FlyDubai Case: Billion Salute Saviour Samaritan | India Smit-ten But Not I.N.D.I.A? | The Hard Facts

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

The identity of the co-pilot involved in the Flydubai flight FZ1073 cockpit attack remains a key question as investigations continue. With Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia yet to publicly disclose full details, questions are mounting over the co-pilot’s background, the circumstances surrounding the incident and what investigators have established so far.On The Hard Facts, News18 examines the unanswered questions surrounding the co-pilot’s identity, the ongoing investigation and the wider implications for aviation security. n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Read full article
MORE NEWS
Co-Pilot Still A Mystery: Israel, UAE, And Saudi Arabia Keep Identity Under Wraps | The Hard Facts
Oct 2, 2026
Co-Pilot Still A Mystery: Israel, UAE, And Saudi Arabia Keep Identity Under Wraps | The Hard Facts

The identity of the co-pilot involved in the Flydubai flight FZ1073 cockpit attack remains a key question as investigations continue. With Israel, the UAE and Saudi Arabia yet to publicly disclose full details, questions are mounting over the co-pilot’s background, the circumstances surrounding the incident and what investigators have established so far.On The Hard Facts, News18 examines the unanswered questions surrounding the co-pilot’s identity, the ongoing investigation and the wider implications for aviation security. n18oc_the-hard-factsn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Jantar Mantar Protest Highlights: Atishi, Sanjay Singh Among 700 Detained, Internet Suspended Till 9 PM Amid Section 163 Restrictions
Oct 2, 2026
Jantar Mantar Protest Highlights: Atishi, Sanjay Singh Among 700 Detained, Internet Suspended Till 9 PM Amid Section 163 Restrictions

Delhi Police has not granted permission for the gathering. However, the organisations intend to proceed with the protest, with around 1,500 people expected to take part

Who Is Pargat Singh? From Hockey Captain To 3-Time MLA, Now Punjab Congress Chief
Oct 2, 2026
Who Is Pargat Singh? From Hockey Captain To 3-Time MLA, Now Punjab Congress Chief

Former Indian hockey captain and Olympian Pargat Singh has been appointed the new Punjab Congress chief after Raja Warring resigned from the post.

India Salutes Smit Machchhar: Political Row Erupts Over Opposition Response | The Right Stand
Oct 2, 2026
India Salutes Smit Machchhar: Political Row Erupts Over Opposition Response | The Right Stand

Captain Smit Machchhar’s extraordinary actions during a Flydubai flight have sparked widespread admiration across India. The Indian pilot is being hailed for his courage after an alleged mid-air cockpit attack left him seriously injured while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. According to reports, Machchhar managed to help open the cockpit door and regain control of the situation, while passengers also intervened. The aircraft eventually landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with reports crediting the crew and passengers with preventing a potentially catastrophic outcome. n18oc_the-right-stand n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

ECI’s 7-Point Voter Plan: House-to-House Checks To Bring ‘Left-Out’ Voters Back | Plain Speak
Oct 2, 2026
ECI’s 7-Point Voter Plan: House-to-House Checks To Bring ‘Left-Out’ Voters Back | Plain Speak

Amid continuing political and public scrutiny over the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the ECI has ordered a special drive to identify and enrol voters who may have been left out of the electoral rolls.The measures include house-to-house visits by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), special enrolment camps and outreach aimed at first-time and young voters. n18oc_plain-speak n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Adam Posen on Trump’s China Trade War, Global South Risks & India’s Economic Opportunity | News18
Oct 2, 2026
Adam Posen on Trump’s China Trade War, Global South Risks & India’s Economic Opportunity | News18

Economist Adam Posen examines US President Donald Trump’s trade policies towards China, warning of the wider consequences of using trade as a geopolitical tool. He discusses why negotiation and stronger ties with allies matter, and how trade tensions could affect the Global South.Posen also explores the changing dynamics of global trade and the challenges and opportunities for India amid economic uncertainty.Watch the full conversation for insights into Trump’s trade strategy, US-China relations and the future of the global economy. -right-standNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Woman Stripped And Beaten Inside Guwahati Nightclub, Police Register Case
Oct 2, 2026
Woman Stripped And Beaten Inside Guwahati Nightclub, Police Register Case

A woman was stripped and assaulted by bouncers inside a nightclub in Guwahati’s Khanapara area, with videos of the incident circulating on social media.

‘Heritage, Once Lost, Cannot Be Recreated’: HC Flags Threat To Jaipur’s UNESCO Status
Oct 2, 2026
‘Heritage, Once Lost, Cannot Be Recreated’: HC Flags Threat To Jaipur’s UNESCO Status

Rajasthan HC warned that Jaipur’s Walled City could risk its UNESCO World Heritage status over illegal construction, encroachments and poor heritage protection.

Muslim Man Taken Into Police Custody After Hindu Groups Claim He Struck Santoshi Mata Idol At Dilsukhnagar Temple
Oct 2, 2026
Muslim Man Taken Into Police Custody After Hindu Groups Claim He Struck Santoshi Mata Idol At Dilsukhnagar Temple

According to the police, the accused identified as Mohammed Ansari allegedly entered the temple, raised slogans of 'Allahu Akbar' and struck the idol with a stick

Captain Smit Machchhar Stable After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack | UAE Probe Underway | Brass Tacks
Oct 2, 2026
Captain Smit Machchhar Stable After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack | UAE Probe Underway | Brass Tacks

Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot injured during the cockpit attack aboard FlyDubai flight FZ1073, is recovering in Abu Dhabi after the dramatic incident on the Dubai-to-Tel Aviv route.Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight, after which the aircraft experienced a rapid descent of more than 14,000 feet. Despite being wounded, Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew members to intervene. A second team of pilots subsequently took control and the aircraft landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The flight was carrying 174 people. -tacks n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Jammu & Kashmir Burqa Row: Medical Students Protest Over Labour Room Entry Rules | Brass Tacks
Oct 2, 2026
Jammu & Kashmir Burqa Row: Medical Students Protest Over Labour Room Entry Rules | Brass Tacks

A controversy has erupted at Government Medical College (GMC), Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, after medical students and interns protested over an alleged restriction on wearing burqas or abayas inside the labour room.According to reports, students alleged that a female professor asked burqa-clad interns to leave the labour room on two consecutive days. Doda Doda n18oc_brass-tacks n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

RECOMMENDED
About Us

Recent Discovery will take you to the captivating developments in science, technology, and the universe around us. We deliver to you the latest news, theories, and developments in the world of science.

Quick Links
PressAdvertiseContactTermsPrivacy Policy
News
Copyright © 2015 - 2026 Recent Discovery. All Rights Reserved.