A Sky-High Battle for 174 Lives: How Captain Smit Machchhar Stopped a Mid-Air Catastrophe TABUK, SAUDI ARABIA — It began as a routine Wednesday morning flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. But at 34,000 feet over the Saudi desert, inside the locked cockpit of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, a nightmare unfolded. A co-pilot — later identified
Andhra Pradesh – Past 12 Hours Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu unveiled an ₹11,085 crore rural development package focused on infrastructure and livelihoods. A ₹1,100 crore plan was announced to boost the horticulture sector in Tirupati district with new clusters and market linkages. The State Election Commission lodged a formal complaint over circulation of a
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. Both leaders reaffirmed the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on global peace and security. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-China ties are “better” today than a couple of years ago,
Passengers and crew on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv thwarted what Israeli officials described as an attempted crash after the co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain mid-air. The Boeing 737 plunged nearly 14,000 to 17,000 feet in under 30 seconds before passengers forced their way into the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and off-duty
Opposition INDIA bloc parties announced plans for “save democracy” protests and marches (including a planned opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6) over alleged large-scale voter-list changes during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Reports indicated internal Election Commission dissent, with the EC later withdrawing an additional SIR declaration requirement from Form
Iran said it has received a US response to its latest proposal aimed at restoring a collapsed ceasefire in the Gulf, days after President Donald Trump indicated rejection of earlier terms. Talks continue through mediators amid ongoing tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz and related military and economic measures. Israeli officials described a diverted flydubai
Telangana: Discussion about a new political alternative Former MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has launched the Telangana Rakshana Sena, prompting discussion about whether Telangana politics may see a new political formation outside the established Congress, BJP, and BRS framework.indtoday At present, the political significance is uncertain. The organisation would need sustained grassroots activity, a clear social coalition,
. Supreme Court 1. CAPF deputation contempt case: Registry asked to explain listing irregularity The Supreme Court directed its Registry to explain why contempt petitions filed by serving and retired Central Armed Police Force officers were removed from the cause list despite an earlier judicial direction that they be heard. The matter concerns alleged non-compliance
1. Revanth Reddy’s Ram–Shiva remarks trigger controversy Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy reportedly said that the BJP had “taken” or “stolen” Lord Ram, who he associated with northern India, while Lord Shiva was worshipped in the South. He also argued that Congress remains stronger in the South and claimed that a nationwide agitation against
As of Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 12:01 PM IST Supreme Court 1. Suo motu proceedings on Delhi-NCR rape cases The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-NCR region. The Court reportedly described the situation as reflecting a broader failure of policing and administration, stating that merely expressing solidarity