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Smit Machhar
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Saudi Arabia has handed over to the UAE an Omani co-pilot accused of trying to crash a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. The captain, identified in Indian coverage as Smit Machhar, is being credited with stopping the attempt and landing safely. The case has drawn attention in India as the captain is reported to be Indian, with readers following updates on the investigation and the co-pilot's extradition.
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The Hindi phrase 'Smit Machhar' is drawing search interest in India, ranking among trending queries. The exact meaning or event behind the term is not clear from available reporting. Separately, Hindi media coverage trending alongside it discusses pilot salaries, claiming pilots flying international routes earn over Rs 2 crore, which may be driving related curiosity about aviation careers.
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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.