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flydubai cockpit horror: Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attacked Captain Smit Machchhar with crash axe, tried to seize control | flydubai temporarily suspends all Israel flights after co-pilot’s alleged cockpit attack, crash attempt | Grounded in Oman over ‘radical views’, then hired by flydubai: What we know about Omani pilot Hamam al-Hammami | ‘Hanuman Chalisa gave me courage’: Smit Machchhar recounts flydubai cockpit battle to PM Modi | PM Modi speaks to Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar who foiled crash plot, praises his courage | Putin praises Modi’s ‘good ideas’ to end Ukraine war, thanks Indian PM for peace efforts | Flydubai cockpit attack: Injured Indian pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi | India backs brave flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, Ambassador meets family after cockpit attack | ‘Saved us from a 9/11’: PM Modi praises Captain Smit Machchhar after terrifying flydubai cockpit attack | 'India is proud': PM Modi hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as ‘hero’ after mid-air cockpit horror

AI Time Machine: Piyush Goyal’s 80s look has social media talking. How can you create it using ChatGPT

Sep 10, 2026, at 12:36 am

If a time machine were ever invented, it would probably have matched perfectly with the recent AI-generated 1980s photo trend that has swept across social media platforms like a gust of wind.

iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max launched: Foldable iPhone steals spotlight, A20 Pro chip, upto 45 hours playback

Sep 10, 2026, at 12:01 am

Apple has launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its “Surprise and Shine” event on Wednesday, bringing a series of hardware upgrades over last year’s Pro models.

Could AI kill all humans by 2036? Anthropic researcher says risk is above 10%

Sep 09, 2026, at 06:12 pm

A senior researcher at Anthropic has warned that he believes there is more than a 10% chance that artificial intelligence could kill all humans within the next decade.

Sony, Aramco team up on AI: Could this transform industrial operations?

Sep 09, 2026, at 05:44 pm

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation and Aramco have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing industrial AI capabilities through sensing, artificial intelligence and other mutually agreed technologies across complex industrial environments.

Logitech launches $99 AI keypad that could change how developers code. All details here

Sep 08, 2026, at 06:08 pm

Tech major Logitech on Tuesday announced MX Keypad, the AI control center designed for multi-app, multi-agent coding to put developers in command of their evolving workflows.

Home Theatre experience at Rs 69,999? Zebronics unveils Juke Bar 11000

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:46 pm

Tech brand Zebronics has launched the Zeb-Juke Bar 11000, a flagship 1,610W RMS home audio system designed to transform living rooms into immersive entertainment spaces.

Samsung and ASML join forces for next-gen chips in major AI era push

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:38 pm

Samsung Electronics and ASML on Tuesday announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic partnership, strengthening collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies aimed at driving the next generation of innovation in the AI era.

Harry Potter fans, look away! Realme unveils magical new 16 Pro 5G Edition. Why is it special?

Sep 08, 2026, at 05:34 pm

Realme has unveiled the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, a special version of its mid-range smartphone featuring a design inspired by the popular Harry Potter franchise.

‘We are carrying a legacy’: Iman Chakraborty’s Parampara brings over 150 young musicians together

Sep 08, 2026, at 03:32 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali folk and Rabindra Sangeet singer Iman Chakraborty’s Iman Sangeet Academy hosted its annual showcase, Parampara, on Friday, bringing together more than 150 students from Kolkata, and different parts of India and overseas.

‘No one is prepared’: OpenAI scientist warns of AI’s rapid rise

Sep 08, 2026, at 03:13 pm

OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki has warned that humanity should exercise “extreme caution” as artificial intelligence advances rapidly, saying people may not be prepared for the consequences of continued progress in machine intelligence.

Liquid Network in crisis? 4,000 BTC withdrawn as exchanges pause LBTC transfers

Sep 07, 2026, at 06:03 pm

Liquid Network, a Bitcoin-based payments and settlement network, on Sunday said purported white-hat hackers have withdrawn from its  Liquid Federation wallet.

Indian-origin software engineer earns nearly Rs 1 lakh a day from her ‘side hustle’ in US

Sep 07, 2026, at 04:39 pm

An Indian-origin software engineer has left the internet surprised after revealing how much she earns from her mehendi art skills in the US.

‘We are the worst storytellers’: Suhel Seth on India’s failure to market itself at 'Kitaab' book launch

Sep 07, 2026, at 11:21 am

Author and columnist Suhel Seth was in Kolkata for the latest edition of ‘Kitaab’, a signature literary initiative of the Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF), in association with Rotary International and Ehsaas Women of Kolkata at Taj Bengal. Seth was present to launch his book WTF India: Are We Losing the Plot?, engaging in a candid conversation on India’s politics, governance, urban development, culture and the responsibilities of citizens. IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...

IISWBM MSW Programme: Internships, Industry Exposure and Career Opportunities Explained

Sep 07, 2026, at 12:45 am

The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM), Kolkata, is inviting applications for admission to its two-year Master's in Social Welfare (MSW) programme.

AI has all the answers, but this father says his daughter is missing something important

Sep 07, 2026, at 12:09 am

A father has made a curious observation about his seven-year-old daughter's growing habit of turning to ChatGPT whenever her parents fail to answer her questions immediately.

Lenovo unveils new AI laptops in 7 bold colours — Check out features

Sep 05, 2026, at 06:29 pm

Tech major Lenovo has expanded its Personal AI portfolio with a new range of consumer laptops, desktops and smarter experiences designed to cater to different lifestyles and everyday needs.

West Bengal steps up fight against child marriage as UN recognises November 27 global day

Sep 05, 2026, at 04:33 pm

India’s fight against child marriage has received a major global endorsement, with the United Nations (UN) declaring November 27 the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

Banglar Jatiyo Gorbo returns: Goutam Ghose, Rituparna Sengupta lead tribute to Bengal’s achievers

Sep 05, 2026, at 04:13 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Angel Creations hosted the curtain raiser of the third edition of 'Banglar Jatiyo Gorbo', on Monday, an initiative aimed at recognising Bengalis who have made significant contributions across fields including cinema, culture, entrepreneurship, healthcare and arts.

Acer unveils Predator Atlas 7: What makes this gaming handheld device special

Sep 04, 2026, at 07:14 pm

Tech major Acer has announced the Predator Atlas 7, the latest addition to its Predator gaming handheld portfolio. The new device brings the performance of the recently introduced 8-inch model to a more compact 7-inch form factor.

Microsoft job, US life: This techie gave it all up to return to India. Here’s why?

Sep 04, 2026, at 06:49 pm

A tech professional has left the internet intrigued after revealing that he quit his job at Microsoft in the US three years ago and returned to India, saying the decision gave him things that money could not buy.

Fujifilm launches Monster 609mm-Equivalent Lens: Meet the new XF400mmF4.5

Sep 04, 2026, at 06:39 pm

Fujifilm North America Corporation's Electronic Imaging Division has announced the launch of the FUJINON XF400mmF4.5 R LM OIS WR (XF400mm), a super-telephoto prime lens designed to deliver high optical performance while maintaining a compact and lightweight form factor.

Sona College of Technology welcomes 2,400 freshers to UG, PG programmes

Sep 04, 2026, at 05:12 pm

Salem: Sona College of Technology welcomed 2,400 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at its 30th Freshers Day, held at the Sona Institutions campus here last weekend. Significantly, women accounted for 42 per cent of the undergraduate cohort.

‘Children shouldn’t carry the burden’: Social activist Sundeep Bhutoria urges Centre to enforce 10% school bag rule

Sep 04, 2026, at 12:45 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Imagine six-year-old children, barely out of kindergarten, bent forward under a bag weighing nearly a quarter of their own body weight. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario. It is a crisis in plain sight, a reality for millions of Indian schoolchildren — and a health concern that Kolkata-based social and cultural activist Sundeep Bhutoria has now thrust into the national spotlight.

Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee and Abhijeeth Bhattacharjee present One World Fusion 2026: a grand Independence Day celebration in Hyderabad

Sep 03, 2026, at 02:25 pm

Hyderabad/IBNS: Ravindra Bharathi witnessed an evening of musical synergy on August 14 as Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the Department of Language and Culture, Government of Telangana, hosted the 13th season of One World Fusion 2026.

When the Body Becomes a Temple: The Ramnami Samaj's Century-Old Rebellion Now Inspires Kolkata's Durga Puja

Sep 03, 2026, at 11:25 am

Denied entry into temples, they did not argue — they carried Ram on their skin instead. TWF-IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh traces how Chhattisgarh's Ramnami Samaj, a Dalit devotional community that began tattooing the name of Ram across their bodies in the 1890s as a quiet act of resistance against caste exclusion, has travelled from the margins of religious history to the heart of this year's Durga Puja — where their extraordinary story of faith, identity and defiance is the centrepiece in Chaltabagan, one of North Kolkata's most celebrated pandals.

Google Pics is here! New AI image tool can edit photos, text and objects in seconds

Sep 02, 2026, at 04:43 pm

Tech giant Google is rolling out Google Pics, a new image creation and editing tool that should not be confused with Google Photos or Google Images.

They lost ₹4 lakh in a cloud kitchen—Then built a ₹2 crore business in just 2 months

Sep 02, 2026, at 03:31 pm

Bengaluru entrepreneurs Kushal Reddy and Chahak Jain have reportedly turned a failed food business into a venture generating nearly Rs 2 crore in revenue within two months, using social media to build an audience before launching their new venture.

‘₹2 lakh/month is the most dangerous number’: Bengaluru techie’s post sparks debate on salary, ambition and comfort

Sep 02, 2026, at 10:37 am

A social media post by a Bengaluru-based tech professional has sparked an online debate over career growth, financial comfort and the hidden cost of earning a seemingly comfortable salary.

Tata Steel celebrates the legacy of Sir Dorabji Tata with immersive sports exhibition in Kolkata

Sep 02, 2026, at 01:53 am

Tata Steel recently commemorated the birth anniversary of its first Chairman, Sir Dorabji Tata, with a special celebration titled “Celebration of Sports: The Sir Dorabji Tata Legacy” at the Atrium, Tata Centre, Kolkata.

FinTech-cybersecurity in focus at FINNOVATION 2026: SBI, IIT Jodhpur celebrate young innovators at Grand Finale

Sep 02, 2026, at 12:10 am

Public sector lender State Bank of India (SBI), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur), successfully concluded the second edition of “FINNOVATION” — the PSB Hackathon Series 2026 with a grand felicitation ceremony in Gurugram.