ADVERSE WEATHER DELHI
Delhi weather disrupts flight schedules, IndiGo issues travel advisory amid delays
Bad weather over Delhi is causing flight disruptions. IndiGo has issued a travel advisory warning passengers about delays and schedule changes. The airline is monitoring the situation closely and working to minimize inconvenience. IndiGo teams are assisting affected passengers. Normal operations are expected to resume once weather conditions improve. Passengers should check flight status updates.
IHCL's diversification strategy shields growth
IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said escalating West Asia tensions may impact global travel in the near term, but the hospitality sector remains resilient after past crises like Covid-19. He said IHCL’s diversified portfolio across brands, geographies, and business segments is helping it stay on track for long-term growth, with expectations of double-digit revenue expansion driven by new hotel openings and expansion across domestic and international markets.
India has ample buffers to weather headwinds from Middle East conflict: World Bank
The World Bank stated India is well-positioned to handle the global energy shock due to strong buffers like high foreign exchange reserves and fiscal space. Despite global headwinds and trade turbulence, India's economy entered the current Middle East crisis from a position of strength, supported by robust domestic demand and export resilience.
Delhi, Noida and Gurugram weather today (April 7): Delhi-NCR gets rainfall, IMD issues yellow alert for two days; IndiGo issues advisory. Check full forecast
Delhi-NCR weather: Delhi-NCR experienced relief from rising temperatures as rain lashed parts of the region on Tuesday morning. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and light rain over the next two days. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light rain and gusty winds for Delhi, Noida and Gurugram. Delhi is likely to receive rain and thunderstorms for the next few hours. IndiGo said its travel operations might be affected due to bad weather in Delhi.
Pune weather: IMD orange alert issued, what about next week’s rain forecast?
Maharashtra, including Pune, Mumbai, and Thane, faces significant weather shifts with orange alerts issued. Expect light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and increased cloud cover due to rising moisture. Pune will transition from dry to wet conditions, with heavy rain possible in isolated areas. Residents are urged to stay updated and cautious of sudden changes.
Flight Status IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet today: Check delay, cancellation status as IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in Delhi-NCR today
Flight cancelled today: Due to the adverse weather conditions in the Delhi-NCR region, SpiceJet has issued a travel advisory, saying that flight operations may be disrupted at the Delhi Airport today, impacting both arrivals and departures. Due to expected rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi, passengers may experience traffic congestion and possible delays while travelling to and from the airport, IndiGo said in its latest advisory.
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Akasa Air's Phuket-Bengaluru flight suffered lightning strike on Wed; plane landed safely in Chennai
An Akasa Air flight from Phuket to Bengaluru was diverted to Chennai on Wednesday due to bad weather. The Boeing 737 MAX aircraft experienced a lightning strike during the flight. Pilots followed safety protocols, and the plane landed safely in Chennai. The aircraft is now undergoing engineering checks. Akasa Air confirmed lightning strikes are manageable in aviation.
Flight status Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet update: Delhi rain to affect flight operations on March 19? Check details
Flight cancelled today: Due to rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi, there are chances that IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet flight operations might be affected on Thursday, March 19. On Wednesday, 22 flights were diverted from the Delhi Airport and over 300 were delayed. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and has warned of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds today. Both IndiGo and Air India said that flight operations from Delhi Airport might be impacted due to bad weather today.
Pune weather: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorm tonight; yellow alert issued for next 48 hours
Pune braces for a spell of light rain and thunderstorms over the next 48 hours, with the IMD issuing a yellow alert. Expect partly cloudy skies turning cloudy with chances of drizzle, lightning, and strong winds from March 18th. Thunderstorms with rain are predicted throughout March 19th and 20th, urging residents to stay cautious.
Weather risks from possible El Nino and global tensions could pressure inflation in 2026: SBI report
Global weather patterns, including a potential El Nino in 2026, coupled with ongoing geopolitical risks impacting energy prices, could adversely affect inflation. A report by State Bank of India highlights that a deficient monsoon, influenced by El Nino and a negative Indian Ocean Dipole, may impact agriculture and food supply.
Retail inflation climbs to 3.21% in February
Sequentially, retail inflation increased 0.1%, while food inflation fell 0.2%. Core inflation remained steady at 3.4%. "The uptick was almost entirely led by the food and beverages (F&B) segment, which accounted for as much as 44 basis points of the 47 bps rise in the headline print between these months," said Aditi Nayar, chief economist at ICRA. One basis point is 0.01 percentage point.
Air pollution is no longer seasonal. And it is not just Delhi’s problem
India’s air pollution crisis is no longer a seasonal problem limited to winter smog in Delhi but a year-round issue affecting cities across the country. Rising inhaler sales and increasing respiratory illnesses in places like Mumbai highlight the health impact of sustained exposure to polluted air.
AISTA trims India sugar output estimate to 28.3 mt on weather hit
India's sugar production for the 2025-26 season is now projected at 28.3 million tonnes. This revision comes after adverse weather conditions affected yields in key producing states like Maharashtra and Karnataka. Despite the downward revision, output is still expected to surpass the previous season's production. Ethanol diversion will account for a portion of the gross production.
CBSE urges Class 10, 12 exam students not to get misled by rumours about question paper leaks
CBSE has strongly advised students and parents to ignore rumors about question paper leaks for the upcoming Class 10 and 12 board examinations. Over 46 lakh students are set to appear for these exams. The board warns that fake news circulating on social media can cause unnecessary anxiety.
India's power must protect democracy beyond borders: Author Marianne Williamson at ET Now GBS 2026
India's economic strength positions it to lead globally. Author Marianne Williamson urges India to embrace its democratic potential for worldwide benefit. She highlights that economic prosperity alone does not guarantee stability or democratic values. Modern leadership requires ethical considerations and humility. Solutions to global challenges like climate change and AI ethics are achievable through transformative learning.
Namo Bharat trains run at 99% punctuality
Namo Bharat trains are showing remarkable punctuality, operating daily from dawn until night. With over millions of passengers relying on the network, even the toughest winter fog hasn’t disrupted their schedules. This consistency is a boon for daily commuters seeking reliable travel. Overnight maintenance keeps everything running safely and smoothly.
India’s hotel industry stays resilient in 2025 despite geopolitics, airline crisis and weather woes
India's hospitality sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, overcoming geopolitical challenges and adverse conditions to achieve sustained growth. Hotels saw significant increases in occupancy, average daily rates, and revenue per available room, driven by a substantial addition of new rooms and strong domestic travel demand.
Aviation bodies short of hands; over 2,600 jobs lying vacant
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said adequate steps are taken from time to time to fill up vacancies under the ministry, including its attached offices and regulatory bodies.
377 of 754 aircraft audited show recurring snags; IndiGo, Air India top list
Indian aviation: 405 aircraft belonging to IndiGo were analysed for repetitive defects and 148 were identified for repetitive defects, as on February 3, this year, as per data presented by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in Lok Sabha.
India's sunflower oil imports to slide to four-year low on price premium
India's sunflower oil imports are set to fall next year. Higher prices are pushing buyers towards cheaper alternatives like palm oil. This shift could help reduce global palm oil stockpiles. Importers anticipate bringing in only enough sunflower oil for essential needs. Palm oil imports saw a substantial rise in January, while sunflower oil imports decreased.
DMRC plans AI-powered management system to reason, execute project workflows
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) invited innovative startups to participate in the development of an Agentic AI-based Project Management System, saying the initiative is aimed at moving beyond conventional software that only flags problems to a system that can actively reason, plan and execute project workflows.
Delhi, Noida and Gurugram weather takes a turn: IMD issues red, orange alerts for capital after Delhi sees coldest Republic Day in five years. Check full forecast
Delhi weather update: After experiencing the coldest Republic Day since 2021, Delhi is likely to witness light rain and low temperatures today, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted. Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are also likely to experience one or two spells of rain with thunderstorms and lightning. The IMD has issued a red alert for North West Delhi, West Delhi, South West Delhi, Outer North Delhi and parts of Central Delhi. An orange alert has been sounded for North East Delhi, East Delhi and Shahdara.
ET Graphics: Why Delhi–NCR remains India’s worst air pollution hotspot
Delhi–NCR remains India’s most severe air pollution hotspot, despite years of policy action and court-led interventions, according to an expert committee report submitted by the Commission for Air Quality Management to the Supreme Court.
IndiGo flight status December 17: Check list of cancelled flights from major Indian airports today
IndiGo cancelled flights December 17: IndiGo flight cancellations continued on Wednesday at the Chennai Airport due to dense fog conditions and bad weather. A total of 11 flights, including arrival and departure, were cancelled at the Chennai Airport today. IndiGo has also issued an advisory for passengers that flight operations will be affected today due to dense fog and bad weather conditions.
Delhi airport sees 5 flight diversions due to adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, including gusty winds and heavy rain, at least five flights were diverted at Delhi airport on Wednesday afternoon. IndiGo and Air India each had two flights redirected to Jaipur, while one Air India flight was diverted to Amritsar. Airlines have warned passengers to anticipate potential weather-related delays throughout the day.
Over 15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to adverse weather conditions
Severe weather disrupted air travel in Delhi on Friday evening, leading to the diversion of over 15 flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Strong dust storms and gusty winds impacted takeoffs and landings, causing potential air traffic congestion.
Air quality in Mumbai getting worse than smog-filled Delhi
Mumbai has joined a growing list of Indian cities that have bad air. Experts say rapid construction, adverse weather conditions and increasing pollution from vehicle emissions are some of the factors responsible for the deteriorating air quality.
5,808 flights cancelled or delayed in India due to weather in Nov-Dec 2020: Government
IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, Vistara, GoAir and AirAsia India cancelled 439, 139, 97, 66, 25 and 20 flights respectively in December 2020 due to weather conditions, he mentioned.
Behind the scenes of safe landing during fog
Determining whether a particular period was safe for an aircraft to land or whether it would require precautions or technical expertise to touch down in a particular situation was the responsibility of the Met team.
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