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PM Modi praises flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, says I feel immense pride

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted via video call with Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who is recovering in Abu Dhabi after being injured while averting a mid-air disaster. During the conversation, PM Modi checked on his recovery and praised his quick presence of mind, stating that his heroism saved countless lives and made the entire nation proud.

2 Oct 2026 6:00 pm