Mangaluru International Airport has once again proven its excellence on a global scale, winning the 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award – Best Airport at Arrivals (Globally) . This prestigious honor was presented by the Airports Council International Worldwide . By achieving this distinction for the second consecutive year (2024 and 2025), the airport has solidified its international standing. Only six airports worldwide were selected in this category in 2025. The award is based solely on real-time passenger feedback, evaluating parameters such as immigration, baggage delivery, cleanliness, signage, ambiance, and overall comfort. Managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), Mangaluru Airport has placed a strong focus on digital initiatives, process optimization, and passenger-centric infrastructure. Coordination with government agencies has made the arrival process more seamless. This achievement further reinforces the global standards of AAHL’s airports operating in India.
2 Six-time MP KP Unnikrishnan passes away at 89
Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister KP Unnikrishnan passed away at the age of 89 in Kozhikode, Kerala. He was a six-time Member of Parliament from Vadakara. He was a prominent political figure in the 1980s and 1990s . Unnikrishnan played a key role in national politics, including serving in the VP Singh cabinet. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Vadakara for six consecutive terms . He was first elected in 1971 as a Congress candidate. He was re-elected in 1977, 1980, 1984, 1989, and 1991. He served on the Public Accounts Committee (1980-82). He served as Union Minister of Surface Transport and Communications in 1989-90.
3 Japanese graphic designer Kazumasa Nagai passes away
On February 23rd , Japan’s most renowned graphic designer and visual artist, Kazumasa Nagai, passed away. Nagai was 96 years old. He championed modern Japanese visual culture through graphic design for 70 years. Nagai portrayed Japan’s position in the post-WWII and contemporary eras through visual art. Nagai designed the official graphic design for the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo, which is considered a modern landmark in Japanese design history. Nagai created logos for major Japanese brands and institutions such as Asahi Breweries, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan Railways, Tokyo Electric Power , and others. Nagai was among the founding members of the Nippon Design Center (NDC) in 1960. Nagai served as president of the Nippon Design Center and made significant contributions to the development and advancement of graphic design as a professional art in Japan.
4 Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s visit to India will take India-Finland relations to new heights.
President Alexander Stubb of Finland arrived in New Delhi on a state visit to India . Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh welcomed him at the airport and presented him with a guard of honor. Mr. Stubb will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2026.
5 Bhutan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade and Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister arrive in New Delhi
Bhutan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Dina Nath Dhungyel , and Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, arrived in New Delhi. They will participate in the 11th Raisina Dialogue.
6 Oxford University’s Ashmolean Museum returns bronze statue of Saint Thirumanakai Alvar to India
The Ashmolean Museum at Oxford University has returned a 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Thirumankai Alvar to India . The statue will be returned to the Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu, Tamil Nadu . The museum acquired the bronze statue at a Sotheby’s auction in 1967. The statue was one of four sacred artifacts stolen from the temple between 1957 and 1967.
7 Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the India Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain . It is one of the world’s leading technology and telecommunications forums. This year, the India Pavilion brings together over 40 Indian telecom innovators representing various stages of the value chain, working in areas such as 4G/5G and emerging 6G technologies, open RAN, optical and satellite communications, semiconductor design, AI-based network intelligence, cybersecurity, telecom software and digital platforms.
8 Micron opens world’s largest semiconductor clean room in Gujarat
India has achieved a historic milestone in its semiconductor mission as Micron Technology has commenced operations at its ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat . The 500,000-square-foot raised-floor clean room is a key feature of the plant, the largest of its kind in the world . It was inaugurated by Narendra Modi . This is India’s first advanced memory ATMP site. The company shipped its first DRAM module to Dell Technologies, marking India’s entry into high-end semiconductor assembly.
9 Launch of ‘Project Hanuman’
In a significant step towards wildlife conservation and public safety , Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has launched Project Hanuman . The initiative aims to address the growing human-wildlife conflict in the state and ensure the safety of both rural communities and wildlife. The project aims to effectively address the growing human-wildlife conflict in the state. The project — Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife (HANUMAN) — is designed as a major scientific and technological intervention to protect both wildlife and people living in forest-fringe villages.
10 Saba Shawl becomes the first Kashmiri woman head of the Central Jail
Saba Shawl has been appointed the first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar, a high-security correctional institution in Jammu and Kashmir . Her appointment was made under a government order issued by the Home Department on March 2, 2026. This decision marks a significant administrative reshuffle within the Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department. The move is being seen as a historic and inspiring achievement for women in uniformed services in the region, setting a new precedent for gender equality.
11 UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
The United Nations has officially approved carbon credits under the Paris Agreement ‘s carbon market mechanism for the first time . These credits are linked to a clean cooking project in Myanmar , which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect forests. This move is being considered a historic moment in global climate governance. It will allow countries like South Korea and Myanmar to trade verified emission reductions. However, experts have warned that if monitoring and transparency are not strict, there could be a risk of ” greenwashing .” This new mechanism allows countries and companies to offset their excess emissions by investing in emission-reduction projects abroad. First approved project: Myanmar’s Clean Cooking Initiative Partnership: Partnership with a South Korean company These carbon credits will count towards the climate targets of both Myanmar and South Korea Rules finalized at COP29 held in Azerbaijan in 2024 The term greenwashing was first used in 1986 by Jay Westerveld, an American environmentalist and researcher . Greenwashing is the practice of companies and governments portraying a wide range of activities as environmentally friendly, resulting in avoided or reduced emissions. Many of these claims are unverified, misleading, or dubious. While this helps improve an organization’s image, it does little to contribute to the fight against climate change.
12 Deepak Gupta takes over as Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL
Deepak Gupta has officially assumed the role of Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL (India) Limited . He succeeds Sandeep Kumar Gupta, who retired on February 28. With a term until February 28, 2029, Gupta takes the helm at a crucial time when India’s energy sector is undergoing rapid expansion and transformation.
13 RBI reports sharp decline in India’s current account deficit by 2025
India’s external sector showed improvement in 2025. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant narrowing of the current account deficit (CAD) between April and December 2025. The current account deficit stood at $30.1 billion . This CAD represents 1% of GDP and compares with $36.6 billion during the same period last year . The RBI’s latest report on India’s balance of payments highlights rising FDI inflows, services export growth, and changes in foreign exchange reserves. The lower current account deficit means that pressure on foreign borrowing has eased and the balance of payments position has strengthened. This improvement reflects better performance in goods and services exports. These figures were released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decline in CAD reflects the robust position of balance of payments management and the strength of the external sector in 2025.