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Captain Machchhar spoke to the Prime Minister about his experience and what gave him the courage to respond during the incident. PM Modi praised his bravery and wished him a speedy recovery

Two suspected Pakistani intruders were shot dead after BSF troops foiled an alleged infiltration attempt along the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjabs Tarn Taran sector on Friday. The incident took place near Rajoke village, according to preliminary reports

The protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar and several nearby locations, with police saying permission had not been granted for the proposed demonstration

Amit Shah said Putins remarks praising the Prime Ministers efforts towards global peace were a matter of pride for Indians. He also noted that Putins statement came on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who spread the message of peace and non-violence

During the conversation, Machchhar told Modi that receiving his call made him extremely proud and that he had never imagined getting an opportunity to speak with him. The injured pilot also told PM Modi that he was his biggest idol and someone he had always looked up to

Taiwan received its first two US-made F-16V fighter jets under a USD 8 billion deal for 66 aircraft. The advanced fighters arrived amid rising tensions with China and delays to a separate USD 14 billion US arms package sought by Taipei

Five miners died after a mine collapse in Soma, western Turkey. Rescuers recovered the bodies of three workers trapped underground, while two others were rescued and hospitalised. Seven workers were caught in the collapse, authorities said

Delhi Police detained AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Atishi and Sanjeev Jha, along with student activists, during a Jantar Mantar protest over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls and demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Nearly 400 high schools across France were closed Friday as a week-long student protest movement spread nationwide. Officials said around 2,000 people, mostly minors, were taken into custody, while at least 65 school staff members were injured

The former Union agriculture minister visited Purandar tehsil in Pune district, where he interacted with villagers and assessed the situation on the ground. Pawar said he would take up the issues faced by farmers with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and seek concrete measures to address the crisis

El Al cancelled two special repatriation flights from Dubai after UAE authorities withheld landing approval following an in-flight attack on a flydubai plane. Regular El Al flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv remain scheduled from Sunday, with seats reportedly booked through the week

I understand that the opposition parties have their own separate programme. This is a programme of the citizens. Every citizen who is a stakeholder in this republic feels that a single person, a puppet whose strings are pulled elsewhere, is making the decisions, Manoj Jha said

A 35-year-old passenger was deboarded from a Hyderabad-Kadapa flight at Hyderabads RGIA after accidentally touching the emergency exit handle, triggering an alarm. Police enquiry found it was unintentional. He was let off after giving a letter, and no case was registered

PM Modi said Gandhi's ideals remained relevant and expressed hope that his message would continue to inspire the country towards building a better society and a Viksit Bharat

The protest has been called over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerns raised by organisers over the functioning of the Election Commission

The incident occurred around 12.30 pm on Thursday in Courtroom No. 1 of the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Ambajogai while regular proceedings were underway, according to a police official. The accused was identified as Vilas Kundlik Ghuge, a resident of Ladevadgaon village in Kaij tehsil

PM Narendra Modi also recalled Lal Bahadur Shastris iconic slogan, Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, while highlighting the former prime ministers leadership and his appeal among farmers and soldiers. Recalling Shastris personality, Modi said that merely taking his name evokes a strong sense of respect among people

The students were from Winners Academy, a private coaching institute based in Alandi, Pune district. The group had travelled to Diveagar in Raigad district for a picnic when the tragedy occurred on Thursday

Trust member Dinendra Das on Thursday said the decisions taken by the Trust would be acceptable to all those associated with the temple

Report said that the panel has cancelled its programme of visiting the Supreme Court

Putin expressed gratitude to Modi for his efforts and continued support for resolving the conflict through dialogue

Trump did not provide evidence of an Iranian connection and stressed that the matter was still being examined

The order prohibits public meetings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas without prior written permission. It also bars shouting slogans or making speeches and carrying firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks, brickbats or similar articles without permission

But the US trade representative cautioned against expectations of an immediate announcement

The top court noted that the Election Commission has frozen the symbol and therefore the larger issue as to who is entitled to the amount is pending adjudication

According to the woman, the man, who falsely signalled an intention to marry, cut off all contacts after getting the money

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Studying participants aged 18 to 74, researchers found that hippocampal function begins declining in a persons 50s

An ambulance allegedly tried to flee after spotting the police but was intercepted

Participants following a 10-hour eating window lost a median of 2.7 per cent of their body weight over 12 weeks, comparable to those on a 16-hour schedule

A senior police official told PTI the accident occurred on Channel 97 of the Samruddhi Expressway near the Dhamangaon railway in Amravati district at 12.45 am

The response follows negotiations and discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators conducted alongside the UN General Assembly in New York

Today is Gandhijis birthday. And to honour him and all the women of India, we should start a non-cooperation movement. Men, we wont be doing anything for you anymore

There is an entire ecosystem behind the making of champions and we need to start at the grass roots.

Putin said Russia had already piloted commercial shipping operations involving vessels from China and South Korea and was discussing similar cooperation with India

Victims from Alandi were on an educational trip organised by Winners Academy for Std XI-XII science students

Four assembly constituencies see 40 per cent or more of their pre-SIR voter base not included in the draft; 1.22 crore more voters remain under scrutiny

The students, who were studying in Classes 11 and 12 Science, were on an educational trip organised by the coaching institute when the incident occurred

Of the 44 monitoring stations in the national capital, 37 recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category, while five stations recorded 'poor' air quality and two were in the 'satisfactory' category, according to CPCB data

Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft, carrying 174 people, was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk in northwest Saudi Arabia

At least 33 passengers were injured after a West Bengal-registered sleeper bus carrying 55 people overturned inside a tunnel near Maroog in Ramban. Nine injured passengers were referred to GMC Jammu, while rescue teams and officials managed relief and traffic movement

A medical helicopter crashed into the sea off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and hospitalising two others. Rescuers searched for a fifth person reported missing. The aircraft, believed to be operated by REACH Air Medical Services, was submerged in 240 feet of water

The last rites of all four personnel were performed at their native places on October 1 with full honours and according to laid-down procedures, the CISF said

Machchhar was seriously injured while foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash flydubai flight FZ1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft had 174 people on board

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said Machchhar, despite being wounded and bleeding following an alleged attack inside the cockpit, displayed extraordinary courage and helped save the lives of all 174 passengers aboard the flight

A sperm whale struck the 16-metre yacht Tai Tam in the South Pacific, severely damaging its hull and steering. Four sailors battled flooding before abandoning the vessel for a life raft. They were rescued about 18 hours later by the container ship MV Sofrana Surville

Israel will join the interrogation of the Omani copilot in Saudi Arabia as investigators probe the motive behind the attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, which was forced to make an emergency landing

It will be Guy Parmelin's first state visit to India and his second visit to the country this year. He had earlier visited New Delhi in February 2026 to attend the AI Impact Summit

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Counsellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered a team of specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes. The state news agency WAM said the investigation team had launched its work

Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and four Israeli passengers for their actions during an attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. Machchhar and the passengers helped subdue the attacker and avert a potential disaster before the plane landed in Saudi Arabia