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Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed visited injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar in hospital and praised his courage after the flydubai FZ1073 incident, while the Indian Embassy said the pilot was recovering well

UAE Attorney-General Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using a crash axe and attempting to take control of the aircraft

The cases have been registered under Sections 223, 221, 132 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The sections relate to alleged violations of prohibitory orders, obstruction of public servants and unlawful assembly. Police are investigating the cases

Historic Padmadurg Fort in Maharashtra is set for repairs after MP Sunil Tatkare directed officials to transfer Rs 2 crore to the Archaeological Department and expedite the work, with tourism development also planned

The hairball was completely removed through a complex surgical procedure led by Dr Biju I G Nair, senior consultant in the Department of Paediatric Surgery at the hospital. The girl recovered well, resumed eating normally and was discharged, the doctor said

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has praised Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during a recent emergency, calling them exceptionally brave. Singh highlighted Machchhars physical and mental resolve

According to a report by Al Arabiya English on Friday (local time), the Omani co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, which were allegedly influenced by an earlier stay in Syria

NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, who is the chairman of the educational trust, made the announcement while addressing a press conference. He said Modi is scheduled to arrive at Baramati airport at around 10 am before proceeding to Vidya Pratishthan for the inauguration

The first tremor, measuring 3.3 magnitude, was recorded at around 7.46 am, according to the district disaster management cell. Its epicentre was located at a depth of 7 km in Gadhala village of Aundha Nagnath tehsil

Modi govt has achieved a historic milestone by securing the deportation of hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Trkiye. HM Amit Shah said Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship using the fake identity of Navab Virk and continued to smuggle heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India

Addressing a community gathering organised by the US Indian Community Foundation, Piyush Goyal made a strong pitch for US companies and Indian-American entrepreneurs to invest in India, particularly in emerging technology and data infrastructure

To mitigate energy costs, Trump mentioned the US might request the release of diesel reserves from an European nation

In a report posted on X, the UKMTO Operations Centre said it had received information about an incident involving a crude oil tanker in the area late at night on Friday

The Congress's decision to name Masood, a prominent Muslim face from West UP, as the working president is being seen as a signal that Congress will engage in some hard bargaining with Samajwadi Party before the 2027 alliance firms up

In Ranchi, three persons were arrested with 97 kg of ganja in a joint operation of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Ranchi and Nagri police within Nagri police station limits on Friday, an officer said

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The Opposition's vote theft allegations against Gyanesh Kumar gained momentum following a media report claiming differences within the poll panel

By analysing DESI and LoTSS survey data, researchers found these jets blast energy far beyond galactic centres into the surrounding circumgalactic medium

The party has fielded its former state president Madan Mohan Jha for re-election from the Darbhanga Teachers seat

After eight weeks, we want a full compliance report as regards the removal of the encroachments as directed by us. No further time shall be granted, it said

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Though both cats carried two altered copies of the FBN1 gene a condition typically fatal their specific variant retained enough normal function to allow them to survive into adulthood, offering key genetic insights.

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Indias athletics campaign at the Asian Games has exposed a worrying gold medal gap, but some social media warriors blaming Bahrain for its naturalised African-born champion athletes is unfair

Seoul's military demanded an official apology over the landmine blast, but Pyongyang denied responsibility, calling South Korea despicable

The Alandi Municipal Council on Friday sealed the premises of the coaching institute for operating without a mandatory no objection certificate, officials said

G7 countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from strategic reserves over four months to ease global energy supply concerns. The coordinated release through the IEA will include a substantial diesel release within the first 20 days

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu said the flydubai attacker underwent Islamist radicalisation and intended to crash the plane with all passengers on board, as UAE authorities investigate the incident and examine possible terrorist links

Israel will begin repatriation flights Friday to bring home passengers stranded in the UAE after commercial travel was suspended following an attack on a FlyDubai pilot. Arkia and Israir flights are scheduled, while El Al is expected to resume Dubai-Israel flights Sunday

Pakistans government and Imran Khans PTI held talks Friday ahead of planned Sunday protests demanding Khans release. Authorities have blocked key Islamabad routes with shipping containers, while PTI said it remains ready to protest but could continue negotiations if the government shows flexibility

US authorities arrested California man Greg Lui, accused of illegally exporting more than USD 300 million worth of US-made computer servers containing advanced GPUs to China through third countries. He allegedly used false paperwork and bypassed required export licenses between 2023 and 2024

Spains parliament was set to vote on government housing decrees after nationwide protests over an 87-year-old womans eviction. Junts opposition threatens the measures, which include rental contract renewals and protections for vulnerable tenants, putting pressure on Pedro Sanchezs minority government

The Delhi High Court ruled that a father-in-law cannot be held liable under the Domestic Violence Act merely for failing to control his adult son. The court said allegations such as insult or abuse must be supported by specific facts showing domestic violence under Section 3

Presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said Machchhar was a true hero who deserved every appreciation for his actions during the mid-air crisis. Gargash also stressed the need for continued vigilance against extremism and terrorism as investigations into the incident continue in the UAE

The speed enhancement on the Katra-Banihal section under Northern Railway's Jammu division was successfully tested on Thursday, marking a significant operational milestone for the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project

Four girls, including two sisters, drowned while bathing in a pond in Bankat village, Bihars East Champaran district. Police recovered all four bodies and sent them for postmortem. Officials said compensation may be provided to the victims families after the investigation

Free Palestine leaflets and other pro-Palestinian material were reportedly found among the belongings of the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, as international probes continue

The civic action was taken after officials found that the coaching institute was allegedly operating without the mandatory No-Objection Certificate (NOC) or licence required for running a commercial establishment

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