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Indian Air Force’s Tejas fighter plane crashes at Dubai Air Show, pilot dies
Fp Staff •An Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter plane has crashed at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot died in the crash.

Flying taxis, India’s Tejas and more… Inside the grand Dubai air show
Fp Explainers •The 2025 Dubai air show, running from November 17 to 21, is a must-visit for all aviation enthusiasts. The event has already witnessed major aircraft orders, high-flying acrobatics and futuristic aviation technologies

India’s LCA Tejas steals the spotlight at Dubai Airshow | Watch
Fp Staff •Tejas, the Light Combat Aircraft, a single-engine, delta-wing, multi-role supersonic fighter jet of the Indian Air Force and Navy, stole the spotlight at the Dubai Air Show 2025.

FirstUp: Jaishankar in Moscow, verdict in Sheikh Hasina's trial... Top news today
Fp Explainers •Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s visit to India next month, S Jaishankar will meet his Russian counterpart Lavrov in Moscow today to discuss bilateral ties. It’s a big day in Bangladesh. The country’s International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict in the case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in five counts of crimes against humanity charges
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India scores big against Pakistan in UNGA and Asia Cup | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Palki Sharma •India celebrated a powerful weekend marked by twin victories against Pakistan both on the world stage and on the cricket field. At the United Nations General Assembly, Indian representatives firmly countered the remarks made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Meanwhile in Dubai, Team India secured an impressive win in the Asia Cup by defeating Pakistan with a five wicket chase. Palki Sharma explains how these events highlight the rising tensions between the two neighbours.

Dubai Crown Prince inaugurates first-ever overseas campus of IIM Ahmedabad
•Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Thursday inaugurated the Dubai campus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, according to the Ministry of Education

Who is Sheikha Mahra, the Dubai princess behind the viral 'I divorce you' post, now engaged to a rapper?
Fp Explainers •Sheikha Mahra, daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is now engaged to Moroccan-American rapper French Montana. The 31-year-old underwent a dramatic, high-profile divorce last year, accusing her husband of infidelity in an Instagram post

From no income tax to low crime rates: Why millionaires are flocking to Dubai
Fp Explainers •Dubai is emerging as one of the world’s biggest magnets for the ultra-wealthy. According to advisory firm Henley & Partners, the UAE capital city is already home to 81,200 millionaires and 20 billionaires, making it one of the top 20 cities globally for wealthy residents. But why do the global elite prefer Dubai so much?

How a rare $25 million pink diamond was stolen in Dubai and recovered within 8 hours
Fp Explainers •An 'exceptionally' rare pink diamond worth $25 million was stolen in Dubai by a group of Asian thieves posing as wealthy buyers. The European trader, who owned the diamond, was lured to a villa where the gang nabbed the 21-carat gem and fled. However, Dubai Police tracked and arrested three robbers within eight hours, recovering the jewel

How a new Schengen-style visa will change travel in the Gulf region
Fp Explainers •Travelling across the Gulf is about to get a lot easier. A new Schengen-style Unified Tourist Visa will soon let visitors explore Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait on a single permit. Expected to launch by late 2025, the visa aims to streamline tourism and boost regional economies


