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A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a serious incident that required an emergency landing. Following a cockpit altercation, one pilot was arrested and investigated by Saudi authorities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the situation was managed and the safety of passengers was prioritized. Warplanes were scrambled in response to potential hijacking fears but were later stood down.

Nabi’s economy rate of 9.51 is also the worst by an Indian bowler on ODI debut, among those who have bowled at least 30 balls, Cricbuzz reported.

While browsing a thrift store in Nashville, Michael Sparks stumbled upon an astonishing find: a rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence, priced at only $2.48. Upon delving into its history, Sparks recognized its immense value and chose to auction it. To his amazement, the document fetched $477,650 at auction, enriching the known collection of surviving copies and transforming Sparks into a local legend.

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan simply adjourns by four weeks a plea by DMK to inquire Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar

Former officers allege that the charges levelled by the auditors were sometimes “very frivolous.”

In the first operation, FDA teams seized banned gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco along with two trucks, collectively valued at ₹1.26 crore, following interceptions in Palghar and Thane districts

The duty cut from 16.5% to 11% will hurt oil palm, groundnut and sesame growers in Andhra Pradesh, the Sangham says, and demands ₹25,000 a tonne for oil palm bunches

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister wants skill training for employees to be continuous, as it is for IAS officers

The people building artificial intelligence keep reaching for the same comparison. Billionaire Elon Musk has called AI “far more dangerous than nukes.” Anthropic boss Dario Amodei describes the most powerful models as “weaponisable nuclear materials.” Sam Altman, when asked how AI could be policed, often points to the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), the world's nuclear watchdog.

Congress chief Kharge says 'Save Democracy' rallies will be held across all districts from October 2 to October 8, a public meeting in Delhi on November 1; demands ballot papers replace EVM

Twenty-five riders of the TNSF set out from Alipiri on the Seva Sankalp Yatra and are to reach Varanasi on October 8

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan calls for status report from an SIT probing the POCSO case against R. Veeramani of Gem Granites

With Moosa’s killing, the entire group of four senior LeT Commanders operating in the UT since 2022, and responsible for sensational attacks stands neutralized, reads the MHA statement

The young sports champion credits one of India's most decorated compound archers Abhishek Verma for helping and teaching her

SEBI found that SBPL was offering a scheme called 'Making Millions Financially Free', promising assured returns of 18-48% annually while giving investors the impression that their money was being invested in the securities market

As part of workation programme, high-speed Internet, extra power outlets and dedicated discussion areas provided. After work, guests can also choose from guided nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails

Eligible domestic consumers can avail Central Financial Assistance of ₹30,000 for a 1-kW rooftop solar system, ₹60,000 for a 2-kW system and up to ₹78,000 for a 3-kW system

The Centre tells the court the CSIR-NEERI’s report on ‘new generation joined firecrackers’ finds they are different from conventional firecrackers in shell/tube size, formulation, bursting duration, and frequency of bursting, with corresponding reductions in noise, particulate emissions, and solid waste generation