Smit Machchhar

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Startups & Venture Capital Just now (03:34 PM IST)

Trump Hails flydubai Pilot as ‘Hero’ After Plunging Aircraft Was Steadied by Indian Crew Member

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly praised the flydubai pilot who helped prevent a catastrophic aircraft incident, calling him a hero as the story drew international attention. The pilot has been identified as Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, while reports also credit a plumber on board with helping steady the plunging aircraft during the emergency.

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Big Tech, Cloud & SemiconductorsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

CEO's Controversial 'Lake America' Photo Leads to Sudden Departure

In a surprising turn of events, the CEO of a leading financial firm has left the company following backlash over a Facebook post featuring an AI-edited family photo. The incident raises questions about corporate governance and social media accountability.

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India & World Affairs5h ago

Jaishankar Says BRICS and UN Are Not Rivals, Calls for Reform-Driven Global Order

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it is a "false choice" to frame BRICS and the United Nations as competing alternatives, arguing that smaller groupings are meant to support, not supplant, the global body. Speaking in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly, he said BRICS reflects bottom-up pressure for reform and alternative thinking within the international system.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

'The Love Hypothesis' Delivers Charm, Chemistry and a Rushed Finish in Amazon Prime Adaptation

Amazon Prime's adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's bestselling romance novel brings the familiar pleasures of a grumpy-sunshine rom-com to the screen, anchored by Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman's easy chemistry. But while the film captures the book's emotional core and handles its third-act stakes with more realism than expected, it also moves too quickly for the relationship to fully breathe, leaving book fans with a mixed, if affectionate, response.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10h ago

Family First CEO Out After 'Lake America' Sweatshirt Post Sparks Backlash

Family First Credit Union says CEO Jane Smith is no longer with the company, days after she drew criticism for posting an image of her family in "Lake America" sweatshirts tied to President Donald Trump's renaming push for Lake Ontario. The Michigan-based lender apologized to members and named Chief Operations Officer Jason Acosta as interim CEO, while the episode fed a broader political and cultural dispute over the Great Lakes.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace11h ago

Saudi Oil Exports Hit Seven-Month High as Pipeline Outage Fails to Crimp Supply

Saudi Arabia's crude exports have climbed to their highest level since the Iran war began, underscoring the kingdom's ability to keep oil moving even after a drone attack damaged its key East-West pipeline. Trade intelligence data show shipments rebounding to 6 million barrels per day in September, easing fears of a deeper supply shock and helping pull Brent crude back from an earlier spike.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Air Force and Okinawa Officials Conduct Joint Tsunami Evacuation Drill

On September 26, 2026, the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa executed a comprehensive tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters in the region. This exercise underscores the importance of collaboration between military and civilian agencies in ensuring the safety of local populations.

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National Governance & PolicyJust 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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