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Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress, regaining his health: Indian embassy in UAE
The Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Tuesday that Captain Smit Machchhar is making "steady progress" and is "regaining his health". The development comes after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, with a crash axe, typically kept in the cockpit for use in emergencies, seriously injuring him on flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'
The US House of Representatives has introduced a resolution honouring Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in protecting passengers and thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30. Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami in the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073 while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
Omani co-pilot al Hammami wanted to crash flydubai plane in Israel to take 'revenge for Gaza and die a martyr'
Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, accused of attempting to crash a flydubai flight last week, has reportedly told UAE interrogators that he wanted to act in "revenge for Gaza" and die as a "martyr", according to Israeli media reports.
Did you know Jeffrey Archer's books were released in India before Britain? Here's his special India connection
British novelist Jeffrey Archer, who died aged 86 on October 5, leaves behind a body of work that travelled far beyond Britain. His books became international bestsellers, but in India, his relationship with readers developed into something particularly special.
EXPLAINED: From 'We will not fight' to sending troops to Saudi Arabia! How Pakistan's U-turn on the Yemen war
In 2015, when Saudi Arabia launched a multinational military operation against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Riyadh requested its most trusted military ally, Pakistan, to send ground troops, fighter jets and warships. Why is Pakistan's neutrality broken now? The situation changed completely after the recent drone strikes near the sovereign territory of Saudi Arabia and the holy cities. Islamabad strongly condemned the attacks and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated that Pakistan would take all possible steps to protect the holy sites. This made it almost impossible for Pakistan t
Fearing a 9/11-like attack, Israel prepared to shoot down flydubai flight with 174 onboard: Report
Israel was prepared to shoot down a FlyDubai passenger plane after its captain was allegedly attacked in the cockpit and the aircraft plunged thousands of feet, even though more than 150 Israelis were on board, according to two Israeli sources with direct knowledge of the situation who spoke to CBS News.
Trump claims Iran behind flydubai flight 'terror' incident despite Vance's 'nothing conclusive yet' remark
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he personally believes Iran was responsible for the September 30 flydubai incident in which Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami.
Bestselling author Jeffrey Archer dies at 86, days before his final novel hits shelves
British author Jeffrey Archer, one of the world's best-known storytellers, has died at the age of 86. His publisher HarperCollins said he died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home on Monday, between writing sessions.
They already knew, why did they let the plane fly? JD Vance's big claim about Fly Dubai
US Vice President JD Vance has raised questions about Flydubai co-pilot Hammam Al-Hammami. US Vice President JD Vance is now questioning how he was allowed to go back to the cockpit of the aircraft. When he had already been flagged as a potential problem. Hamam al-Hammami has attacked Captain Machar. 'The Wall Street Journal', Oman authorities had previously investigated the 29-year-old's online activities and found that his interest in radical ideology raised questions about his ability to fly at Oman Air, where he worked. Al-Hammi was then barred from flying and had to undergo a deradicali
Mecca Pact comes into effect: Pakistan, Turkey agree to send forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have agreed to take measures for the rapid deployment of military forces in Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions involving the kingdom and Yemen's Houthis, according to a media report.
RECENT NEWS
- Captain Smit Machchhar making steady progress, regaining his health: Indian embassy in UAE
- US House introduces resolution honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, condemns 'act of terrorism'
- Omani co-pilot al Hammami wanted to crash flydubai plane in Israel to take 'revenge for Gaza and die a martyr'
- Did you know Jeffrey Archer's books were released in India before Britain? Here's his special India connection
- EXPLAINED: From 'We will not fight' to sending troops to Saudi Arabia! How Pakistan's U-turn on the Yemen war
