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Trump says tariffs bringing factories back to US

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 11:30:11 AM IST

US President Donald Trump credited his tariff policies with returning manufacturing employment and industrial plants to the country, asserting that shielding domestic markets from foreign competitors is driving a revival in American manufacturing. ... read..

"Were five to ten seconds from dying": Israeli dentist who treated FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts heroic cockpit struggle

Tel Aviv | October 2, 2026 11:00:49 AM IST

An ordinary journey transformed into a desperate fight for survival when an Israeli dentist aboard a FlyDubai service sprang into action, combining quick thinking and medical expertise to save the severely injured captain after a mid-air cockpit attack. ... read..

Iran war to end very quickly: Trump

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 11:00:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran would conclude very quickly and forecast a sharp decline in oil prices once the hostilities ceased, depicting Tehran as heavily degraded both economically and militarily. ... read..

Omani Pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indocrinated Islamist

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 10:00:55 AM IST

Following a terrifying mid-air security breach wherein a Flydubai co-pilot launched a violent bid to bring down a commercial passenger jet before being overpowered by passengers and crew members, shocking new footage and details regarding the heroics of t ... read..

Bimal Patel sworn in as judge of International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Hamburg | October 2, 2026 10:00:43 AM IST

Indias Bimal Patel has officially assumed office as a judge on the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, known as ITLOS. ... read..

Trump may seek European diesel release

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 9:29:59 AM IST

US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration might request European nations to tap into their diesel reserves as part of ongoing efforts to mitigate rising fuel costs driven by global supply disruptions. ... read..

US VP JD Vance says H-1B visa programme completely broken, should be scrapped

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 9:29:45 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance has branded the H-1B visa programme as completely broken, indicating he would back its total abolition on the grounds that corporations exploit the framework to substitute American personnel with cheaper international staff. ... read..

Theyll be hit very hard if linked to flydubai plane attack: Trumps warning to Iran

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 8:29:46 AM IST

US President Donald Trump cautioned that Iran faces severe repercussions if Tehran turns out to be linked to an onboard assault on a Flydubai passenger aircraft, noting that intelligence pointing towards a potential Iranian connection remains under active ... read..

US Navy awards $24.4 billion to accelerate production of Standard Missile-6

Washington, DC | October 2, 2026 8:29:44 AM IST

The US Navy has secured an agreement with Raytheon valued at up to USD 24.4 billion, focused on ramping up manufacturing rates for Standard Missile-6 interceptors, forming part of a broader push by the Pentagon to scale up critical munition production and ... read..

Tibetan Youth Congress storm protest at the Chinese Embassy on 77th Founding Day of the Peoples Republic of China

New Delhi | October 2, 2026 8:29:42 AM IST

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) staged a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Delhi, strongly condemning Beijing's continued occupation and political control over Tibet on the 77th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC). ... read..

"Very big potential for economic cooperation with India": Vladimir Putin

Moscow | October 2, 2026 7:30:05 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin has underscored that there is "very big potential" for economic collaboration with India that extends well beyond logistics, while expressing Moscow's strong intent to partner with New Delhi on major international transit ... read..

"Hit me so many times": New footage from flydubai flight shows bloodied Capt Machchhar whose heroics saved 180 lives

Middle East | October 2, 2026 7:30:02 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 2: Footage released by Israel's Channel 12 shows the chaos aboard flydubai flight after pilot Capt Smit Machchhar and other passengers overcame an attempt by the co-pilot to crash the plane flying to Tel Aviv from Dubai. ... read..

PM Modi has good ideas" for ending Ukraine war, says Russian President Vladimir Putin

Moscow | October 2, 2026 6:29:48 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday (local time) praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, saying he has "good ideas" for a peaceful resolution. ... read..

51-year-old US Energy Dept official arrested for allegedly aiding Yemen's Houthis

Washington DC | October 2, 2026 6:29:44 AM IST

The United States Department of Justice has arrested a 51-year-old employee of the US Department of Energy on Thursday (local time) for allegedly attempting to provide material support or resources to Yemen's Houthis, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Chinas National Day: Tibetan Parliament, CTA call for recognition of Tibetans aspirations

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 2, 2026 6:29:42 AM IST

On the 77th founding anniversary of the Peoples Republic of China, Tibetan leaders on Thursday called on the Chinese leadership to respect the aspirations, cultural identity and way of life of Tibetans and other non-Han nationalities. ... read..

Saudi Arabia hands over flydubai co-pilot to UAE as investigators probe midair stabbing incident

Washington DC | October 2, 2026 5:29:25 AM IST

Saudi Arabian authorities have handed over the flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the flights captain during a midair attack to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Fox News reported on Thursday (local time). ... read..

India, Bulgaria review bilateral ties; push for early India-EU FTA

New Delhi | October 2, 2026 5:00:32 AM IST

India and Bulgaria have called for the early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), emphasising that the pact will play a crucial role in significantly boosting economic and commercial engagement between the two nations, th ... read..

India, Australia aim to expedite CECA, review ECTA progress to maximize duty-free access for Indian exporters

Milwaukee | October 2, 2026 5:00:28 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell on Thursday (local time) on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting, where both leaders discussed fast-tracking the India ... read..

"Based on what I'm hearing, yes": Trump says flydubai co-pilot linked to Iran

Washington | October 2, 2026 4:29:47 AM IST

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that based on preliminary information available to him, the flydubai co-pilot is linked to Iran, though officials are still actively investigating the matter, Fox News reported. ... read..

India-US trade deal enters "short strokes", Modi and Trump to speak again soon

By Reena Bhardwaj

Milwaukee | October 2, 2026 3:29:33 AM IST

Negotiations on the bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States are nearing their final phase, though a final announcement is not imminent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday (local time). ... read..

Flydubai flight mid-air attack intended to harm Abraham Accords: Israeli Foreign Ministry Spox Michal Maayan

Jerusalem | October 2, 2026 2:30:13 AM IST

Michal Maayan, spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday stated that the mid-air attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 was carried out with the intent of harming the strong diplomatic and regional ties established through the hi ... read..

RAAG calls for summoning Pakistan High Commissions Charg dAffaires; questions J-K Assemblys silence on PoJK

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | October 2, 2026 2:30:08 AM IST

The Jammu-based Research and Advocacy Group (RAAG) has urged the Government of India to summon the Charg dAffaires of the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and lodge a strong diplomatic protest over the reported killings, injuries, arrests, restrict ... read..

Netanyahu hails flydubai heroes who subdued co-pilot, says they will light torch on Independence Day

Tel Aviv | October 2, 2026 2:30:06 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday hailed the passengers who courageously intervened to subdue the co-pilot during the flydubai flight FZ1073 incident, announcing that they will light a torch of civic heroism on Israel's Independence Da ... read..

Google's 'Project Suncatcher' takes flight as SpaceX launches Falcon 9 to test AI chips in orbit

California | October 2, 2026 1:30:23 AM IST

Elon Musk headed SpaceX on Thursday (local time) successfully launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying 130 payloads to low-Earth orbit as part of its dedicated smallsat rideshare mission, 'Transporter-18', from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. ... read..

Technology must serve humanity, AI should not create new dividing lines: Kazakhstan President

By Sneha Dipika

Astana | October 2, 2026 1:30:19 AM IST

Technology must serve humanity while acting as a catalyst for progress and Artificial intelligence must not create new dividing lines, Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said. ... read..

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lands at LZ-40 after launching NASA's Crew-13 to ISS

Florida | October 2, 2026 1:30:17 AM IST

SpaceX successfully landed its Falcon 9 first-stage booster at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shortly after launching the Dragon spacecraft into orbit on Thursday, beginning NASAs Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station ... read..

"Talking, smilinghas high morale": Indian envoy to UAE meets Captain Machchhar in hospital

Abu Dhabi | October 1, 2026 11:30:29 PM IST

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who bravely prevented a major tragedy during the mid-air flydubai incident to Tel Aviv, is in a stable condition and is recovering well in a UAE hospital, Indias Ambassador to the UAE Deepak Mittal, said on Thursd ... read..

Attempted flydubai flight crash thwarted by "extraordinary" Capt Smith Machchhar: Israeli MFA spokesperson Michal Maayan

Jerusalem | October 1, 2026 11:30:24 PM IST

Michal Maayan, spokesperson for the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Thursday that initial assessments by Israeli authorities indicate that the co-pilot aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 allegedly intended to crash the aircraft carrying 174 passen ... read..

Omani co-pilot in flydubai attack discussed 'killing jews' on social media: Israeli official

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 11:00:38 PM IST

The Omani co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar aboard Wednesday's Tel Aviv-bound flydubai flight had posted content on social media about killing Jewish people, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel. ... read..

Tibetan activists protest Chinas ethnic unity law outside UN in Geneva

Geneva | October 1, 2026 10:30:21 PM IST

Tibetan activists gathered outside the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on Thursday to protest Chinas newly implemented Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, raising concerns over its impact on Tibetan language, culture, religion and identity. ... read..

"No information...until we have a clearer picture": Senior Israeli official on Omani pilot's background in flydubai flight incident

By Vaishnavi Rastogi

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 10:00:58 PM IST

Ongoing investigations are actively examining the circumstances surrounding a mid-air attack on board flydubai Flight FZ1073, with investigators focusing on whether key warning signs were missed during routine background checks of the aircraft's Omani co- ... read..

"In good health and recovering well": Indian envoy Deepak Mittal visits flydubai pilot Capt Machchhar at UAE hospital

Abu Dhabi | October 1, 2026 8:30:08 PM IST

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot operating flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, is out of danger and recovering as he remains under advanced medical supervision following stab wounds during a violent mid-air cockpit attack by his co-pilot ... read..

Pakistan stands exposed: Children among those killed in airstrikes on Afghanistan

Kabul | October 1, 2026 8:30:03 PM IST

Pakistan stood exposed again as its fresh air strikes on Afghanistan killed civilians including children. The military airstrikes in Afghanistans Kunar and Helmand provinces resulted in the deaths of at least 10 civilians, most of them children. ... read..

Reminds me of Mirage 2000: French Air General lauds Indias indigenous fighter Tejas, hails operational synergy with Rafale

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 1, 2026 7:30:40 PM IST

Praising India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing, French Air Defence Deputy Commander Julien Sabene commended India's ability to develop, engine, and operate its indigenous Tejas fighter jet. ... read..

Rights defenders flag abuses against Baloch women at UNHRC

Geneva | October 1, 2026 7:00:16 PM IST

Concerns over human rights violations against Baloch women, girls and human rights defenders in Balochistan were raised during the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, with speakers calling for independent investigati ... read..

UKPNP leader raises rights concerns over PoJK at UNHRC

Geneva | October 1, 2026 7:00:12 PM IST

Nasir Aziz Khan, central spokesperson of the United Kashmir Peoples National Party (UKPNP), raised concerns over human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNH ... read..

Yemeni-Swedish journalist raises questions on religious freedom in Pakistan

Geneva | October 1, 2026 7:00:08 PM IST

Yemeni-Swedish journalist, columnist and influencer Luai Ahmed Tarbosh Saeed raised concerns over religious freedom in Pakistan during his intervention at the 63rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, citing the case of Ch ... read..

Concerns over PoJK unrest, killings raised at UNHRC; JKPNP seeks international action

Geneva | October 1, 2026 7:00:06 PM IST

Concerns over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including reported civilian deaths, arrests, alleged excessive use of force and restrictions on communications, were raised during the ongoing 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rig ... read..

"Pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar underwent radical Islamist indoctrination, aimed to crash plane": Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 7:00:04 PM IST

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar on board the flydubai flight on Wednesday had underwent radical Islamist indoctrination. ... read..

Ex Tarang Shakti "highlight" of PEGASE 26, says French Air Force Deputy Commander; hails Rafale interoperability with IAF

By Amrashree Mishra

Jodhpur (Rajasthan) | October 1, 2026 6:59:46 PM IST

French Air Defence Deputy Commander Julien Sabene said that the exchange of operational lessons learned during Exercise Tarang Shakti has provided invaluable training for future conflict for Indian and French air forces, with both the nations having opera ... read..

MEA cautions Indians against giving up citizenship, joining Russian military for monetary gains

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 6:30:20 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs has cautioned Indian nationals against surrendering their Indian citizenship and taking up Russian passports to enlist in the Russian armed forces for temporary monetary benefits, identifying the practice as a major concer ... read..

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi for advanced medical care after mid-air stabbing by co-pilot on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 6:00:35 PM IST

Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot operating flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, is being airlifted to Abu Dhabi for advanced medical care after suffering stab wounds during a violent mid-air cockpit attack by his co-pilot. ... read..

Omani co-pilot of Flydubai flight to be handed to UAE after preliminary probe in Saudi Arabia

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 5:30:09 PM IST

Saudi Arabia will conduct the preliminary investigation into the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash flydubai flight FZ1073, after the Tel Aviv-bound plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Tabuk Airport. ... read..

UAE launches legal investigation into flydubai cockpit incident on Tel Aviv-bound flight

Abu Dhabi | October 1, 2026 5:00:40 PM IST

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has formally announced that judicial authorities have opened a comprehensive investigation into the mid-air incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, after the co-pilot stabb ... read..

INS Trishul joins French Navy in Toulon for 24th edition of Exercise Varuna

Toulon | October 1, 2026 4:30:20 PM IST

Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on September 22 to participate in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the French Navy. ... read..

Bangladesh needs restoration of democracy: Speakers at London seminar call for return to constitutional governance

London | October 1, 2026 3:31:11 PM IST

Calls for the restoration and safeguarding of democracy and the rule of law in Bangladesh were raised at a seminar organised by the Global Center for Democratic Governance (GCDG) in London. ... read..

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava shares farewell video as he ends tenure in Nepal

Kathmandu | October 1, 2026 3:30:55 PM IST

Outgoing Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava shared a heartfelt farewell video on Wednesday, reflecting on his more than four-year tenure in the Himalayan nation as he prepares to return to India. ... read..

"We have to treat it as a terror attack": Former Israeli National Security Council director warns after Flydubai cockpit stabbing

By Ayushi Agarwal

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 3:30:32 PM IST

Weighing in on the grave national security implications following a terrifying mid-air incident aboard an Israel-bound flight following a violent mid-air cockpit attack, former director of the Israel National Security Council, Helit Barel, stated that the ... read..

UAE orders probe into Flydubai cockpit stabbing incident on Israel-bound flight

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 2:59:57 PM IST

An investigation has been ordered by the UAE prosecutor general into the incident aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, which made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot stabbed the pilot in an apparent attemp ... read..

Experts analyse Chinas strategic ambitions and regional contestation

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 2:59:50 PM IST

The fourth edition of the Global Conference on New Sinology (GCNS) 2026, organised by the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA), examined Chinas evolving approach to self-reliance, technological development, military modernisation, domestic ... read..

"Fighting for his life, he managed to unlock cockpit": Netanyahu recalls Capt Machchhar's bravery on Flydubai flight

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 2:59:48 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the "tremendous act of heroism" by Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar during a mid-air cockpit attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, saying the seriously injured pilot managed to unlock the co ... read..

"His courage saved untold lives": Former Israeli govt spokesperson Eylon Levy praises Indian pilot Machchhar after Flydubai attack

By Ayushi Agarwal

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 2:30:21 PM IST

Former Israeli government spokesperson EylonLevy on Thursday praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured during the mid-air cockpit attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, saying his action in opening the cockpit door pr ... read..

"India stands immensely proud": Indian envoys meet family of Captain Machchhar after cockpit attack

Abu Dhabi | October 1, 2026 2:30:12 PM IST

Highlighting India's steadfast solidarity following a terrifying mid-air incident aboard an Israel-bound flight after a violent mid-air cockpit attack, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi shared on X that Ambassador Deepak Mittal and Consul General in Dubai V ... read..

Brazil expands biological control in agriculture through SPARCBio research

Sao Paulo | October 1, 2026 2:00:19 PM IST

Brazil is expanding the use of biological control technologies in agriculture, with the Advanced Research Center on Biological Control (SPARCBio) in Piracicaba developing solutions aimed at managing pests and diseases in tropical farming. ... read..

"His courage saved untold lives": Former Israeli govt spokesperson Elon Levy praises Indian pilot Machchhar after Flydubai attack

By Ayushi Agarwal

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 2:00:10 PM IST

Former Israeli government spokesperson Elon Levy on Thursday praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured during the mid-air cockpit attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, saying his action in opening the cockpit door pre ... read..

Swiss President Guy Parmelin to pay state visit to India from October 5-7

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 2:00:05 PM IST

Switzerlands President Guy Parmelin is set to pay a state visit to India from October 5 to 7, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. ... read..

Israel President Herzog thanks Capt Machchhar, awards bravery medals to Israeli's who aided rescue effort on flydubai flight

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 1:30:52 PM IST

President of Israel Isaac Herzog has announced his intention to recommend the "President's Medal for Civilian Bravery" for four passengers who displayed "extraordinary courage" during the mid-air cockpit attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, whil ... read..

"Could have been Israel's 9/11": Former Israeli govt spokesperson hails heroism of Captain Machchhar and passengers in mid-air cockpit attack

By Ayushi Agarwal

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 2:30:27 PM IST

Warning that a terrifying mid-air incident aboard an Israel-bound flight following a violent mid-air cockpit attack could have resulted in catastrophic mass casualties, former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy has praised the extraordinary braver ... read..

"Another 9/11 could have happened": Israel envoy Reuven Azar hails Capt Machchhar's bravery following cockpit attack

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 1:00:35 PM IST

Expressing immense admiration for the extraordinary valour displayed during a terrifying mid-air incident aboard an Israel-bound flight following a violent mid-air cockpit attack, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has hailed the heroic interventi ... read..

9 killed, 11 injured in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistans Helmand

Kabul | October 1, 2026 11:59:59 AM IST

Amid escalating hostile cross-border actions between the two South Asian neighbours, recent Pakistani airstrikes have killed nine people and injured eleven others on Thursday across Afghan territory, according to the Afghan government. ... read..

"We'll find out": Netanyahu says Israel will probe possible Iran involvement in flydubai attack, praises Capt Machchhar

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 11:30:04 AM IST

Asserting that it is "too early to say" whether Iran was involved in the aborted mid-air attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the terrifying incident aboard an Israel-bound flydubai flight where a heroic Indian pilot and alert p ... read..

"Would have needed real courage": Spicejet CMD Ajay Singh hails Capt Machhchar for effort in saving lives on flydubai flight

Aichi-Nagoya | October 1, 2026 11:00:08 AM IST

As passengers from the fllydubai flight that survived a terrifying mid-air hijack attempt landed at the Benu Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, there was universal praised for the heroes on board who saved 180 lives. One among them was the Pilot, Indian national ... read..

Out of harms way: Covered in blood, Capt Machchhar released cockpit door to enable rescue effort of flydubai flight

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 11:00:01 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073, for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash the plane on Wednesday. ... read..

Poland's PM Donald Tusk set to visit India with 100 firms in late October: Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski

By Reena Bhardwaj

Milwaukee | October 1, 2026 10:59:55 AM IST

Highlighting the robust economic trajectory between the two nations during the ongoing international engagements in Milwaukee, Polish Minister of Finance and Economy Andrzej Domanski has outlined major plans for bilateral cooperation, defence exports and ... read..

Netanyahu hails Indian pilot's "unbelievable courage" after flydubai attack; recalls brother's sacrifice in Entebbe rescue op

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 10:30:25 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his "unbelievable courage" after he was seriously injured in a mid-air attack aboard an Israel-bound flydubai flight, saying the pilot and passengers helped prev ... read..

Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flight

Tel Aviv | October 1, 2026 10:00:19 AM IST

Passengers saved from a copilots apparent attempt to crash a flydubai flight landed safely in Israel on Wednesday, with the heroes who thwarted him sharing the story of their efforts after arriving at Ben Gurion Airport. ... read..

5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan: NCS

Kabul | October 1, 2026 9:00:09 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan on Thursday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Pakistan govt "seriously considering" imposing emergency in PTI-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamabad | October 1, 2026 7:30:14 AM IST

The Pakistan government is "seriously considering" the imposition of an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) in light of the worsening security situation and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned protest march on Islamabad, according to a report by ... read..

Korean Cultural Centre India, Telangana Govt to jointly host Korea Culture Day 2026

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 7:30:07 AM IST

Korean Cultural Centre India and the Government of Telangana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to strengthen cultural cooperation between Korea and India. As the first initiative under the partnership, the two sides will jointly ... read..

"No credible threats to us right now": US Homeland Security Secy reassures public after flydubai stabbing incident

Washington DC | October 1, 2026 7:00:12 AM IST

United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin has stated that there are "no credible threats" directed at the United States following the mid-air attack aboard an Israel-bound Flydubai flight, adding that aviation security ... read..

Terrorist or whack job: Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a hero

Washington DC | October 1, 2026 6:00:40 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the mid-air attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, in which the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash th ... read..

Elon Musk to co-lead 'Project Meridian' on future of warfare, announces US War Secy Pete Hegseth

Washington DC | October 1, 2026 5:00:10 AM IST

United States Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) announced that SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk will co-lead a new War Department effort to study the future of warfare, Fox News reported. ... read..

US launches "FORTRESS America" to make military bases independent of civilian grid: Hegseth

Washington DC | October 1, 2026 5:00:03 AM IST

In a comprehensive move to insulate the nation's defense infrastructure against hostile cyberattacks, sabotage, and geopolitical disruptions, the United States Department of War has launched "FORTRESS America," an initiative framed as a national insuranc ... read..

Very good call: US Ambassador Sergio Gor on PM Modi-Trump telephonic conversation

New Delhi | October 1, 2026 2:29:54 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday, during which the two leaders comprehensively reviewed bilateral cooperation across key sectors including trade, defence, energy, and critica ... read..

A true hero: Israeli PM Netanyahu commends Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar

Jerusalem | October 1, 2026 2:00:11 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) commended Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his "extraordinary bravery" after the Dubai-based Indian pilots heroics saved the day aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, amid an altercation ... read..

"Last American Forces leaving Iraq": Trump announces end of US military presence

Washington DC | October 1, 2026 1:30:12 AM IST

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced that the final contingent of American troops is pulling out of Iraq, declaring a formal conclusion to Operation Inherent Resolve and hailing the exit as a "decisive victory over ISIS ... read..

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