"India stands immensely proud": Indian envoys meet family of Captain Machchhar after cockpit attack

Oct 01, 2026

Indian Embassy officials in the UAE met the family of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar to offer full government support. Captain Machchhar was injured...

Special prayers, rituals held for Captain Smit Machchhar’s speedy recovery at Somnath, Kashi Vishwanath

Oct 01, 2026

At Gujarat’s revered Somnath Temple, special rituals were performed for the health and long life of Captain Machchhar.

ABVP demands Ashok Chakra for Captain Smit Machchhar

Oct 03, 2026

During the meeting, the student organisation passed a resolution praising the indomitable courage of Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery in ensuring passenger...

UP CM Yogi, Rajnath Singh hail Capt Smit Machchhar's "courage and sense of duty" after Flydubai cockpit incident

Oct 01, 2026

"The courage and sense of duty shown by Captain Smit Machchhar in the face of grave danger is deeply commendable. Despite being seriously injured...

PM Modi speaks to hero Indian pilot Capt Machchhar, applauds his bravery

Oct 02, 2026

Captain Machchhar gave details of his experience to the Prime Minister and spoke of what gave him courage during the incident.

"Were five to ten seconds from dying": Israeli dentist who treated FlyDubai captain Smit Machchhar recounts heroic cockpit struggle

Oct 02, 2026

Israeli dentist Dr. Shota Musaev and passengers helped save FlyDubai Flight 1073 after a co-pilot's violent attack. Captain Smit Machchhar fought back despite serious...