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Why Israel Could Lose Visa-Free Entry To US After Flydubai Attack

Israel could face a review of its visa-free travel arrangement with the United States following security concerns that emerged after an attempted mid-air attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, The Times of Israel reported.

7 Oct 2026 10:15 am
Not About Schools: Donald Trump Links Frances Gen Z Protests to Mass Migration

US President Donald Trump has blamed immigrant Islam for fueling the unrest in France, saying that the protests by students are not over the state of education. Trump wrote the comments in Truth Social as the number of participants nationwide passed

7 Oct 2026 9:13 am
Oil Tanker Carrying 23 Indians Catches Fire After Drone Attack Off Russia

A large fire broke out on a tanker ship carrying an Indian crew in the Black Sea after it was attacked by naval drones near Russia's southern coast, leading to the abandonment of the vessel by all 23 sailors on board.

7 Oct 2026 8:53 am
I Want to Live: Dentist Recalls Efforts to Save Injured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar was bleeding heavily and feared he would not survive after being seriously injured in a mid-air incident aboard the flight FZ1073, an Israel-based dentist who treated him has recalled. Dr Shota Musaev was flying on the flight

7 Oct 2026 8:27 am
Nobel Prize In Physics 2026: Francis Halzen Wins For IceCube Neutrino Discovery

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from distant cosmic sources. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognised Halzen for his

6 Oct 2026 4:09 pm
Not A Single One Will Escape: Rahul Gandhi Targets Modi, Shah, Gyanesh Kumar, Bhagwat Over Vote Theft

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led government and several senior figures during the Opposition's protest in Delhi over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing supporters during the demonstration, Gandhi

6 Oct 2026 3:38 pm
Rajnath Launches First Fleet Support Ship: How It Will Boost Navy's Indian Ocean Reach

Rajnath Launches First Fleet Support Ship At HSL: How The Five-Ship Class Will Stretch Navy's Reach Across The Indian Ocean The 43,500-tonne ship that entered the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday is built for one job: to keep the Indian Navy's

6 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Delhi Police Issues Bodycams To Frontline Personnel Amid Harassment Allegations During Protests

Delhi Police has started using body-worn cameras for personnel deployed on frontline duties in New Delhi amid allegations of excesses by security personnel during protests, an official source said on Tuesday. The cameras are being used particularly by officers

6 Oct 2026 3:18 pm
Yet Another Attempt to Relaunch Rahul Gandhi: BJP Takes Swipe at INDIA Bloc March to EC

The BJP on Tuesday slammed the INDIA bloc's march to the Election Commission demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, claiming that it was yet another attempt by the Congress and its allies to create anarchy and relaunch Rahul Gandhi. Addressing

6 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
Fractured Skull, Blurred Vision: How Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Fought Back During Flydubai Attack

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was badly injured after being attacked by the co-pilot inside the cockpit of a flydubai flight, but continued to fight to regain access to the cockpit as the aircraft plunged thousands of feet. Machchhar, 38, suffered a

6 Oct 2026 2:08 pm
Only 100 Metres Away: Rahul, Priyanka Stopped Near Akashvani Bhawan During INDIA Bloc March To EC

Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra remained near Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday after they were stopped from proceeding towards the Election Commission headquarters during the INDIA bloc's protest march. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were among

6 Oct 2026 1:51 pm
Not An Easy Decision: Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down As India Captain

Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women's cricket team across all three formats, bringing an end to a leadership tenure that culminated in India's maiden Women's World Cup title. The 37-year-old announced the decision on Tuesday, saying

6 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
Bengal: Humayun Kabir Arrested in Rejinagar, Allegations of Bypoll Irregularities in Nandigram

West Bengal's bypolls began on a tense note on Tuesday, with a police confrontation leading to the arrest of AJUP chief and MLA Humayun Kabir in Rejinagar and allegations of voter intimidation and polling irregularities surfacing in Nandigram, putting the spotlight

6 Oct 2026 12:41 pm
ED Joint Director Swapan Bose Passes Away

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Joint Director Swapan Bose passed away on Tuesday after battling a prolonged illness, the central agency said in a statement. The ED described his death as sad and untimely and paid tribute to him as an officer

6 Oct 2026 12:34 pm
Navi Mumbai International Airport Adds TajSATS Flight Kitchen Ahead of Winter Schedule 2026-27

Navi Mumbai International Airport expands catering with TajSATS flight kitchen, enabling up to 15,000 meals daily to support domestic and international carriers in Winter Schedule 2026-27.

6 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
Israel Was Ready To Shoot Down FlyDubai Plane After Cockpit Attack: Report

Israel was prepared for the possibility of shooting down a FlyDubai passenger plane after the aircraft lost contact with authorities and suddenly dropped about 14,000 feet, according to two Israeli sources familiar with the response. The stakes were particularly high because

6 Oct 2026 12:16 pm
Adani Power, Druk Green Power Sign Pact to Develop 770 MW Hydropower Project in Bhutan

Adani Power and DGPC sign a 770 MW BOOT agreement for Chamkharchhu-I in Bhutan, advancing a 5,000 MW hydropower partnership and enhanced regional energy security.

6 Oct 2026 11:31 am
FlyDubai Cockpit Attack: Israel Prepared To Shoot Down Plane With 150+ Israelis

Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane carrying more than 150 Israelis if it was deemed to be a hijacking and continued towards the country, according to two Israeli sources familiar with the incident who spoke to CBS

6 Oct 2026 11:21 am
UP Rajya Sabha Polls: SP Decides Against Third Candidate, BJP To Win 8 of the 10 Seats

The Samajwadi Party has decided to stay out of a possible contest for the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh by not fielding a third candidate. The decision, taken on Tuesday morning, came a day after the BJP announced eight candidates

6 Oct 2026 10:45 am
Trump Says He Personally Believes Iran Was Behind Flydubai Cockpit Attack

US President Donald Trump has said he believes Iran was behind the September 30 attack on a flydubai flight in which Indian pilot Smit Machchar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami. Trump's claim comes as the investigation into the

6 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Jeffrey Archer, Bestselling British Novelist and Scandal-Ridden Politician, Dies at 86

Bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer, whose career as a politician was derailed by a perjury conviction, has died. He was 86. Archer died suddenly and peacefully at his home Monday, a day before the global release of his final novel, Adam

6 Oct 2026 8:09 am
Bypolls Election: Voting Begins In 6 Seats Across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry

Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry, with voters deciding the next representatives in seats left vacant after the April elections. Polling is being held in Nandigram and Rejinagar in

6 Oct 2026 7:54 am
Navi Mumbai International Airport Expands Multimodal Transport Options Ahead of Winter Schedule

Navi Mumbai International Airport broadens multimodal transport with buses, taxis, autorickshaws and more for Winter 2026-27, boosting connectivity across MMR.

5 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Delhi Police ACP Promoted Amid Sexual Harassment Allegation By Woman Journalist In Jantar Mantar Protest

Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat has been promoted to the rank of additional deputy commissioner of police despite facing an allegation of sexual harassment by a woman journalist during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to

5 Oct 2026 8:48 pm
British Airways BA295 Drops 28,000 Feet Over Ireland, Declares Emergency

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have started moving Bangladeshi nationals allegedly staying illegally in the Union Territory as part of a deportation drive. On Monday, 150 such people were shifted to West Bengal, officials said. The administration, assisted by

5 Oct 2026 7:58 pm
600 Bangladeshis Found In Kashmir, 150 Sent To West Bengal For Deportation

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have started moving Bangladeshi nationals allegedly staying illegally in the Union Territory as part of a deportation drive. On Monday, 150 such people were shifted to West Bengal, officials said. The administration, assisted by

5 Oct 2026 7:42 pm
Flydubai Co-Pilot Could Face Death Penalty, His

The investigation into the cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight has taken a more serious turn, with reports suggesting that Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami had planned an attack on Israel even before joining the airline. The 29-year-old is now

5 Oct 2026 6:14 pm
Five Cheetah Cubs Born At Kuno, India

There is more good news from Kuno National Park. Five cheetah cubs have been born in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, taking India's cheetah count to 60. Of these, 41 have now been born in the country. The cubs were born to

5 Oct 2026 5:53 pm
Why Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann And Georg Nagel Won The 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for research that changed how scientists study the brain. Their work on light-gated ion channels led to optogenetics, a technique that allows researchers

5 Oct 2026 5:29 pm
BJP Announces 8 Rajya Sabha Candidates In UP, Drops Hardeep Puri, Smriti Irani And Kumar Vishwas

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has left out several prominent names that were in the spotlight during the run-up to the Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha elections, including Smriti Irani, Kumar Vishwas and Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The party on Monday announced

5 Oct 2026 3:55 pm
Banned From Flying, Then Hired By Flydubai: The Untold Story Behind FZ1073 Cockpit Attack

An investigation into the alleged cockpit attack on a flydubai flight has raised serious questions over how security information was shared between Oman, the UAE and Israel before the aircraft took off. Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to

5 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Form 6 Explained: What Changed, Why Two Election Commissioners Objected And What The Supreme Court Said

The Supreme Court's remarks on Monday have brought the controversy surrounding Form 6 back into focus. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made it clear that the apex court had not approved the modified version of the form used in connection

5 Oct 2026 3:17 pm
Trump Cites Indian Election That Didn't Happen to Call US Electoral Process

In an apparent faux pas, US President Donald Trump mentioned India in a social media post to claim that the electoral process in the US was corrupt, when there were no elections in India, and the post clearly appeared to be

5 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Gets Relief As Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging ECI Decisions

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to immediately suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations that several decisions linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken without the approval of the other Election Commissioners. A bench

5 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Did Flydubai Co-Pilot Try To Shut Down Engines And Crash Plane In Saudi Desert?

The flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv may have come even closer to disaster than previously known. An investigation by Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, cited by Ynet News, has suggested that Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami may have tried to

5 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Supreme Court Has Not Approved Modified Form 6 For SIR, CJI Surya Kant Clarifies

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday made it clear that the Supreme Court had not approved the Election Commission of India's (ECI) revised Form 6 declaration introduced during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The

5 Oct 2026 2:37 pm
Russia Lab Worker Dies Of Severe Pneumonia, Nearly 200 Put Under Quarantine

Health authorities in Russia's Irkutsk region are monitoring nearly 200 people after a 28-year-old laboratory worker died from severe pneumonia, following reports that she may have been exposed to a dangerous pathogen while working at an anti-plague research facility. The woman,

5 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Why Did US Pull Bombers From RAF Fairford? New Threat Emerges

The US military has pulled all of its long-range bombers out of a British airbase and sent them back to the United States after a new security threat emerged, a move that comes as British authorities investigate an alleged plot targeting

5 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Ensure Women Feel Safe Even at 10 PM: SC Tells Centre, Delhi Police Amid Rape Incidents In National Capital

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the authorities must ensure every woman in NCT Delhi feels safe and urged them to take measures that ensures that they are safer even when they are walking at 10 PM or travelling by

5 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
Flydubai Co-Pilot Probe Spreads Across 6 Countries After Cockpit Attack

Investigations into the background and motives of the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight have widened to several countries, with authorities in Australia, the UK, Oman, Morocco, Israel and the UAE examining his past and links

5 Oct 2026 11:16 am
Congress Eyes Wider UP Footprint With Caste Coalition; Rebuilds Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit Base

Congress is stepping up efforts to rebuild its political base in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, combining a renewed focus on caste representation with an aggressive outreach to smaller Opposition parties. The party's latest organisational appointments indicate an

5 Oct 2026 10:03 am
Saudi Aramco Slashes Arab Light Discount for Asia to $5 a Barrel

Saudi Aramco has cut the price of its benchmark Arab Light crude for Asian buyers to a six-year low, as Persian Gulf producers compete for market share and oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz recover, Reuters reported.

5 Oct 2026 9:54 am
Jantar Mantar 2.0: CJP Claims Saurav Das, Abhijeet Dipke May Be Arrested Before Oct 10 Rally

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged that its top leaders are likely to be arrested by authorities to thwart the organisation's planned protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das accused the authorities of trying to detain

5 Oct 2026 9:22 am
Who Is Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, The SC Judge Who Made Critical Remarks On SIR?

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has once again placed the Constitution at the centre of a contentious public debate, this time over the right to vote and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

5 Oct 2026 9:17 am
UAE Gave Israel Flydubai Passenger List Before Alleged Cockpit Attack

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly disclosed details of passengers and crew on board a Flydubai flight to Israeli authorities following an alleged attempt by a pilot to hijack the plane, regional officials said. The information reportedly revealed the nationalities of

5 Oct 2026 8:16 am
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid Electoral Row

The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid growing protests and political criticism over the functioning of the Election Commission and alleged irregularities in the electoral process. A

5 Oct 2026 7:56 am
Second-Class Citizens: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Warns Against Mass Voter Deletions

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's comments on voting rights have come at a critical juncture in the heated debate over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. While the Opposition has been voicing their

5 Oct 2026 7:28 am
Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha, Kuldeep Kumar

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called out the BJP-controlled Delhi Police and revealed that its personnel detained and manhandled AAP leaders and student wing Association of Students for Alternative Politics (ASAP) volunteers at India Gate during a protest demanding the

4 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Trump Launches Super Intelligence Force to Protect US AI Leadership

US President Donald Trump has launched the idea of creating a new

4 Oct 2026 8:13 pm