Airports in the Indian sub-continent have undergone a major development and expansion, making it one of the largest domestic civil aviation markets in the world. The sector is managed by both government and private entities, with a rapidly growing infrastructure that is crucial for the nation's connectivity and economic growth.&nbsp;Several airports in India also handle the bulk of passenger and cargo traffic. In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.<h3>1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi</h3>It is the busiest airport in India, which seamlessly blends grandeur with efficiency, and handles a huge number of international flights while maintaining ease of movement. It is also well-organised, which provides a good number of shopping outlets, lounges, and food courts that give passengers plenty of choice. The significant part of this hub is that it has excellent connectivity that provides a good number of cab services and the Airport Express Metro linking directly to central Delhi in under 25 minutes.<h3>2. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru</h3>Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is Bengaluru's main international airport, which is named after Kempe Gowda I, who founded the city of Bengaluru in the 16th century. The airport offers a range of facilities and amenities, including Multiple lounges, including the "080 Lounges," with options for transit passengers. Free Wi-Fi and charging stations. A variety of shopping and dining options. Resting areas and a transit hotel.<h3>3. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad</h3>Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is seen as offering consistent, punctual service and passenger-friendly design. This airport has smooth flow, courteous staff, and efficiency, making the experience stress-free. Opened on 23 March 2008, it is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Hyderabad. Shopping areas, modern lounges and seating areas in the airport keep travellers comfortable, keeping dining options showcase local delicacies and international favourites.<h3>4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai</h3>Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), with IATA code BOM, serves Mumbai and is the second-busiest airport in India. Operated by a joint venture including Adani Enterprises, it features two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for both international and some domestic flights. The airport offers numerous passenger services, including lounges, dining, duty-free shopping, art displays, and various transport options.<h3>5. Manohar International Airport, Goa</h3>Goa’s new airport at Mopa is sleek, modern, and purpose-built, which was designed to ease congestion at Dabolim while giving the state a better international gateway as well as a more well-organised hub for domestic flyers. The interior design of this airport is airy with a touch of local influence.<h3>6. Chennai International Airport, Chennai</h3>It is an international airport which serves the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Chennai International Airport is also located in Tirusulam in the Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area, around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport depicts the coastal heritage and cultural pride of the city through touches of architecture and art, and a dining mix of South Indian staples alongside international outlets.<h3>7. Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo</h3>Colombo Airport is Sri Lanka’s main international hub, where it is focused on upgrading its facilities to handle rising demand. Known for its warm hospitality, the airport now features improved lounges, retail, and dining, though some areas still appear dated. Located 30 kilometres from the capital, it offers taxi and bus connections, but heavy traffic can slow travel.

In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.

Airports in the Indian sub-continent have undergone a major development and expansion, making it one of the largest domestic civil aviation markets in the world. The sector is managed by both government and private entities, with a rapidly growing infrastructure that is crucial for the nation's connectivity and economic growth. Several airports in India also handle the bulk of passenger and cargo traffic. In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent. 1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi It is the busiest airport in India, which seamlessly blends grandeur with efficiency, and handles a huge number of international flights while maintaining ease of movement. It is also well-organised, which provides a good number of shopping outlets, lounges, and food courts that give passengers plenty of choice. The significant part of this hub is that it has excellent connectivity that provides a good number of cab services and the Airport Express Metro linking directly to central Delhi in under 25 minutes. 2. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is Bengaluru's main international airport, which is named after Kempe Gowda I, who founded the city of Bengaluru in the 16th century. The airport offers a range of facilities and amenities, including Multiple lounges, including the "080 Lounges," with options for transit passengers. Free Wi-Fi and charging stations. A variety of shopping and dining options. Resting areas and a transit hotel. 3. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is seen as offering consistent, punctual service and passenger-friendly design. This airport has smooth flow, courteous staff, and efficiency, making the experience stress-free. Opened on 23 March 2008, it is located in Shamshabad, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Hyderabad. Shopping areas, modern lounges and seating areas in the airport keep travellers comfortable, keeping dining options showcase local delicacies and international favourites. 4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), with IATA code BOM, serves Mumbai and is the second-busiest airport in India. Operated by a joint venture including Adani Enterprises, it features two main terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for both international and some domestic flights. The airport offers numerous passenger services, including lounges, dining, duty-free shopping, art displays, and various transport options. 5. Manohar International Airport, Goa Goa’s new airport at Mopa is sleek, modern, and purpose-built, which was designed to ease congestion at Dabolim while giving the state a better international gateway as well as a more well-organised hub for domestic flyers. The interior design of this airport is airy with a touch of local influence. 6. Chennai International Airport, Chennai It is an international airport which serves the city of Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. Chennai International Airport is also located in Tirusulam in the Chengalpattu district, in the Greater Chennai Metropolitan Area, around 21 km (13 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport depicts the coastal heritage and cultural pride of the city through touches of architecture and art, and a dining mix of South Indian staples alongside international outlets. 7. Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo Colombo Airport is Sri Lanka’s main international hub, where it is focused on upgrading its facilities to handle rising demand. Known for its warm hospitality, the airport now features improved lounges, retail, and dining, though some areas still appear dated. Located 30 kilometres from the capital, it offers taxi and bus connections, but heavy traffic can slow travel.

In recent years, massive government and private investments have been made, and airport infrastructure has been upgraded. Let's find out the top 7 best airports in the Indian subcontinent.

Top 7 best airports in the Indian Subcontinent in 2025

A report by Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group-I study issued on Monday stated that greater heat waves and droughts, increased rainfall events, and higher cyclonic activity are projected to occur across India and the subcontinent during the next several decades.&nbsp; 
 
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According to this frightening report on the condition of the world's climate, the fatal heat waves, floods, and droughts that are upending the lives of millions of people throughout the world will only grow worse as global temperatures continue to climb. &nbsp;

For the Indian subcontinent, the report stated, “the observed mean surface temperature increase has clearly emerged out of the range of internal variability compared to 1850-1900. Heat extremes have increased while cold extremes have decreased, and these trends will continue over the coming decades.” 
 
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According to the latest research by the WGI (Working Group I), the world would warm by 1.5 degrees Celsius in all scenarios. 
 
Even under the most aggressive emissions cut scenario, the temperature would rise to 1.5°C in the 2030s, overshoot to 1.6°C, and then fall to 1.4°C by the end of the century.&nbsp;

Warming over India is likely to follow the worldwide average, with an increase in the frequency and intensity of hot extremes, according to the IPCC study, which also forecasts a rise in annual mean precipitation.&nbsp;Rainfall the monsoon season is also expected to rise.

The most recent study includes a far better grasp of how people are unmistakably to blame for climate change that has occurred since pre-industrial times.

The scientists warn that there is clear doubt that human activities have warmed the globe and caused quick and broad changes, with some effects already locked in. &nbsp;

Without substantial, profound emissions reductions, the study predicts that the world would continue to suffer unprecedented change.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A report by Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group-I study issued on Monday stated that greater heat waves and droughts, increased rainfall events, and higher cyclonic activity are projected to occur across India and the subcontinent during the next several decades.

A report by Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group-I study issued on Monday stated that greater heat waves and droughts, increased rainfall events, and higher cyclonic activity are projected to occur across India and the subcontinent during the next several decades. In Pics: Dixie blaze: California wildfire becomes second-worst in state's history According to this frightening report on the condition of the world's climate, the fatal heat waves, floods, and droughts that are upending the lives of millions of people throughout the world will only grow worse as global temperatures continue to climb. For the Indian subcontinent, the report stated, “the observed mean surface temperature increase has clearly emerged out of the range of internal variability compared to 1850-1900. Heat extremes have increased while cold extremes have decreased, and these trends will continue over the coming decades.” Watch: Dixie Wildfire, largest single blaze in California history According to the latest research by the WGI (Working Group I), the world would warm by 1.5 degrees Celsius in all scenarios. Even under the most aggressive emissions cut scenario, the temperature would rise to 1.5°C in the 2030s, overshoot to 1.6°C, and then fall to 1.4°C by the end of the century. Warming over India is likely to follow the worldwide average, with an increase in the frequency and intensity of hot extremes, according to the IPCC study, which also forecasts a rise in annual mean precipitation. Rainfall the monsoon season is also expected to rise. The most recent study includes a far better grasp of how people are unmistakably to blame for climate change that has occurred since pre-industrial times. The scientists warn that there is clear doubt that human activities have warmed the globe and caused quick and broad changes, with some effects already locked in. Without substantial, profound emissions reductions, the study predicts that the world would continue to suffer unprecedented change. (With inputs from agencies)

Deadly heat waves, floods, drought to occur across India, warns IPCC report from UN

The launch of ISRO’s GSLV-F10 rocket carrying the geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1, that was scheduled for 5:43 pm, Thursday, has been postponed by ISRO due to technical reasons.

The launch of ISRO’s GSLV-F10 rocket carrying the geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1, that was scheduled for 5:43 pm, Thursday, has been postponed by ISRO due to technical reasons. ISRO has said that a revised launch date would be announced in due course. The GSLV rocket will be carrying what ISRO calls a state-of-the-art agile Earth Observation Satellite into Geo Stationary Transfer Orbit(GTO), which is 36,000km at its farthest point from earth and 170km at its nearest point to earth. After it is placed in GTO, the satellite would be issued a series of commands to fire its Liquid Apogee Motor(LAM) for a few sequential burns, until it is placed in Geostationary orbit (GEO) of 36000km circular from where the satellite would be seen stationary to all the points from the earth. According to ISRO, the satellite is meant to provide near real-time imaging of a large region of interest at frequent intervals, quick monitoring of natural disasters, episodic events and also obtain spectral signatures for agriculture, forestry, mineralogy, disaster warning, cloud properties, snow& glaciers and oceanography. While conventionally, earth-observation satellites are placed in Low-Earth orbit (between 500 and 2000kms), to ensure high-resolution imagery, better capabilities, it is pertinent to note that ISRO’s latest agile earth-observation satellite is to be placed in 36,000kms away. The GEO orbit is generally meant for Communication Satellites that are required to relay signals across a vast landmass. Being placed in the 36,000km circular orbit would also mean that the 2268kg GISAT-1 is beyond the range of Anti-satellite missiles. ISRO veterans explained to WION the objectives behind placing GISAT-1 at the higher-than-usual GEO Orbit Padma Shri. Dr Mylswamy Annadurai, Programme Director Chandrayaan 1 and Mangalyaan, Vice President TN State Council for Science and Technology WION: What are the reasons for placing earth-observation satellites in GEO? Dr Mylswamy Annadurai: Satellites in Low earth orbit can only click an image of a particular spot only 2-3 times a day, when they make a pass, but satellites in geostationary orbit (In sync with the movement of the earth) can constantly monitor a vast area. When a satellite is placed in GEO, it can click pictures of a particular spot in India or any spot that is visible to it, almost 24/7. WION: Will image quality not be adversely affected due to the 36000km distance? Dr Mylswamy Annadurai: It is true that the resolution and quality of an image would be affected due to the 36,000km orbit at which the satellite is placed, but besides optical cameras, we can also use other infrared-based imaging sensors that are part of the satellite. WION: Are there other Indian satellites apart from communication satellites that are placed in GEO? Dr Mylswamy Annadurai: Some of our earlier satellites such as Kalpana, INSAT 3D and INSAT 3DR can click images 24/7. INSAT 3D and 3DR are utilized for communication, monitoring climate, environment and for a disaster management system and are placed in GSO. These are the satellites that help us track changing weather patterns every 15 minutes. While the earlier ones were multi-purpose satellites, the current satellite GISAT-1 is a more advanced version dedicated mainly to earth observation and can give higher resolution images and incorporates a different kind of technology. WION: Please tell us more about how the new technology changes the functionality of the satellite? Dr Mylswamy Annadurai: Some of our earlier generations of satellites like INSAT series had a scanning mirror in them, that moved east-west in a sweeping motion as a part of the image capturing process. However, since the satellites were also used for communications purposes(and are required to moving in such a way that it appears fixed over a particular spot above the equator), the satellite was only moving on its GEO (in sync with the angular velocity of the earth). But since the GISAT is dedicated mainly for different kinds of earth observation, the satellite itself can rotate on an east-west, north-south axis to enable imaging of a specific region. In layman’s terms, it's like tilting a handheld camera and moving it for getting the best shot. Padma Vibhushan. Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Former Chairman, ISRO WION: Please tell us about some of the real-world applications of the GISAT -1? Dr. G. Madhavan Nair: Say we have a natural calamity in a particular region or a region that has to be monitored, we can issue commands for the satellite to point towards that specific region, or a weather pattern such as a cyclone and look at it in more detail. Low earth orbit satellites can give us better quality pictures, but they can make a pass only every 110minutes or so. But in the case of GISAT, we can continuously observe the area. So if a region is affected by forest fires or floods, we will know it near-real-time and (if required) can deploy the satellites in Low Earth Orbit to click high-resolution pictures to improve our awareness of the situation. ISRO calls it the first state-of-the-art Agile earth observation satellite from Geostationary orbit. Why? Dr. G. Madhavan Nair: As far as India is concerned this is the first-of-its-kind satellite. Basically this is a technology breakthrough as it requires a very powerful telescope and very sensitive imaging sensors which we have developed indigenously. We have been working on this technology for some time.

ISRO’s earth observation satellite GISAT-1 can keep 24/7 watch on Indian subcontinent  

In one of the largest single fog episodes over any land area in the world, an unbroken layer of fog was formed across more than 2,000km along the Indian subcontinent. The fog started from central Pakistan in the west, running right through the Indo-Gangetic plains and ending around Tripura.&nbsp;

This blanket of fog is being called a &quot;superfog&quot;.&nbsp;

Reports said Wednesday&#39;s spread was certainly larger than other fog episodes in places such as central China, Italy or the California valley.&nbsp;

The fog started on Christmas covering east UP and Bihar on Christmas, it started covering more areas in its west, including Delhi, by December 31. By January 2, the fog spread to Punjab and was continuing to move west into Pakistan. It has severely affected aviation, rail and road transport, and caused a sharp drop in day temperatures across the region.&nbsp;

The daytime multi-channel fog detection scheme image captured by Insat 3D shows the fog covering at least four countries &mdash; Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The fog actually began on Christmas Day in east UP and Bihar. The only comparable fog episode of this scale will have been from this region itself in previous years.

According to the IMD website, at least 15 airports in the country reported moderate to severe fog between 6.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday. These include Agartala, Patna, Gaya, Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Allahabad, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi, Rae Bareli, Chandigarh, Jammu, Ludhiana and Pantnagar. The worst hit was Amritsar, which had visibility below 100m for 18 hours, from 6.30pm on Tuesday till 12.30pm on Wednesday. 
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In one of the largest single fog episodes over any land area in the world, an unbroken layer of fog was formed across more than 2,000km along the Indian subcontinent. The fog started from central Pakistan in the west, running right through the Indo-Gangetic plains and ending around Tripura. This blanket of fog is being called a "superfog". Reports said Wednesday's spread was certainly larger than other fog episodes in places such as central China, Italy or the California valley. The fog started on Christmas covering east UP and Bihar on Christmas, it started covering more areas in its west, including Delhi, by December 31. By January 2, the fog spread to Punjab and was continuing to move west into Pakistan. It has severely affected aviation, rail and road transport, and caused a sharp drop in day temperatures across the region. The daytime multi-channel fog detection scheme image captured by Insat 3D shows the fog covering at least four countries — Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh. The fog actually began on Christmas Day in east UP and Bihar. The only comparable fog episode of this scale will have been from this region itself in previous years. According to the IMD website, at least 15 airports in the country reported moderate to severe fog between 6.30am and 9.30am on Wednesday. These include Agartala, Patna, Gaya, Guwahati, Gorakhpur, Allahabad, Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi, Rae Bareli, Chandigarh, Jammu, Ludhiana and Pantnagar. The worst hit was Amritsar, which had visibility below 100m for 18 hours, from 6.30pm on Tuesday till 12.30pm on Wednesday.

From central Pakistan to Tripura, 'superfog' stretches out over 2,000 km