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- 1Netanyahu praises Indian pilot who fought off mid-air attacker●My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously
Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly saluted Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, saying the pilot was stabbed and seriously injured but fought back, resisted the attacker, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower him, preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster. The post has drawn massive engagement, with many praising the captain's courage and the passengers' response.
- 2Commentator says Indian pilots face instant blame in air crashes●IF THAT FLYDUBAI PLANE HAD CRASHED… The Indian pilot would have been blamed instantly. Racists would have flooded social
Indian journalist Shiv Aroor argues that if the recent flydubai flight had crashed, the Indian pilot would have been blamed immediately, with racist narratives about 'Indian pilots' spreading online before investigators reached the wreckage. He says Pakistani troll accounts would have amplified such claims. The post drew nearly 30,000 likes, striking a chord with Indian users who feel their aviation professionals are unfairly singled out after incidents involving foreign carriers.
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Captain Smit Makhar is making headlines in India after an emotional conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about his ordeal, he credited Lord Hanuman with saving him, saying 'Hanuman ji saved me.' The exchange, widely covered by Hindi news outlets, has drawn attention as the latest development in his story.
- 4Indian captain hailed a hero after being stabbed aboard flydubai flight●This man is a hero. Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain of flydubai Flight 1073, fought back after being stabbed
Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of flydubai Flight 1073, is being widely praised after fighting back when he was stabbed in the cockpit. Despite severe injuries, he unlocked the cockpit door, allowing Israeli passengers and the Emirati crew to intervene and subdue the attacker. The Indian and Israeli foreign ministries have both highlighted his actions, calling him a hero and crediting him with averting a far greater tragedy.
- 5Flydubai pilot stabbed by co-pilot identified as Indian national●JUST IN: Flydubai pilot who was stabbed by his "terrorist" co-pilot as he tried to take control of the plane bound for I
A Flydubai pilot has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar after he was stabbed by a co-pilot described as a "terrorist" who allegedly tried to seize control of the aircraft bound for Israel. The incident has drawn wide attention online, with reports focusing on the Indian pilot's identity and the attempt to take over the plane.
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A flydubai co-pilot has been accused of attempting to crash a flight bound for Israel, an incident Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says points to a radicalised, suicidal actor allegedly linked to Iran by Donald Trump. Saudi Arabia says the co-pilot has been transferred to the UAE. Meanwhile, the Indian pilot credited with stopping the disaster is being hailed as a hero by friends, who praise his courage.
- 7Indian pilot tells Modi she opened cockpit door during attack●I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
An Indian pilot has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she opened the cockpit door of her aircraft while being attacked, according to the account shared by the BBC. The remark has drawn attention as an unusual account of a cockpit breach mid-flight, with the pilot describing her actions during the assault.
- 8Google tests shopping via Gemini on Flipkart in India●Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/26/go
Google is piloting the ability to purchase products from Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce platform owned by Walmart, directly through its Gemini AI assistant and AI Mode in Search. The test, reported in India, would let users complete purchases without leaving Google's AI interfaces, deepening the company's push into AI-powered commerce and tightening its ties with Flipkart.
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Emirates captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, was stabbed on a flight bound for Israel and is being widely praised as a hero for his conduct during the attack. The BBC has profiled his actions, and the story is drawing attention across multiple countries, with audiences following how the incident unfolded and the pilot's recovery.
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An Indian pilot was stabbed while working on a flight bound for Israel, and the BBC reports on the identity of the pilot, who is being described as a hero. The incident has drawn attention in India, Britain and Israel, with many asking who the pilot is and how the attack unfolded aboard the aircraft.
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Indian Railways has commissioned KAVACH 4.0, its indigenous train collision avoidance system, for the first time on the South Central Railway zone. The latest version of the safety technology is designed to automatically prevent collisions by controlling train speed and warning loco pilots. Coverage on official broadcasters highlights the rollout as a step forward in railway safety modernisation in India.
- 12Armatrix Plans Commercial Rollout of Snake-Like Robotic Arms▼ET Startup Awards 2026: Armatrix targets 10-12 pilots, commercial deployment of snake-like robotic arms in
Indian robotics startup Armatrix says it is targeting 10-12 pilot projects ahead of the commercial deployment of its snake-like robotic arms, announcing the plan as part of the ET Startup Awards 2026 coverage. The flexible robotic arms are aimed at industrial applications where conventional rigid robots struggle. The announcement highlights growing investor and media interest in India's deep-tech startup sector.
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Israeli Prime Minister has paid tribute to Indian pilot Captain Smit, saluting his bravery. According to Dainik Bhaskar, he described the captain as a hero and said he helped thwart a plot compared to 9/11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called Captain Smit a hero, and the story is drawing wide attention in India.
- 14Hero Pilot Who Subdued Passenger on Flydubai Flight Identified as Indian●Hero Pilot Who Fought Off 'Terrorist' on Flydubai Flight Identified as Indian National
The pilot hailed as a hero for restraining a man described as a terrorist on a Flydubai flight has been identified as an Indian national. Details of the incident remain limited, but the story has drawn wide attention, with praise for the pilot's quick action in protecting passengers and crew during the mid-flight disturbance.
- 15Flydubai Pilot Who Fought Off 'Terrorist' Identified as Smit Machchhar●Pilot Who Fought Off 'Terrorist' on Flydubai Flight Identified as Indian National Smit Machchhar
A pilot who intervened against a suspected terrorist aboard a Flydubai flight has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national. Reports say he was commended for restraining the individual and preventing a possible attack mid-flight. The identification has drawn widespread attention to his actions and to questions about security on the flight, with details of the incident and any charges still emerging.
- 16US Deploys Troops to Middle East as Iran Tensions Rise●🟠 UPDATE US Military Deployment to Middle East Amidst Iran Tensions and Flydubai Incident Identifies the specific incide
The United States is moving military assets to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran. The news converges with a Flydubai incident in which a stabbing occurred on a flight bound for Israel, handled by Indian pilot Capt Smit Machchhar, who has been widely praised as a hero for his actions during the emergency.
- 17Modi praises co-pilot credited with averting Tel Aviv flight disaster▼Modi praises Tel Aviv flight co-pilot credited with preventing disaster amid investigation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly praised the co-pilot of a flight to Tel Aviv who is being credited with preventing a disaster. The remarks came as an investigation into the incident continues, with authorities still working to establish what happened on board. The pilot's quick actions are being widely commended.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have publicly praised an Indian pilot working for flydubai, describing the aviator as a hero. The joint tributes from two heads of government have drawn attention to the pilot's actions, though further details of the incident that prompted the praise were not provided in the reporting.
- 19Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero After Attack on Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv●🟠 UPDATE Indian Pilot Attacked on Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv The pilot is being hailed as a hero for averting the crash
An Indian pilot flying a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was severely injured in an attack onboard but is credited with averting a crash and landing safely. The pilot is being widely praised as a hero for keeping the Israel-bound plane under control despite sustaining serious injuries. Reports of the incident are circulating widely, with commentators highlighting the pilot's professionalism under extreme circumstances on a route affected by regional tensions.
- 20Netanyahu praises Indian pilot who saved lives on Flydubai flight▼Netanyahu praises stabbed Indian pilot for saving lives on Flydubai flight https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/n e
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot who was stabbed but continued to save lives aboard a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu called him a 'true hero' in a statement that has drawn international attention to the pilot's actions during the incident.
- 21Indian pilot recalls life-threatening FlyDubai cockpit attack●‘I Was Fighting for My Life’: Indian Pilot Hailed as Hero Recalls FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
An Indian pilot is being widely praised as a hero after recalling a violent attack inside the cockpit of a FlyDubai flight, saying in an interview, 'I was fighting for my life.' His account of subduing the attacker and keeping the aircraft safe has drawn admiration from passengers, fellow aviators and the public, with many calling his actions decisive in preventing a disaster.
- 22Flydubai pilot recovering after stabbing aboard flight●Who is Capt. Smit, Machchhar, the pilot of the Flydubai flight? https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/10/1/who
Capt. Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot flying for Flydubai, is recovering from stab wounds he suffered in an incident during a flight. Details about who he is and how the attack unfolded are circulating widely, with news outlets profiling the pilot and the circumstances that left him injured mid-flight.
- 23Indian pilot recalls Flydubai cockpit attack●‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls Flydubai cockpit attack https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:/
An Indian pilot is being hailed as a hero after recounting a violent attack in the cockpit of a Flydubai flight, saying he was 'fighting for my life' during the incident. His account of fending off the assault has drawn widespread attention, with many praising his composure under threat while questions grow about cockpit security on the flight.
- 24Indian pilot tells Modi she opened cockpit door during attack●I opened cockpit door of plane while being attacked, Indian pilot tells Modi
An Indian pilot has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that she opened the cockpit door of her aircraft while being attacked, according to a BBC report. The remark points to a violent incident aboard a flight, and her account to the prime minister has drawn widespread attention in India.
- 25Omani Flydubai pilot's startling claim draws attention●Flydubai के Omani Pilot का चौंकाने वाला खुलासा | Flydubai Pilot | Netanyahu | Trump | Modi | Iran
An Omani pilot flying for Flydubai has made what Indian media are calling a surprising revelation, with the story tying him to conversations around Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, Narendra Modi and Iran. Details of exactly what the pilot disclosed remain sparse, and the claim has not been independently verified. Coverage is circulating mainly through Hindi-language news outlets.
- 26Indian pilot hailed as hero after co-pilot attack on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight●Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was hailed as a "hero" on Thursday after fighting to retain control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flig
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was praised as a hero on Thursday after fighting to keep control of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight when his co-pilot allegedly attacked him mid-flight. Machchhar was wounded in the struggle but managed to avert disaster, and the aircraft landed safely. Commentators are calling his actions quick thinking that likely saved many lives.
- 27Indian pilot praised for handling flydubai in-flight emergency●From textile engineering to cockpit hero: Indian pilot wins praise after flydubai drama
An Indian pilot, who originally trained as a textile engineer before turning to aviation, is being widely praised for his actions during a dramatic flydubai flight. The Reuters report highlights his quick switch of careers and the calm flying that earned him the 'cockpit hero' label, with readers applauding his unusual journey from textile engineering to the flight deck.
- 28flydubai pilot who fought 'terrorist' first officer named as Indian national●Pilot of flydubai plane who fought off 'terrorist' first officer on Israel-bound flight ID'd as Indian national
The pilot of a flydubai flight bound for Israel has been identified as an Indian national after reportedly subduing a first officer described as a terrorist during the flight. The incident drew attention to aviation security on routes to Israel, with the pilot praised for preventing what could have been a disaster.
- 29Trump Calls Copilot Who Stabbed flydubai Captain a 'Terrorist'●"Terrorist": Trump On Copilot Who Stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar On flydubai Plane
Donald Trump described the flydubai co-pilot accused of stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar onboard a flydubai plane as a 'terrorist'. The comments came after reports of the mid-flight attack on the Indian-origin captain, and the case has drawn international attention with questions raised about flight crew safety and the pilot's condition. Indian media are closely following the incident, given the captain's Indian background.