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Air connectivity to West Asia is gradually resuming after an elusive ceasefire. Kuwait's Jazeera Airways relaunched direct flights to India and other countries, with plans to expand its network. Gulf Air also resumed services to India, while Saudi Arabia's airspace is nearly fully open. Preparations for Indian Haj pilgrims are underway.

Global oil prices are beyond India’s control but a tangle of govt interventions that have left Indian aviation structurally fragile. These demand correction.

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Mumbai is seeing its biggest infrastructure push yet with new expressways, a 16-line metro network, a second international airport, sea links and tunnels. Will it reshape how the city functions? Will it change where its people live and work? Will it improve the quality of life in India’s buzziest metropolis?

The air quality crisis in Delhi is an ongoing battle, often leading to emergency protocols like the GRAP being activated as pollution levels soar. While these short-term fixes bring momentary relief, they overlook the fundamental problems. To forge a path toward long-lasting improvements, we must commit to a year-round strategy to curb emissions from vehicles, factories, and farming activities.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has landed in the middle of a social media debate after a video of her at the Mumbai airport went viral. The clip shows the actress seemingly bypassing a long queue at the security check and moving ahead of other passengers. While Kareena has not responded to the criticism yet, the viral video has once again sparked a debate around celebrity privilege in public spaces.

Tamil Nadu's major political parties are strategically revising their election manifestos, dropping past promises like the Sethusamudram project and increased Muslim reservation. This pragmatic approach reflects shifting public sentiment and electoral calculations, with parties prioritizing issues likely to yield better electoral returns in the upcoming polls.

How An Enclave Born Out Of A Financial Crisis For A Golf Club In 1952 Is Now A Serene And Sought-After Residential Address

Assam's political landscape is heating up alongside spring festivities, with the BJP aiming for a solo majority against a resurgent Congress. Key contests include Himanta Biswa Sarma versus Gaurav Gogoi, while issues like identity, infiltration, and development shape the electoral battleground. Post-delimitation changes add another layer to this defining election.

Delhi experienced strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rain late Wednesday evening, causing traffic disruptions and flight diversions. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for continued rain and strong winds on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures are expected to fall significantly over the next few days.

Many women didn’t wear hijab. Religiosity seemed less overt in most of the city than in some parts of India. Nightlife was not dead, it was great. And Israel and US were not discussed as hated countries

South African and West Indies cricket contingents have finally left India after days of travel chaos. Airspace closures in West Asia disrupted flights, stranding players in Kolkata post-T20 World Cup. The ICC confirmed the safe departure of the remaining 29 South Africans and 16 West Indians, concluding a complex logistical operation amidst challenging global travel conditions.

The ICC has addressed travel disruptions for teams after the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing a major Gulf region crisis impacting international air travel. Delays are due to airspace closures and flight cancellations, with the safety of players and families remaining the top priority as arrangements are made for their return.

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIA) has been named the 'Best Airport at Arrivals Globally' for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Airport Service Quality Awards. This recognition stems from real-time passenger feedback, highlighting significant improvements in Wi-Fi, baggage claim, and immigration processing, underscoring KIA's commitment to a seamless arrival experience.

West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein expressed frustration over the team's delayed return from India following their T20 World Cup exit, even jokingly asking Cristiano Ronaldo for a rescue. International travel disruptions due to escalating geopolitical tensions have impacted the squad's journey home, despite Cricket West Indies arranging a charter flight.

As the region contends with the fallout of the Iran conflict, India is bracing for impact, too. At stake are energy security, market stability and the safety of the large Indian diaspora that calls it home

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has been recognized as Asia-Pacific's Best Airport for Departures in the over 40 million passengers category at the 2025 ASQ Customer Experience Awards. This accolade highlights CSMIA's commitment to excellence in outbound travel, building on its consistent top honors and digital-first operations.

The ICC is facilitating the return of the West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams from India following their T20 World Cup exit. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to widespread flight cancellations, delaying the teams' departures.

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel operation. Key Iranian military leaders were also reported dead. The conflict has triggered widespread flight cancellations and airspace restrictions, causing significant travel disruptions across the region.