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Captain Smit Machchhar: The hero Indian pilot who helped save 174 lives on flydubai flight

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with flydubai, has been credited by Israeli officials with helping

Rise and Fall 2: Shehzad Poonawalla wanted Siwet Tomar forgiven after fight, warms up to Swara Bhasker

Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has found himself in the middle of plenty of drama since entering Rise & Fall Season 2. Although he ha

South Korea's Lee appoints new presidential policy chief, economic growth aide

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung appointed his economic growth aide Ha Joon-kyung as presidential policy chief, the presidential office said

Motor racing-Colapinto takes full blame for Baku crash as he faces social media storm

Alpine's Franco Colapinto said that the days following his crash at the

Dilip Ghosh Critiques Oppositions Tactics Ahead of Upcoming Elections

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh accuses the opposition of creating distractions as elections approach, calling their coalition a picnic party. D

US Trade Representative Greer calls for new global trading order

Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called on G20 economies to help build a ew international economic

Putin sees boost to ties from APEC meet with China's Xi, Russian agencies say

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at an APEC summit in China next month will yield result

Australian businesses raise prices as card surcharge ban takes effect

Australian businesses said a ban on card surcharges that took effect on Thursday would force them to raise prices, casting doubt on government cl

A-One Steels shares make strong debut, list at 14% premium on BSE

A-One Steels shares opened at 462 apiece on the BSE, up 57, or 14.07 per cent, from the issue price of 405.

Moneyview shares make stellar debut, list at 63% premium on BSE

Moneyview opened at 55.61 per share on BSE, 63.56 per cent higher than IPO price and on NSE the shares opened 61.76 per cent higher at 55.

Even in the era of 5G, 4G continues to thrive, with shipments growing by 3%; find out why.

With the rise of 5G, 4G smartphones are making a comeback in India. 4G phone shipments are projected to grow by 3% in 2026. Find out why consumer

MORNING BID EUROPE-Inflation relief gives bonds little reprieve

A look at the day ahead in European and

Watch: Flydubai pilot a hero, plumber steadied plunging aircraft: Trump

Don't Trouble The Trouble actor Fahadh Faasil lives in Kochi home featuring plant-filled balcony with a white swing, brick-accented wall, large windows, cosy interiors and colourful vintage dcor

Fahadh Faasil house tour: The actor is set to lead his first Telugu film titled 'Don't Trouble The Trouble', which is scheduled to release on Oct

Sugar will not become expensive during Dussehra and Diwali; the government has increased the sales quota before the festivals.

The government has fixed the sugar sales quota for October at 1.40 million tonnes, up from 1.30 million tonnes in September, to meet the demand f

Sri Lanka Wins Toss Against India in Asian Games 2026 Semifinal

Sri Lanka has opted to bowl first against India in the Asian Games 2026 semifinal, featuring key player returns for both teams. Sri Lanka Wins To

Trump formally replaces Artificial Intelligence with Super Intelligence in an executive order

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the change was appropriate when taking into consideration the promise, potential, and rapidly advancing

Slash Exorbitant Rent for Thanjavur City Corpn Shops: Councillors

DMK councillor S. Venkatesh said that a textile shop in Thiruvalluvar commercial complex is functioning in violation of all rules. A committee sh

TN cybercrime police caution public against online scam offers

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police cybercrime wing has urged the public to remain alert to online fraud involving bogus l

Asian Games: Indian Women's Squash Team Loses to Hong Kong, Signs off with Bronze

World No. 73 Tanvi then scripted a fine comeback with a 1-3 (4-11 13-11 11-9 13-11) win over world No. 40 Ka Yi Lee to keep India's hopes alive i

Anarock Property Consultants files draft papers for 1,000 crore IPO

Real estate consultancy firm Anarock Property Consultants Ltd has filed draft papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 1,000 crore

Which Indian state has the highest number of student suicides? Find out here.

Do you know which state in the country has the highest number of students embracing death? The shocking NCRB statistics and the horrifying truth

'Were they pressured?' Rahul Gandhi questions who 'ordered' Form 6 changes

Keonjhar Miners Crowned Odisha T20 League Champions

Keonjhar Miners produced a dominant all-round performance to clinch the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy, defeating Sambalpur Warriors by nine wicket

Cricket-Gambhir rues batting-friendly pitches after India's record ODI chase

India coach Gautam Gambhir said the batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Ghaziabad Factory, Seven Fire Engines Respond

A significant fire erupted at a factory in Ghaziabad, with seven fire engines battling the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Massive

Retired banker duped of Rs 98 lakh in trading fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 65-year-old retired banker from Hyderabad was duped of Rs 98 lakh in a trading app fraud after being lured to make investments. On T

Trump admires the bravery of Indian pilot Machhar, says, 'Hero, he...'

US President Donald Trump called Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machhar a hero. According to Trump, Machhar was attacked with a knife by an Omani c

Asian Games 2026, Day 12 LIVE: India take on Sri Lanka in cricket, Manu and Prince win silver in sailing

The Asian Games 2026 has entered day 12. Today, the mens cricket team is set to take on Sri Lanka in the semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Niss

What time is the schedule of ODI World Cup 2027 announced today, will India and Pakistan be in the same group?

The schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup will be announced today. Find out what time it is. The format of the tournament has also changed this tim

Asian Games: Pakistan Beat Bangladesh In Shortened Semifinal To Move Into Gold Medal Clash

Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a curtailed semifinal at the Korogi Sports Park after chasing down 112 in 11.3 overs with six

Kashmir Marathon 2026 Kicks Off in Srinagar with Enthusiastic Participation

The Kashmir Marathon 2026, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw overwhelming participation, emphasizing unity and youth engagement in sport

Jessica Chastain hails Michael Shannons favorite performance on Take Shelter anniversary

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Chastain marked the 15th anniversary of Take Shelter by praising co-star Michael Shann

Money laundering case: NIA court orders charges against Yasin Malik, six others

Flight tickets set to get more expensive ahead of Chhath-Diwali, ATF prices rise for the third consecutive month.

Ahead of the festival season, people's problems seem to be increasing. ATF prices have once again risen by 13.22 percent. It's worth noting that

Kashmir Marathon 2026 Kicks Off in Srinagar

The Kashmir Marathon 2026, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw enthusiastic participation from various community members in Srinagar. Kash

Appliances will become expensive if WhatsApp charges increase. Know what is changing from October 1?

This year, October begins not just with a new month, but also with some changes related to technology, digital services, and electronics. Learn a

AI will now work 24 hours a day: OpenAI launches always-on Dots agent.

OpenAI introduced new AI agents called Dots at DevDay 2026, and the company also launched the GPT-6.1 Sol model. Learn what's special about these

Freestanding or Integrated: Which appliance is more suitable for the kitchen?

When purchasing kitchen appliances, it's not enough to just consider features and price. Choosing between integrated and freestanding appliances

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid continued FII selling; auto, cement shares drag

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday amid continued foreign fund outflows with auto and cement

Delhi Police bust interstate cryptocurrency fraud syndicate; three arrested

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhi's South District has busted an interstate cyber-fraud network involved i

US judge extends diversity-visa processing

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) A US federal judge ordered the State Department to continue processing specified diversity-visa applicati

500 petitions fail as HC rules unsigned GST notices are valid

Hyderabad: Hundreds of businesses that tried to wipe out their Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands on the ground that the notices carried no dig

Markets open lower as FII selling, high bond yields weigh on sentiment

The Sensex, which closed at 72,480.29 on September 30, opened at 72,192.89 on Thursday; Nifty 50, which closed at 22,620.45, opened at 22,543.70

flydubai Suspends Flights To And From Israel Amid Probe Over Hijacking Scare

flydubai Incident News: The plane was heading towards Ben Gurion International Airport on Wednesday morning when an altercation broke out on the

Russian air strikes injure two in Ukraine's Kyiv, Odesa, officials say

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Bigg Boss Telugu 10: Auto Ram Prasad Struggles as Voting Support Drops

Sadly, he is failing to generate engaging content for the viewers.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach Jorge Jesus confirms rift

Ronaldo says he leaves after coach's press conference and talks with FPF President Pedro Proenca; Portugal's training session resumes without Ron

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian govt website: Research firm Transluce

Transluce said the activity showed tactics similar to those it had previously linked to OpenAI, but the firm said it could not confidently attrib

Chandigarh administration cracks down on adulteration of paneer, new rules implemented.

In response to the growing prevalence of adulterated cheese in the market, the Chandigarh administration has now directed hotels, restaurants, an

Consumer Forums Want Better Oversight of Minibuses in Nilgiris

The consumer associations wanted measures to be taken to prevent minibuses from charging fares higher than the prescribed rates

How to make the famous Mysore Pak sweet at home? Here's an easy recipe

If you're a sweet tooth and want to try something new, try this delicious, quick, and famous Mysore Pak dessert at home. Follow this easy recipe.

Elon Musk to co-lead 'Project Meridian' on future of warfare, announces US War Secy Pete Hegseth

US Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of Project Meridian to study future warfare strategies. Elon Musk will co-lead this initiative

Indian Stock Market Opens Lower Amid Mixed Global Signals, Auto Stocks Under Pressure

Indian stock market opens in the red with auto stocks leading the decline amid mixed global cues. Indian Stock Market Opens Lower Amid Mixed Glob

Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flight

An Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, he unlo

What should you keep in mind when your husband returns from work? Your relationship will be stronger.

Taking care of small things after your husband returns home from work helps maintain a positive atmosphere at home. What habits can increase love

96% Indian firms hit by business-disrupting cyber incidents: Cisco report

As many as 96 per cent of organisations in India suffered a material, business-disrupting cyber incident over the past 12 months, with more than

Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation

Dubai-based airline flydubai has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Israel following the incident involving flight FZ1073 on Wednesday

Questions raised about the health of dogs amid the Fat Dogs of Delhi

Delhi's viral dog contest entertained people, but now questions are being raised about the health benefits of celebrating overweight dogs. Learn

Murder of Sena (UBT) leader: In police statement, son blames ex-mayor of Thane, her husband

Pradeep Purnekar was shot dead in Thane, leading to major protests by his family and supporters. His son, Ram Purnekar, has accused Meenakshi Shi

Kneaded Dough Storage: Kneaded dough won't dry out without a refrigerator; take note of this old village hack.

Dough Preservation Tips: In the past, not every household in villages had a refrigerator. In those days, dough was prepared only as needed and st

WhatsApp Business pricing changes from today: What Indian firms should know

Businesses using WhatsApp Business Platform in India will have to pay for service messages beyond 1,000 free replies per phone number each month

How passengers and crew regained control of an Israel-bound FlyDubai jet after pilot attack

TEL AVIV, Israel, October 1, 2026 (AP) A copilot stabbed a captain in an apparent attempt to crash a jetliner Wednesday as it was flying 174 peo

Brazil, India move to widen Mercosur trade pact (IANS Exclusive)

Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Brazil and India are moving towards substantially expanding the existing India-Mercosur preferential trade

RBIs success on dollar flows raises stakes in inflation fight & clamour for rate hike

Indias record $133 billion diaspora inflow has flooded banks with liquidity, pushing overnight rates below the RBIs 5.25% policy rate. The Reserv

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal meets Brazil's FM Mauro Vieira on G20 sidelines in Milwaukee

India is proud: PM Modi hails Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as hero

Machchhar was injured during the incident but continued to act to protect passengers and crew members. The aircraft was subsequently diverted to

Stones, Beer Bottles Thrown During Clashes At Kerala University Hostel

The clash broke out at around 7.30 pm during a Youth Congress march against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.

Water Levels in Tamil Nadu Reservoirs Drop to 34%, Raising Concerns Over Drinking Water Supply

Tamil Nadus reservoirs are at just 34% capacity, raising alarms over irrigation and drinking water supplies amid ongoing heat. Water Levels in Ta

Google launches new AI model to anchor Gemini 4 after months of delays

The new model Argon is comparable to OpenAI's Astra and Anthropic's Opus on coding and cyber benchmarks, the company said

Rassense targets 1,000 crore revenue by FY30, bets on healthcare, corporate catering

Company to evaluate whether to raise debt or equity to support the corporate catering expansion

Motilal Oswal Alternates sells over 2% stake in Molbio Diagnostics for 306 cr

Business Excellence Trust III, a fund of Motilal Oswal Alternates, offloaded 23.28 lakh shares of Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics at an average pric

Jackie Shroff pays musical tribute to SD Burman, Majrooh Sultanpuri on their birth anniversaries

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff paid a musical tribute to legendary music composer SD Burman and acclai

Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections

Legislation aiming to permanently prohibit Chinese vehicles and technology from entering the U.S. market is currently stalled. Senators are negot

Trump, Netanyahu hail Indian Pilot who saved 174 on Flydubai flight after being stabbed mid-air

TG SAFE raids 16 dark stores, suspends 4 licences

Cruise Service Launched on Ganges in Bhagalpur Following Vikramshila Bridge Closure

A new cruise service on the Ganges has started in Bhagalpur after the Vikramshila Bridge closed for repairs, ensuring commuter access. Cruise Ser

Watch what Rubio does with Cuba, says Trump

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump told a White House audience to watch what Secretary of State Marco Rubio does with

SC seeks response of Delhi government on plea for free treatment for EWS patients at ILBS

The court agreed to examine the plea which also sought an independent inquiry into alleged patient-rights violations and financial irregularities

A Bloody Stabbing, Then Screams: The Fight To Save flydubai Flight

Inside the cockpit, one of the pilots had attacked his colleague, stabbing him repeatedly with a sharp object, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin N

Cockroaches, fungus found at Hyderabad dark stores; 4 shut

Hyderabad: Cockroaches, fungus-infested vegetables, and expired food were found inside the dark stores that fulfil quick-commerce orders in Hyder

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch Asiad 2026 semifinal 2 match?

Sri Lanka opted to field first against India in the Asiad semifinal; live telecast on Sony Sports Network, live streaming on SonyLIV

Delhi to remain dry today; heavy rain likely in southern states, Northeast

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies and no rain in Delhi till October 5, with maximum temperatures staying between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius.

Denmark's Pandora opens world's largest jewellery factory in Vietnam

Danish jewellery maker Pandora opened a $150 million

AI agents tried to hack a Canadian government website, research firm says

An artificial intelligence

Piyush Goyal gets a trade minister for life tag from US trade chief at G20

Chennai Corporation Revives Waste Segregation Campaign with Incentives for Households

Chennais Greater Corporation launches a 40-day waste segregation campaign, rewarding top performers to enhance community participation. Chennai C

Distinguish food weaponisation from security measures: Goyal at G20 meet

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted the need to clearly distinguish between the weaponisation of food supply chains and legitimate measur

Farmers complain of dry spell induced crop loss in excluded talukas from drought GR

Farmers in the talukas of Nanded district said they have suffered losses, but because of faulty weather stations, they were left off the list and

Do You Have To Pay Tax On Wedding Gifts? What The Rule Says

Even when a gift is not taxable, maintaining a basic record can be useful, particularly for substantial cash gifts or valuable assets.