Noida International Airport’s launch date announced, UP CM Yogi Adityanath invite PM Modi for inauguration

Noida’s most ambitious project, Noida International Airport, seen as a blessing to the region’s connectivity and for travelers will finally open this month. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has confirmed the date for the highly awaited international airport.
President Droupadi Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj at his ashram, visits memorial of Neem Karoli Baba

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to meet renowned saint Premanand Maharaj on Friday at his Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan as part of her ongoing three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh.
HPCL hikes premium petrol prices by Rs 2 per litre: Check latest prices in major cities

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited has reportedly hiked the prices of premium petrol by Rs 2 per litre. However, the prices of regular ones remains the same as per the same report.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, flags off 300 e-buses; details here

Earlier in the day, CM Rekha Gupta flagged off 300 electric buses, sending the fleet strength of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to 6,100. Gupta said her government is continuously working to reduce the losses of the DTC and improve public transport services.
TMC Manifesto 2026: Mamata Banerjee-led TMC makes 10 ‘pratigyas’: Rs 500 hike in Lakshmir Bhandar to Rs 1500 monthly support to unemployed youth

TMC Election Manifesto 2026: TMC made 10 pledges that encompass widening the ambit of existing welfare schemes, stronger healthcare outreach and infrastructure development. Details here
From Chaos to Economic Powerhouse-Yogi Adityanath’s 9-Year Legacy: United NDA, Development at Full Throttle, Zero Tolerance on Crime

As Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government in Uttar Pradesh completes nine transformative years on March 18, 2026, a series of clear and resounding messages has been delivered to the people of the state and beyond.
Air India sends wrong Boeing 777 to Canada from New Delhi, plane turns back after 4 hours

An Air India Boeing 777 departed from New Delhi and returned in eight hours after the authorities found that the aircraft had been wrongly sent to Canada.
Delhi’s Bawana in Shock: Family targeted in deadly shooting, 1 dead, 3 injured; details here

A deadly shootout at a grocery store in Delhi’s Bawana killed one person and left three others with bullet injuries on Thursday. The deceased identified Ravi Bhardwaj, 30, died of bullet injuries, while three others are undergoing treatment, confirmed a senior official. Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was linked either to a gang war or a personal feud.
West Bengal Election 2026: Mamata Banerjee intensifies attack against Election Commission, alleges bias ahead of polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India has “crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety.”In her letter, Banerjee expressed concern over the Commission’s actions since the start of the “Special Intensive Revision,” claiming that it has acted with apparent bias and ignored ground realities and public welfare. She said she had repeatedly raised these concerns with the poll body, but received no response, forcing her to move to the Supreme Court of India to safeguard democratic and fundamental rights.
Why Kerala celebrates Eid ul-Fitr on same day as Saudi Arabia? Check date in India

As many countries have already completed their moon sighting to confirm the date of Eid ul-Fitr, there are two states in India that celebrate Eid on the same day as Saudi Arabia. The moon sighting in India takes place a day later than in Saudi Arabia.