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Flydubai Incident Live Updates: Netanyahu Says Indian Pilot Averted '9/11-Style' Attack
Flydubai Flight Incident Live News Updates: Flydubai Flight reportedly suffered a sudden loss of altitude more than two hours into the journey after a brawl between pilots.
Trump says flydubai pilot 'a hero', plumber steadied plunging aircraft
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 Benjamin Netanyahu and many others
Kerala HC directs State to decide on appointment of expert panel to probe alleged irregularities in digital re-survey
A petition by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath had alleged that irregularities in the digital survey equipment tenders had caused a loss of ₹150 crore to the public exchequer
Koder House fire in Keralam’s Fort Kochi fuels questions over safety of heritage properties
The incident exposes alleged lapses in firefighting mechanism in Fort Kochi, prompting Fire dept. to initiate steps to strengthen safety infrastructure in the area; proposal to be submitted to District Collector highligh…
Stabbed In Cockpit, How Indian Captain Helped Avert Disaster, Save All 174 On Flydubai Flight
Machchhar fought back despite being seriously injured and managed to open the cockpit door. This allowed passengers and other crew members to enter and overpower the attacker.
Trump announces $200bn South Korean investment in US, $54bn for Alaska LNG
South Korea is making waves with a monumental commitment of $200 billion toward US energy endeavors. This ambitious plan encompasses a critical liquefied natural gas project in Alaska and a gas-fired power facility in Te…
Trump Says He Discussed Release Of Political Prisoners With Xi Jinping
The White House had said ahead of Xi's visit that Trump was expected to bring up cases of people wrongfully detained in China with the Chinese leader.
Trump calls Indian pilot Smit Machchhar a 'hero' after flydubai cockpit attack
Trump calls Indian pilot Smit Machchhar a hero after flydubai cockpit attack
Google Restricts Access To New AI Model Over Safety Concerns
Google said it is voluntarily giving the US government early access to the model and will gather feedback from testers before making it widely available.
UK Sees 'Strong Indications' Iran Involved In RAF Incident; Tehran Says 'Barking Up Wrong Tree'
UK PM Andy Burnham said the incident, which triggered a major security response over the weekend, remained under investigation.
India Embassy In Saudi Says Injured Captain Smit Machchhar Is "Stable"
In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said both Indian missions in Saudi Arabia had been following developments related to Captain Machchhar's medical condition.
Trump Says Spoke To Netanyahu About Flydubai Incident, Calls Co-Pilot 'A Terrorist Or Whack Job'
Trump said the captain was badly injured but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to intervene.
"Terrorist": Trump On Copilot Who Stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar On flydubai Plane
US President Donald Trump said he spoke to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday after the pilot of an Israel-bound flight was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot, adding that the motive behind the incident remaine…
What Happened On flydubai Flight FZ1073 That Forced To Land In Saudi
The aircraft swiftly lost altitude — dropping from 33,000 feet to 17,000 feet (around 10,000 meters to 5,100 meters) in the span of about a minute. It then circled close to the Jordanian border before landing in Tabuk, S…
Saudi Arabia Denied Israel Request To Send Planes To Retrieve Flydubai Passengers: Report
The request was made to allow Israeli military aircraft to pick up Israeli passengers stranded in Saudi Arabia, which has no diplomatic relations with Israel.
‘9/11-Style Plot Averted Mid-Air’: Intelligence Sources Decode Flydubai FZ1073 Crisis | Exclusive Details
Intel confirms the co-pilot aimed to incapacitate Captain Smit Machchhar and force the plane into a fatal dive targeting Tel Aviv or Jerusalem
flydubai Incident Live Updates: flydubai Says Suspending Flights To And From Israel Pending Investigation
flydubai Incident Live Updates: Flight-tracking information showed the aircraft first transmitted squawk code 7700, the internationally recognised code for a general emergency.
Congress to replace Warring as Punjab chief; Singla seen as frontrunner for post
Decision backed by feedback from Pilot’s meetings with state functionaries
'A true hero': Netanyahu 'salutes' Indian pilot who stopped co-pilot from crashing plane
True hero: Netanyahu salutes Indian pilot for saving 174 people on flydubai plane
True hero Netanyahu salutes Indian pilot for saving people on flydubai plane
Indian pilot stabbed, flight plunged 14,000ft: Inside flydubai's mid-air attack
Indian pilot stabbed flight plunged ft Inside flydubais midair attack
Live, October 1: India vs Pakistan in volleyball, Chikhitha out in archery QF
Live October India vs Pakistan in volleyball Chikhitha out in archery QF
Gill hits 223 not out as India chase down Windies' record total
Shubman Gill hits a career-best 223 not out as India sensationally chase down West Indies' 405-7 in the second ODI in Guwahati.
‘We want justice’: series of rapes trigger mass protests at Indian universities
Women say nothing has changed since Delhi’s infamous Nirbhaya bus rape case 14 years ago The posters, just like the women holding them, were taking no prisoners. “Girls don’t need curfews, rapists need consequences,” rea…
Oct 1 schedule: IND vs PAK double-header takes centre stage
Oct schedule IND vs PAK doubleheader takes centre stage
'Receiving necessary medical attention': Embassy updates on Indian Flydubai pilot
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a serious incident that required an emergency landing. Following a cockpit altercation, one pilot was arrested and investigated by Saudi authorities. Israeli Prime Min…
Bombs without brakes? US-China AI race may be harder to control than the nuclear one
The people building artificial intelligence keep reaching for the same comparison. Billionaire Elon Musk has called AI “far more dangerous than nukes.” Anthropic boss Dario Amodei describes the most powerful models as “w…
Shooter Neeru told mother PM Modi would meet her. She has now made it possible
Shooter Neeru told mother PM Modi would meet her She has now made it possible
'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
In 2018, Musk gave $480,350 for Flint school filters; students drink from fountains
Flint Community Schools has installed new water filtration systems across its schools and administrative building. Students were previously reliant on bottled water for drinking due to contamination concerns. Testing con…
How India's election chief became embroiled in a crisis of trust
Praised as a tough administrator, Gyanesh Kumar now finds himself at the centre of election-related controversy.
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during Hindu religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
How an alleged rape sent an Indian university into turmoil and emptied hostels
Police are trying to verify whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University (LPU).
From Jamui to Delhi, the burden of safety from sexual assault cannot fall on women
As outrage grows over cases of sexual violence, activists are demanding a shift from controlling women to confronting men’s behaviour. Plus, Tony Klor’s ‘hella dope’ city vlogs • Don’t get This is India delivered to you…
Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.
Broken promises, confiscated land: the hyperscale AI datacentre being built in a tiny Indian village
Locals say Google’s $15bn project in Andhra Pradesh has resulted in smallholdings being taken back off them by the government When the government officials arrived in Tarluvada last year, they came with abundant promises…
Hurricane Polo barrels towards Baja California region of Mexico
Area’s second-most intense hurricane on record being fuelled by exceptionally warm Pacific waters Hurricane Polo is barreling towards the Baja California region of Mexico, the latest system in a Pacific hurricane season …
Backlash as Indian oil heir made professor of sustainability by Newcastle University
Role for Anant Ambani, son of India’s richest person, who also runs a controversial mega-zoo, met with incredulity Newcastle University is facing a backlash from conservationists over the appointment of the heir to an In…
Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire
Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US The Trump administration is facing growing questions over its decision to abandon a fraud and bribery case against …