Israel to honour Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism

October 9, 2026 11:27 AM

Israel to honour Indian Captain Smit Machchhar with Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism

Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought off an attack from his co-pilot inside the cockpit of a flydubai plane, will receive Israel's highest bravery award for civilians, President Isaac Herzog has said. President Herzog on Thursday presented the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six individuals who were on board the flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. "Alongside the Israeli heroes whom we honour today, we send our heartfelt wishes for the full and speedy recovery o...

PM Modi thanks Israeli Prez for I-Day wishes, says India deeply values friendship

August 16, 2026 5:41 PM

PM Modi thanks Israeli Prez for I-Day wishes, says India deeply values friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked Israeli President Isaac Herzog for his Independence Day greetings and reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you, President Herzog, for your warm wishes. India deeply values its friendship with Israel. We remain committed to further strengthening our Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people." The Israeli President, extending greetings to India on its Independenc...