5 Indian airports have made it to the world’s top 100 list at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026. Singapore Changi Airport ranked first again, winning the title for the 14th time. Indira Gandhi International Airport was placed 28th and improved its rank. It was also named the best airport in India and South Asia. Kempegowda International Airport ranked 41st and won best regional airport in the region. Airports in Goa and Mumbai also featured in the list. Changi stood out for its gardens, entertainment spaces and smooth travel experience.

An Iranian aircraft bound for India was hit in a reported US strike at Mashhad airport, according to Iranian sources. The plane, operated by Mahan Air, was set to fly to New Delhi for a humanitarian mission carrying medicines. The strike disrupted the planned aid operation. There is no official confirmation from the United States yet. Iran strongly condemned the attack and called it a war crime. It said targeting a civilian aircraft violates international law and aviation rules. Iran has asked global bodies to investigate the incident. The attack has raised concerns over safety and rising tensions in the region. (PC: ANI)

As many as 19 vessels carrying LPG, crude oil and LNG for India are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating West Asia conflict. These include 10 foreign-flagged ships and several Indian vessels transporting critical energy supplies. Officials said eight Indian ships have safely exited, while others remain stuck among hundreds affected by disrupted shipping. The blockage threatens India’s energy security and supply chains, as the strait handles a major share of global oil flows. Authorities are prioritising the safe evacuation of Indian-flagged vessels before considering further supply operations, highlighting the growing economic impact of the conflict. (PC: Reuters)

Baltej Singh, a New Zealand businessman linked to one of the largest drug operations in the country, has lost his bid to keep his name secret. Singh is the nephew of an assassin of Indira Gandhi.   A court lifted name suppression after ruling there was an “appreciable public interest” in revealing his identity. Judges said the risk to his family was “very low.”   Authorities said Singh led a network that smuggled methamphetamine hidden in drink cans. Police seized over 700kg of drugs, the largest haul in New Zealand. Singh is serving a 22-year prison term. (PC: HT)

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Shabbir Ahmad Lone was arrested near the Delhi border by the Special Cell for allegedly plotting terror attacks in India while operating from Bangladesh. A resident of Srinagar, Lone is accused of managing anti-India operations under the direction of Inter-Services Intelligence. Officials said he recruited Bangladeshi nationals, including illegal residents in India, to execute terror plots while concealing Pakistan’s involvement. The arrest follows the recent busting of a Lashkar-linked module active across Delhi and parts of South India, which was involved in propaganda activities like putting up anti-India posters alongside preparing operational groundwork. (PC: India Today)

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has broken the nine-year North American box office record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Released on March 19, the film grossed over $22 million (Rs 205 crore), surpassing Baahubali 2’s $20 million benchmark. The makers of Baahubali 2, including producer Shobu Yarlagadda, congratulated the team for the milestone. The film’s success extends across India and global markets. The story follows an Indian spy navigating political and underworld networks in Pakistan. Featuring a strong ensemble cast, the film continues to set new commercial benchmarks.

An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, causing significant structural damage, according to Kuwait’s electricity ministry. The attack, described as part of “Iranian aggression,” occurred on Sunday evening. Engineer Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat confirmed the fatality and damage. There has been no immediate response from India’s Ministry of External Affairs or its embassy in Kuwait. This raises the number of Indian nationals killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict to seven, with others reported dead across Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Indian missions are assisting affected citizens as regional tensions escalate following US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation. (PC: AFP)

Two India-bound LPG tankers have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing war in West Asia. The vessels, BW TYR and BW ELM, are carrying about 94,000 tonnes of cooking gas. BW TYR is expected to reach Mumbai on March 31, while BW ELM will arrive in New Mangalore on April 1. Officials said several other Indian ships have also crossed safely in recent days. India depends on imports for about 60 per cent of its LPG needs. The safe transit of these tankers is expected to ease supply pressure as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

India has provided emergency fuel assistance to Sri Lanka, delivering 38,000 metric tonnes of petroleum to help tackle a worsening energy crisis triggered by disruptions in West Asia. The shipment, comprising 20,000 tonnes of diesel and 18,000 tonnes of petrol, arrived in Colombo on March 28. The crisis emerged after Sri Lanka’s regular suppliers from the Middle East and Singapore failed to deliver due to conflict-related disruptions and shipping constraints. Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, India extended support through Lanka IOC to maintain fuel supply continuity. Sri Lanka expressed gratitude, highlighting India’s swift response amid regional energy instability. 

Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka has received 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel from India as supply chains were hit by the West Asia conflict. In a post on X, he thanked Narendra Modi for “swift support”.   “Grateful for India’s swift support. 38,000 MT of fuel arrived in Colombo,” he wrote, also thanking S. Jaishankar.   India stepped in after suppliers failed to deliver fuel due to the conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The shipment includes 20,000 MT diesel and 18,000 MT petrol. (PC: HT)