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Netanyahu Invites flydubai Pilot to Israel Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar a hero for his life-saving actions during a mid-air emergency on September 30. Netanyahu invited Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day ceremony. The incident involved an Omani co-pilot attacking Machchhar with an axe, causing the plane to descend over 17,000 feet before a hijacking distress signal was sent.

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Fishermen to Protest Against Secretariat at Foreshore Estate

Fishermen from villages between Nochikuppam and Srinivasapuram will hold a black flag protest on Sunday opposing the proposed Secretariat at Foreshore Estate. They demand the return of lands in Mullikuppam and Mullimanagar for village expansion and construction of new houses along Marina Loop Road, as many existing homes are 40-50 years old. Their demands have been submitted to the Chief Minister’s Special Cell.

The Hindu··Chennai

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Netanyahu Invites Captain Smit Machchhar and PM Modi to Israel Independence Day

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his calmness during a mid-air emergency on a Flydubai flight. Netanyahu invited both Machchhar and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Israel's upcoming Independence Day ceremonies. The incident involved an unexpected physical attack on Machchhar in the cockpit, which he managed to survive and control to prevent disaster.

News18 World·

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Political and Economic Events Mark October 4, 2026 in India

On October 4, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 'Gopalak Sammelan' in Bhopal alongside Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi on resilience amid change. In Delhi, over 100 leaders from BSP, SP, and others joined Congress, led by UP AICC In-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam.

Deccan Herald·

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Ukraine Calls India’s Russia Truce Proposal Broadest, Open to Energy and Black Sea Ceasefire

Ukraine described India’s ceasefire proposal with Russia as the broadest among four offers received. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv is ready to consider a truce covering energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. This follows Russian President Putin praising Prime Minister Modi’s efforts to end the war, which has caused massive casualties and destruction over five years.

Firstpost World··Kyiv

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Congress Announces Candidates for 3 Maharashtra MLC Seats

The Congress party has announced candidates for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats in the upcoming biennial polls on October 23. They renominated Abhijit Wanjari for Nagpur Graduates’ seat and Jayant Dinkar Asagaonkar for Pune Teachers’ seat, while newcomer Aditi Pohare will contest from Amravati Teachers’ seat. Nominations open October 6, with withdrawals by October 9. MVA leaders recently discussed contest plans.

The Hindu·

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