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WorldFlydubai passengers feared that two unknown pilots might hijack the plane and fly it to Iran. The incident gained attention as Captain Smit Machchhar was praised for stopping an attacker and preventing a major tragedy. However, the identities of the two pilots who helped avert the crash remain unknown.
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PoliticsPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has vowed to proceed with its nationwide demonstration after negotiations with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's government ended in a deadlock. The talks lasted for several hours but failed to reach an agreement, prompting PTI to continue its planned march in Islamabad.
Firstpost World··Islamabad
HealthAlaya F, known for her strong fitness commitment, has started a 118-day Hard fitness challenge, extending beyond the usual 75-day challenge. She explains that after completing the 75 Hard challenge multiple times, she chose 118 days as it nearly equals a year. Alaya says the challenge transformed her life and she is curious about its further impact. She also feels motivated by followers inspired by her journey, despite the difficulty of maintaining it during festive seasons.
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PoliticsIn Belagavi, a major political controversy erupted over the removal of minority voters' names from the electoral list. During the SIR process, 198 Muslim voters from polling booths 195 and 196 in Virbhadranagar were allegedly removed through fraudulent means. BJP leader Dr. Ravi Patil, accused of conspiring in this act, has been granted bail by the court.
News18 Hindi··Belagavi
EntertainmentOn October 4, 1964, a 19-year-old Javed Akhtar arrived at Bombay Central Station with only 27 paise and big dreams. Facing hunger, homelessness, and hardships, he slept on footpaths and studio compounds. Actress Shabana Azmi shared his story on Instagram, highlighting his perseverance and eventual success as a celebrated Indian lyricist and poet. She encourages others to never give up.
Amar Entertainment··Mumbai
BusinessOn September 17, 2026, the Tata Sons board approved a third five-year term for N. Chandrasekaran starting February 2027 with a 4:1 vote. Noel Tata was the only member to oppose the extension and labeled the resolution a 'legal nullity.' He has requested the video recording and minutes of the meeting for review.
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Flydubai passengers feared that two unknown pilots might hijack the plane and fly it to Iran. The incident gained attention as Captain Smit Machchhar was praised for stopping an attacker and preventing a major tragedy. However, the identities of the two pilots who helped avert the crash remain unknown.
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