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'Your heroism saved countless lives': SpiceJet praises its former employee Captain Smit Machchhar
SpiceJet Airline has lauded Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the terrifying mid-air incident aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073, saying his actions helped save countless lives. In a post on X, SpiceJet expressed its "heartfelt prayers and deepest respect" for Machchhar, who was seriously injured during the incident involving the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. "Our heartfelt prayers and deepest respect go out to Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroic courage aboard flydubai Flight FZ1073. Your heroism saved countless lives today," the airline stated.
SC dismisses plea by Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction to operate four debit-frozen bank accounts
The Supreme Court on Thursday (October 1) dismissed a plea filed by a Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking permission to operate four debit-frozen bank accounts holding around Rs 804 crore. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said it was not inclined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court order that had refused to allow the plea.
Indian pilot prevented 9/11-like incident: PM Modi hails flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar's heroism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the mid-air cockpit confrontation aboard a flydubai flight, saying his actions prevented a potential 9/11-like incident. Machchhar was injured after his co-pilot allegedly attacked him and attempted to crash the aircraft. Despite the life-threatening situation, the captain helped avert a major disaster and bring the flight to safety.
Rahul Gandhi questions Form 6 modification amid SIR row, asks 'who at ECI ordered to make changes'
Amid the mounting chaos over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday (October 1) questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) on who authorised changes to the online Form 6 used for voter registration and whether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was pressured to implement them.
INDIA bloc to challenge 2023 law granting immunity to CEC, Mamata backs talks with BJD: Sources
Top leaders of the INDIA bloc met on Wednesday to discuss and finalise an action plan for a joint agitation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. According to sources, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee suggested that the INDIA bloc should expand its numbers and reach out to parties such as the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), led by Naveen Patnaik. Sources said Banerjee told the meeting that she had spoken to a BJD leader, who indicated that the party was also opposed to the policies of the BJP. The suggestion came during discussions on strengthening opposi
Not just CEC, PM Modi and Shah should also resign for 'vote chori', says CWC
The Congress Working Committee has called for the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi highlighted concerns about electoral roll integrity and alleged vote manipulation during elections. The CWC meeting also emphasized the urgency of restoring deleted voter registrations. Members discussed the necessity of organizing public agitation to raise awareness about electoral issues.
INDIA bloc to meet today to finalise plan for anti-SIR agitation
The INDIA bloc's opposition members are set to meet to formulate a plan of action against the Election Commission, centering on the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Notable leaders from Congress and TMC will attend, while DMK and AAP will be absent. This meeting follows a recent protest by Left party members at the EC headquarters demanding Kumar's resignation.
Country has lost its way, but always finds its path back: Murli Manohar Joshi
From growing trust deficit in Indian politics to the mishandling of the youth protest at Jantar Mantar, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi, in an interview to The Hindu, speaks at length on various burning issues in the country. On the Ayodhya Ram Temple, he holds the government responsible for the temple trust’s functioning and stressed the need for fair elections and public trust in the SIR process
'Participate in protests, rather than writing in newspapers': At Congress meeting, Kharge quips at Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor suggested during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting that the party should organise a major protest on Gandhi Jayanti, according to sources. Sources said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge responded by telling Tharoor that he should also participate in the protest and not limit himself to writing articles in English newspapers.
Rahul Gandhi claims 727 voters removed from Delhi's Bela Estate, Election Commission clarifies
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, once again targeted the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that 727 of 728 names were removed from the voter list in Delhi's Bela Estate on the banks of the Yamuna. In response, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) had already addressed the matter, and the deadline for filing claims and objections had been extended.
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