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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...
Flydubai Suspends Israel Flights Following Cockpit Attack
Flydubai suspends all Israel flights after a mid-air cockpit attack involving Indian Captain Smit Machchhar. The flight diverted safely to Saudi Arabia.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Next Week
The Supreme Court is set to hear a PIL next week seeking the suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions and SIR electoral roll revision processes.
US Grants Zero-Tariff Waiver to India for Select Specialty Drugs
The US exempts India and other nations from new 100% pharma tariffs for select specialty drugs, boosting pharma stocks like Mankind Pharma and Dr Reddy's.
India's Women's Compound Archery Team Strikes Asian Games Gold
India's women's compound archery team secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating China 238-234 in a world-record performance.
India Explores Xinjiang Air Route Amid Pakistan Airspace Bans
India is actively exploring an alternative aviation route through China's Xinjiang region to bypass Pakistan's airspace restrictions, according to recent sources.
Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS Seize ₹3,000 Crore in Narcotics
The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of drugs worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian dhow in the Arabian Sea, detaining five Pakistani nationals.
US Completes Iraq Withdrawal After Two Decades
The United States has officially completed its full troop withdrawal from Iraq, concluding more than two decades of military presence in the region.
Jaishankar Warns US-India Ties Could Face Strain Over Terrorism
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar cautions that US-India relations could face strain if Washington fails to understand New Delhi's core concerns regarding cross-border terrorism.