PM Modi speaks to India's 'hero' flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, wishes him quick recovery
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Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by a co-pilot inside the cockpit of a flydubai aircraft during a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The incident forced the plane, which was carrying 174 passengers, to make an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday. Machchhar, 39, is currently recovering in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Machchhar to discuss the incident and offer his well-wishes for a quick recovery. The pilot has been widely recognized for his actions during the mid-air crisis.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
hindustantimes.comFocuses on the incident as a violent criminal event
Times of IndiaEmphasizes the pilot's heroism and the Prime Minister's personal outreach
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