Overview
- India defeated New Zealand in Ahmedabad to retain the T20 World Cup title, and the BCCI announced a ₹131 crore reward for the squad.
- The External Affairs Ministry reported that more than 52,000 Indians were brought back from the Gulf between March 1 and 7 as assistance operations expanded.
- Air India scheduled 78 additional international flights across nine routes from March 10 to move passengers affected by the Iran–Israel hostilities.
- Global crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel on risks to flows near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing policymakers to prioritize supply security.
- An evaluation commissioned by NITI Aayog found average out-of-pocket spending of about ₹53,965 per PMJAY hospitalization at private facilities, underscoring coverage gaps.