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WorldPhoto: News18 WorldIndian pilot Smit Machchhar, captain of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv on September 30, described being attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit. He was hit hard on the head, lost consciousness, and struggled as the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Machchhar shared details in an interview while receiving medical care in the UAE.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor called JD(U) president Nitish Kumar one of Bihar's 10 best political leaders, praising his efforts to improve the state. However, Kishor criticized Kumar's continued tenure, alleging the government was run by proxies due to Kumar's unsound mental health. Kishor made these remarks while campaigning for the upcoming Legislative Council elections.
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BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsJio Platforms' IPO will open from October 21 to 23, with shares priced between ₹1,065 and ₹1,119. The company has grown its customer base and revenue while developing a broad 5G and digital ecosystem. Grey-market indications suggest the listing price may exceed the IPO's upper price band.
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TechnologyPhoto: News18 TechA research paper published on October 4, 2026, studied AI agents integrated with Home Assistant, a home automation platform. The study tested complex smart-home tasks and found that advanced reasoning methods offered only slight improvements over fine-tuned models in controlling multiple devices. However, these methods showed promise in effectively responding to device failures, improving system resilience and user feedback.
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EntertainmentPhoto: TOI EntertainmentComedian Carrot Top has spoken out about his recent suicide attempt, thanking fans for their support and prayers. He is currently recovering with his family after hospitalization. Carrot Top also confirmed he will return to perform at the Luxor Hotel and Casino on October 19, continuing his 40-year entertainment career.
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SportsPhoto: News18Hi SportsIndian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal recently appeared on Akash Chopra's podcast, where he openly discussed his personal struggles including divorce and alcohol addiction. Chahal revealed that his drinking habit worsened significantly after his divorce, leading him to seek rehabilitation to overcome the problem.
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Photo: News18 WorldIndian pilot Smit Machchhar, captain of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv on September 30, described being attacked by his co-pilot inside the cockpit. He was hit hard on the head, lost consciousness, and struggled as the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Machchhar shared details in an interview while receiving medical care in the UAE.
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