UPITS 2026 marks a new dawn for Uttar Pradesh’s industrial strength and self-reliance
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurating the show with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, offered a four-act history that is also a political argument. The first edition, he said, introduced the world to a changing Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi speaks to Smit Machchar’s wife, parents; knows about family of pilot who averted second 9/11 attack
PM Modi spoke to the family of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot in ICU in Tabuk after being attacked mid-air on flydubai flight FZ1073, praising him for saving 180 lives with a brave emergency landing.
‘Who’s gonna save you’: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar’s chilling words before cockpit stabbing go viral
Speaking on the video podcast Bonafide Banter with Zalak Mehta, recorded in October 2025, Machchhar had explained what happens when pilots encounter unexpected situations mid-air.
Flydubai Horror: What weapon did co-pilot use to attack Smit Machchhar and crash plane like 9/11 attack?
Co-pilot allegedly attacked Captain Smit Machchhar inside Flydubai FZ1073 cockpit, with reports debating whether a knife or the aircraft’s crash axe was used.
Bank Holidays In October 2026: All banks to remain closed for 16 days this month, check full list here
Banks across India will remain closed on several days in October 2026 due to national and regional festivals, including Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra and Durga Puja.
‘No license renewal, blacklist offenders’: Supreme Court pushes strict action on pending challans
The directive is part of a nationwide push to strengthen the electronic enforcement of road-safety laws, while also tightening the noose on individuals with unpaid fines, according to the Hindustan Times.
Gurugram Metro Phase 2: Haryana clears Rs 1662 crore tender from Sector 9 to Cyber City
Haryana has cleared a Rs 1,662-crore tender for Gurugram Metro Phase 2, covering the 15.3-km Sector 9-Cyber City corridor with 14 stations.
Gujarat to honour Flydubai hero captain Smit Machchhar with ‘Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award’ for saving 180 people
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announces the Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award for Captain Smit Machchhar, recognising his courage during the flydubai FZ1073 mid-air stabbing incident. The Mumbai-based Gujarati pilot is currently stable in Tabuk.
Maharashtra Horror: 8 teenage students from Pune drown at Diveagar beach in Raigad
Eight 16-year-old students from Pune’s Winners’ Academy drown at Diveagar beach in Raigad after being swept away by strong currents during picnic. 48-member group had travelled 170 km from Alandi.
Eight Indian airports to get full-body scanners after Flydubai incident, algorithms tweaked for Indian sensitivities
The Civil Aviation Ministry has approved full-body scanners for eight airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. These scanners are picture-agnostic and include algorithms tailored for Indian clothing.