Dubai changes visa rules in 2026, expands visa-on-arrival access and relaxes property visa criteriaDubai has introduced several visa changes in 2026 that could affect Indian travellers, property owners, foreign professionals and long-term...
10 Nov, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Delhi court grants 2-day transit remand for Mahadev app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar; Oman court had ordered his extradition on ED's requestChandrakar was arrested on November 1 at 7.35 pm and produced before the court at around 11.45 am on Monday. The CBI told the court that he...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
India makes Air Suvidha form mandatory for all international arrivals amid Ebola outbreakFor anyone arriving in India from abroad, completion of the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form is essential. This online form must be submit...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's top bravery award; President Herzog reserves special honour for India's injured Flydubai pilotIndian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his bravery during an allege...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Centre of Excellence, Tier 2 event, women's cricket part of ICC's big China pushICC CEO Sanjog Gupta highlighted the potential for cricket's growth in China due to its Olympic inclusion. The organisation is working with...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM 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
flydubai pilot suffered depressed skull fracture while fighting off co-pilot who attacked him with axeCaptain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries during an attack by co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami in the cockpit. He suffered a depressed sk...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
"Captain Smit continues to make steady progress and is regaining his health": Indian Embassy in UAEIn a statement shared on X, the Indian Embassy in the UAE reassured the public regarding Captain Machchhar's health and confirmed that full...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
'Co-pilot planned attack before joining Flydubai'The co-pilot of Smit Machchhar had plans of crashing into Ben Gurion airport earlier this year as well; he was a failed student at Melbourn...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Flydubai Flight FZ1073: Why was the copilot allowed to fly, how did the plane survive the 17,000ft plunge & other questions remain unasweredOn September 30, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a critical incident in the cockpit. Following a fight between pilots,...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
"Prayers continue to flow in": Indian envoy updates on Capt Machchhar's health after BAPS Abu Dhabi tributeThe Ambassador's statement came in response to a special prayer gathering organised at the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, where priests an...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
"Will pay a very heavy price": Netanyahu on 'indoctrinated Islamist' co-pilot of flydubai cockpit attackNetanyahu reiterated his claim that the attacker co-pilot, underwent Islamist radicalisation and attempted to crash the plane, but his plan...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Flydubai suspends Tel Aviv flights after flight deck safety incidentFlydubai has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv after a safety incident occurred involving flight FZ1073. The aircraft was diverted to Tabuk...
02 Oct, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
From Hanuman Chalisa to opening cockpit door: Flydubai pilot recounts terrifying attack to PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, commending his actions during a mid-air attack. Machchhar, who sus...
02 Oct, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Omani co-pilot behind flydubai cockpit attack found with 'Free Palestine' leaflets, pro-Palestinian material: Israeli mediaA Flydubai flight experienced a severe incident when the Omani co-pilot attacked the captain mid-flight. The flight faced a significant eme...
02 Oct, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Flydubai's Omani pilot who attacked Capt Machchhar used 'feet to destroy control', was indoctrinated IslamistNew footage and details have emerged regarding a FlyDubai co-pilot's failed attempt to crash a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Quick-thinking passen...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Aviation security measures under new scrutiny after in-flight attack on FlyDubai pilotThe alleged stabbing of captain by his co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv has exposed potential gaps in crew screening, cockp...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.07 AM IST