Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi, have intercepted a sophisticated gold-smuggling attempt. A passenger arriving from Dubai on 25 October 2025 was discreetly monitored and stopped as he attempted to exit via the green channel—reserved for travellers declaring no dutiable items. On screening his baggage, officers discovered 170 grams of gold ingeniously disguised as the cap of a plastic bottle. The metal was seized under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962 a

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport faced serious problems due to heavy rainfall on June 17, 2025, specifically at Terminal 1. Heavy rain caused water to enter the airport's Terminal 1 food court and also caused serious infrastructure flaws, with water pouring through the roof and flooding areas inside the newly built terminal. Airport authorities attributed this to overflowing drains on the rooftop. At least 14 flights were diverted due to bad weather conditions. 🎥 via Ashoke Raj/X | F