Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate new international airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar The airport, spanning 7,200 acres, cost about $1.2 billion (€1.04 billion)
Here is a roundup of the latest developments from India on Saturday, March 28:
Modi to inaugurate Noida International Airport
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the Noida International Airport on Saturday. It is the second international airport to service the Indian capital of New Delhi.
Located in Jewar the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, the airport is expected to see 12 million passengers a year in the initial phase and up to 70 million once fully operational.
According to authorities, about $1.2 billion (€1.04 billion) was invested in the first phase of the airport project that spans across 7,200 acres.
India on Wednesday announced plans to develop 100 new airports in the next 10 years with aims to increase the number of airports to 350–400 by 2047, up from 163 in 2025.
The government also plans to spend $1.07 billion in subsidies for airlines to operate unviable routes.
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Hi! This is Shakeel from the DWs New Delhi Studio brining you the latest developments from all around India.
First thing first, India is getting a swanky new international airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the Noida International Airport on Saturday.
The Iran war continues to spill into the Gulf, with five Indian nationals injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile sparked fires.
Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that Elon Musk joined the phone call between Modi and US President Donald Trump.
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