1. PM Modi Praises Captain Smit’s Bravery After Flydubai Flight Incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery during the Flydubai flight incident, saying his actions filled Indians with pride. Flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers, transmitted emergency signals and made a sharp descent before diverting to Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk.
2. ’Another 9/11 Could Have Happened’: Israel Envoy Praises Capt Machchhar
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar praised Indian Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during the alleged cockpit attack on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. Azar said the incident could have resulted in another 9/11-like disaster. Machchhar was seriously injured but helped passengers and crew regain access to the cockpit and prevent a potential crash.
3. Saurabh Bharadwaj Alleges Forest Land Encroachment Under Delhi BJP Govt
Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that forest land worth several hundred crores of rupees was being encroached upon under the BJP-led Delhi government. He claimed illegal construction and tree cutting were taking place in forest areas, particularly around Chhattarpur. The allegations have not been independently established.
4. DK Shivakumar Alleges BJP Leaders Trying to Delete Names Through SIR
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar alleged that some BJP leaders were attempting to get voters’ names deleted through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He said the Congress would oppose any effort to remove eligible voters from electoral rolls and urged officials to ensure the revision process is carried out according to established rules.
5. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Expand Free Bus Scheme for Women From Oct 2
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the expanded ‘Vetri Payanam’ free bus scheme for women on October 2. The programme will cover 12,692 buses and benefit around 84.32 lakh women, according to the announcement. The expansion is aimed at increasing access to free public transport for women across the state.
6. Rahul Gandhi to Meet Tribal Families in Balaghat Over Child Deaths
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to meet tribal families in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district following the deaths of several children. Gandhi said he would stand with the affected families in their grief. The visit comes amid concerns over the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the response to the incident.
7. New Rules Tighten Process for Delayed Birth and Death Registration
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act has come into effect, introducing stricter requirements for registering births and deaths after the prescribed period. The amended law aims to strengthen the registration process and improve the accuracy of official records. Applicants seeking delayed registration will now have to meet additional requirements under the revised provisions.
8. Bulk Form-7 Applications Seeking Deletion of Muslim Voters’ Names Surface in Belagavi
Booth Level Officers in six polling stations in Belagavi North have alleged that two men claiming to represent the city corporation brought bulk Form-7 applications seeking deletion of Muslim voters’ names. BLOs said some were pressured to sign the forms. The concerned Electoral Registration Officer said someone had falsely used his name to issue such instructions. The allegations are under inquiry.
9. Delhi Police Arrest 23-Year-Old for Allegedly Stalking DU Student
Delhi Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly stalking and harassing a 22-year-old Delhi University student in north Delhi’s Maurice Nagar. According to police, the woman alleged that the accused repeatedly called her and followed her between college and her residence for over three months.
10. SC Refuses to Allow Mamata-Led TMC Faction to Operate Frozen Bank Accounts
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction seeking access to four debit-frozen bank accounts. A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale declined to interfere with the Calcutta High Court’s order. The court noted that the Election Commission had frozen the party symbol and the question of entitlement to the funds remains pending.
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