Inside flydubai flight FZ1073: How Captain Machchhar’s quick thinking helped save 174 lives The cockpit door of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 was reportedly opened by the wounded Captain Smit Machchhar from the floor, allowing passengers to enter after he was allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot.Passengers are reported to have subdued the alleged attacker before a second…
Neerja Bhanot (L), a flight attendant, showed immense courage during the 1986 hijacking of Pan Am Flight 73 in Karachi. In 2026, Captain Smit Machchhar (R) was attacked by his co-pilot during a flight and successfully regained control of the aircraft. NEW DELHI: Four decades apart, two aviation professionals found themselves at the centre of…
Before the lower prices could be introduced, the companies were required to submit proposals to state excise authorities. Scotch whisky prices in India have dropped by 10-15% for the first time since the India-UK free trade agreement came into force, with Diageo and Pernod Ricard passing on lower import costs to consumers in some key…
Captain Smit Machchhar (file photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar, the wounded pilot of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight that survived an apparent hijacking attempt, government sources said on Thursday.According to the sources, PM Modi lauded Machchhar’s bravery, saying his actions “saved hundreds…
File photo: New transcript puts fresh spotlight on Cornell university rape allegations A newly surfaced transcript of a Cornell University student’s interview with campus police is raising fresh questions about why criminal charges were not filed after she alleged she was sexually assaulted by fraternity members in 2024.The woman, who is referred to with the…
Police said no complaint has been received in connection with the incident so far. LUCKNOW: A CCTV video showing a man allegedly stealing a plant and loading it into a WagonR bearing a “POLICE” sticker on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat has gone viral on social media.The footage purportedly shows the person removing…
Rahul Gandhi asks who authorised Form 6 changes, whether TCS was pressured NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned who authorised changes to the online Form 6 for voter registration and whether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was pressured to implement them.“The online Form 6 was changed illegally…
TVs, washing machines, ACs and other consumer electronic prices may go up this October Air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances may become more expensive this October, with several companies planning price hikes of around 5-8 per cent, according to a PTI report. The increases come just before the festive shopping season and…
The incident is being probed as a possible attempted terrorist attack Israeli authorities are investigating the midair crisis on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after a co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to take control of the aircraft.The incident is being probed as a possible attempted terrorist attack, while the alleged…
Close up of an aparajita flower Living in an apartment often means making the most of whatever little outdoor space you have. You may dream of starting your morning with a cup of tea surrounded by greenery, only to look out from your balcony and see a sea of concrete and tall buildings. But even…
