- Flydubai flight lands safely in Saudi Arabia after pilot stabbing and a sudden mid-air plunge.
- BJP accuses INDIA bloc of targeting the Election Commission to create an excuse for defeat.
- Pahalgam attack suspect Hashim Moosa is killed in a J&K encounter.
- India’s women’s hockey team beats South Korea 2-0 to secure an Asian Games medal.
- Centre approves Rs 1,789-crore intelligent traffic system covering 42 Delhi corridors.
Here are the top news stories of the day:
Flydubai flight makes emergency landing after pilot stabbing, mid-air plunge
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after passengers reported screams, a pilot being stabbed and the Boeing 737 MAX suddenly plunging thousands of feet. Flight FDB1073, carrying around 180 passengers, briefly transmitted hijacking code 7500 before landing safely at Tabuk Airport. Read full story
BJP calls INDIA bloc’s Election Commission protests a ‘save dynasty’ march
BJP accused the INDIA bloc of using its planned protests against the Election Commission to create an “advance excuse” for an election defeat. Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan questioned the opposition alliance’s unity, citing the absence of several leaders from its meeting.
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Pahalgam attack suspect Hashim Moosa killed in J&K encounter
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, wanted over the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam district. The joint operation by the Army, J&K Police and CRPF was conducted in Yousmarg. Read full story
India women’s hockey team assures medal after beating South Korea 2-0
India’s women’s hockey team secured at least a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal. India will face defending champions China in the final on October 2, with the winner earning direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Read full story
Centre approves Rs 1,789-crore intelligent traffic system for Delhi
The Centre has approved a Rs 1,789.52-crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi, aimed at making traffic signals more responsive to real-time conditions. The project will cover 42 corridors and deploy 1,092 adaptive signal locations and 1,029 enforcement locations. Read full story