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Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Suffered Skull Fracture, Had Emergency Surgery In Saudi Arabia Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who helped prevent a possible disaster on a flydubai flight, suffered a serious skull fracture during the cockpit attack. He underwent emergency treatment in Saudi Arabia before doctors flew him to the UAE for further care. The 38-year-old pilot was attacked by his Omani co-pilot inside the cockpit. The flight was carrying more than 170 passengers and crew members when the attack took place. Despite his injuries and heavy blood loss, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door. This allowed passengers…

‘Rockstar’ Tukaram Mundhe Gets New York Times Front-Page Mention: His Reaction Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has received international attention for his strict food safety drive across the state. The New York Times has featured Mundhe on its front page and described him as a “rockstar”. The newspaper also called him a “food safety celebrity” while reporting on his crackdown on restaurants and food businesses. The report highlighted the unusual popularity Mundhe has gained through food safety inspections. It also noted the contrasting reactions to his campaign, with diners supporting him while food business owners face…

Student protests have spread across France, with teenagers blocking school entrances and clashing with security forces over concerns about education, staffing and school conditions. More than 5,000 people have been arrested since Monday, according to France’s interior ministry, while hundreds of educational establishments have been affected. What Are French Students Protesting About? The protests are largely taking place at lycees, schools attended by students aged around 15 to 18. Students have raised several concerns, including teacher shortages, poor classroom conditions, overcrowded schools and long school hours. Some students say their school day can stretch from around 8 am to 6…

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh, Assam, on Monday, October 5, marking a significant development in the revival of the region’s river trade. The maiden cargo voyage will depart from the Bogibeel Terminal in Dibrugarh and carry methanol produced by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL) to Pangaon Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The vessel will travel through National Waterway-2 along the Brahmaputra before entering the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route. First Foreign Cargo Movement From Dibrugarh Since Independence The voyage is significant as it marks the first time since Independence that…

The Asian Games 2026 concluded in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, October 4, after 16 days of sporting action. Double gold medallist Neeru Dhanda carried the Indian flag at the closing ceremony. Asian Games 2026 closing ceremony in Nagoya The closing ceremony was held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, also known as Paloma Mizuho Stadium. The main ceremony began at 6 pm local time in Japan, which was 2:30 pm IST. The Aichi-Nagoya Games began on September 19. Athletes from 45 National Olympic Committees competed across a packed sporting programme during the continental event. The ceremony marked the…

The West Bengal government plans to develop Mayapur in Nadia district into an international-standard religious and tourist destination. The proposed project will focus on infrastructure, visitor facilities and better civic services around the ISKCON temple. Mayapur to get major infrastructure upgrade The state government is planning a large-scale development project around the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Mayapur. According to the Urban Development Department, the project will cover around 2,100 bighas of land near the ISKCON temple. The plan aims to improve Mayapur’s infrastructure while making the town more accessible and comfortable for pilgrims and…

A FlyDubai flight heading from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit attack. Israeli officials described the incident as a possible terror attack, while the airline said the circumstances and motive remained under investigation. FlyDubai flight 9/11 scare unfolds mid-air A FlyDubai flight bound for Israel became the centre of a major security scare after an altercation broke out in the cockpit on September 30. Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv when the incident occurred. According to Israeli officials cited by Fox News, one…

Captain Smit Machchhar was praised by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was allegedly attacked by his co-pilot during a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, helping prevent a major tragedy.Indian Pilot Praised After Flydubai Emergency Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is being praised internationally after a dramatic emergency on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Machchhar for his bravery after the pilot was reportedly stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight. The aircraft, Flydubai flight FZ1073, was carrying 174 people when the emergency unfolded on September 30. The…

The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together leaders of the expanded 11-member group at a time of major global tensions. The two-day meeting was held on September 12 and 13, with trade, wars, global governance and the role of the Global South high on the agenda. The leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration on the first day. The statement covered issues ranging from the Middle East and Ukraine to trade, climate change and reforms of global institutions. BRICS Calls for a Bigger Global South Role One of the main themes of the summit was the demand for greater…

Women’s cricket is no longer limited to a few major tournaments. The sport now has a year-round calendar, growing fan bases and strong commercial interest. Franchise leagues have also given players more chances to build their profiles. The change can be seen in stadiums, on streaming platforms and in sponsorship deals. According to sports industry professional Lokesh Sharma, women’s cricket is steadily developing its own identity within global sport. A Bigger Audience Is Watching Recent major tournaments show how much interest the women’s game can generate. The 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final between Australia and India drew 86,174 fans…