The Smit Machchhar bravery award will recognise the Indian flydubai captain whose actions during a violent cockpit attack helped avert disaster with 174 people aboard. Israel says the honour will be presented after his recovery, as India continues to monitor his treatment in the UAE. Israel to honour Captain Smit Machchhar for flydubai heroics Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot praised for his actions during a violent mid-

Smit Machchhar recovery has shown encouraging progress, with his family saying the flydubai pilot walked 10 steps after being moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. India’s MEA says he is recuperating well and remains under close medical care following the cockpit attack. Smit Machchhar recovery improves as pilot begins walking Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian flydubai pilot seriously injured during an alleged mid-air cockpit attack, is show

Trump aides Bosnia work has raised questions after James Blair and Chris LaCivita advised Republika Srpska while helping Republican midterm strategy. Trump initially threatened action over any conflict, but later said he did not believe one existed. Trump advisers face scrutiny over Bosnia consulting work President Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports revealed that they carried out paid cons

The Smit Machchhar flydubai attack took a dramatic turn when dentist Shota Musaev spent 45 minutes controlling the injured captain’s bleeding. The dentist rescue, cockpit attack, Tabuk landing and pilot recovery have highlighted the courage shown aboard Flight FZ1073. Dentist describes 45-minute fight to save Captain Smit Machchhar An Israel-based dentist has described the tense 45 minutes in which he tried to keep flydubai Captain Smi

Mankind Pharma has honoured Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar with ₹1 crore for his reported courage during the cockpit incident involving his co-pilot. According to reports, Machchhar was allegedly stabbed during the incident but continued to act to protect the aircraft and its passengers from potential danger. Rajeev Juneja Praises Captain’s Courage Mankind Pharma Vice Chairma

The identity of the Flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has reportedly been revealed, putting his professional background under fresh scrutiny. The co-pilot has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national. He had reportedly worked in the aviation industry for several years before joining Flydubai,

Smit Machchhar, the Indian Flydubai pilot at the centre of the FZ1073 cockpit incident, has received praise from leaders and passengers after the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight was diverted to Saudi Arabia. The captain was injured during the incident but reportedly helped open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and other pilots to intervene. Machchhar has nearly 9,750 flying hours and previously spent about 11 years with SpiceJet.   Who is Smit Machch

Indian captain Smit Machchhar has emerged as a central figure in the dramatic emergency aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The aircraft diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit incident in which Machchhar was stabbed and the plane lost altitude rapidly. Cockpit attack The incident unfolded on September 30 while the Boeing 737 MAX was en route to Tel Aviv. Israeli officials said the co-pilot attacked Mac

The AI-171 crash probe review has come under fresh focus after the Federation of Indian Pilots sought a role in any independent assessment. Pilot representation and RAT timing concerns are central as the AAIB prepares its draft final report.   Pilot representation in AI-171 review The Federation of Indian Pilots has asked the civil aviation ministry to clarify whether an inde

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group recorded eight suicide attempts during its prolonged deployment, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The disclosure has renewed scrutiny of Navy mental health support, crew welfare and the pressures created by an unusually long deployment that included combat operations connected to the Iran war. Cao said the eight cases involved personnel from across the strike group, including the

Silo season 3 episode 9, titled “Farewell,” delivers one of the most consequential chapters of the season as the story continues across two timelines. In the present, the fight for Silo 18 reaches a critical point, while events in the past finally reveal how the original Silos came into existence. The penultimate episode brings major developments for Bernard, Juliette and the resistance inside Silo 18, while Daniel and Helen’s storyline moves toward the catastrophe that shaped

USS Abraham Lincoln mental health concerns are drawing scrutiny after its unusually long deployment, prompting CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to defend the crew's resilience. Cooper said the carrier has among the Navy's lowest number of reported mental health cases while acknowledging the strain of prolonged service at sea. CENTCOM response addresses menta

The Air India pilot slept for about 30 to 35 minutes during flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi before the aircraft experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude variation, according to accounts emerging during the investigation. The AAIB probe is examining the pilot’s rest, medication, drug test results and possible technical factors behind the August 4 incident. Pilot sleep medication comes under scrutiny

An Air India pilot drug test is under scrutiny after the captain of a Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana following a 300-foot altitude loss. The case has raised fresh questions about pilot tests, DGCA rule enforcement, THC risks, cockpit safety and possible licence ban action in India. Phuket Jet Incident Raises Fresh Safety Questions The Airbus A320neo was carrying 137 passenger

A US Marine Corps F-35B crash near MCAS Miramar in San Diego sparked a vegetation fire on Friday, July 31, 2026. The pilot ejected moments before impact and was taken to a medical facility in stable condition as military officials began investigating the accident. Pilot Ejects Safely Before Impact The F-35B went down near the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at approximately 10 a

An Abu Dhabi court dismissed a Dh100,000 Golden Visa compensation claim after an employee failed to prove that his employer promised a replacement contract. The court also found insufficient evidence tying the company to lost ILOE benefits or a Saudi job opportunity. An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed an employee’s Dh100,000 compensation claim against his employer, finding that he did not prove a promised replacement contr

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026 have been declared, with nearly 60% of score-improvement candidates raising their marks. The combined pass percentage from the main and second examinations has reached 96.78%. CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026 Declared The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Results 2026. Introduced under the National Educat

India has strongly condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks on two commercial vessels that killed an Indian sailor and injured several crew members. New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest and demanded an immediate end to attacks threatening shipping safety, maritime trade and stability across West Asia. India condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, July 14, that violence

Sri Lanka prison unrest in Negombo has drawn national attention after violent clashes inside the overcrowded jail reportedly left 19 people dead and more than 50 injured. The unrest began on Sunday after tensions between inmate groups escalated into a wider security crisis, forcing prison officers and police units to intervene. Authorities are now investigating what triggered the violence, how it spread so quickly and whether long-running problems inside the prison contr