disruptions if not completed by November

DIAL, the airport operator, also requested the government to work with all stakeholders to provide a timeline for the upgrade and called for better coordination between airlines, Airports Authority of India and air traffic control to minimise disruptions during that time.

DIAL blames airlines for IGI airport chaos, says were warned 4 months ago

Despite government's intervention, passengers are likely to face delays till the first week of May, as it will take time to reopen the main runway for operations

LS Winter session saw 57.87 per cent productivity

The House met on November 25 and was adjourned sine die (indefinitely) on Friday amid protests by opposition and treasury benches over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar and directions by Speaker Om Birla to members against holding demonstrations at any gate of Parliament.

Bengaluru Metro's Purple Line faces three-hour disruption; office goers, students affected

 Several Purple Line stations, including Nadaprabhu Kempegowda interchange, witnessed a high rush of passengers

Delhi airport sees 7 flight diversions due to bad weather

Seven flights diverted at Delhi airport on Sunday morning due to adverse weather conditions, confirms an official statement.

Alliance Air disruption: Small airlines can cause big problems when they’re down

The state-owned airline is the monopoly operator on many routes. The disruption has meant that many airports in the country are without flights. That means people can be stranded, on an island like Agatti for instance, with no other options.

States raise Rs 32,560 crore from bond market at higher rates to manage expenses, says report

As many as 19 states had lined up to borrow up to Rs 37,500 crore, but managed to raise only Rs 32,560 crore.

Brent may hit $150 if Syria impacts Iraq, SocGen warns

Brent crude oil prices may touch USD 150 a barrel if military action against Syria sparks a broader regional spill-over and causes supply disruptions in major producers like Iraq, Societe Generale warned.

Nifty hit as banks fall on rate cut worries

Nifty fell around 1% on Monday, dragged down by falls in lenders such as ICICI Bank as high oil prices are sparking fears of a delay in rate cuts from the RBI, and adding to caution ahead of the government's borrowing calendar due this week.

Parliament's winter session: Were disruptions justified?

The winter session of Parliament approaches its end. How effective it has been? Do we need specific measures to guard against disruptions that waste a full Parliamentary day? Experts discuss.

RIM Offers Free Premium Apps Following Service Interruptions

Apps to be offered as an expression of appreciation for subscribers' patience during recent service disruptions.

BlackBerry outage frustrates bankers

A senior investment banker at a major Wall Street firm kept sending out e-mails on his BlackBerry on Wednesday morning. And they kept bouncing back.