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Captain Smit Machchhar: The hero Indian pilot who helped save 174 lives on flydubai flight
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot with flydubai, has been credited by Israeli officials with helping avert a major mid-air disaster after a violent altercation erupted in the cockpit of flight FZ1073. The Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the captain was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot. The Boeing 737 flight was carrying more than 170 passengers. According to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the co-pilot attacked Machchhar and attempted to interfere with the aircraft's controls. Despite being injured, Machchhar is reported to have opened the cockpit door, allowing a crew member and passengers to enter and restrain the other pilot. The aircraft experienced a sharp loss of altitude during the struggle before control was restored. It was subsequently diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia, where it landed safely. All passengers were reported safe, while both pilots were taken for medical treatment. India's embassy in Riyadh later said Machchhar was in stable condition. Machchhar has been flying with flydubai since June 2022, according to his LinkedIn profile, after spending more than a decade with Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet. Reports citing his professional profile say he has more than 13 years of commercial aviation experience and has accumulated nearly 10,000 hours of flying experience on Boeing 737 aircraft. Before joining flydubai, Machchhar served in several roles at SpiceJet, including as a line-training captain and senior commander. He joined the airline in 2011 and moved to flydubai as a direct-entry captain in 2022. According to accounts of his career, Machchhar initially pursued studies connected to his family's textile business before deciding to enter aviation. He has spoken in a podcast about discovering his interest in flying while attending an aviation-related seminar during a management course. He subsequently underwent pilot training in New Zealand. In the podcast, Machchhar recalled that his training cost around Rs 16-17 lakh and that his mother was initially worried about his decision to pursue aviation, while his father was more accepting of the career choice. The incident aboard FZ1073 took place while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel. Flydubai confirmed that an incident occurred on the flight deck and that the aircraft was diverted to Tabuk, where it landed safely. The airline has said its flights to and from Israel would be suspended while the incident is investigated. Netanyahu also praised Machchhar and the passengers and crew members who intervened during the cockpit struggle. However, details surrounding the incident, including the motive of the other pilot and the precise sequence of events, remain under investigation. Flydubai has urged against speculation before the inquiry is completed. The passengers were later transported to Israel after the emergency diversion, while authorities continued investigating the incident.
Forged LG Letter Case: EOW Kashmir Files Chargesheet Against Pulwama Man
Srinagar, Oct 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in case FIR No. 29/2026 under Sections 204, 319(2), 336(2) and 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) before the Honble Court of Sub-Judge, Srinagar against accused Saqlain Mushtaq Dar, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, resident of Deeri, Pulwama. The case relates to a forged communication purportedly addressed to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Anantnag, in which the sender falsely impersonated the Honble Lieutenant Governor, UT of Jammu & Kashmir. The communication was prepared using a counterfeit official letterhead and forged signature and was intended to unlawfully influence the functioning of the Anantnag District Police Administration. During the course of investigation, the allegations and evidence collected were found to substantiate the commission of offences under the relevant provisions of the BNS. Accordingly, the investigation has been concluded as Proved and the chargesheet has been presented before the Honble Court for judicial determination. The general public is advised to remain vigilant against attempts involving impersonation of public authorities, fabrication and use of forged letters, documents, official letterheads and signatures. Members of the public are urged to verify the authenticity of any suspicious communication purportedly issued by government authorities or public officials and to immediately report any such instance to the Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch J&K.
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US Trade Representative Greer calls for new global trading order
Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called on G20 economies to help build a ew international economic order, arguing that the global trading system designed decades ago is no longer equipped to address excess production, economic coercion, forced labour and other challenges. Opening the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee on Wednesday (local time), Greer said the United States wanted candid discussions on four issues: the weaponisation of food, structural excess capacity and production, the Most-Favoured-Nation principle and forced labour in global supply chains. Here in Milwaukee, we gather as possible architects of a new international economic order, Greer told ministers and delegates. The topics we will talk about at our meetings -- weaponisation of food, structural excess capacity and production, MFN and forced labour -- are ongoing challenges, the solutions to which expose the overall problem: we are trying to meet 21st century challenges with an architecture designed for another era, he said. Greer said the United States had already moved to reshape its trade relationships through tariffs and bilateral agreements. This is why, starting last year, the United States took action, using a combination of tariffs and bilateral deals to reduce our trade deficit, make our supply chains more resilient, and bring fairness, reciprocity, and balance to the global economy, he said. He also questioned whether unconditional application of the MFN principle continued to serve the needs of the international trading system. Many consider MFN to be the cornerstone of the global trading system. But even a cornerstone should be examined from time to time to ensure it is still supporting the structure we need, Greer said. The MFN principle, particularly when applied unconditionally, constrains economies' ability to effectively respond to distortive policies and adapt to changing market conditions, he added. On excess capacity, Greer said non-market policies that encouraged production far beyond domestic demand had consequences across borders, placing pressure on producers and workers in other economies. He also described forced labour as both a humanitarian and trade issue because goods produced through such labour could enter markets with an artificial price advantage. Greer urged G20 members not to push difficult trade questions back to the World Trade Organization in Geneva. Typically, and too often, when difficult questions and topics arise in the G20, many around the room suggest that such discussions belong elsewhere. That they should take place in Geneva at the WTO. But Geneva is just another city on a lake. And so is Milwaukee. So, let's talk candidly and constructively here, he said. The US trade representative also brought India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal into a lighter moment while describing reform of the trading system as a long-term undertaking. Just as Antonio Gaudi started the ongoing work to build the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona in 1883, work to establish a trading system that is more balanced and fair will continue long after our tenures in office -- maybe except for Piyush who is trade minister for life! Greer said. He said reform did not require countries to abandon everything inherited from the existing system, but argued that older ideas should not remain unchanged simply because they had shaped international trade for decades. Greer recalled that G20 leaders had committed in 2016 to tackle excess industrial capacity. Ten years later, he said, the problem had become an even greater distortion in the global economy. The Milwaukee ministerial is part of the US G20 presidency ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit, which the United States is preparing to host for the first time on American soil since 2009. Greer said the two-day trade meeting was intended to create a greater sense of urgency and recognition among participating economies that action was needed. He framed Milwaukee, historically associated with manufacturing, as an appropriate setting for the debate. Earlier in the day, delegates visited a Rockwell Automation production facility. Greer said the visit illustrated the kind of production-oriented economy the Trump administration wanted to encourage and the benefits it believes can flow from a more balanced, fair and reciprocal trading system.
Asian Games: Sooryavanshi, Bumrah return as SL ask India to bat first in SF
Digital Desk | Nisshin, Oct 1 (IANS) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and pace maestro Jasprit Bumrah returned as India fielded their full-strength available team after being asked to bat first in the semifinal against Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park here on Thursday. India made two changes to their Playing XI from the one-off T20I against Japan as Sooryavanshi and Bumrah returned, with Yash Thakur and Arshdeep Singh making way for them. After missing the entire Afghanistan series and the one-off T20I against Japan in the build-up to the Asian Games, Sooryavanshi was back in the Playing XI and slated to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson was carded to bat at No.3, while India also didn't drop Ishan Kishan, who is slated to bat at No.5. India also brought in Bumrah after he was rested for the Japan T20I, as the Men in Blue fielded their full-strength team that is available, with only the injured Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana not in the squad. Sri Lanka have a largely second-string side with Sahan Arachchige leading the side, which has the likes of Chamika Karunaratne, Nuwanidu Fernando and Binura Fernando. Both the teams enter into the semifinals with minimal game time as their quarterfinals were washed out due to rain in Nisshin. India were to face Afghanistan in the quarterfinals, while Sri Lanka were to lock horns against Nepal. However, incessant rains in the city washed the clashes out as India and Sri Lanka made it to the semis on virtue of being the higher-ranked teams than their opponents. Playing XIs: Sri Lanka Playing XI: Lasith Croospulle, Sineth Jayawardena, Sohan de Livera(w), Ashen Bandara, Sahan Arachchige(c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Tharindu Ratnayake, Binura Fernando India Playing XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah
Putin sees boost to ties from APEC meet with China's Xi, Russian agencies say
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Even in the era of 5G, 4G continues to thrive, with shipments growing by 3%; find out why.
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Budgam Nursing College Awaits Manpower; Govt Rules Out Immediate Trauma Hospital at Magam
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Fahadh Faasil house tour: The actor is set to lead his first Telugu film titled 'Don't Trouble The Trouble', which is scheduled to release on October 2. The film features Fahadh as Suri, a street magician whose trick leads to unexpected events. Anticipation is high for the film, with advance bookings reaching Rs 2.17 crore across six show dates. Positive reviews can elevate the film's status to blockbuster success upon release.
Flydubai cockpit attack: Here's what happened aboard Dubai-Tel Aviv flight
Flydubai flight FZ1073 was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to take control; passengers and crew helped restrain him and land the plane safely
The government has fixed the sugar sales quota for October at 1.40 million tonnes, up from 1.30 million tonnes in September, to meet the demand for sugar during Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali.The government increased the sugar sales quota in October.Festivals like Navrat...
Sri Lanka Wins Toss Against India in Asian Games 2026 Semifinal
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Slash Exorbitant Rent for Thanjavur City Corpn Shops: Councillors
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TN cybercrime police caution public against online scam offers
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 1 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police cybercrime wing has urged the public to remain alert to online fraud involving bogus lottery winnings, instant loan applications, scholarship promises and grocery discounts, warning that attractive offers can become traps for stealing money and personal information. In advisories aimed at improving public awareness, police said scammers were using messages and social media posts to draw people into fraudulent schemes. They advised users to check the authenticity of offers before making payments, opening links or providing sensitive information. One common method involves messages claiming that the recipient has won a lottery prize. Fraudsters then demand money under the guise of processing fees, taxes or other charges before the winnings can be released. Police urged people not to transfer money in response to such claims or disclose personal and banking details. Promises of huge winnings should be treated with caution, particularly when the sender seeks an advance payment. The wing also warned against fake grocery promotions offering unusually steep discounts. These advertisements are designed to attract customers and persuade them to follow links that may expose them to fraud. Consumers should verify any promotion through the retailers official website or application, police said. They should avoid unknown links and never share one-time passwords or banking information with anyone responding to an offer. Another advisory focused on fraudulent loan applications that promise access to money. According to police, such apps can be used to collect users personal data, which fraudsters subsequently exploit to harass them over repayments. The warning urged people to exercise caution before downloading applications advertised as providers of instant loans. The advisory also flagged scholarship-related scams among the online schemes against which the public should remain vigilant. People who lose money to cyber fraud, or encounter suspicious online activity, can call the national cybercrime helpline, 1930, or report the matter through cybercrime.gov.in, police said. The cybercrime wing has also been publishing awareness videos through its official social media accounts to explain how these scams operate and the precautions people can take. The advisories emphasise a common precaution across the schemes: verify the source of an offer before acting on it. Whether the message promises a prize, financial assistance or cheaper groceries, users should be wary of demands for money or confidential information.
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra won the toss and elected to field against Rest of India in the Irani Cup at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium here on Thursday. J&K, who won the Ranji Trophy last season, have included Nasir Lone in their playing XI for the five-day encounter. J&K have gone in with Abdul []
Asian Games: Indian Women's Squash Team Loses to Hong Kong, Signs off with Bronze
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Anarock Property Consultants files draft papers for 1,000 crore IPO
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Sahan Arachchige wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India
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Which Indian state has the highest number of student suicides? Find out here.
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Srinagar: The J&K Transport Department has directed field offices to seize commercial vehicles that have attained the age of 25 years and lodge FIRs if they are found plying on roads. Transport Commissioner Vishesh Mahajan, in a post on X,, urged owners of such vehicles to scrap them, citing commuter safety as a concern. Request []
Keonjhar Miners Crowned Odisha T20 League Champions
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Trump admires the bravery of Indian pilot Machhar, says, 'Hero, he...'
US President Donald Trump called Indian Flydubai captain Smit Machhar a hero. According to Trump, Machhar was attacked with a knife by an Omani co-pilot on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.US President Donald Trump praised Captain Smith Machhar.US President Donald Trump has praised the braver...
5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan: NCS
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Vithya Ramraj wins three medals including gold at 2026 Asian Games
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The Asian Games 2026 has entered day 12. Today, the mens cricket team is set to take on Sri Lanka in the semi-final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Later, the Indian mens hockey team will challenge Pakistan in the semi-final. Apart from that, there are several other matches to light up your day.
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Asian Games: Pakistan Beat Bangladesh In Shortened Semifinal To Move Into Gold Medal Clash
Korogi Sports Park: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in a curtailed semifinal at the Korogi Sports Park after chasing down 112 in 11.3 overs with six wickets in hand here on Thursday. Although the weather was clear, a slushy outfield delayed the toss and the start of play due to incessant rains washing out all four quarterfinals in the tournament. The contest was reduced to 13 overs per side as Bangladesh gave Pakistan some scares, but the Men in Green managed to hunt down the target with nine balls to spare. This is now Pakistan's first men's cricket final at the Asiad after they bagged only a bronze medal in the 2010 edition. Meanwhile, Bangladesh were the inaugural champions and have finished third in the 2014 and 2022 Asian Games. With cracks on the pitch, the spinners received a lot of assistance as they had the major say in the contest. The likes of Sufyan Moqim, Arafat Minhas, Saim Ayub, Rishad Hossain and Mahedi Hasan troubled the batters. Bangladesh managed to put up 111/7 in the 13 overs. The Pakistani bowlers spun a web to keep Bangladesh to 111/7. Ayub was in particular hard to deal with as he gave only three runs in his two overs for a wicket. On a sluggish pitch, Bangladesh still had a competitive target with Towhid Hridoy (42 from 25 balls) giving that much-needed push in the middle overs. Bangladesh were losing wickets at regular intervals as Tanzid Hasan Tamim (7), captain Litton Das (2) and Parvez Hossain Emon (1) all lost their wickets inside the powerplay. The other opener Saif Hassan (19) got a start but could not keep on going as he was dismissed LBW by Moqim. Bangladesh were 45/4 in 6.3 overs but then came the fight from Hridoay, who hit four sixes and two fours in a stroke-laden knock. Mosaddek Hossain also scored 11 from 16 balls as Bangladesh finished on 111/7. Pakistan were given a scare when Mahedi Hasan removed Sahibzada Farhan in the second over. Maaz Sadaqat (15 from 7 balls), Usman Khan (14 from 9 balls) and Saim Ayub (21 from 12 balls) kept the scoreboard ticking with their cameos. Pakistan were 76/4 and then got the over that they needed when Abdul Samad and Hasan Nawaz took 23 overs from Mustafizur Rahman's 10th over, with Samad hitting 22 of them. The Men in Green then needed 13 runs from 18 balls, and they had done the hard work. Nawaz hit the winning four in the 12th over to win the game. Pakistan were given a scare when Mahedi Hasan removed Sahibzada Farhan in the second over. Maaz Sadaqat (15 from 7 balls), Usman Khan (14 from 9 balls) and Saim Ayub (21 from 12 balls) kept the scoreboard ticking with their cameos. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Kashmir Marathon 2026 Kicks Off in Srinagar with Enthusiastic Participation
The Kashmir Marathon 2026, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police, saw overwhelming participation, emphasizing unity and youth engagement in sports. Kashmir Marathon 2026 Kicks Off in Srinagar with Enthusiastic Participation
Jessica Chastain hails Michael Shannons favorite performance on Take Shelter anniversary
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Chastain marked the 15th anniversary of Take Shelter by praising co-star Michael Shannons performance in the critically acclaimed film, calling it one of her favourite performances of all time. Chastain took to Instagram, where she shared the scene featuring a powerful public outburst by Shannon, standing before the stunned crowd, his eyes wide with a terrifying conviction, he delivers his famous warning: There is a storm coming like nothing you have ever seen, and not a one of you is prepared for it! The actress wrote in the caption: Take Shelter came out 15 years ago today. @michaelshannon gave one of my favorite performances of all time. Show-off (GOAT) emoji. Take Shelter is a 2011 American psychological thriller film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. The plot follows a young husband and father who, plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself and his increasing worry over having paranoid schizophrenia. It explores themes of masculinity, mental illness, and the lengths people go to protect the ones they love. Shannon has twice received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for Revolutionary Road and Nocturnal Animals. He received Actor Award and Golden Globe nominations for his role in 99 Homes. His film debut was in 1993 with Groundhog Day. He then appeared in Jesus' Son, Pearl Harbor, Kangaroo Jack, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, The Iceman, The Night Before, The Shape of Water, Knives Out, and Bullet Train. He frequently collaborates with director Jeff Nichols, appearing in all of his films to date, which includes Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, Loving, and The Bikeriders. Talking about Chastain, she is known for starring in projects with feminist themes. The actress has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Tony Awards and two British Academy Film Awards. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012.
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Kashmir Marathon 2026 Kicks Off in Srinagar
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AI will now work 24 hours a day: OpenAI launches always-on Dots agent.
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Forged LG letter used to influence Anantnag Police, EOW files chargesheet
Srinagar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Crime Branch Kashmir, on Thursday said it has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident for allegedly using a forged official letterhead and signature of the Lieutenant Governor to influence the functioning of the Anantnag District Police Administration. In a statement, a spokesperson said the EOW, Crime Branch Kashmir, []
Sensex, Nifty open lower amid continued FII selling; auto, cement shares drag
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday amid continued foreign fund outflows with auto and cement stocks leading sectoral losses. Sensex opened at 72,192.89, down 287.39 points or 0.39 per cent. Nifty began trading session declining 76.75 points or 0.34 per cent to 22,543.70. Among sectoral indices, Nifty Auto, Nifty Cement, Nifty Realty, Nifty Media and Nifty Healthcare were top laggards, plunging up to 2.76 per cent in early deals. Energy, metal and pharma indices also traded sharply lower, falling between 0.86 per cent and 0.95 per cent. On the other hand, Nifty IT rose more than 1 per cent, while Nifty Private Bank also advanced 0.60 per cent. The market remained under pressure after foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak. On Wednesday, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net sellers for the fifth consecutive session and offloaded equities worth more than Rs 10,148 crore, according to provisional data. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide support, purchasing equities worth Rs 11,271 crore during the session. Analysts said sustained FII selling, coupled with rising US bond yields, could keep large-cap equities under pressure in the near term. FIIs sold equities worth Rs 45,536 crore through exchanges in September, while investing Rs 9,676 crore through the primary market, they added. The experts further noted that the near-term market structure remains sideways to bearish, with immediate support for the Nifty placed around 22,500-22,550 and resistance at 22,800-22,900. They said a sustained move above the resistance zone could improve sentiment, while a break below the support level may keep selling pressure intact. Analysts also pointed to crude oil prices as a key factor to watch, noting that a decline in Brent crude below $98 a barrel could provide some relief to the market.
Delhi Police bust interstate cryptocurrency fraud syndicate; three arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Cyber Police Station of Delhi's South District has busted an interstate cyber-fraud network involved in Telegram-based task and cryptocurrency investment fraud, arresting three accused persons from Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand, police said on Thursday. 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, where he was induced to undertake online tasks and invest money in cryptocurrency with the promise of substantial returns. Believing their representations, the complainant transferred Rs 7,86,300 in two instalments of Rs 4,66,300 and Rs 3,20,000, as directed by the accused, police said. However, the accused neither provided the promised returns nor returned the invested amount and subsequently stopped responding to the complainant. Following the complaint, e-FIR No. 0149/2025 under Sections 318(4), 319 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Cyber South, and an investigation was initiated. The police team comprised Sub-Inspector Raj Kumar Singh, Head Constable Sunil Kumar Bairwa and HC Rajkumar Bairwa, under the leadership of Inspector Hansraj Swami, SHO, PS Cyber South, and the supervision of ACP/Operations Balram Singh Beniwal. During the investigation, technical and financial analyses were conducted to trace the flow of fraudulent funds. Police identified several mule bank accounts allegedly used to route the proceeds of the cyber fraud. An amount of Rs 4.66 lakh was traced to one mule account, while another account had received Rs 5.22 lakh. Based on the investigation, the accused Karan Biswas and Mohit Sarkar alias Monu were traced and arrested in Udham Singh Nagar. Further investigation led to the formal arrest of Vinay Mandal, who was already in custody in connection with another cyber-fraud case registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Rohtak, Haryana. He was subsequently taken on a three-day police custody remand. Police said the accused operated Telegram-based task and cryptocurrency investment schemes to lure victims into transferring money. Mule bank accounts were allegedly arranged through intermediaries on commission and used to receive, route and withdraw the fraudulent funds. The proceeds were also allegedly utilised for cryptocurrency transactions, including through USDT. The police recovered two mobile phones, one Canara Bank passbook and relevant digital and financial evidence from the accused. According to police, Karan Biswas and Mohit Sarkar have no previous criminal involvement, while Vinay Mandal was previously involved in FIR No. 148/25 registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Rohtak, Haryana. Police said the investigation resulted in the identification and arrest of three alleged members of the network and uncovered the use of mule accounts to route cyber-fraud proceeds. Further investigation is underway.
US judge extends diversity-visa processing
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 1 (IANS) A US federal judge ordered the State Department to continue processing specified diversity-visa applications for 10 days beyond the fiscal-year deadline, finding that the department had delayed complying with an earlier court order. US District Judge Edward Davila in California on Wednesday (local time) granted part of an emergency request by applicants. The order requires the department to make reasonable, good-faith efforts to reconsider applications refused solely under two suspended visa policies and resume ordinary processing of pending applications. It does not guarantee applicants a visa. Davila also rejected a broader request to reserve approximately 40,000 unused diversity visas for issuance beyond the fiscal year. The Court finds DOS's compliance with the PI has been less than substantial, and its lack of diligence from the time it received the Court's order to the time it implemented the order is of exceptional significance, Davila wrote. The preliminary injunction, issued August 28, had temporarily set aside policies identified in the ruling as the State Department's diversity-visa pause and its 75-country pause. It directed the department to reconsider affected applications and resume processing during the remaining weeks of the fiscal year. According to Wednesday's ruling, the department attributed its initial delay to preparing guidance for diplomatic and consular posts. Davila said it should have sought a temporary stay, requested other relief or informed the court of the delay. Instead, the department waited until applicants raised its noncompliance before sending instructions to overseas posts, the judge found. Processing remained slow after those instructions went out. The ruling said the department adjudicated approximately 83 diversity visas a day worldwide between September 10 and September 21, compared with roughly 230 a day in September 2025. The department attributed the slower pace to required training concerning public-charge inadmissibility, according to the order. Posts that had not completed the training generally could not resume immigrant-visa processing, subject to exceptions. Davila said the department had again failed to promptly inform the court how that requirement affected compliance. Processing accelerated after a September 21 hearing. By September 28, the department had processed 3,814 visas, averaging approximately 272 a day during the period covered by the court's calculation.
500 petitions fail as HC rules unsigned GST notices are valid
Hyderabad: Hundreds of businesses that tried to wipe out their Goods and Services Tax (GST) demands on the ground that the notices carried no digital signature have lost in the Telangana High Court. A three-judge full bench dismissed more than 500 petitions on Wednesday, September 30, ruling that GST notices and assessment orders cannot be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Markets open lower as FII selling, high bond yields weigh on sentiment
The Sensex, which closed at 72,480.29 on September 30, opened at 72,192.89 on Thursday; Nifty 50, which closed at 22,620.45, opened at 22,543.70
flydubai Suspends Flights To And From Israel Amid Probe Over Hijacking Scare
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An Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, enabling passengers and crew to overpower the attacker. The plane landed safely, and global leaders hailed the captain as a hero.
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Flydubai suspends flights to and from Israel amid probe into mid-air pilot altercation
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Yami Gautam, Adinath Kothare, Sushmita Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht, producers Nikhil Madhok, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, director Balaji Mohan and others attended the trailer launch of Nayyi Navelli at a multiplex in Mumbai. The event marked Yamis first major public appearance after receiving the National Award and, naturally, the actress was asked about how the recognition has impacted her. When asked whether she now feels a greater sense of responsibility, Yami replied, Yes, I do feel the sense of responsibility even more. I have always, as an actor, looked out for roles which interest me as an actor. But the audience in me is always looking out for something original. We dont know whats good or bad, but does it excite me to come on the set every day and spend every second and every cell of my mind in that moment or not? And not just within the periphery of being an artist, but also as a team member just someone whos in service of making films. Thats it. She added, And I think the National Film Award is a really, really big honour. Its also a true validation for any artist, across all languages and all formats, that you can receive in our country. And I take it with all humility. Yami further admitted, Ill be lying if I say that nothing has changed. You do feel that theres an added responsibility in me as an artist or actor wholl try to push even more, be even more diverse, work even harder and try to win and earn this love and respect that you all have literally bestowed upon me someone who has come from a small town and reached till here. I still feel theres a long, long way to go. Theres so much for me to learn. Another journalist asked Yami whether she was aiming for an Oscar next. She responded, Aapke sapne sirf aapko aur aapke mann ko pata hona chahiye. Otherwise, I dont like to share much. I believe in my work. When work is your expression, then you dont need to say much. He also asked if she continues to be grounded even after winning a National Award. Yami said, Pair zameen pe hi hai aur pair jitne zameen se jude rahenge, utna achha rahega. One thing Ive learned in my life, and whenever I see great personalities around me, is that success will come and go. Today, you are doing so many films; who knows whether youll be doing so many films tomorrow? But one thing that is in your hands is your humility. That makes one more memorable than anything else, in my opinion. Nayyi Navelli releases in cinemas on October 16. Also Read: Yami Gautam brings warmth, mystery and mischief as Mohini in Nayyi Navelli trailer, out now
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Yami Gautam, Adinath Kothare, Sushmita Mukherjee, Mita Vashisht, producers Nikhil Madhok, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma, director Balaji Mohan and others attended the trailer launch of Nayyi Navelli at a multiplex in Mumbai. The event marked Yamis first major public appearance after receiving the National Award, and the team ensured that the occasion was celebrated on a grand scale. A massive setup was created for the trailer unveiling, with around 250 dhols forming part of the special welcome for Yami. The idea was to create a festive atmosphere as the actress returned to a major public event following her National Award recognition. On stage, Sushmita Mukherjee said, All of us, playing family members, were very coordinated. We kind of loved each other otherwise also. We had a great time. I would like to especially thank the producer and the entire cast and crew for this. This was unexpected. We have great hopes that this film will do wonderfully. We have Yami here, and Ill like to share something about her. May I? Yami Gautam initially looked curious about what Sushmita was about to reveal. Moments later, she seemed to realize what was coming and quickly exclaimed, No, no! Sushmita first assured her she wouldnt say it, but eventually shared the observation with the media. Sushmita said, I observed that she has long hands, which come up to her knees. Even Lord Rama had such long hands. It was called ajanubahu, which is very lucky. So, I shared that with her. Shes very shy. She confessed, Yeh meri maa ne bhi kaha hain! So, I guess we have great blessings for the whole cast and crew. Nayyi Navelli releases in cinemas on October 16. Also Read: Nayyi Navelli trailer launch: Is Yami Gautam aiming for an Oscar after National Award win? Actress BREAKS silence, Aapke sapne sirf aapko pata hone chahiye
After impressing audience with Queen (2014), Goodbye (2022) and Shaitaan (2024), Vikas Bahl is all set with his next directorial. The untitled film stars Jimmy Shergill, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mona Singh and Alizeh Agnihotri in lead roles. The coming-of-age drama is set against a defining cultural moment, where a generation of immigrants found belonging, rebellion and a voice through music. Set in Britain in the early 1990s, the film unfolds against the rise of the UK Punjabi music movement, a turbulent and exhilarating time when a generation growing up between cultures began turning up the volume from garages, backrooms, pirate radio stations and underground gigs. It was a time when Punjabi dhol collided with basslines and when young Brown artists, with their unique sound, fought their way to music charts, making their whole community visible. Set against this cultural explosion, the film is a coming-of-age story about music, identity, family, friendship and belonging. The film brings together an ensemble of Indian and international actors, musicians and performers to recreate a moment when an entire generation began to discover that perhaps belonging wasn't something they needed to ask permission for. Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana says influencers and YouTubers have changed the definition of stardom: It used to be exclusive club earlier but not anymore
Parineeti Chopra has opened up about a memorable moment involving late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, recalling how excited he was when she found out about her National Award recognition. The actress was shooting for Shuddh Desi Romance with Sushant and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in 2013 when she received the news that she had won a National Film Award - Special Mention category for her performance as Zoya Qureshi in Ishaqzaade at the 60th Edition of National Film Awards. At the time, Parineeti had appeared in only one other film as an actor the YRF romantic entertainer Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. Recalling how she learnt about the honour, Parineeti told Zoom, I got a message from Karan (Johar) saying, 'Mubarak ho' (Congratulations). I was wondering what this was for. Sushant got excited and said he would find out. She further remembered Sushant's immediate reaction to the news, saying, Main National Award winner ke saath kaam kar raha hoon (I am working with a National Award winner). Describing his response, Parineeti added, I have never seen somebody get so excited, so happy for me. Rishi Sir said, 'Both of you have gone crazy.' Sushant hugged me and I started crying, The actress also revealed that she and Sushant were supposed to collaborate on another film with filmmaker Homi Adajania, although the project eventually did not materialise. Speaking about their equation, Parineeti said, We were supposed to do another film together with Homi. But it never worked out. Sushant and I used to have academic talks. I am also a banker by qualification. He had done something before joining films. So, we would talk about stars, economics. He really used to get me. I used to get him. We really used to get each other. He was the best. He is lovely, On the work front, Parineeti Chopra, who is currently balancing multiple aspects of her life as a singer, mother and actress, was last seen in the Netflix series Shaque: Trust No One. She is now gearing up for Reporting Live, a hard-hitting journalistic drama that was announced earlier this week. The film is slated to premiere on Netflix on October 9. Also Read: Parineeti Chopra seeks blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja ahead of Shaque: Trust No One premiere
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Brazil, India move to widen Mercosur trade pact (IANS Exclusive)
Digital Desk | Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Brazil and India are moving towards substantially expanding the existing India-Mercosur preferential trade agreement, with the two sides completing work on terms of reference that could pave the way for negotiations on a broader trade arrangement, a senior Brazilian minister has said. Brazils Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Mrcio Elias Rosa said India was an important economic partner for Brazil and that the existing trade arrangement was too limited. India is a highly important trading partner to Brazil, Rosa told IANS in response to a question on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting here. India is an economy that is very important to the whole wide world. We have good relations with them, he said. Rosa was responding to questions from IANS after his meeting with Indias Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. What we discussed now is a possibility of having an agreement, a broad agreement, between the two economies and Mercosur, he said. Mercosur is the South American trade bloc that includes Brazil. Rosa said the existing preferential trade arrangement between India and Mercosur covered only a small number of products. We already have a tariff preference agreement, but its very shy. Its just 450 tariff funds. Meaning that nothing absolutely. So we need to expand that, he said, according to the English interpretation provided during the gaggle. The Brazilian minister indicated that discussions with India had already advanced to the stage of defining the framework for further negotiations. Weve just finished drafting a term of reference. Similar to what is just now being drafted with the US, Rosa said. Once we define that, we can build proposals, he added. Rosa described his meeting with the Indian side as excellent and indicated that further work would take place over the coming months. The discussions point to an effort by Brazil and India to broaden a commercial relationship beyond the existing tariff preferences and identify areas where greater market access could be negotiated. The minister separately identified several sectors in which Brazil and India could deepen cooperation, including the bioeconomy, circular economy and digital economy. He also referred to artificial intelligence, skills development and defence during the discussions.
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