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PM Modi, Netanyahu Salute Captain Smit Machchhars Extraordinary Bravery in Mid-Air Flight Crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have lauded Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian commercial pilot with fl

Rubio orders Iranian UN delegation to leave NYC early

Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered Irans foreign minister and his delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave New York earlier

Jio's 10 years: New JioBharat offer brings 4G upgrade

PM Modi Hails Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar As Hero For Averting Flydubai Plane Hijacking Attempt

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PM Modi, Netanyahu Hail Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar as 'Hero'

PM Modi said Machchhar's valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a major tragedy

Suspected Snatcher Arrested After Police Encounter in Ghaziabad

A suspected snatcher was arrested following a police encounter in Ghaziabad, where a firearm and stolen motorcycle were recovered. Suspected Snat

PM Modi praises flydubai pilot for saving over 170 passengers onboard: 'India is proud of Captain Machchhar'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a HERO after he helped avert a potentially catastrophic in

Israel's Netanyahu says too early to tell who is behind foiled bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated it is too early to determine the perpetrator of the foiled flight incident. The investigation in

Flydubai incident renews debate over mandatory cockpit video recorders

Cockpit video could provide investigators with a visual record of the Flydubai attack, but privacy concerns and opposition from pilots' unions ha

Markets head for negative open as FII outflows outweigh oil relief

GIFT Nifty futures were at 22,570 as of 7:38 a.m. IST, signaling a negative start for the Nifty 50, which closed at 22,620.45 on Wednesday

Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

The Pentagon will also launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican Hou

Stocks to watch: RIL, NSE, HDFC Bank, IRFC, Infosys, Cupid, Blue Dart, OMCs

Stocks to watch today: Reliance Industries, NSE, HDFC Bank, IRFC, Infosys, Cupid, Blue Dart, OMCs, STL Networks, RBL Bank, among others will be i

G20 Trade Talks Kick Off in Milwaukee with Piyush Goyal Representing India

The G20 trade ministers meeting in Milwaukee focuses on steel production and trade rules, with India represented by Piyush Goyal. G20 Trade Talks

'Overstayed their welcome': Rubio ordered Iranian envoys to leave US over stalled talks

Bangladesh Sets 112-Run Target for Pakistan in Asian Games Cricket Semi-Final

In the Asian Games 2026 semi-final, Bangladesh scored 111 runs, setting Pakistan a target of 112 to reach the final. Bangladesh Sets 112-Run Targ

Kalam Foundation Takes Ramanathapuram School Kids To ISRO

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

Legal setback for Trump: Second judge halts $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan kills four, Afghan official says

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PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' after Flydubai incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a hero for fighting off his co-pilot, who allegedly attemp

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

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; most Asian markets fall; Brent crude below $100

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open for the Nifty50. Most Asian markets were trading with

'For 21st century & beyond': US launches 'Project Meridian' to prepare for future wars

PM Modi hails pilot Smit Machchhar as 'hero' for saving flydubai flight from crash

Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero, Modi said in a post on X

California governor Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Wednesday aimed at protecting workers from the threats of artificial intelligence, including potential j

Indian Pilot Smita Machhar Praised for Heroism by PM Modi and Israeli Leaders

PM Modi and Israeli leaders commend Captain Smita Machhar for his bravery during a flight attack, saving lives despite serious injuries. Indian P

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.

Judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee on H-1B visas

Nifty, Bank Nifty, Nifty IT: Technical analysts decode outlook for H2 FY27

Tech analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan and SAMCO Securities flag 22,000-22,500 range as key support for Nifty in the short-term, and caution of fu

FPI outflows top 1 trillion in H1FY27; financials, oil & gas worst hit

Financial services, oil & gas, autos and telecom bore the brunt of the outflows, while services, consumer durables and consumer services emerged

GLOBAL ECONOMY-Asian factory activity expands thanks to global AI boom

Factory activity across Asia expanded in September thanks to the global AI boom, private surveys showed on Thursday, offering some relief

Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice volume in 2026, second-highest on record

Glaciers in Switzerland the home to the most in the Alps lost 5.5 per cent of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on r

Jatin Gedia bullish on JSW Infra, Varroc Engg; flags caution on PowerGrid

On the broader market outlook, Jatin Gedia of Teji Mandi expects the Nifty to consolidate within 22,500-22,800 band for now.

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.

SC rules out total ban on firecrackers ahead of Diwali

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 30, ruled out a complete ban on firecrackers ahead of Diwali, while making it clear that unr

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

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Netanyahu and Modi hail Indian flydubai pilot as hero

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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

South Korea says investment in Alaska LNG project not yet decided, Yonhap reports

South Korea's Industry Ministry said on Thursday that investment in an Alaska LNG project has not yet been decided, Yonhap News Agency reported,

Netanyahu says Israel will get to the 'root' of co-pilot in foiled bid to crash flydubai flight

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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.

Was In Very Bad Shape But...'': Trump Praises flydubai's 'Hero' Indian Pilot

The pilot was in very bad shape; I guess he still is in very bad shape, but he had the sense to, amazing, to, in a way he was a hero, Trump said,

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

US economy grew 2.2% in Q2 on rising consumer spending, investment: US govt

The US economy grew at a solid 2.2 per cent pace from April through June as consumer spending and business investment came in strong. Growth in g

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

GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks dip, bonds in focus after torrid September

Asian stocks were subdued 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

The Architecture Of Frictionless Software Ecosystems

In the last decade, the digital landscape has undergone a seismic shift, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and scale. At the heart of

UPDATE 2-Brazil seeks 'full tariff reduction' in US trade pact

Brazil is seeking a full tariff reduction in talks with the US, Trade Minister Marcio Elias Rosa told reporters on Wednesday after he met with US

'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

Aurobindos arm, Acrotech Biopharma, launches Adquey in US

The launch marks Acrotechs entry into the US dermatology market and expands the companys commercial presence into a new strategic therapeutic are

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

AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, Washington Post says

Researchers said

AI agents tried to hack Canadian government website, Washington Post reports

Researchers said AI agents tried to hack into a Canadian government website, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. AI research nonprofit Tran

South Korea's Lee urges North Korea to restore dialogue, pledges military buildup

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'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

Realty, pharma: Investors tap into domestic-economy focused sectors in H1

Going ahead, analysts suggest investors stick to domestic economy-focused sectors as the geopolitical situation still warrants caution.

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