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Which international airports now allow you to carry over 100 ml liquid? Heathrow isn’t alone

The rule began in August 2006, after a terrorist plot to blow up US and Canada-bound planes, using liquid explosives, disguised as soft drinks, was thwarted by the British police.

From violent protests to majority consent, how opposition to Pune’s Purandar airport thawed

Pune currently has only one airport, the Lohegaon airport, which is a defence airport and has limitations on expanding for civil traffic.

Ulwe Coastal Road will be a key link in Navi Mumbai airport connectivity—a project with a bumpy start

With new airport to begin flight ops soon, CIDCO is rushing to make the road operational by 2026-end. It will link Atal Setu that connects Sewri in the island city to Nhava Sheva on mainland.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

With Modi flagging-off maiden flight, Hisar’s integrated aviation hub dream set for takeoff

Haryana govt has a plan to develop 7,200-acre integrated aviation hub in Hisar. Airport will cater to domestic flights for now, with plans to upgrade to international by 2030.

Why is Karnataka racing to finalise its 2nd airport site in Bengaluru? A neighbour is in fight mode

Two locations are on Kanakapura Road in Bengaluru South & near Nelamangala in northern side. Karnataka govt appears to be tilting in favour of southern side.

Diversions, disruptions: aviation grapples with Middle East escalation

With little sign of broader normalisation, several flights also changed their routes to avoid certain airspace.

CISF takes over security at Ayodhya airport ahead of Ram temple consecration ceremony

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport was inaugurated by PM Modi on 30 December. Nearly 150 CISF personnel deployed as part of an 'emergency' security measure.

Kerala air crash survivors just rewarded rescuers. Some call it ‘big fraud’

Survivors of the 2020 Calicut crash pooled compensation money to transform a local health centre to help villagers near the crash site. But now their act of generosity is at the heart of a controversy.

Ghost’ airports can bring new life to cities. Hong Kong & Athens showing the way

There are thousands of 'ghost' airports around the world waiting to be redeveloped. Some of them are prime redevelopment opportunities if they fit a few basic criteria.

On Camera

Nick Jonas wearing a mangalsutra is validation for many Indians. He’s our favourite jiju

Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Suspected brake failure leads to Tejas accident after landing, airframe likely to be written off

The IAF, so far, remains mum on this accident which has led to grounding of the fleet for safety checks.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.