Top news of the day: March 28, 2026

PM Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 28, 2026) formally inaugurated Delhi-National Capital Region’s second airport at Jewar, Noida, marking a major boost to regional connectivity and infrastructure.

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Yemen’s Houthis attack Israel for first time in current war

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirmed on Saturday ‌that they had launched ⁠an attack on Israel for the first ‌time during the current ‌Israeli-U.S. war ‌against Iran, ⁠marking their ⁠entry into the conflict and raising the prospects of ‌a broader regional confrontation.

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: DMK announces candidates for 164 constituencies

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday (March 28, 2026) announced the list of 164 candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will once again contest from the Kolathur and Chepauk-Tiruvallikeni constituencies, respectively. 

PM Modi lacks courage to oppose Israel’s actions in West Bank: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

The Congress on Saturday (March 28, 2026) claimed that Israel is moving ahead on its vision of a “Greater Israel” under the cover of the West Asia war, finishing off any hope for a Palestinian state, and slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not raising his voice against its actions in the West Bank.

Two Indian LPG carriers crossing Strait of Hormuz

BW Tyr and BW Elm, two Indian flagged LPG carriers, are crossing the Strait of Hormuz now, as per ship tracker websites. They were among the five anchored north of Dubai-Ras Al Khaima on Friday (March 28, 2027). Elm is chartered by HPCL and Tyr by BPCL.

India sends 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to support Sri Lanka

India delivered 38,000 metric tonnes (MT) of petroleum to Sri Lanka, including 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said in a statement on Saturday (March 28, 2026).

Former Nepal PM Oli, ex-Home Minister Lekhak arrested over Gen Z protest killings

Police have arrested former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on charges of negligent killings during last September’s Gen Z protests. The arrests come a day after a new government led by Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party was sworn in, six months after the protests in which 76 people lost their lives, including 19 in police firing on September 8.

Trump says ‘Cuba is next’ in speech touting U.S. military successes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (March 27, 2026) said “Cuba ‌is next” during a speech at ​an investment forum in Miami during ⁠which he touted the successes of U.S. military action in Venezuela and Iran.

Zelenskyy visits UAE for talks on security situation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the UAE and met his Emirati counterpart, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Saturday (March 28, 2026), to discuss regional security in the West Asia.

IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH LIVE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Sunrisers Hyderabad in high-octane opener; Kishan to lead SRH

The inaugural match of the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2026, commencing at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (March 28, 2026), is set to witness a high-octane contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).