PM Modi Inaugurates Noida Airport, Houthis

PM Modi Inaugurates Noida Airport, Houthis Attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Noida International Airport on March 28, 2026, a massive ₹11,200 crore project poised to significantly boost infrastructure and ease congestion in the Delhi-National Capital Region. On the same day, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched their first ballistic missile attack on Israel in the current war, which was successfully intercepted, with the group vowing continued operations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the newly constructed Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on March 28, 2026, marking a significant infrastructure boost for the Delhi-National Capital Region.
The airport, developed with an initial investment of approximately ₹11,200 crore, is designed to handle 12 million passengers annually in its first phase, with plans to expand to 70 million passengers per year, as reported by The Times of India.
According to The Economic Times, this facility will serve as the National Capital Region's second international airport, aiming to ease congestion at Indira Gandhi International Airport and enhance regional and international connectivity.
Simultaneously, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis launched their first ballistic missile attack on Israel in the current war on March 28, with the Israeli military confirming the interception of a missile from Yemen.
Middle East Eye reported that Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the strikes were in support of Iran and "resistance fronts," warning that operations would continue until aggression ceases.
DD News highlighted that PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for 40 acres of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities at the airport, emphasizing India's goal of self-reliance in this sector.