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'True superhero, showed extraordinary courage': Israeli diplomat hails Captain Smit Machchhar

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:38 PM

Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Israel's Consul General to Midwest India, Yaniv Revach, on Thursday hailed Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of FlyDubai flight FZ1073, who was seriously injured while averting a major in-flight crisis on Wednesday. Revach described Machchhar as a "true superhero" who "showed extraordinary courage and fought" to protect his passengers.

Rahul Gandhi is an inauthentic politician, claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Kerala BJP President, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha was relying on lies and misinformation and lacking a positive political agenda.

Switzerland President Parmelin to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi

IANS | October 1, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin will be on a State Visit to India from October 5-7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gujarat govt to honour Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar with 'Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award', Rs 25 lakh reward

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 1 (IANS) Gujarat government is set to honour Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar with the ‘Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award’ for his courageous role in helping avert a major tragedy aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced on Thursday.

Three Gujarat residents kidnapped in Ethiopia on US ‘dunki’ route return to India

IANS | October 1, 2026 2:04 PM

Mehsana, Oct 1 (IANS) Three Gujarat residents who went missing in Ethiopia while allegedly attempting to reach the United States through an illegal migration route have reached India and are on their way to Mehsana district, police confirmed on Thursday.

'Salute to Captain Smit for his exceptional courage': RSS praises Indian pilot for averting major crisis

IANS | October 1, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh took to social media on Thursday and praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in the cockpit and for saving more than 170 lives even after being grievously wounded.

After Article 370, terror groups turn to J&K local issues to fuel unrest, recruit youth

Vicky Nanjappa | October 1, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan-based terror outfits have shifted their focus to exploiting local socio-political grievances in Jammu and Kashmir to incite public agitation and recruit youth after narratives surrounding the abrogation of Article 370 lost momentum, security agencies have warned.

Viral gazette declaring Saturday holiday for PSU banks is fake: PIB Fact Check

IANS | October 1, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit on Thursday dismissed as fake a purported government gazette notification circulating on social media that claims the Centre has declared every Saturday a public holiday for all public sector banks, including the State Bank of India (SBI).

'Three of four women UPSC chairpersons appointed after 2014': PM Modi highlights growing participation

IANS | October 1, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that women’s participation in the civil services examination has increased significantly over the years, rising from just three per cent in 1952 to around 30 per cent today.

ISI turns to retired Pak army, navy personnel to bolster terror groups in J&K

Vicky Nanjappa | October 1, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has reportedly launched a massive drive to recruit retired army and navy personnel into terror outfits to bypass training delays and lead operations in Jammu and Kashmir, according to intelligence officials.

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'True superhero, showed extraordinary courage': Israeli diplomat hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Rahul Gandhi is an inauthentic politician, claims Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Switzerland President Parmelin to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi

Gujarat govt to honour Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar with 'Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award', Rs 25 lakh reward

Three Gujarat residents kidnapped in Ethiopia on US ‘dunki’ route return to India

'Salute to Captain Smit for his exceptional courage': RSS praises Indian pilot for averting major crisis

After Article 370, terror groups turn to J&K local issues to fuel unrest, recruit youth

Viral gazette declaring Saturday holiday for PSU banks is fake: PIB Fact Check

'Three of four women UPSC chairpersons appointed after 2014': PM Modi highlights growing participation

ISI turns to retired Pak army, navy personnel to bolster terror groups in J&K

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