Mr. Machchhar

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National Governance & Policy Just now (02:26 AM IST)

Netanyahu Praises Indian Pilot Wounded in Diverted flydubai Flight, Says He Saved 174 Lives

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly praised Indian pilot Mr. Machchhar, saying the wounded crew member helped save 174 people aboard a diverted flydubai flight, including Israeli citizens and other foreign nationals. The remarks underscore the high-stakes nature of the incident and have drawn attention to the role of aviation professionals in crisis response across international airspace.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:42 AM IST)

Trump Hails Indian Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar as 'Hero' After Cockpit Knife Attack

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Indian Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as a hero after a knife attack in the cockpit of a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. The incident, which was contained after passengers intervened, has renewed scrutiny of aviation security protocols on high-risk international routes.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:22 PM IST)

Murmu, Modi Praise Pilot Smit Machchhar for Averting Flydubai Disaster

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have publicly lauded Captain Smit Machchhar for his role in preventing what they described as a potentially catastrophic flydubai flight incident. Modi said the pilot acted with exceptional courage and without regard for his own safety, while Murmu praised his heroic presence of mind and composure under pressure.

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World Politics & Diplomacy09 Oct 2026, 07:56 AM IST

Dentist’s 45-Minute Fight to Save Flydubai Pilot Highlights a Near-Disaster and a Heroic Rescue

A new account of the flydubai incident describes a frantic 45-minute effort by a dentist to keep the airline’s pilot alive after a suspected suicide attack was reportedly averted in the cockpit. The episode has sharpened scrutiny of aviation security, while Israel prepares to honor the pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, for extraordinary courage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 07:06 PM IST

‘I Was Not Going to Let Others Die’: Flydubai Pilot Recounts Cockpit Attack by Co-Pilot

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar has described a cockpit attack by his co-pilot as a moment of urgent moral choice, saying he opened the cockpit door to allow others in because he was determined not to let passengers or crew die. He recounted the episode in remarks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the human stakes of aviation security and the split-second decisions that can shape survival in the air.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:17 PM IST)

Trump Hails flydubai Pilot as ‘Hero’ After Plumber Helped Steady Plunging Aircraft

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has praised the pilot of a flydubai aircraft as a “hero” after the crew and a plumber on board helped prevent a catastrophic crash, according to the breaking account. The pilot has been identified as Indian national Smit Machchhar, whose actions have drawn public acclaim from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others amid a fast-moving wave of tributes.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:13 AM IST)

Indian Pilot Stabbed on Flydubai Tel Aviv Flight, Drawing Attention to Midair Security Risks

An Indian pilot identified as Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, in an incident that has raised urgent questions about cockpit and cabin security on international routes. The episode, which unfolded during a flight linked to one of the region’s most sensitive destinations, is now being closely watched for its diplomatic and aviation safety implications.

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