“His conduct is an example for the younger generation of pilots”: Captain Devi Sharan pays a tribute to Smit Machchhar Writing for TOI, IC 814 hero Captain Devi Sharan pays a tribute to flydubai hero Captain Smit Machchhar:“As Captain Devi Sharan, Commander of the hijacked IC-814, I would like to express my deepest admiration for…
The pilot also recalled trying to open the cockpit door once, but said the co-pilot shut it again. He later found himself lying on the cockpit floor as he heard the aircraft moving rapidly and passengers screaming. Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu where he described the incidents that…
The logic behind the measure is that hospitals may order additional diagnostic tests, recommend procedures and extend hospital stays when patients have comprehensive insurance cover. NEW DELHI: Indians can expect to live longer than their counterparts in Pakistan, but have shorter lives than people in Bangladesh, the US and Canada, according to the latest World…
EAM S Jaishankar poses for a group photo with other dignitaries after a consultative committee meeting on India-Russia relations NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday briefed a parliamentary consultative committee on India’s “multifaceted” engagement with Russia, covering bilateral trade, investment and energy cooperation as well as New Delhi’s diplomatic efforts to contribute…
Men’s cricket and hockey teams win gold; Guwahati police arrest seven after nightclub assault video goes viral. India defeats Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games. Guwahati police arrest seven after video of a woman being assaulted at a nightclub goes viral. Indian men’s hockey team defeats Malaysia by 5-1…
India continues efforts to secure the return of nationals serving in the Russian army (File photo) NEW DELHI: Around 140 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian army have been discharged, while India is seeking information on the whereabouts of 55 others reportedly serving in the Russian armed forces, according to the details from India-Russia consultative…
IIT Bombay has sent Professor Doolla on leave NEW DELHI: IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla told the Mumbai Police Crime Branch that he had followed the institute’s prescribed guidelines and procedures while dealing with student Sahil Wakode, who later died by suicide in his hostel room.Also Read | IIT Bombay suicide: Prof Suryanarayana Doolla grilled…
(Representative image): The Indian nationals were aboard MT Kazimah III, which was hit while sailing through the strategic waterway. The embassy coordinated their rescue and said all five had been safely shifted ashore. Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker were safely rescued after the vessel was struck by a projectile in the…
Election Commission sources clarified that as per Rule 13(1), every claim for the inclusion of a name in the roll, to be lodged within 30 days from the date of publication of the draft roll under Rule 10, ‘shall be in Form 6 and signed by the person desiring his name to be included in…
Why Pargat Singh – Congress picks former Olympian to lead Punjab. NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday picked former Olympian and Jalandhar Cantt MLA Pargat Singh for the post of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president. Singh replaced Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who formally resigned from the post earlier in the day. His appointment…
