Flydubai Plane Hijack Attempt Foiled: Indian Pilot Saves 174 Lives After Co-Pilot Attack
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar helped save 174 lives after his Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked him and tried to crash a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Sapna Singh
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Was Flydubai Co-Pilot Radicalised? Netanyahu Claims Islamist Indoctrination Behind Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar on Flydubai Flight FZ1073 had undergone Islamist radical indoctrination. Investigators are still determining the motive and whether the incident involved prior planning.
Sapna Singh
ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule: ODI World Cup to Begin October 2 With 57 Matches
ICC has announced the 2027 ODI World Cup schedule, with 14 teams set to play 57 matches in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2.
Sapna Singh
India Women Win Asia Cup, Refuse Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi; Military Veterans React
India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Women's Asia Cup title, but the victory was followed by controversy as the team skipped the trophy presentation involving ACC president Mohsin Naqvi.
Om Prakash
Russia Proposes Ivolga FG High-Speed Train for India With 360 Kmph Design Speed
Russia has proposed joint development of its Ivolga FG high-speed train in India, with a design speed of 360 kmph and local manufacturing.
Om Prakash
Pakistan Faces Questions Over Makkah Pact as Shehbaz Sharif Calls MBS After Houthi Attacks
Pakistan initially said its Makkah Defence Pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye could be activated if Houthi attacks spilled into Saudi territory. Islamabad later said no military response was currently under discussion, while Shehbaz Sharif called Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reaffirm Pakistan’s support.
Om Prakash
F-15E Crash in Iran: How US Airman Survived 50 Hours and Escaped Capture
A US Air Force officer survived nearly 50 hours behind enemy lines in Iran after an F-15E crash before a major US rescue operation brought him home.
Om Prakash
Lawsuit Filed Against Obsession Makers as Executive Producer Levels Serious Allegations
Executive producer Leonora N. Darby has sued the makers of Obsession, alleging serious contractual and financial misconduct involving the blockbuster 2026 film.
Dustin Abhishek
Thalapathy Vijay Announces Withdrawal of Cases Against Tamil Nadu Farmers, Teachers
Thalapathy Vijay has announced plans to withdraw cases against Tamil Nadu farmers and teachers over peaceful protests held between May 2021 and April 2026.
Dustin Abhishek
Makkah Defence Alliance: Pakistan May Contribute 100,000 Troops to Proposed 300,000-Strong Force
Pakistan is reportedly considering up to 100,000 troops for a proposed 300,000-strong force under the Makkah Defence Alliance with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye.
Dustin Abhishek
India Women Beat Germany 3-1 to Finish Fifth at Hockey World Cup After 52 Years
India’s women’s hockey team defeated Germany 3-1 in the fifth-place match at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 in Amstelveen. The result marks India’s best World Cup finish since their fourth-place finish in 1974.
Om Prakash
Nepal Flood Threat: China Warns New Barrier Lake Could Breach Within 72 Hours
A new barrier lake near Nepal’s border is raising fears of another flood after Wednesday’s deadly disaster. Chinese authorities say the lake is already overflowing, while Nepal has urged people near the Bhote Koshi River to stay away from riverbanks and risky areas.
Om Prakash