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Amazing example of how we can fight terrorism together: Israel envoy hails Capt Smit Machchhar (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Thursday hailed Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, who was injured after helping avert a major in-flight crisis, terming it an "amazing example" of how the people of the two nations can fight terrorism together and not surrender to terrorists.

Calm, disciplined and humble: Capt Smit Machchhar’s friends, neighbours in India recall heroic pilot's traits

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:24 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) As Captain Smit Machchhar recovers from injuries sustained while helping avert a major mid-air crisis aboard a flydubai flight, friends and neighbours at his Mumbai residence have rallied around the pilot, recalling him as a calm, disciplined and humble person, who had grown up among them.

Capt Smit brought glory to India; world proud of him, says PM Modi at UPSC event

IANS | October 1, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, has brought glory to India, and the world is proud of him.

Brazil pushes WTO reform, opposes coercive tariffs

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:52 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) A senior Brazilian minister has called for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and universal rules governing global commerce, arguing that tariffs should not be used as instruments of coercion or discrimination.

G20 trade meet exposes fault lines over global rules

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:47 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) A meeting of G20 trade ministers in Milwaukee has opened a wider debate over the future rules of global commerce, with the United States pressing major economies to reconsider long-established trade principles while seeking coordinated action against industrial overcapacity, forced labour and vulnerabilities in global supply chains.

India-EU FTA: Progress on trade deal and tech council reviewed, says Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:35 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that he met European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting here and reviewed progress towards the signing and entry into force of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).

Poland flags weaponisation of farm trade at G20 trade meet (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:32 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Poland raised concerns at the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting over what it called the “weaponisation of trade in agricultural products”, saying Russia’s war against Ukraine and disruption of Black Sea trade had distorted global food supplies and hurt the Ukrainian economy.

Nine killed as Pakistan strikes civilian areas across Afghanistan

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:28 AM

Kabul, Oct 1 (IANS) At least nine civilians, including women and children, were killed, and 11 others were injured after Pakistani military airstrikes hit civilian homes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Thursday.

India highly important trading partner: Brazilian Minister Rosa

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:21 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) Brazil is expanding trade with India and other Asian economies as part of a strategy to diversify its global markets without replacing existing partners, a senior Brazilian minister has said, pointing to significant growth in commerce with New Delhi.

US questions Most-Favoured-Nation cornerstone of global trade

IANS | October 1, 2026 11:05 AM

Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) The United States has challenged one of the foundational principles of the global trading system, arguing that unconditional Most-Favoured-Nation treatment can prevent countries from responding effectively to unfair and distortive trade practices.

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Amazing example of how we can fight terrorism together: Israel envoy hails Capt Smit Machchhar (IANS Exclusive)

Calm, disciplined and humble: Capt Smit Machchhar’s friends, neighbours in India recall heroic pilot's traits

Capt Smit brought glory to India; world proud of him, says PM Modi at UPSC event

Brazil pushes WTO reform, opposes coercive tariffs

G20 trade meet exposes fault lines over global rules

India-EU FTA: Progress on trade deal and tech council reviewed, says Piyush Goyal

Poland flags weaponisation of farm trade at G20 trade meet (IANS Exclusive)

Nine killed as Pakistan strikes civilian areas across Afghanistan

India highly important trading partner: Brazilian Minister Rosa

US questions Most-Favoured-Nation cornerstone of global trade

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