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India Celebrates Historic Gold Rush in Hockey and Archery at Asian Games 2026
India achieves a historic milestone at the Asian Games 2026 with six gold medals, led by a 44-year hockey triumph and a landmark individual archery victory.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Identified After Cockpit Attack on Israel-Bound Flight
The co-pilot behind an attack on an Israel-bound Flydubai flight has been identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, triggering major regional security concerns.
Trump Warns Iran of 'Very Hard' Response Over Flight Incident
US President Donald Trump warns Iran of severe consequences if linked to a cockpit attack on an Indian Flydubai pilot, amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
India Secures Historic Women's Recurve Archery Gold at Asian Games
India achieves a historic milestone at the Asian Games by defeating South Korea to win its first-ever gold medal in the women's recurve team archery event.
Panel Backs New Law to Strengthen DGCA and Aviation Safety in India
A parliamentary panel backs a new law to overhaul India's DGCA into an independent authority with its own funding and hiring to address safety and vacancies.
PM Modi Praises Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar for Courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with injured Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, praising his bravery after a mid-air cockpit attack that averted a major disaster.
Putin Praises PM Modi’s Ideas for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s "very good ideas" and neutral position regarding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Comes Into Force Today
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 officially comes into force, replacing a colonial-era law to modernize rules for digital, virtual, and cloud banking records.
Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar Hailed as Hero After Foiling Flydubai Cockpit Attack
Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar is hailed as a global hero after thwarting an alleged cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight, drawing praise from PM Modi and international leaders.
Supreme Court Rules Out Blanket Firecracker Ban, Permits Green Crackers
The Supreme Court rejected a total firecracker ban ahead of Diwali, permitting specified joint green crackers while ruling out round-the-clock bursting.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked Ahead of Festive Season
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been hiked across cities starting October 1, 2026, just ahead of the festive season, while domestic rates remain unchanged.
Cross-Border Airstrikes: Afghanistan Reports Nine Civilian Deaths
Recent cross-border airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Helmand and Kunar provinces have sparked competing casualty reports, with Afghan officials citing civilian deaths and Pakistan claiming m...