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WorldFlydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recounted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the harrowing events inside the cockpit during an attack. He detailed how he endured repeated blows to his head and managed to open the cockpit door despite the assault. He also mentioned praying before the attack began.
Times of India·
PoliticsCongress and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) exchanged sharp criticisms over CJP's rising political influence. Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee publicly backed CJP, exposing rifts among INDIA bloc allies. CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das accused Congress of failing democracy and monopolizing constitutional protection, calling themselves 'self-declared liberals' and labeling Congress as 'total buffoons.'
Hindustan Times·
PoliticsA young woman from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, turned to begging after a failed marriage and her husband’s second wedding. Rescued by government agencies, she and her three children now live at the Nirashritara Parihara Kendra rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru. The centre, run by the central relief committee under the social welfare department, houses 875 inmates. The CRC operates 14 centres across Karnataka, helping beggars transition to stable livelihoods.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
SportsIn a press conference after the third ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh, India ODI captain Shubman Gill praised senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their strong performances. Kohli scored an unbeaten century in the first ODI, while Rohit scored 92 in the third. Despite their ages, 37 and 39 respectively, Gill emphasized their importance and form, also appreciating KL Rahul's contributions when needed.
NDTV Cricket··New Chandigarh
EntertainmentActors Yami Gautam and filmmaker Aditya Dhar have moved their permanent base from Mumbai to Himachal Pradesh, seeking a quieter life away from public attention. They split their time between Himachal and Mumbai for work. Yami owns a 100-year-old heritage home on a 25-acre estate in Gohar, Mandi, where they married in 2021. The couple prefers a simple lifestyle, maintaining the property with gardens and orchards.
News18 Movies··Mandi
PoliticsKarnataka's Scheduled Tribes Welfare Minister T Raghumurthy announced plans to develop a two-acre site around the Maharshi Valmiki statue at the Legislators’ Home in Bengaluru. The project will feature stone carvings inspired by Hampi’s Hajara Rama Temple, landscaping, decorative lighting, and a sound system. Officials are also considering public access, pending security and legislative permissions.
Deccan Herald··Bengaluru
Times of India·
Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar recounted to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the harrowing events inside the cockpit during an attack. He detailed how he endured repeated blows to his head and managed to open the cockpit door despite the assault. He also mentioned praying before the attack began.
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