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IndiGo Flight Struck by Lightning at 17,000 Feet, Pilot Lands Safely

An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow was struck by lightning at around 17,000 feet during bad weather on Wednesday evening. The lightning damaged the aircraft's nose, but the pilot safely landed the plane at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. All passengers remained safe. The flight took off from Patna at 3:10 PM and was scheduled to land at 4:20 PM. Technical inspections are underway.

Prabhat Khabar··Lucknow

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Entertainment

Soundarya Rajinikanth Defends Katrina Kaif Against Postpartum Trolling

Soundarya Rajinikanth defended Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif, who faced social media trolling over postpartum weight gain after appearing at Ganesh Chaturthi. Soundarya highlighted the physical challenges of childbirth, especially after 35, and urged respect for women’s bodies. She emphasized that women’s biological experiences should be acknowledged without blame, supporting Katrina amid online criticism.

HT Entertainment·

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Politics

Houthi Rebels Claim Attacks Killing 3 at Saudi Airports

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Saudi airports in Abha and Riyadh, which killed three people. The Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation did not assign blame for the strikes at Abha and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The attacks have raised tensions in the region amid ongoing conflict involving the Houthis.

Hindu World·

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Business

FPIs Sell Rs 21,745 Crore in Late September, Financials Lead

Foreign portfolio investors sold Indian equities worth Rs 21,745 crore in the second half of September. Financial stocks saw the highest outflows of about Rs 6,943 crore. Significant selling also occurred in oil and gas and auto sectors due to profit-taking and portfolio rebalancing. Telecom stocks faced profit-taking ahead of the Jio Platforms IPO, impacting investor positions.

ET Markets·

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Politics

Colombia Seeks Stronger Security Ties with India Against Drug Cartels

Colombia is pursuing enhanced law enforcement cooperation with India to combat drug trafficking. The South American nation is also procuring drone shield technology from India's Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to bolster its efforts against drug cartels and narco-terrorists. This move aims to strengthen Colombia's security measures in its ongoing fight against narcotics-related crime.

Mint·

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World

Tanker off Qatar hit by multiple projectiles, casualties reported

A tanker sailing 51 nautical miles off Qatar's north coast was struck by multiple projectiles, causing an unspecified number of casualties, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency on October 7, 2026. The incident is under investigation. The attack occurred about 500 km from the Strait of Hormuz, a region experiencing repeated maritime attacks amid ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

Hindu World·

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