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MIAL said the redevelopment is in line with the tariff order of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA). Demolition was planned for mid-2025 but was deferred because airlines had no alternative operating facility

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

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised Mumbai-based FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage after he reportedly helped save 180 passengers despite sustaining serious injuries

The special services have been arranged to facilitate the travel of participants taking part in the Sekhon Indian Airforce Marathon 2026. The marathon is being organised in memory of Indian Air Force Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

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

The Central Railway has announced changes to suburban, Mail and Express train services during the first phase of the work related to Asangaon-Kasara project from October 7

Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar inspected the project site on Wednesday and reviewed the current status, progress, and next steps for the flyover and subway being constructed between Nehru Science Centre and Nehru Planetarium

The campaign was formally launched by Maharashtra Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Srinivas Reddy, who unveiled a series of awareness posters featuring wildlife species commonly trafficked and illegally kept as pets in India

Drik Panchang's 2026 Durga Puja calendar describes the festival as a five-day observance comprising Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami. Its Mumbai Panchang separately lists Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami on October 19 and Durga Visarjan and Dussehra on October 20

Saudi Arabia rejected Israeli requests to send military and commercial planes to retrieve passengers from a diverted flydubai flight, a Saudi source told AFP. The kingdom said it fulfilled its international obligations after the emergency landing in Tabuk, regardless of passengers nationalities

Indonesian police arrested the captain of a passenger ferry that sank in the Java Sea, killing nearly 80 people. The vessel carried 213 passengers and 30 crew. More than 100 survivors have been rescued, while dozens remain missing as the search continues

Machchhar, who was seriously injured after being stabbed on Wednesday by his co-pilot, was described by people in his Ghatkopar housing society as calm, composed and responsible, with those who knew him recalling his presence of mind from childhood

The ship, on which the incident occurred two to three days back, had run aground four months ago due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, they said. According to the police's preliminary investigation, a gang had been repeatedly targeting the stranded vessel over the past one month

Irans Revolutionary Guards welcomed the US-led coalitions withdrawal from Iraq, calling it a historic victory and urging American forces to leave the Middle East. Iraq says the exit removes a justification for armed factions to retain weapons outside state control

The searches were carried out in connection with a case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The investigation stems from multiple FIRs registered by Avdhutwadi Police Station in Yavatmal against officials and employees of Babaji Date Mahila Sahakari Bank and its borrowers

Police said the delivery boy was arrested on September 25 at around 6.40 pm after CCTV footage helped them identify him. Nine chain-snatching cases have been detected so far

Pakistan airstrikes reportedly killed nine people and injured 11 in Afghanistan, according to Kabul. Three homes in Kunar and Helmand were hit, while tensions over cross-border violence and alleged militant activity continue to escalate between the two countries

On the occasion, Modi released a UPSC Centenary Commemorative Coin, a commemorative stamp and a book titled 100 Landmark Judgements - Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India

Dussehra marks the 10th day after Navratri, celebrating the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana in Hindu tradition across India

Arrested accused denies involvement in killing, tells police he knew the suspects; cops get custody for further interrogation

Sanjay Raut described Purnekar as a loyal Shiv Sena worker and alleged that he had consistently raised issues concerning drug networks and the builder lobby.

Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot while flying the Dubai-Tel Aviv route on Wednesday, yet continued to act in the midst of the emergency as passengers and crew fought to regain control of the aircraft. Israeli officials have described the incident as an apparent attempt to crash the Boeing 737

Dr Janit Shah, who spoke to ANI in Mumbai on Thursday, said he had known Captain Smit Machchhar and his family for around 10 to 15 years when they lived in the same neighbourhood

The Prime Minister also assured the family that Indian missions were providing all possible assistance to the pilot, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia

According to police, the case came to light after a complainant reported being cheated of Rs 7,86,300 in a Telegram-based task and cryptocurrency investment fraud. The complainant allegedly came in contact with the fraudsters through a Telegram group

Marco Rubio said those experiences had given Hispanic Americans an understanding of the freedoms and opportunities available in the United States

The pours have gotten more complex and the brews experimental. On International Coffee Day (October 1), heres our curation of quirky brews to give your morning kick a reboot. Plus, a brewmaster shares the secret to the right coffee mix

According to the ACB, the complainant approached the agency after the accused allegedly sought money for processing and approving bills related to the work

Justice Amit Mahajan was hearing a petition filed by Vipin Aggarwal and others challenging the Centres May 22, 2026 resumption notification and a subsequent notice issued by the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971

The accused has been identified as Tribhuvan Lalbihari Singh, 47. According to police, he allegedly targeted the developer's construction sites in Airoli and Digha from the first week of May 2026

Fadnavis said the state government cannot directly remove a chairperson or member from the constitutional post, with the procedure governed by Article 317 of the Constitution

Rainfall recorded during the 24-hour period from 8 am on September 30 to 8 am on October 1 remained minimal across the city. The average rainfall recorded during this period was 0.04 mm in the city, 0.25 mm in the eastern suburbs and 0.99 mm in the western suburbs

Purnekars father-in-law, Sanjay Khangde, said, I would simply say that we deserve justice. I would appeal to Fadnavis-sahab and Eknath-ji Shinde. There is so much crime happening these days. Even boys as young as 15 or 16 are roaming around carrying knives and daggers

According to police, Dial-112 received information around 2:30 p.m on Wednesday that a car bearing a UK registration number had been parked at the same spot on the expressway for a long time and that a body was visible inside it

The dams, maintained by the Water Resources Department, can collectively hold 224 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water. However, their current storage stands at just 76.4 tmcft, highlighting mounting pressure on water resources across several districts

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, praising his commitment to Indias development, constitutional values and public welfare

Navi Mumbais Laxmi Nair, 37, completes Berlin Marathon in 4:11 after surviving aggressive leukaemia; now set to meet German woman whose bone marrow donation gave her a second chance at life

The US economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of fighting with Iran and the energy price spike it caused

The city's lakes had a higher water stock during the corresponding period in the previous two years. On October 1, 2025, the lakes held 14,28,549 ML, or 98.70 per cent of useful live storage, while the figure stood at 14,38,227 ML, or 99.37 per cent, in 2024

The service was halted during the monsoon due to weather and sea conditions. The Mumbai Jal Vahatuk Sanstha has now announced its resumption as conditions have become suitable for ferry operations

Under the revised rates, mini buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) will be charged Rs 90 per trip, up from the existing Rs 75. The toll for buses and trucks will increase to Rs 180 from Rs 150, while heavy motor vehicles will have to pay Rs 225 instead of Rs 190

The development comes days after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met his Odisha counterpart Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on September 20. After the meeting, Sai said there was no major dispute between the two states over Mahanadi water and expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved soon

My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery, Netanyahu said

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 Netanyahu and many others

On October 6, all opposition MPs will march to the Election Commission, he said

Pradhan said he would immediately start campaigning for the October 6 by-election

It was a quagmire. For many, many years it lasted. But soon that part of history will be over

The aircraft initially transmitted a general emergency squawk code before briefly issuing code 7500 the international signal for a hijacking or unlawful onboard interference, prompting Israeli Air Force fighter jets to scramble

The incident took place around 10 am. The deceased has been identified as Ritika Kumari, a Std I student