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FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar's path from nervous pilot to cockpit 'hero'

Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his copilot, opened the cockpit door after fighting back, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and avert a crash

PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, hails his bravery

PM Modi applauded the pilot's bravery and wished him a quick recovery

Only about 2% of DDA parks have CCTV cameras, reveals internal safety audit

Delhi LG Tranjit Singh Sandhu ordered an extensive safety audit of all Delhi Development Authority (DDA) parks last week

Central govt formally marks 28 strategic Ladakh sites on official map

The step aims to streamline official cartography, facilitate precise identification, and foster better public awareness regarding the sensitive border region

CJP to launch 'Jail Bharo' protest in Mumbai, seek CEC's removal: Details

CJP plans to begin its nationwide agitation from Mumbai's Shivaji Park, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, a halt to SIR and changes to the Election Commission appointment law

Day after opening, Barapullah Phase-III flyover remain heavily congested

The corridor, approved in 2014 and expected to be completed by 2017, was inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah earlier this week

PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on birth anniversary

In a video message, the prime minister said Shastri's character possessed a unique quality - while he appeared gentle and polite on the outside, he possessed an exceptionally strong will within

Traffic restrictions in Delhi near Jantar Mantar amid planned protest

Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and adjoining stretches, and plan alternate routes to avoid delays

PM Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on birth anniversary, recalls legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Gandhi's message of truth, non-violence and service will continue to guide humanity and urged people to promote Swadeshi

11 Metro stations shut, security tightened ahead of Jantar Mantar protest

The Delhi Police has denied permission for the proposed demonstration and made additional security arrangements in view of the expected turnout

Protest demanding CEC Kumar's resignation at Jantar Mantar today: Details

Delhi Police has denied permission for the October 2 protest, with prohibitory orders in New Delhi and 11 Metro stations shut as groups demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Putin lauds Modi's peace push, says PM has 'good ideas' to end Ukraine war

Russian president says Modi repeatedly presses for a peaceful settlement, while India signals readiness to use its ties with both sides to support dialogue

SIR row: ECI orders special drive to enrol 'left-out' voters in 20 states

The ECI has asked 20 states and UTs where SIR is complete to compare pre- and post-SIR rolls, identify voters left out and enrol them through Form 6

Clear skies continue in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely in Arunachal, Kerala

The IMD expects isolated to scattered rainfall over parts of northeast India, Odisha, West Bengal, central India, Maharashtra and the southern peninsula over the coming days.

Govt likely to forbid private retailers from caps on petrol, diesel sales

"Nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales. It is not acceptable; it is not done," Oil Secretry Neeraj Mittal told reporters here, adding that the government's position had not changed.

Mahanadi dispute: Shah pushes Odisha, Chhattisgarh towards a settlement

Both states expressed confidence in a negotiated settlement after Shah reviewed CWC-led technical talks, while the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal remains in place

MP Tourism, Royal Enfield begin two-year partnership for adventure tourism

A 10-day expedition will take 22 riders through Madhya Pradesh's wildlife and heritage destinations as the partners develop motorcycle routes and promote responsible tourism

Gandhi's peace, non-violence message more relevant amid wars: Prez Murmu

"On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti," she said in a message.

Rajiv Gauba calls for energy reforms, stronger regulation to boost security

The Niti Aayog member urged faster domestic exploration, a stronger gas value chain and regulatory reforms that keep pace with new technologies while protecting consumers

Rahul Gandhi visits Balaghat, meets families after 32 tribal child deaths

The Congress leader met Baiga families and said he would raise the deaths in the Lok Sabha, while Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla called his visit a political stunt