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DigiYatra launched for passengers at 3 airports; data stored in encrypted format
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DigiYatra launched for passengers at 3 airports; data stored in encrypted format

[ad_1] The government launched DigiYatra which will provide a seamless entry and embarkation process for passengers at the airports in the Delhi, Bangalore and Varanasi. The government on Thursday launched DigiYatra which will provide a seamless entry and embarkation process for air passengers at the airports in the national capital, Bangalore and Varanasi. After launching DigiYatra, which is based on facial recognition technology, at the airport in Delhi, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said data shared by the passengers will be stored in an encrypted format and in a decentralised manner. DigiYatra will be launched at four more airports -- Hyderabad, Pune, Vijayawada and Kolkata -- by March next year. Later, DigiYatra will be rapidly rolled out across all other ai...
Smuggler of iPhone 14 Pro, wrist watch worth a shocking  ₹27 crore held at Delhi airport
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Smuggler of iPhone 14 Pro, wrist watch worth a shocking ₹27 crore held at Delhi airport

[ad_1] Man held at Delhi airport for smuggling wrist watches, including one worth ₹27.09 crore and iPhone 14 Pro: Customs A man has been arrested by customs officials at Delhi airport for allegedly smuggling seven luxury wrist watches, including the one made of gold and studded with diamonds worth ₹27.09 crore, officials said on Thursday. Commissioner of customs at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport Zubair Riaz Kamili said it is the biggest seizure, in value terms, of commercial or luxury goods. “In value terms, it is equivalent to seizing around 60 kgs of gold in one instance,” he added. The accused passenger, an Indian national, was intercepted by the customs officials after his arrival from Dubai on Tuesday, an official statement said. The detailed examination of t...
5G in India: This Indian airport is already 5G-ready
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5G in India: This Indian airport is already 5G-ready

[ad_1] Delhi Airport passengers travelling from Terminal 3 will be able to enjoy 5G services. While India is eagerly waiting for the roll out of 5G services, Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport), India's biggest and busiest airport, has already become 5G-ready. 5G-services in India are all set to roll out in selected Indian cities from October 1. Hence, you will be able to use the fastest mobile services at the terminal immediately after the services start rolling out in the country.As announced by Airport officials, passengers carrying 5G-enabled smartphones with 5G SIM cards could access this at the Domestic Departure pier and International Arrival Baggage area at Terminal 3 as well as from T3 Arrivals to Mul...
Delhi Airport Chaos, Hundreds Stranded As Lufthansa Flights Cancelled
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Delhi Airport Chaos, Hundreds Stranded As Lufthansa Flights Cancelled

[ad_1] Lufthansa operates two flights from Delhi to Frankfurt and Munich, which were cancelled.New Delhi: Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa airline has cancelled 800 flights globally due to a one-day strike by pilots, resulting in around 700 passengers being stranded at the T3 terminal at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Stranded passengers and their relatives registered strong protests last night at Delhi airport."An information was received at IGI Airport at 12.15 AM, in which it was conveyed that crowd has gathered on the main road in front of Departure gate no. 1 Terminal 3 IGI Airport. On reaching the spot, it was found that around 150 persons were present there and due to this traffic moment had slowed down. The crowd was demanding refund or alternate arrangement t...
Delhi Airport Staffer Among 2 Arrested For Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 65 Lakh
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Delhi Airport Staffer Among 2 Arrested For Smuggling Gold Worth Rs 65 Lakh

[ad_1] 12 rectangular-shaped gold bars collectively weighing 1.4 kg were recovered (Representational photo)New Delhi: Two men, including a contractual employee working at the Delhi airport, have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country gold worth about Rs 65.57 lakh, a customs department official said on Thursday. One of the accused was intercepted after his arrival from Riyadh on Tuesday, the official said.Twelve rectangular-shaped gold bars collectively weighing 1.4 kg were recovered from the flyer, kept in his trouser pocket, when he was about to hand them over to the contractual employee in one of the washrooms of the airport, the official said.The accused staffer is involved in cleaning work at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, he said.The recovere...