PoliticsIndian Pilot Smita Machhar Honored in US Congress
Indian pilot Captain Smita Machhar's bravery was recognized in the US Congress, where a resolution was introduced honoring her and the flight crew and passengers who helped thwart a terrorist attack on September 30. The incident involved Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, where Machhar was seriously injured but fought off the attacker. Her health is steadily improving, according to the Indian Embassy.
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