Air India Delhi-Riyadh flight turns back midway as Houthi attacks hit Saudi airports, all Riyadh flights halt till October 10Air India flight AI2243 took off from Delhi towards Riyadh but turned around during its journey due to safety concerns. This decision came ...
08 Oct, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Saudi Arabia airport attacks: India advises its nationals to 'stay indoors' if needed, remain vigilant after 3 killed, 36 injuredThe Indian Embassy in Riyadh on Thursday advised Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert, stay indoors as necessary and follow ins...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
Pakistani army general confirms presence of his country's troops in Saudi ArabiaPakistan has confirmed that its troops are already deployed in Saudi Arabia in multiple capabilities and domains, amid escalating Houthi at...
08 Oct, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital as witness reports evacuationSeveral explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Thursday, including a large blast at King Khalid International Airport, a...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Turkey draws red line under Mecca pact, rules out sending troops to attack Houthis in YemenTurkey will assist Saudi Arabia defensively against Houthi attacks, as confirmed by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The assistance focuses on...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India condemns attacks on Abha, King Khalid airports, stands with Saudi Arabia: MEAIndia has condemned the recent attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Ministry of Exter...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Saudi Arabia to investigate flydubai cockpit stabbing as UAE pursues criminal probeSaudi Arabia has initiated a safety investigation following the co-pilot's attack on the captain during flight FZ1073. The incident occurre...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe into flydubai incident, sources say
Safety probes designed to keep flights safe are normal after accidents but are not mandatory when a deliberate act is involved, such as the...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
‘Expatriates may bring their families to the Kingdom’; Saudi Arabia refreshes family visa processSaudi Arabia has introduced a new family visa process for skilled Indian professionals moving to the Kingdom. Eligible workers can now appl...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recovering after flydubai cockpit attack, embassy saysCaptain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during an attempted cockpit takeover by his co-pilot on September 30. The flydubai flight was ...
07 Oct, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia under trilateral pactThe defence agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in August, establishes a framework for collective deterrence and stipul...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Global Market: Gulf oil flows rebound to 81% of pre-war levels in SeptemberGulf oil flows excluding Iran recovered to 81% of pre-war levels in September, supported by a sharp rebound in Saudi Arabian exports. Crude...
06 Oct, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Flyadeal looks to expand India network beyond Mumbai, HyderabadFlyadeal is considering expanding its operations in India to include additional cities like Lucknow and Kolkata. Currently, the airline has...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Flydubai stabbing incident: How a dentist, a plumber and off-duty pilots helped Captain Smit Machchhar bring plane under controlFlyDubai news: During a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot. He managed to open the cockpit doo...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
'Captain Smit Machchhar is a hero': PM Modi hails former pilot SpiceJet pilot aboard Flydubai flightPrime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a Flydubai emergency incident. The captain was injured a...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Captain Smit Machchhar is ‘true hero’: Netanyahu hails pilot after flydubai mid-air attackIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a cockpit attack on a flydubai flight. M...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Riyadh clears return of two bodies from Saudi Arabia to UPThe Indian Embassy in Riyadh has issued no-objection certificates for the repatriation of two deceased men. Nandlal Pal died in detention a...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST