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Kalam Foundation Takes Ramanathapuram School Kids To ISRO

Students from areas including Rameswaram, Mandapam, Uchipuli, Ramanathapuram and Paramakudi were selected.

BJPs Telangana Chief Criticizes Opposition for Raising Communal Issues

Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchandra Rao criticizes the opposition for shifting focus to communal issues amid lack of substantial arguments against

Who is Smit Machchhar? Indian flydubai captain who saved 180 lives after co-pilot stabbed him with a knife mid-air inside cockpit during flight

Who is Captain Smit Machchhar? Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for flydubai, is being credited with saving all 180 people on board

Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a significant plan to cut 20% of the military's generals and admirals. This decision comes during ongoin

Identical Bids In Amma Unavagam Tenders In Ward 155 Raise Questions Over Bidding Process Per Se

According to the financial documents examined by residents, multiple bidders in each of the three tenders quoted exactly 14.99 per cent below the

Bolarum arms theft accused claims eight others helped him steal the cache

Mallesh allegedly planned to sell the stolen arms and ammunition after the theft. Now police have opened a fresh line of investigation into prosp

Proud: PM Modi Praises Hero Indian Pilot For Fighting Off Hijack Scare

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.

Akhilesh Says Many BJP MLAs in Touch Ahead of UP Polls

There have been talks between the Samajwadi Party and Congress over an alliance for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls

After 10 years, The F16s return with their new album, All Dogs Go To Heaven

The Chennai indie-rock quartet talks about growing older, going solo, getting naked for an album cover and learning to trust its instincts

October 2 Panchang: Avoid Travel to the West, Auspicious Timing for Rituals

On October 2, 2026, avoid westward travel and utilize auspicious timings for rituals and activities as per the Hindu Panchang. October 2 Panchang

October 2 Panchang: Avoid West Direction Travel, Auspicious Timing Highlighted

The Panchang for October 2 emphasizes auspicious timings and warns against traveling west. Key timings for rituals and activities are outlined. O

Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran peace talks, supply outlook

Brent was near $98 a barrel after rising about 14% in September, while investors weighed stalled US-Iran peace talks and signs of a recovery in W

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar? The flydubai Hero Pilot Who Saved 180 Lives

Flydubai Flight News: Captain Machchhar has been working with flydubai for four years.

Shivakumar seeks Form 7 data amid SIR row in Karnataka

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday, September 30, said every genuine voters right to vote must be protected and sou

Indian Archer Chikitha Taniparthi Exits Quarterfinals at Asian Games

Chikitha Taniparthi narrowly lost in the quarterfinals of the womens compound individual event at the Asian Games 2026 in Okazaki. Indian Archer

Sona BLW, JSW Infra among 3 stock ideas by Bonanza; check key levels here

Stocks to buy today: Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza Sona BLW stock has broken out of the falling channel that capped the price moveme

Trump hails US military's exit from Iraq after 12 yr Islamic State mission

The US military announced Wednesday that it completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Isla

These stocks will see heightened activity on October 1

Stocks across autos, tech, and infrastructure set for mixed moves

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked From October 1, Domestic Rates Unchanged

Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased from October 1, with the 19-kg cylinder becoming costlier by up to Rs 71.50 in the cities cited. Do

G. Kishan Reddy to Participate in Cleanliness is Service Campaign in New Delhi

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy will join a community cleanliness initiative in New Delhi, promoting environmental responsibility and e-waste mana

Asian Games Live Day 12: Shreyas Iyer, Harmanpreet lead Indias big cricket, hockey clashes; India-Pakistan in volleyball

Showed Immense Courage: PM Modi Praises flydubai's Pilot Smit Machchhar

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian citizen, had been working with flydubai - a low-cost carrier owned by the Emirati government, for four years.

Commerce Minister Goyal meets USTR Greer on sidelines of G20 meet

Piyush Goyal met with Jamieson Greer in Milwaukee to advance discussions on a bilateral trade agreement. This meeting occurred during the G20 Tra

Iran receives official US response to latest proposal to end 7-month war

Iranian officials indicated Wednesday they have received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the seven-month war, which US

Trained canines to bolster crime detection in Andhra Pradesh

36 canines and their handlers complete 10-month training in detection of explosives, narcotics, cadavers and Search & Rescue operations

Transco released scores, final answer key of AEE exams

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos puts deposit on LAs most expensive penthouse

Jeff Bezos has made waves in the real estate market with a $200 million deposit for a stunning penthouse in Aman Beverly Hills. This expansive 31

5.44 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistans Hindu Kush region

Chikitha Taniparthi Bows Out In Quarters Of Women's Individual Compound Archery

Indian archer Chikitha Taniparthi missed out on a hat-trick of medals at the ongoing Asian Games after bowing out in the quarterfinals of the wom

I'm Genuinely Sorry:Isha Rikhi's Emotional Note After Bigg Boss 20 Eviction

Three weeks inside the Bigg Boss house three weeks of so many emotions, experiences, challenges, laughter, tears, and memories I'll carry with me

Trump calls Indian pilot 'hero' for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot 'terrorist'

US President Donald Trump praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' for saving 174 people aboard a flydubai plane after he was stab

US judge approves settlement, clearing $81 bn Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

A federal judge has now granted Paramount's settlement agreement with 12 states that sued over the company's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery,

Prime Minister Modi to Attend UPSC Centenary Celebration in New Delhi

Prime Minister Modi will participate in the UPSC centenary celebration in New Delhi, marking 100 years of the commissions establishment. Prime Mi

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, GFZ says

An earthquake measuring 5.3 hit the Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) on Thursday.

Ooty Recorded 50% Deficit Rainfall During Southwest Monsoon

While the average normal rainfall for the Nilgiris during the southwest monsoon in 842 mm, this monsoon, the Nilgiris recorded only 572 mm rainfa

'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the former SpiceJet pilot Smit Machchhar who was the captain of the Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 that made

U.S. Supreme Court clears way for Tennessee woman's imminent execution

A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court late on September 30 cleared the way for Christa Pike to be given a lethal injection after hours of dramatic

Indias river interlinks may carry invasive species to more areas

The Lower Ganga basin hosts 13-15 invasive alien species and could become a major source of invasives for the Mahanadi, home to 69 threatened spe

CPI Opposes Privatization of Drainage Systems

The CPI said that the Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services (TNUIFSL) had called for tenders from the private sector for undertaking

Oil prices stay flat as markets weigh US-Iran talks and Middle East supply

The Prime Minister worships those whom no one else cares aboutyou won't find another Prime Minister like him: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Palmonas' offline push; IndiaAI's GPU crunch

'Hero in a way': Trump hails stabbed Flydubai Indian pilot, calls co-pilot 'whack job'

No PUC, No Fuel, UPI Merchant Charges: What Changes In October

October brings stricter pollution checks at Delhi petrol pumps, a new merchant fee on larger UPI payments from October 15, and changes to SBI ATM

Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat and Druskis Livestream From Hell arrives on Prime Video without prior release date

Kevin Hart, Kai Cenat, and Druski have collaborated on a horror-comedy film called 'Livestream From Hell.' Released unexpectedly on Prime Video,

'He is a true hero': Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe

An Indian pilot has emerged at the centre of a dramatic mid-air incident after his actions helped prevent a possible disaster aboard a Flydubai f

Morning Digest: Pilot attacked during flydubai altercation Indian national; ECI meets for second time in 4 days, extends SIR dates for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, and more

India is proud of Captain Machchhar': PM Modi hails pilot who saved 180 lives

T.J. Maxx closing stores in the US? These locations have shut down in 2026 - Heres what we know so far

T.J. Maxx has experienced some store closures in 2026, particularly in Massachusetts and Maryland. Despite these closings, the brand's overall pr

Pentagon Launches Future Warfare Study Led by Elon Musk and Notable Experts

The Pentagon has initiated a Future Warfare study, led by Elon Musk, to explore military capabilities from Earth to the Moon. Pentagon Launches F

How Russia-Ukraine war and West Asia conflict sent sulphur prices soaring

Growing demand for fertiliser and nickel is putting pressure on a commodity largely produced as a by-product

Stock markets fall for third day; Sensex dips 48 points

Mumbai, Sep 30: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, dragged down by last-hour s

Yields, dollar hold key to gold, silver trajectory in H2FY27: Apurva Seth

Gold and silver have corrected sharply since April, falling 11 per cent and 19 per cent, respectively, in USD terms.

Rupee to fall more, yield curve to shift higher in H2FY27: Gaura Sengupta

The rupee is expected to depreciate further against the US dollar, with RBI becoming increasingly selective in its intervention strategy, said Ga

India not exciting FIIs; headwinds not fully priced in: Nitin Bhasin of Ambit

Over the next 12 months, the Nifty is likely to remain within a fairly narrow range - perhaps it can be plus or minus 5 per cent from the current

Gold prices rebound Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 gram in Delhi; silver holds steady

New Delhi, Sep 30: Gold prices rebounded from a two-month low, rising Rs 700 to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday as

Turn used pooja flowers into fragrant dhoop at home

Many Indian homes use flowers in pooja, creating floral waste after the rituals are completed. Instead of discarding used flowers, they can be tr

Asian Games 2026 schedule today: Cricket, hockey semi-finals headline India's Day 12 agenda

On Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026, India's cricket and hockey teams are competing in crucial semi-finals. India will face Sri Lanka in men's cric

Punjab Congress chief Warring set to quit, Vijay Inder Singla frontrunner for post

The announcement of a new Punjab Congress chief is expected soon, party sources said

Building community in Bengaluru, one ghost at a time

An interview with Tarun Sridharan, the founder of the Ghost Story Collective, a community-driven storytelling organisation focused on raw, unscri

Trump Says Spoke to Netanyahu About Flydubai Incident

Trump added that the motive behind the incident remained unclear

ECI extends SIR deadline, final roll on Oct 26

NEW DELHI/SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday extended the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of

Terrorist or whack job: Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero

US President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During this inci

Lawyers set to resume stir over AG

SHILLONG, Sep 30: Lawyers in Meghalaya will resume their agitation from Thursday by abstaining from judicial work over the continued appearance o

Nurse recruitment frozen, inquiry ordered in WKH

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The West Khasi Hills District Administration on Wednesday froze the recruitment of Staff Nurses for the Maternal and Child Heal

Government Cuts Windfall Tax On Diesel, ATF Exports; Duty On Petrol Unchanged

The rate of special additional excise duty (SAED) along with road and infrastructure cess on export of diesel has now been reduced to Rs 16 per l

VPP delegation faces stand-off at DC

SHILLONG, Sep 30: A VPP State Youth Wing delegation led by Nongstoin MDC Dr Juristman Iawphniaw faced a tense standoff with security personnel ou

Govt open to fresh inspection of Umling and Ratacherra centres

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Meghalaya Government has left the door open for a fresh inspection of the proposed facilitation centres at Umling and Ratac

Shah to visit city on Oct 4-5 for Meghalaya Police Colour event

SHILLONG, Sep 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit Shillong on October 4-5 to confer the Presidents Colour on the Meghalaya Pol

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check new rates here

State-owned oil marketing companies have increased the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders from today (October 1), raising costs for busines

Cops collecting Rs 200-500 from trucks on Shillong bypass: KSU

SHILLONG, Sep 30: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday alleged that police personnel were collecting Rs 200 to Rs 500 from trucks along th

Morning Brief Podcast: ECI: Who controls India's voter list?

Elon Musk to Co-Lead US Project on Future of Warfare

The project will operate under the supervision of the department's Chief Technology Officer, Emil Michael

Might as well disband you: SC slams UP police for cover-up job

Indian flydubai pilot stable after Saudi flight incident

Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was in stable condition after being injured during an incident aboard a flight that was diverted to

Best of BS Opinion: After trade policy clashes, is a capital war imminent?

From India's narrowing demographic window and Boeing 737 MAX safety concerns to capital-flow risks, Carrefour's return and AI's social costs, tod

More than 50 garment workers and GATWU president detained in Bengaluru protest over PF withdrawal rules

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Trump says flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft

The pilot who staved off the attempt to crash the aircraft has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, and hailed a hero by Benjam

Pahalgam massacre mastermind Musa killed; entire LeT commander group wiped out

Kalamassery police issue fresh summons to Anto Augustine in case over CM marriage remarks

The case pertains to a reported revelation by Augustine that two people had met him with what they claimed was a journalistic scoop on Satheesans

Koder House fire in Keralams Fort Kochi fuels questions over safety of heritage properties

The incident exposes alleged lapses in firefighting mechanism in Fort Kochi, prompting Fire dept. to initiate steps to strengthensafety infrastru

Kerala High Court directs State govt. to expedite disposal of pending cases against MPs and MLAs based on District Judiciary recommendations

Registrar suggests measures such as prioritising execution of processes such as summons or warrants issued by criminal courts and deputing police

Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service Amazon Now to over 120 cities

Amazon Now has doubled its footprint in two weeks, bringing minute-level deliveries to customers in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar,

Electric two-wheeler sales cross 15 lakh in 9 months

Palmonas leans on offline retail expansion

Amazon Now expands doubles q-comm footprint

IndiaAI Mission likely to rewire after GPU glitch

Hyderabad landmarks turn pink to observe breast cancer awareness month

Trump hails withdrawal of US troops from Iraq after 12-year ISIS mission

Second judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B worker visas

A second federal judge on