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Ronaldo exits Portugal camp ahead of Denmark Nations League clash, vows to ‘tell the truth’ when time comes

01

Oct

Sports

Ronaldo exits Portugal camp ahead of Denmark Nations League clash, vows to ‘tell the truth’ when time comes

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp ahead of the UEFA Nations League clash against Denmark, ending days of speculation surrounding his absence. Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed leaving the Portugal national team camp ahead of the Nations League clash against Denmark on Wednesday.Ronaldo was missing in action from Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway and was seen warming the bench for the whole match, raising questions among fans. The veteran forward also did not train with the rest of the squad.The Portuguese star was reportedly scheduled to hold talks with head coach Jorge Jesus and FPF President…

‘When something happens up there…’: Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar’s words on cockpit emergencies go viral

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

‘When something happens up there…’: Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar’s words on cockpit emergencies go viral

New Delhi: Nearly a year before he was stabbed by his co-pilot during a life-threatening cockpit confrontation, Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar had spoken about the importance of discipline, focus, and a trained crew during emergencies. Now, his remarks from a podcast have gone viral after the Flydubai pilot helped bring a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight to safety following the mid-air incident. Machchhar, who was captaining Flydubai Flight FZ1073, was injured during the confrontation after his co-pilot allegedly attempted to sabotage the aircraft's systems. According to reports, he raised the alarm and continued to assist in controlling the aircraft despite being injured.…

Gill’s record, Rohit’s firepower steer India to eight-wicket win in 2nd ODI, clinch series 2-0 vs West Indies

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Sports

Gill’s record, Rohit’s firepower steer India to eight-wicket win in 2nd ODI, clinch series 2-0 vs West Indies

Shubman Gill produced a batting masterclass, smashing an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls as India pulled off a stunning eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second ODI. Skipper Shubman Gill clobbered an unbeaten 223, the fastest double hundred in 50-over cricket, and Rohit Sharma belted a 101 as two generations of superstars came together to give India a series-sealing eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the second ODI here on Wednesday.West Indies might have desperately hoped that 405 for seven remained a target far from Indians, but how wrong were they!The incumbent captain, who snatched the crown for…

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region

Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Afghanistan early Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 6:59:20 am IST, with the earthquake originating at a considerable depth of 126 kilometres in the Hindu Kush region of the country. The NCS reported the seismic activity in an update shared on X, providing the coordinates and depth of the earthquake. The quake was located at latitude 35.981 degrees North and longitude 68.700 degrees East. According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred deep beneath the surface, at a depth of 126 km. Its epicentre was…

Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by around Rs 16 per litre: Will air travel get costlier?

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by around Rs 16 per litre: Will air travel get costlier?

New Delhi: Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel prices have witnessed a sharp increase from Thursday (October 1), putting fresh pressure on the operating costs of domestic airlines. According to state-owned oil marketing companies, ATF rates have been raised by around Rs 16 per litre, while commercial LPG prices have also gone up by Rs 62.59 for a 19-kg cylinder. The latest monthly revision comes amid changes in international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate. ATF is a major expense for airlines and accounts for up to 40 per cent of their operating costs. ATF price rises to Rs…

Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe: ‘He is a true hero’

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Netanyahu hails Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for averting mid-air catastrophe: ‘He is a true hero’

Tel Aviv: An Indian pilot has emerged at the centre of a dramatic mid-air incident after his actions helped prevent a possible disaster aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his co-pilot during the flight, managed to open the cockpit door despite suffering serious injuries. His action allowed passengers and crew members to enter the cockpit and overpower the attacker. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar, describing his actions as an extraordinary display of bravery. According to Netanyahu, the Indian captain's intervention helped save the lives of 174 people…

Trump calls Trump pilot Smit Machchhar ‘hero’ for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot ‘terrorist’

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

World

Trump calls Trump pilot Smit Machchhar ‘hero’ for saving 174 people on flydubai plane, labels co-pilot ‘terrorist’

Washington: US President Donald Trump praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a 'hero' for saving 174 people aboard a flydubai plane after he was stabbed by his co-pilot, who allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. Trump described the attacker as 'perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack job.' Trump speaks to Netanyahu Addressing the media about the incident, Trump said that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the harrowing mid-air attack aboard the flydubai flight. "I spoke to Benjamin Netanyahu about this incident. It seems as though the co-pilot was perhaps a terrorist or perhaps a whack…

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check city-wise new rates here

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Business

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked ahead of festival season, check city-wise new rates here

New Delhi: Consumers have been hit by a price hike just ahead of the festive season, with commercial LPG cylinder rates increasing from today (October 1). The price of 19-kg commercial cylinders has risen by more than Rs 60 in several cities, potentially increasing operating costs for hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and other businesses that rely heavily on commercial gas. However, there has been no change in the prices of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders, providing relief to household consumers for now. Delhi commercial LPG cylinder price rises by Rs 62.50 In Delhi, the benchmark city, the price of a 19-kg commercial…

BJP chief Nitin Nabin, CM Yogi hold meeting with BJP leaders in Lucknow

01

Oct

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

BJP chief Nitin Nabin, CM Yogi hold meeting with BJP leaders in Lucknow

In line with preparations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh 2027 Assembly elections, BJP National President Nitin Nabin arrived in Lucknow on Saturday for a crucial two-day organisational visit. Nabin, alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, attended a meeting with the party's office bearers at the state headquarters. The visit is being viewed as a major strategic effort to streamline the party's state machinery, solidify its electoral roadmap, and sharpen its campaign strategy. Ahead of the highly anticipated high-level review meetings, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak welcomed Nabin to Lucknow, noting that there is tremendous enthusiasm among…

5 kinds of grief that don’t look like grief

30

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

5 kinds of grief that don’t look like grief

Grief does not always arrive with tears, silence or a room full of memories. Sometimes, it looks like being unusually busy. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling late into the night because you do not want to think. And sometimes, it looks like being completely fine.Not every loss comes with a funeral or a goodbye. We can grieve people, places, relationships, versions of ourselves and futures that never happened. The difficult part is that some of these losses are so quiet that we do not even realise we are carrying them.Here are five kinds of grief that can hide behind everyday…