{
  "id": 11434040,
  "title": "Anwar Gargash praises Indian flydubai pilot for courage during security incident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/anwar-gargash-praises-indian-flydubai-pilot-for-courage-during",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:35:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/anwar-gargash-praises-indian-flydubai-pilot-for-courage-during-security-incident-1.500696112"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Diplomatic Adviser to the President, commended Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his bravery during a terrorist attack that could have turned into a disastrous event. In a post on his official X account, Gargash remarked, \"Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar deserves the highest praise. In confronting a serious terrorist act and a potential catastrophe, he embodied courage and responsibility.\" He further noted, \"His professionalism and moral conviction in the darkest of circumstances make him a true hero.\" Gargash stressed the importance of vigilance and preparedness in dealing with the threats posed by extremism and terrorism. The Indian Ambassador visited Machchhar, who was airlifted to the UAE following the incident. India has expressed its pride in the heroism of flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who was involved in an emergency landing at Tabuk.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, praised Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar for his actions during a serious terrorist attack that could have ended in disaster. “Indian flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar deserves the highest praise. In confronting a serious terrorist act and a potential catastrophe, he embodied courage and responsibility,” Gargash…",
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    "outlets": 10,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/govt-to-deliberate-on-advisory-for-indian-airlines-after-flydubai",
        "published": "2026-10-02T06:20:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "I wasn't going to let others die, says Indian pilot who opened cockpit door during attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-wasnt-going-to-let-others-die-says-indian-pilot-who-opened-cockpit",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:42:09.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-was-fighting-for-my-life-indian-pilot-hailed-as-hero-recalls",
        "published": "2026-10-02T07:49:55.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-was-fighting-for-my-life-indian-pilot-hailed-as-hero-recalls-11399093",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:31:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls flydubai cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-was-fighting-for-my-life-indian-pilot-hailed-as-hero-recalls-11399112",
        "published": "2026-10-02T08:31:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "'I was fighting for my life': Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-was-fighting-for-my-life-indian-pilot-hailed-as-hero-recalls-11407412",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:36:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Indian flydubai pilot opened cockpit door to save passengers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/indian-flydubai-pilot-opened-cockpit-door-to-save-passengers",
        "published": "2026-10-02T10:30:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "UAE President advisor: Hijacking a terrorist act, Indian pilot deserves every bit of appreciation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uae-president-advisor-hijacking-a-terrorist-act-indian-pilot-deserves",
        "published": "2026-10-02T11:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "I wasn’t going to let others die, says Indian pilot who opened cockpit door during attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/i-wasnt-going-to-let-others-die-says-indian-pilot-who-opened-cockpit-11432104",
        "published": "2026-10-02T12:01:34.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}