HT Morning Brief October 1: Indian pilot fights off co-pilot as flydubai flight plunges; Nitin Gadkari says 100% ethanol cars soon

HT Morning Brief October 1: Indian pilot fights off co-pilot as flydubai flight plunges; Nitin Gadkari says 100% ethanol cars soon Here are the top headlines from the day that you need to know - from politics and world news to sports and entertainment. Good morning, readers! Here are the top headlines from the day that you need to know - from politics and world news to sports and entertainment. 14,300 feet in 30 seconds: Indian pilot fights off co-pilot as flight plunges The co-pilot of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the captain on Wednesday morning, triggering a battle in the cockpit during which the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged 14,300 feet in roughly 30 seconds over northern Saudi Arabia.

The jet broadcast a hijack alert and diverted to Tabuk, where it landed safely, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu credited its wounded Indian captain with fighting back and opening the cockpit door so that passengers and crew could overpower the attacker. ‘Vehicles which can run on 100% ethanol may hit roads in 2 months’: Nitin Gadkari at HT Auto Leaderboard Awards and Summit India’s green mobility transition is set for a major leap, with leading automakers expected to launch flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on 100% ethanol within the next one to two months, Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday at the HT Auto Leaderboard Awards and Summit 2026.