Hardened narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh deported from Turkiye: Amit Shah

Hamam al-Hammami, a co-pilot, attacked captain Smit Machchhar on a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The incident, which caused the aircraft to rapidly descend, raised serious security concerns. Al-Hammami had previously been removed from Oman Air due to extremist views and later employed by Flydubai. An investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive and potential terrorist links.

President Donald Trump announced a one-time $90 payment for over 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare. The payments are intended to assist with monthly medical insurance premiums as the midterm elections approach. Most eligible seniors will receive the payment through direct deposit or checks in early October. Additionally, separate payments of $500 are being distributed to nearly one million Americans who purchased health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

Amit Shah confirmed the deportation of hardened narco-trafficker Navpreet Singh from Turkiye to India. Singh had obtained Turkish citizenship using a fake identity and trafficked drugs to India. Indian agencies successfully identified and tracked him down, leading to his arrest. Shah highlighted this achievement as a significant milestone for the Modi government against narco-trafficking. The government aims to dismantle all narco-cartels ahead of the December 2029 deadline.

Canada's Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is leading a business delegation of 300 to India this month. This mission aims to explore various sectors for trade opportunities and strengthen bilateral relations. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada will resume soon. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030. Recent discussions show commitment to expediting these negotiations and reaching a conclusion soon.

Canada's Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is leading a business delegation of 300 to India this month. This mission aims to explore various sectors for trade opportunities and strengthen bilateral relations. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Canada will resume soon. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion by 2030. Recent discussions show commitment to expediting these negotiations and reaching a conclusion soon.

The US G20 presidency expressed disappointment after trade ministers failed to reach agreements on excess capacity. A draft statement aimed at addressing this issue saw support from most members but was rejected by a few. China previously objected to calls for eliminating non-market policies and only a few countries took a stand against forced labor. Mexico and Argentina joined the US in issuing a statement regarding forced labor concerns.

Deleted tweets reviewed by CNN show Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami wanted a wife who would wear a niqab and quit working after marriage, with some families reportedly reversing their refusal once they learned he was a pilot, part of a wider investigation into his background after the alleged cockpit attack on Captain Smit Machchhar.

India won the toss and decided to bat first in the men's cricket final against Pakistan. Both teams have retained their playing XIs from the semifinal victories earlier in the tournament. Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan will hope to make an impact as India relies on Sanju Samson for runs. Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal earlier by defeating Bangladesh in a decisive third-place playoff.

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs earned the gold medal in women's individual golf tournament at the 2026 Asian Games. She became the first woman from the country to earn the top spot in the podium. The golfer's performance also contributed to the country's women's team to clinch silver in the golf event, adding to the nation's growing medal tally.

India's women's golf team achieved remarkable success by winning a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Pranavi Sharath Urs led the team with an outstanding performance, securing individual gold in the stroke play event. The team finished the tournament at 14-under par, while China took home the gold with a score of 22-under. This achievement marks a historic moment for Indian women's golf at the Asian Games.