Two Pakistani army pilots killed after training aircraft crashes in Quetta

IANS | October 12, 2026 6:28 PM

Islamabad, Oct 12 (IANS) Two Pakistan Army pilots were killed after a training aircraft crashed in Pakistan's Quetta on Monday due to a "technical fault", local media reported citing a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the official media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

SC orders four-week deadline to link accident, vehicle, insurance databases

IANS | October 9, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and states to interlink key government and insurance databases, including VAHAN, SARATHI, the Electronic Detailed Accident Report (eDAR) portal, and the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB), within four weeks, to streamline motor accident claim processing and ensure seamless sharing of accident-related information.

US Congress to honour Indian pilot for bravery

IANS | October 9, 2026 12:10 AM

Washington, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, whose bravery helped save 172 passengers and crew members aboard a Flydubai flight after a fellow pilot allegedly attacked him with an axe, will be honoured in the Congressional Record of the United States House of Representatives.