A flydubai pilot was seriously injured during a flight. A dentist passenger reported that the pilot remained conscious and communicative after the incident. The pilot was lying on the floor with severe injuries. The event occurred on an unspecified flight route.
The Indian women's squash team won a bronze medal at the Asian Games on Tuesday. They secured the podium finish after a 1-2 loss to Hong Kong in the semifinals. Anahat Singh narrowly lost a close match despite having match points, and Joshna Chinappa was defeated in the decisive rubber. The medal adds to India's total of four squash medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned who ordered recent changes to Form 6, used by election candidates to declare assets. He raised this during a press conference, suggesting officials may have been pressured. The changes involved the removal of a column requiring candidates to disclose income sources for their spouses. The Election Commission implemented these revisions ahead of the upcoming elections.
A special NIA court has ordered the framing of charges against separatist leader Yasin Malik and six other individuals. The charges relate to a money laundering and terror funding case being investigated by the National Investigation Agency. The court has set the next hearing for April 22, when the formal charges will be framed. The case alleges that funds were raised and channeled for unlawful activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
A widely shared CCTV video shows a man stealing a plant from a car bearing a police sticker on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The incident has not yet resulted in a formal police complaint. Authorities are currently working to verify the authenticity of the viral footage. This event follows a recent, larger theft of thousands of potted plants after a horticultural event.
Dubai-based airline flydubai has suspended all flights to and from Israel. The decision follows a reported altercation on a flight deck during a journey to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft, en route to Ben Gurion International Airport, was involved in a security incident that prompted a hijacking scare. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances of the event.
Violence broke out at a Kerala University hostel on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM during a Youth Congress demonstration. Protesters marched against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Stones and beer bottles were thrown during the clashes.
Indian shooter Kynan Chenai secured a gold medal in the Asian Games mixed team trap event alongside Neeru Dhanda. He achieved this victory using a 30-year-old gun borrowed from his father, Darius Chenai, a former national champion. Kynan credits his father as a major inspiration and support throughout his shooting career. The athlete, who previously competed at Rio 2016, now aims for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics with renewed determination.
India's National Police Academy is inviting applications from IPS officers of the AGMUT cadre to join its faculty. The initiative aims to diversify the instructional experience by incorporating officers with varied policing backgrounds. This move is intended to enrich training programs with broader operational perspectives. The call for applications was announced recently by the academy located in Hyderabad.
During a flydubai flight on Thursday, one pilot allegedly attacked the other inside the cockpit. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the assailant stabbed his colleague multiple times with a sharp object. The incident prompted an emergency response on the aircraft. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation by authorities.
At the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer conferred a 'trade minister for life' tag on Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Their discussions centered on key global trade issues including food security and steel overcapacity. Greer proposed a re-examination of the Most-Favoured-Nation principle during the talks. The two ministers also worked on efforts to finalize an interim India-US bilateral trade agreement.
Income tax regulations specify when gifts received during weddings are taxable. Cash gifts exceeding Rs 50,000 from any individual are subject to tax. Gifts of specified assets like real estate or jewelry are also taxable if their value surpasses set limits. Experts recommend maintaining records for significant cash gifts or valuable assets for compliance.
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 19.50 in India on October 1. This change was implemented as the festive season commenced. The cost of domestic 14.2-kg LPG cylinders remained unchanged nationwide. The adjustment specifically targets commercial users, while consumer subsidies for household cylinders continue.
Indian Railways has cancelled portions of 15 trains bound for West Bengal for three months. The cancellations affect the segment between Andal and Durgapur stations. This is due to essential engineering work on the tracks in that section. Passengers are advised to check official sources for specific train details and alternative arrangements.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered that CCTV cameras within police stations must remain operational at all times. It stated that if a camera is non-functional, details of all individuals brought in for interrogation or arrest must be recorded immediately. This information must be entered into the station's General Diary. The directive aims to enhance transparency and accountability in police procedures.
A major traffic jam stretched for three kilometers on the newly opened Barapullah Phase-III corridor in Delhi. The congestion occurred just one day after the road was inaugurated. Local police stated they are currently assessing the traffic patterns on this new stretch. They have indicated that corrective measures will be implemented to improve the traffic flow.
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 62.50, bringing its total cost to Rs 2,810. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have also risen by approximately Rs 16 per litre. Starting October 1, 2026, consumers must use biometric Aadhaar authentication to book subsidized domestic LPG refills. Those who do not register can still purchase LPG, but only at the unsubsidized market rate.
The Afghan government has accused Pakistan of conducting airstrikes that killed civilians inside Afghanistan. Pakistan stated its military targeted militant hideouts along the border region. The incident occurred early Monday morning in Afghanistan's Khost and Kunar provinces. This exchange heightens diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring countries. The conflicting reports center on the nature of the targets struck.
Indian equity benchmarks declined in Thursday's trading session. The benchmark Sensex dropped more than 200 points. The sell-off was influenced by negative trends in other major global markets. Meanwhile, international oil prices remained elevated, with Brent crude trading near $98 per barrel.
An Israeli passenger helped control a Flydubai aircraft after the pilot was stabbed mid-flight. The incident occurred on a flight from Phuket, Thailand, to Dubai. Authorities arrested a suspect following the attack. The plane landed safely in Dubai after the incident was contained.