Written by: Express Web Desk1 min readUpdated: Oct 2, 2026 12:19 PM ISTPM Modi speaks to Indian pilot Smit Machchhar who was stabbed on flydubai plane. (Screengrab)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to flydubai Captain Smit Machchaar, who foiled an attempt by his co-pilot to allegedly crash the Dubai-Israel.During the telephonic conversation, PM Modi enquired Machchaar’s health and lauded his courage during the incident. PM Modi said the whole country is praying for the pilot and wished him a quick recovery.Captain Smit became quite emotional during the call and said it is a very special moment for him to speak with PM Modi. He told the prime minister that he is his biggest idol.PM said the country can proudly say that Indians are not those who take lives, but those who are willing to risk their lives to save others.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogAsian Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 14: India’s recurve archers win gold, silver, enter 3rd final; Lovlina wins gold14 minutes agoIndia News Live Update 2 October 2026: Jantar Mantar cleared of protesters, AAP’s Saurabh Bhardwaj removed from protest site14 minutes agoFlydubai Incident LIVE : PM Modi speaks to flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, lauds his bravery: Report15 minutes agoDrishyam 3 Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Ajay Devgn deliver ‘one of the best films of 2026’, say early reviews; sells 16K tickets in 1 hour18 minutes agoCBSE Exam Schedule 2027 Live Updates: Class 10th, 12th timetable expected soon20 minutes agoAdvertisement