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India salutes Captain Smit Machchhar 🇮🇳

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Indian Pilot Saves 174 Lives An Indian pilot’s extraordinary courage aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight has become an international story of heroism. Captain Smit Machchhar’s actions also carry a wider message about India’s people-to-people reputation abroad. What Is Happening Now Flydubai Flight FZ1073, carrying 174 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv, faced a serious mid-air emergency on September 30. According to Reuters and AP, Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian national, was attacked and seriously injured by his co-pilot during an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft. Despite his injuries, Machchhar helped enable passengers and crew to enter the cockpit and overpower the attacker. The aircraft eventually made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. All 174 people survived. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Machchhar’s courage, saying his actions helped save hundreds of lives and avert a major tragedy. President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ...
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Russia’s Kyiv Drone Strikes Escalate Ukraine War

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Russia Pounds Kyiv: Why India Should Watch Closely Meta description: Hook: A deadly Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s leading science institution has put Kyiv back at the centre of an intensifying air war. For India, the escalation matters far beyond Europe. What Is Happening Now? Russia launched sustained drone attacks across Ukraine on September 28, striking the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv . Reuters reported that two people were killed there and 24 were injured in attacks across the capital. Nationwide, at least 10 people were reported killed and more than 80 injured. Ukraine says Russia is increasingly deploying faster, high-flying jet-powered drones that are harder to intercept. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 90 of 120 drones used in the latest assault were jet-powered, with Ukraine intercepting 57% of them. Russia and Ukraine both deny deliberately targeting civilians, while Ukraine has continued attacks against Russian oil and defence facilities. Why It Mat...
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US-China Tariff Cuts and India

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US-China Tariff Cuts: What It Means for India Washington and Beijing are lowering trade barriers on $60 billion worth of goods. The limited deal may calm markets—but for India, a wider US-China thaw could reshape exports, manufacturing and the “China+1” opportunity. What Is Happening Now? The United States and China have agreed to move toward lower tariffs on $60 billion worth of bilateral trade , covering $30 billion of goods from each side. The products range from American agricultural goods and medical equipment to Chinese household appliances, toys and consumer products. China’s list includes US corn, wheat, sorghum, meat, dairy, seafood, timber and other products. Notably, soybeans are excluded from this particular tariff-reduction list. The US list includes Chinese coffee makers, toasters, tableware, blankets, toys and other household goods. The two countries have also extended their trade truce by two months, until January 10, 2027 , giving negotiators more time to address broad...
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The summit did not end U.S.-China rivalry. Instead, it showed that both

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Trump-Xi Summit: What Happened Next? This is a follow-up to my earlier post, “Why Does the Trump-Xi Summit Matter?” The Trump-Xi summit in Washington has concluded without a sweeping breakthrough, but it has given the United States and China more time to manage their differences. The most concrete outcome was an extension of the U.S.-China trade truce for another two months. This gives negotiators additional time, while larger disputes over tariffs, technology, critical minerals and market access remain unresolved. Taiwan also remained a sensitive issue. Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated Beijing's position, while the fundamental differences between Washington and Beijing over the island remain. Artificial intelligence is another area where competition and limited cooperation may exist side by side. The two countries are competing for technological leadership while exploring ways to reduce risks from serious AI-related incidents. Iran, meanwhile, illustrates the limits of coop...
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