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Trump’s India-Brazil Election Mix-Up

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Trump’s ‘India Election’ Mix-Up Sparks Debate A single word in a Donald Trump post has unexpectedly put India at the centre of an American election debate. But the “Indian presidential election” Trump cited never happened. What Is Happening Now? US President Donald Trump claimed that around 125 million people had voted in the first round of “India’s Presidential Election,” with results announced soon after voting ended. The problem: India held no such election. Trump appeared to be referring to Brazil , where voters went to the polls on October 4. Brazil’s presidential contest is now heading to an October 25 runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Trump used the comparison to criticise the time required to count votes in parts of the United States. His post offered no evidence supporting his broader claim that American voting is corrupt. Why It Matters This is more than a social-media typo because it comes at a sensitive moment in India-US relations. India and th...
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The UAE said its co-pilot attacked the captain and tried to seize control.

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Flydubai Axe Attack Raises New Aviation Security Fears A routine Dubai-Tel Aviv flight turned into a terrifying security crisis inside the cockpit. An Indian captain’s actions may have helped prevent a catastrophe involving more than 170 people. What is happening now? UAE prosecutors say the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073 attacked the captain with a cockpit crash axe and tried to seize control of the aircraft during Wednesday’s Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. UAE authorities have described the incident as an attempted “terrorist attack.” Passengers and crew subdued the co-pilot, while a reserve pilot helped take control. The aircraft made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The UAE is leading the investigation into the suspect’s motive and possible connections. Reports identify the co-pilot as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, although UAE authorities had not publicly confirmed his identity in their initial statement. Why it matters The case raises difficult questions about airline ...
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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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