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Indian customs seized two endangered Silvery Gibbons, one dead and one alive, hidden in a checked bag at Mumbai airport, along with nearly 8 kg of illegal weed, highlighting ongoing wildlife smuggling issues.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Navi Mumbai International Airport built by Adani Group, costing $2.2 billion, to expand Mumbai's aviation capacity, ease congestion, and boost economic growth, with plans for water taxis and extensive connectivity.
Indian authorities arrested a man at Mumbai airport for attempting to smuggle dozens of rare and venomous reptiles, including 47 vipers, concealed in his luggage, highlighting ongoing wildlife smuggling issues in India.
IndiGo has been fined Rs 1.2 crore by the Bureau Of Civil Aviation Security after a viral video showed passengers eating on the tarmac at Mumbai airport, with the DGCA also ordering the airport to pay Rs 30 lakh for the violation. Additionally, Air India and SpiceJet have been fined for poor preparedness leading to fog delays, with both airlines being fined Rs 30 lakh each for violation and non-compliance of Aircraft Rules, 1937.
IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator MIAL have been fined Rs 1.20 crore and Rs 60 lakh, respectively, for an incident where passengers of a diverted flight were seated on the tarmac and provided refreshments. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation criticized them for their lack of proactive measures in handling the situation. Additionally, Air India and SpiceJet have been penalized Rs 30 lakh each for failing to comply with instructions regarding rostering of pilots during low visibility hours in Delhi.