Captain Smit Machchhar recovering well, his health showing improvement: MEA

IANS | October 7, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought against the attacking co-pilot in a Flydubai aircraft and helped save 174 people onboard last week, is recovering well and showing steady improvement in his health.

Indian envoy lauds community groups for their longstanding contribution to Hong Kong

IANS | October 7, 2026 6:04 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 7 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, interacted with representatives of the India Association Hong Kong and the Forum of Indian Professionals Hong Kong (FIPHK) at the Indian Consulate General in the city on Wednesday, lauding the organisations’ sustained work for the community and wider contribution to Hong Kong.

'India, Canada economic ties poised to get stronger'

IANS | October 7, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The elements of a strong economic relationship between India and Canada have never been lacking, and what has been missing, at different points, has been the political and institutional momentum to bring these ingredients together, but there are now signs that this may be changing, according to an article.