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Dubai, Oct 3: Five Indian nationals were rescued after a Kuwait-flagged tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian mission in Oman said on Saturday. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy said it coordinated the rescue of the five Indian nationals aboard MT Kazimah III, who were safely brought ashore. The mission thanked Omani authorities for their support and assistance during the rescue operation. The embassy did not provide further details about the projectile strike or identify its source. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region. Several commercial vessels carrying…
Srinagar, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has expressed grief over the death of a person in a tragic bus accident in Ramban district. In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family and said he had spoken with the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, regarding the treatment of those seriously injured in the accident. He said the injured passengers who were shifted to GMC Jammu would be provided the best possible medical care and prayed for their speedy recovery.
Shopian, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case against a man accused of impersonating government officials and allegedly cheating people through social media in Shopian district. According to officials, the accused allegedly posed as officials of various government administrative offices and used the identities to deceive people. The allegations include impersonation of a public servant, cheating and fraud, criminal intimidation, and wrongful restraint, the official said. The accused was identified as Umer Shamaim Ganie, son of Mohd Shamiam Ganie, a resident of Meemander, Shopian. Police have registered FIR No. 207/2026 under relevant sections of law and taken…
Washington, Oct 3: US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face a strong response if investigators establish that Tehran was linked to the co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a Flydubai flight bound for Israel. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said US authorities were examining possible links between the co-pilot and Iran. When asked whether Washington would retaliate if Tehran was found to be behind the incident, Trump said Iran would be “hit very hard.” Trump did not provide details or evidence supporting the suspected Iranian connection, saying the investigation was still underway. The incident…
Kathmandu, Oct 3: A Malaysian national who went missing after devastating flash floods in Nepal in August has been found safe and has returned home after 37 days, according to reports. The development was confirmed by Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (MASFIH), an organisation representing families of missing Malaysian nationals. MASFIH spokesperson Manivannan Retinam said the man, a Malaysian citizen of Chinese descent who had been travelling alone in Nepal, contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu himself. The organisation subsequently contacted his relatives, who confirmed that he had safely returned to Malaysia. According to Manivannan, the man was at Nagthali…
Dubai, Oct 3: Senior UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash has praised Indian flydubai captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during what he described as a “serious terrorist incident” aboard a flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Machchhar was reportedly stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot inside the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday. Despite his injuries, the Indian pilot managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to overpower the attacker. The flight, carrying 174 passengers, subsequently landed safely in Saudi Arabia, where the co-pilot was taken into custody. Gargash, the UAE President’s diplomatic adviser, praised Machchhar’s…
New Delhi, Oct 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that alleged narco-trafficker Navpreet Singh has been deported from Turkiye and brought back to India. In a post on X, Shah said Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship using the alleged fake identity of Navab Virk and was involved in smuggling heroin and methamphetamine from Afghanistan to India. Shah said Indian agencies traced Singh and established his identity before securing his deportation to India. He has since been taken into custody in connection with cases related to alleged drug trafficking and other crimes, he added. Calling the development a…
Jammu, Oct 3: Jammu and Kashmir Police have claimed to have solved a vehicle and transformer theft case in RS Pura with the arrest of two persons and the recovery of a stolen Mahindra Pickup. According to a police official, a complaint regarding the theft of a Mahindra Pickup from Sunderpur, RS Pura, was received on August 25. Subsequently, FIR No. 157/2026 under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station RS Pura and an investigation was launched. During the investigation, a police team used technical analysis and other investigative methods to identify the suspects.…
Ramban, Oct 3: A passenger bus travelling from Srinagar towards Ramban overturned near Sita Ram Passi at Kela Morh in Ramban district on Saturday, leaving several passengers injured. The bus, bearing registration number WB37D-8989, reportedly veered off the road before overturning on the roadside, triggering panic among passengers and commuters. According to preliminary reports, several passengers sustained injuries and were shifted to the District Hospital for treatment. The exact number of injured and the nature of their injuries have not yet been officially confirmed. Police reached the spot after receiving information and launched rescue operations. Necessary legal formalities were also…
New York, Oct 3 : An Omani citizen, Hamam al-Hammami, has been identified as the flydubai co-pilot who attacked Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and allegedly attempted to sabotage a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on Wednesday, according to a US media report. Al-Hammami was reportedly barred from flying previously by Omani authorities for his radical ideological views, the Wall Street Journal reported, quoting people familiar with the matter. On the flydubai flight FZ1073, he stabbed and seriously injured Machchhar, who fought back and managed to open the cockpit door, enabling passengers to overpower the attacker. The flight, carrying 174 passengers, transmitted emergency…
Srinagar, Oct 3 : National Conference MLA Altaf Kaloo and party spokesperson Umesh Bhat have been booked by Jammu and Kashmir Police following a complaint by the legislator’s personal security officer (PSO), who alleged that he was assaulted while performing his official duties. According to officials, the case was registered at Sadar Anantnag Police Station after the PSO alleged that he was beaten by Kaloo and Bhat following an altercation. Police have registered an FIR under Sections 121 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The PSO also alleged that he sustained injuries in the incident and subsequently filed…
Jammu, Oct 3 : A 19-year-old woman from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was apprehended by the Indian Army after she allegedly crossed the LoC and entered Indian territory in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The woman, identified as Samiya Azeem, a resident of Bains Gala village in Khuiretta tehsil of Kotli district, was intercepted by troops deployed along the LoC in Pukherni village of Nowshera sector late Friday evening, they said. They said troops immediately took her into custody and initiated preliminary questioning. No incriminating material was recovered from her possession, officials said, adding that the woman…