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Dubai Crown Prince praises heroic Indian pilot Machchhar

Dubai Crown Prince Hamdan praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar after a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight, crediting his courage with helping avert a disaster.

PM Modi Speaks to Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchaar

PM Modi spoke to Flydubai Captain Smit Machchaar, praised his courage during the mid-air incident and wished him a speedy recovery.

Gandhi–Shastri Jayanti Special: Jharkhand’s Shared Legacy

Gandhi-Shastri Jayanti recalls Jharkhand’s ties to Gandhi, the Tana Bhagat movement and Ramgarh session, along with Shastri’s legacy of simplicity and service.

Commercial LPG Up ₹70, e-KYC Rule Starts From October 1

Commercial LPG prices rose by up to ₹71.50 from October 1. Aadhaar biometric authentication is required for subsidised domestic LPG refills.

Monsoon Ends: 51% of India Faces Drought-Like Stress

India’s 2026 monsoon ended 12.6% below normal, with uneven rainfall leaving large areas under drought-like stress while some regions saw heavy rains.

India Warns Pakistan of Terror Consequences at UNGA

India accused Pakistan of using cross-border terrorism against its neighbours and warned at the UN General Assembly that such actions would have consequences.

Jaishankar Responds to Pakistani Journalist at UN

A Pakistani journalist accused India of sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan at the UN. Jaishankar rejected the claim with a sharp response.

9 Killed as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire in Greater Noida

Nine passengers died after a sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway. A complaint says warnings about a burning smell were allegedly ignored.

PM Modi may visit Canada in December for trade deal

Canadian PM Mark Carney said Modi may visit Canada in December as India and Ottawa seek to conclude a trade agreement by the end of 2026.

India may cut Russian oil buys as US risk rises

Indian refiners may reduce Russian oil purchases for November as US tariff risks rise. New Delhi is assessing the impact and alternative supplies.

Heavy Rain Hits Kerala, Landslide in Idukki Kills Two

Heavy rain triggered a landslide in Kerala’s Idukki, killing two people and injuring one woman. Authorities have intensified rescue and relief operations.

Jamui case: Class 10 girl harassed, 3 accused arrested

A Class 10 girl was allegedly harassed by a group of youths in Bihar’s Jamui. Police registered an FIR and arrested three accused.

IIT Bombay row: Protests continue over student’s death

Protests continue at IIT Bombay after Sahil Wakode’s death. The institute accepted an 18-point charter and suspended Prof Doolla’s deanship.

India Strengthens Push to Become Global Semiconductor Hub

PM Modi said India is emerging as a trusted global hub for semiconductor manufacturing.

UPI Rules to Change From October 15

UPI Rules to Change From October 15, 0.4% MDR on Payments Above ₹2,000

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to commence from September 17, dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years of public service

1.16-Kg Hairball Removed from 20-Year-Old Girls’s Stomach

New Delhi: Doctors in Delhi removed a massive 1.16-kilogram hairball from the stomach of a 20-year-old woman.

Centre launches national highway safety mission

The mission will target accident-prone stretches across 18 states, including Jharkhand.