U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday (March 21, 2026) that the country would take severe action against Iranian power plants if Iran fails to fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The statement came amid heightened tensions in the region, with the U.S. military confirming earlier that it had destroyed an Iranian bunker near the Strait, which housed weapons targeting oil and gas shipments. Meanwhile, India’s government reversed its earlier decision to impose air fare caps introduced in December to control rising ticket prices, following widespread flight cancellations by low-cost carrier IndiGo. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson warned employees of potential challenges due to the soaring cost of aviation turbine fuel, urging stricter controls on non-essential spending. In Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did not attend a public gathering at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan for Id prayers, marking the first time in 20 years he had skipped the event. The UAE emphasized its commitment to the safety of Indian citizens in the Gulf, stating they are treated like family amid regional conflicts, including attacks from Iran. India’s Election Commission established 19 Appellate Tribunals in West Bengal to address disputed cases rejected by judicial officers, as the state faces a backlog of 60 lakh under-adjudication cases ahead of an upcoming Assembly election. Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath highlighted the redeveloping of Second World War-era oil tank farms in Trincomalee as a long-term solution to the country’s energy crisis, with support from India and the UAE. A Parliamentary Standing Committee urged the Election Commission to ensure no voter is excluded from electoral rolls or faces undue hardship during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.#iran #uae #us_president_donald_trump #india_air_india_ceo_campbell_wilson #bharat_nitish_kumar
