News This Week (Sept 28-Oct 2): Pilot Smit Machchhar's Heroic Act, Drishyam 3 & More

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

From a Flydubai hijack scare to a 25-year market low and Drishyam 3's release, here is everything that made news this week, plus a very good dog.

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J&K Medical Students Protest After Professor Objects to Burqas in Labour Room | GMC Doda | News18

Oct 2, 2026

J&K Medical Students Protest After Professor Objects to Burqas in Labour Room | GMC Doda | News18

Protests broke out at Government Medical College (GMC) in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, after medical interns alleged that a professor objected to students wearing burqas in the labour room.The students, who reportedly boycotted work and staged a protest, alleged that burqa-clad interns were asked to leave the labour room on two consecutive days. The college has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the allegations, while police have held discussions with the protesting students.The incident has sparked a debate over religious attire, clinical protocols and student rights in medical institutions. Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Delhi’s Barapullah Faces Big Traffic Test: New Flyover, 3-Km Jam And 55-Minute Waits On Day 2

Oct 2, 2026

Delhi’s Barapullah Faces Big Traffic Test: New Flyover, 3-Km Jam And 55-Minute Waits On Day 2

Delhi’s newly opened Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor, billed as a faster link between east and south Delhi, ran into heavy traffic on Wednesday, a day after its inauguration, with motorists reporting tailbacks of nearly 3 km and delays of up to 55 minutes.The congestion was reported on the Mayur Vihar Phase-1 to Sarai Kale Khan stretch, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to intensify deployment at key merging and exit points and step up traffic regulation. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Amazon Promises More Local Funding and Less Secrecy Around Data Centers

Oct 2, 2026

Amazon Promises More Local Funding and Less Secrecy Around Data Centers

The internet giant is the latest technology company trying to address increasingly hostile local sentiment toward data center projects.

Solar system may have a much shorter lifespan than we thought

Oct 2, 2026

Solar system may have a much shorter lifespan than we thought

Solar system may have a much shorter lifespan than we thought Scientists in a recent study have revealed a new expiration date for our solar system. A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters suggests the solar system’s lifespan could be dramatically cut short, lasting...

The rover that could finally find life on Mars: I travelled to a remote desert in Spain to see ESA's £1billion Rosalind Franklin put to the test - and for a moment, I could have sworn I was on the Red Planet

Oct 2, 2026

The rover that could finally find life on Mars: I travelled to a remote desert in Spain to see ESA's £1billion Rosalind Franklin put to the test - and for a moment, I could have sworn I was on the Red Planet

Daily Mail's Wiliam Hunter travelled to the Tabernas Desert to see how ESA and Airbus are getting ready for what could be the most important mission in space exploration history.

The Gandhi Photograph You Carry In Your Wallet: Who Actually Took It And How Did It End Up On Indian Currency Notes?

Oct 2, 2026

The Gandhi Photograph You Carry In Your Wallet: Who Actually Took It And How Did It End Up On Indian Currency Notes?

This Gandhi Jayanti, look closely at your Rs 500 note. The famous face on your currency note wasn’t drawn

Enjoy Clear Calls and Immersive Music on a Budget: TWS Earbuds With ANC Under Rs 2,000

Oct 2, 2026

Enjoy Clear Calls and Immersive Music on a Budget: TWS Earbuds With ANC Under Rs 2,000

Active Noise Cancellation is no longer limited to expensive earbuds. These affordable TWS options combine ANC with useful features for music, calls and everyday commuting.

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Information Mishandling

Oct 2, 2026

OpenAI Parts Ways With Three Safety Researchers Over Sensitive Information Mishandling

OpenAI has parted ways with three members of its safety team after they leaked private information in violation of company policies, The Wall Street Journal reported. "We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information," a spokesperson for the company was quoted as saying. "Our investigation confirmed that these

'My Son Missing For 3 Months': Premanand Maharaj’s Ashram Faces Fresh Allegations

Oct 2, 2026

'My Son Missing For 3 Months': Premanand Maharaj’s Ashram Faces Fresh Allegations

The allegations have surfaced amid questions surrounding the death of Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Deepak Lodhi, a disciple of Premanand Maharaj.

Flydubai Cockpit Horror: UAE Orders Probe Into Possible Terror Link, Prior Planning | News18

Oct 2, 2026

Flydubai Cockpit Horror: UAE Orders Probe Into Possible Terror Link, Prior Planning | News18

The United Arab Emirates launched an investigation into the incident aboard a Flydubai flight that was forced to divert to Saudi Arabia after an attack in the cockpit. Flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, landed safely at Tabuk Airport on Wednesday after an altercation in the flight deck. The aircraft was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children.Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured after he was attacked by his co-pilot, who is believed to be an Omani national. Machchhar is reported to have fought back and helped prevent the situation from escalating. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Gujarat Moves To Implement Uniform Civil Code After President Murmu's Nod

Oct 2, 2026

Gujarat Moves To Implement Uniform Civil Code After President Murmu's Nod

Gujarat has become the second state after Uttarakhand to enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the state’s UCC Bill, 2026.

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